SIEGFRIED BY RICHARD WAGNER
Drama in Three Acts w Libretto in German by Richard Wagner First performance: Festspielhaus, Bayreuth, August 16, 1876, the Second Day of the Ring Cycle COC PRODUCTION Last performed by the COC in 2006 January 23, 27, 30, February 2, 5, 11, 14, 2016 Sung in German with English SURTITLES™ THE CAST
(in order of vocal appearance)
Mime.............................................................. Wolfgang Ablinger-SperrhackeD Siegfried...................................................... Stefan VinkeD*** The Wanderer............................................ Alan Held Alberich........................................................ Christopher PurvesD**** Fafner........................................................... Phillip Ens Forest Bird.................................................. Jacqueline Woodley^ Erda............................................................... Meredith Arwady Brünnhilde................................................... Christine Goerke** The Bear...................................................... George Molnar Conductor................................................... Johannes Debus* Director........................................................ François Girard Associate Director................................... Marilyn Gronsdal Set and Costume Designer.................. Michael Levine Lighting Designer.................................... David Finn Choreographer.......................................... Donna Feore Stage Manager.......................................... Cynthia Toushan SURTITLES™ Producer........................... Gunta Dreifelds Performance time is approximately five hours, with two intermissions
Production originally made possible by Kolter Communities *Johannes Debus is generously underwritten by George & Kathy Dembroski **Christine Goerke’s performance is generously sponsored by Jack Whiteside ***Stefan Vinke’s performance is generously sponsored by an anonymous donor ****Christopher Purves’ performance is generously sponsored by Kristine Vikmanis and Denton Creighton D
COC Debut ^ Graduate of COC Ensemble Studio Program information is correct at time of printing. All casting is subject to change.
GO SCENT FREE: In consideration of patrons with allergies, please avoid wearing strongly perfumed beauty products and fragrances. Christian Franz in the title role of the COC’s 2005 production of Siegfried.
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CANADIAN OPERA COMPANY 2015/2016