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Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, based on Shakespeare’s play is performed by a superb ensemble cast led by Houston favorite soprano Laura Claycomb as Tytania and Welsh countertenor Iestyn Davies, in his company debut, as Oberon.
Also appearing are Houston Grand Opera Studio alums; tenor Norman Reinhardt as Lysander, baritone Liam Bonner as Demtrius, bass Ryan McKinney as Theseus, and mezzo-soprano Maria Lenormand as Hermia. Making their Houston Grand Opera debuts are soprano Katie van Kooten as Helena, bass-baritone Matthew Rose as Bottom, tenor Peter Wedd as Flute, and actor Jon Michael Hill as Puck.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a new production directed by Australian Neil Armfield. Houston Grand Opera Musical Director, Patrick Summers conducts the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Richard Bado is the chorus master. Sets and costumes are designed by Dale Ferguson. Lighting Design is by Damien Cooper.
Performances ill take place on:
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 6, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. -- www.houstongrandopera.org
Posted January 5th, 2009 by ruzik_tuzik
