April 24-27: "Gianni Schicchi" & "Suor Angelica" by Puccini
Lamont Opera Theatre presents two of Giacomo Puccini’s one-act operas, Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi. Set in a serene convent, Suor Angelica tells the story of the secret heartbreak of Sister Angelica as she confronts devastating news about her past. Delight in the comic brilliance of Gianni Schicchi, filled with wit, charm, and unforgettable music. This hilarious tale of family scheming and deception unfolds as a crafty outsider turns the tables on a greedy inheritance plot.
The production team includes Artistic Director Matthew Plenk and Music Director Sahar Nouri. Matthew S. Crane is the Set Designer and Emily Maddox is the Lighting Designer.
Lamont Opera Theatre presents:
Gianni Schicchi & Suor Angelica by Puccini
Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. - purchase tickets
Friday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. - purchase tickets
Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. - purchase tickets
Sunday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m. - purchase tickets
Venue
Gates Concert Hall, Newman Center for the Performing Arts
2344 E Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80208
Tickets
Adult full price: $20 to $40
Student, seniors, and group sales discount: $16 to $36
Children 14 and under: FREE, 2 per paid adult ticket
April 24 April 25 April 26 April 27
Purchase online at newmantix.com or call 303-871-7720
ABOUT MATTHEW PLENK
A graduate of the Metropolitan Opera's Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, tenor Matthew Plenk made his Metropolitan Opera debut in the 2007/2008 season as the Sailor's Voice in Tristan und Isolde under the baton of Maestro James Levine, a role he repeated under the baton of Daniel Barenboim. He has since returned to the Met as Arturo, Janek in The Makropolous Case, the Song Seller in Il Tabarro and Marcellus in Hamlet, and appeared as Arturo in the Met's 2011 tour of Japan. Learn more.
ABOUT SAHAR NOURI
Sahar Nouri serves as Opera Colorado’s chorus master, assistant conductor, and principal coach. She is also on the conducting staff at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music's opera program. Previously, Nouri has been a member of the music staff at Houston Grand Opera, Dallas Opera, Utah Opera, Opera North Carolina, Glimmerglass Festival, Opera in the Heights, Aspen Opera Theatre, Opera Steamboat and Merola Opera. Learn more
About Lamont Opera Theatre
Lamont Opera Theatre presents fully staged operas, musicals, cabarets and concert performances. Students and theatre professionals collaborate on the set design, costuming, make-up, set construction and social media marketing. Often these productions include technical and design expertise from the DU Department of Theatre.
University of Denver students interested in auditioning should email the ensemble director, Professor Matthew Plenk.