Overview
Smetana's The Bartered Bride
THE OPERA EVENT OF THE SUMMER
Academy Festival Orchestra
Voice Program fellows
Matthew Aucoin conductor
David Paul director
Charles Corcoran designer
Marilyn Horne (’53) voice program director
7-17s Free, $10 Community Access, $40, $60, $80, $120 Box Seat (Prices include facility fee)
The Bartered Bride is a comedic tale, steeped in tradition, full of poignant moments and expansive Czech melodies. The lovely young Marshenka doesn’t want an arranged marriage, so the marriage broker is tricked into a contract that allows her to be betrothed to her true love. Lively dancing and a colorful circus create an atmosphere all ages can enjoy.
Featuring dancing by State Street Ballet.
The Bartered Bride is the 2016 Irene Cummings Endowed Opera
Academy Festival Orchestra
Voice Program fellows
Matthew Aucoin conductor
David Paul director
Charles Corcoran designer
Marilyn Horne (’53) voice program director
7-17s Free, $10 Community Access, $40, $60, $80, $120 Box Seat (Prices include facility fee)
The Bartered Bride is a comedic tale, steeped in tradition, full of poignant moments and expansive Czech melodies. The lovely young Marshenka doesn’t want an arranged marriage, so the marriage broker is tricked into a contract that allows her to be betrothed to her true love. Lively dancing and a colorful circus create an atmosphere all ages can enjoy.
Featuring dancing by State Street Ballet.
The Bartered Bride is the 2016 Irene Cummings Endowed Opera