Minnesota Opera 2016 - 2017 Season

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2016 2017 SEASON

Announcing the

2016–17 season A FRESH PRODUCTION

Romeo & Juliet September 24–October 2, 2016 FIRST TIME AT MINNESOTA OPERA

Das Rheingold November 12–20, 2016 AMERICAN PREMIERE

Diana‘s Garden January 21–29, 2017 WORLD PREMIERE

Dinner at Eight March 11–19, 2017

THE HIT SAN FRANCISCO OPERA PRODUCTION

La Bohème May 6–21, 2017

All performances take place in the Music Theater at the Ordway 345 Washington Street St. Paul, MN 55102

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Charles

Gounod

Romeo

eo & Juliet Shakespeare’s immortal tale.

September 24, 27, 29 October 1, and 2, 2016 The world’s most famous love story meets the sumptuous music of French composer Charles Gounod, brought to life through vibrant young singers. Based on Shakespeare’s classic tale of romance and tragedy, this exquisite opera boasts florid arias, stunning duets, elegant dances, and rousing sword fights, making it the perfect outing for the whole family.

Sung in French with English Translations Projected Above the Stage

Richard

Wagner

Das Rheingold Gold rules.

November 12, 15, 17, 19, and 20, 2016 The prologue to Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle comes to Minnesota Opera for the first time ever! Featuring characters brought to life through innovative staging and video, and integrating the Minnesota Opera Orchestra on stage as the opera’s dramatic central character, Das Rheingold begins the story of the ring, which allows the wearer to rule the world, but only if they renounce love. The theft of the ring sets in motion a tale of love, deception, greed, and betrayal that will eventually alter the order of the universe.

Sung in German with English Translations Projected Above the Stage

Vicente Martín y

Soler

AMERICAN PREMIERE

A sexy, comedic romp.

January 21, 26, 28, and 29, 2017 Minnesota Opera brings an 18th-century musical gem to the stage in its American Premiere. Diana, the goddess of chastity, is the target of Cupid’s brand of vengeance as he brings unwelcome love and passion to her sacred garden.

Premiering the same year as The Marriage of Figaro, and with a libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte (famed for Don Giovanni, Così fan tutte, as well as The Marriage of Figaro), Diana’s Garden is a vivacious comedy filled with social commentary on sexual freedom and political power.

Sung in Italian with English Translations Projected Above the Stage

Dinner at Eight WORLD PREMIERE

Music by William

Bolcom Libretto by Mark Campbell Based on the play by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber A NEW WORKS INITIATIVE PRODUCTION

You’re invited.

March 11, 16, 18, and 19, 2017 Manhattan socialite Millicent Jordan plans a lavish dinner party for visiting English nobility, unaware that her guest list abounds with people linked by business intrigues and romantic entanglements. In adapting the witty and biting depression-era play by Kaufman and Ferber, Pulitzer Prizeand Grammy Award-winning composer William Bolcom (A View from the Bridge, A Wedding) and renowned librettist Mark Campbell (Silent Night, The Shining), have created a winning new work that successfully weds American musical comedy and opera. Sung in English with English Captions Projected Above the Stage

La

bohème Giacomo

Puccini

As timeless as love itself.

May 6, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 21, 2017 One of the most popular operas in history, La Bohème’s tale of young bohemians finding their way in Paris, looking for love, and struggling to make their dreams come true is simply brilliant. Simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking, this production features sets and costumes from San Francisco Opera, and is filled with the luscious arias and duets that have made this opera a classic for generations.

Sung in Italian with English Translations Projected Above the Stage

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SUBSCRIPTION PERFORMANCE CHART Romeo & Juliet

Das Rheingold

Diana's Garden

Dinner at Eight

La Bohème

Opening (Sat.)

Sept. 24* 8pm

Nov. 12 7:30pm

Jan. 21 7:30pm

Mar. 11 7:30pm

May 6 7:30pm

Thursday

Sept. 29 7:30pm

Nov. 17 7:30pm

Jan. 26 7:30pm

Mar. 16 7:30pm

May 11 7:30pm

Saturday

Oct. 1 7:30pm

Nov. 19 7:30pm

Jan. 28 7:30pm

Mar. 18 7:30pm

May 20 7:30pm

Oct. 2 2pm

Nov. 20 2pm

Jan. 29 2pm

Mar. 19 2pm

May 14 2pm

Sunday

* Sept. 24 (Opera Gala 2016) performance begins at 8pm.

Programs, artists, and schedules are subject to change.