Friday, September 6, 2019

Glenview Public Library Opera Lectures (2019-2020)

This year's Opera Lovers Lecture Corps will again be lecturing at the Glenview Public Library.

The Barber of Seville by Giocchino Rossini  (September 19, 2019)
Figaro is Seville's multi-talented barber and can answer anyone's problems.  Rosina and her handsome Count Almaviva want to marry, but Rosina's guardian Dr. Bartolo wants Rosina for himself.  What to do - call on Figaro to solve the problem.


Luisa Miller by Giuseppe Verdi (October 10, 2019)
Tells the story of sweet, vulnerable Luisa, who loves Rodolfo, the son of a ruthless, unethical nobleman whom Luisa's own father loathes.  The young couple's relationship leads to catastrophe.

Dead Man Walking (Chicago Premier) by Jakes Heggie and Terrence McNally (October 17, 2019)
Recounts the story of Sister Helen Prejean and convicted murderer/death row inmate Joseph De Rocher.






Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (November 7, 2019)
Don Giovanni is arrogant and dangerous.  He travels the world, snaring princesses and pheasant girls alike.  His next victim is the virtuous Donna Anna.  When her father tries to save her, Don
Giovanni kills him.  Now his victims want revenge.

The Three Queens by Gaetano Donizetti (November 21, 2019)
Featuring the finales of Anna Bolena (passionate Anne Boleyn), Maria Stuardo (proud Mary Stuart), and Roberto Devereux (mighty Queen Elizabeth I).



Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini (January 23, 2019)

Lovely geisha Cio-Cio-Sa is a child bride who gives up her family, religion and culture to marry an American naval officer.  After a few nights of ecstasy, he sails away to American.  Cio-Cio-San gives birth to his son and is devastated when he returns with an American wife.

The Queen of Spades by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky (February 6, 2020)
Gherman, an unhappy soldier desperate to know a secret hidden by a mysterious old countess – the mystery of winning at cards.  His obsession begins to overwhelm him and leads to devastation for him and the countess’s granddaughter, Lisa, whom Gherman loves.

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