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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.