MAY 10-18, 2008
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi librettist: Francesco Maria Piave Opera in three acts World Premiere: Venice, Italy; March 6, 1853 Sung in Italian with English surtitle translations Running time: 3 hours Conductor: Giuliano Carella Director: Mario Corradi Chorus Master: Suzanne Mallare Acton Choreographer: Jeffrey Rebudal
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Set &: Costume Design: Thierry Bousquet lighting Design: Kendall Smith Hair and Makeup Design: Sarah Hatten Assistant Director: TBA
Th e 2008 Spring Season is sponso red by Cadil lac
Stage Manager: Ken Saltzman Surtitles: Roberto Mauro The scenery and costumes were originally created for the New York City Opera
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BRAVO
May 17 perfo rmance made possible by the Ida and Con rad Smith Fund of the Community Foundation for So uth east Michigan.
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May 16 performance ma d e poss ible by the De Roy Testamentary Foundation
Detroit Opera House