April 23-26: "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss, II

Lamont Opera Theatre and the Lamont Symphony Orchestra present the sparkling wit and glamour of Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus. Conducted by Lawrence Golan and directed by Matthew Plenk, this beloved operetta is filled with sweeping melodies, mistaken identities, and champagne-fueled mischief. Sung in German with spoken dialogue in English, Die Fledermaus promises an evening of charm, laughter, and unforgettable music. Don’t miss this dazzling highlight of Lamont’s spring season.

Lamont Opera Theatre presents:
Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss, II
Thursday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. - purchase tickets
Friday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. - purchase tickets
Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. - purchase tickets
Sunday, April 26 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
$3 fee to purchase online

April 23 April 24 April 25 April 26

Purchase online at newmantix.com or call 303-871-7720

ABOUT ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 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 CONDUCTOR LAWRENCE GOLAN
Acclaimed for his imaginative programming, evocative command of distinctive styles and composers, and vibrant performances, American conductor Lawrence Golan is Principal Guest Conductor of the Bayerische Philharmonie in Munich, Germany. He is also Music Director of the Yakima Symphony Orchestra in Washington state, the York Symphony Orchestra in Pennsylvania, and in Colorado, the Denver Philharmonic as well as the Lamont Symphony Orchestra at the University of Denver. Learn more.

ABOUT MUSIC DIRECTOR 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.

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Rachel Portman's The Little Prince. Lauren Lestage as The Rose and Rachel Regalado as The Little Prince.
Matthew Plenk directed l’Opéra enchanté, pairing Ravel’s L'enfant et les sortilèges, conducted by Lawrence Golan, with Poulenc’s Les Mamelles de Tirésias, conducted by Sahar Nouri.
Puccini's Il trittico. Victoria Minton as Giorgetta and Tony London as Michele.
Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro.
Strauss's Die Fledermaus. Christiana McMullen as Adele and Caren Rico as Rosalinde.
Frank Loesser's Guys & Dolls. Jared Giammanco as Sky Masterson and members of the cast.