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Don't miss The Ghosts of VersaillesClick here or anywhere on the image to the left for a behind-the-scenes look at John Corigliano's and William Hoffman's The Ghosts of Versailles. This landmark new production opens on June 17th for a run of only six performances, closing on June 27th. The piece tells the story of Marie Antoinette and her phantom court who are haunting the Palace of Versailles after the French Revolution. Beaumarchais, the author of The Marriage of Figaro tries to cheer up the Queen with a new opera – and save her from the guillotine. Opera Theatre commissioned this new performing edition of The Ghosts of Versailles, which will be heard for the first time in St. Louis. Originally commissioned for the 100th anniversary of the Metropolitan Opera, the opera was a runaway success in Colin Graham's production at its premiere in 1991 – The New York Times called it "the Met's biggest hit in many a season." Artistic Director James Robinson's new multimedia production is an inventive re-imagining of the original using video and projections designed by the same team responsible for Opera Theatre's revelatory production of Nixon in China For the complete synopsis and director's note, click here. Read the composer's thoughts on the new version here. Praise for Ghosts, "an old-fashioned hit"Critical acclaim for the Metropolitan Opera premiere "The entire run sold out immediately, and on the nights that Ghosts played, opera fans by the dozen begged tickets....Inside the house, there was the kind of excitement rare at opera premieres. Listeners walked up the aisles at the intermission discussing their favorite arias and ensembles." -Allan Kozinn, The New York Times "With the help of Hoffman's wise, witty libretto, the composer achieves moments as passionate and moving as any in Puccini, but with a spirituality that makes The Ghosts of Versailles more exalted." -David Patrick Stearns, USA Today "An old-fashioned hit...Recognizable arias and ensembles, a fascinating plot, humor and phantasmic stagecraft: These are the things opera lovers crave. They're also the ingredients of good theater." -Jeff Bradley, Denver Post "Ghosts celebrates the genre of opera gloriously, tunefully, touchingly, and finally movingly." -Thor Eckert, Jr., The Christian Science Monitor Good seats to matinee and evening performances are still available! Buy your tickets online now or call (314) 961-0644.
Find out more about events, picnics, and boutique items!Click here or anywhere on the image for a video preview of this week's picnic special and an inside look at the Opera Theatre boutique. Order picnics online or by calling (314) 961-0644 by 4 p.m. the day before the performance. John D. Levy Master Classes These extraordinary master classes offer insights by distinguished musicians into the arts of singing and interpretation, with performances by OTSL's Gerdine Young Artists. Craig Rutenberg, Director of Musical Administration at the Metropolitan Opera, is teaching the class on Friday, June 19, and legendary baritone Sherrill Milnes is leading the session on Friday, June 26. Both master classes start at 1:30 PM at the Winifred Moore Auditorium, 470 East Lockwood on the campus of Webster University. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. A Little Lunch Music Concert The final Little Lunch Music Concert for this season will take place on Monday, June 22nd at 12:30 PM at The Purser Center (on the campus of Logan Chiropractic College, 1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield). This informal, free recital will feature OTSL artists Heidi Stober, Paul Appleby, Carlton Ford and Damien Francoeur-Krzyzek. Click here to find out more about upcoming programs, events, and special ticket offers!
Plan your route to OTSLPlease be aware that both the Hanley and Big Bend bridges over I-64/40 are currently closed due to highway construction. Go to www.thenewi64.org for up to date information.
OTSL in the newsThe St. Louis Post-Dispatch previews The Ghosts of Versailles. The St. Louis Beacon previews The Ghosts of Versailles. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reviews Il re pastore The Riverfront Times reviews Il re pastore. The St. Louis Beacon reviews Il re pastore The St. Louis Post-Dispatch previews Il re pastore The St. Louis Beacon previews Il re pastore The St. Louis Post-Dispatch interviews tenor Alek Shrader The Vital Voice interviews soprano Heidi Stober The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reviews Salome. The Riverfront Times reviews Salome. The St. Louis Beacon reviews Salome. Gramophone reviews Salome. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch previews Salome. The St. Louis Beacon previews Salome. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reviews La bohème. The Riverfront Times reviews La bohème. The St. Louis Beacon reviews La bohème. The St. Louis Beacon previews La bohème. KTVI/Fox 2 compares La bohème and Rent The Webster-Kirkwood Times features OTSL supernumeraries The Alton Telegraph features Monsanto Artists-in-Training. The Alton Telegraph previews the 2009 Season.
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