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In Mozart's bittersweet comedy of manners, the love interests of two sisters pretend to go off to
war, but actually disguise themselves to try to seduce each other's lovers. The ensuing story
underscores timeless questions of fidelity and love. Many of the arias are considered among
Mozart's finest.
This will be the first full opera the Boston Youth Symphony has ever performed. Said Cortese, "The performance of a full opera by a youth orchestra is an absolutely remarkable accomplishment of which I am very proud. This opera was a fantastic tool for the musical growth of our students and I’m happy with the level of enthusiasm they showed as they rehearsed the piece. I could not be happier to perform our inaugural full opera during the BYSO’s 50th anniversary season.”
BYS is the most advanced of four different orchestras that comprise the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras. This 119-member ensemble is made up of students grades 7-12 from dozens of communities all over New England. Boston Youth Symphony performs a wide range of demanding orchestral repertoire, conducted by Mr. Cortese. This season, the Boston Youth Symphony will be featured in three more Boston performances, including a March 9, 2008, Celebrity Series Boston Marquee Concert and a 50th Season Anniversary Gala with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma on May 18, 2008, both at Symphony Hall. In June, the Boston Youth Symphony concludes its season with its 19th international tour to perform at Gewandhaus in Leipzig, Germany, one of the finest concert halls in the world.
The Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, under the artistic leadership of Music Director Federico Cortese, continues a 50th anniversary season that celebrates a rich tradition of offering young musicians the opportunity to pursue excellence in classical music. A highlight of the ambitious season will be the special performance by Yo-Yo Ma as part of the 50th Anniversary Gala Event. -- www.bysoweb.org
Posted January 9th, 2008 by ruzik_tuzik
