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November 15 - November 20, 2005 |
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Cherished not only for its heart-wrenching melodies, but regarded as an unforgettable dramatic masterpiece, Tosca is full of passion and intrigue as the billowing tension between love and betrayal ultimately clash in Puccini’s heart-pounding thriller. Hailed as his greatest creative accomplishment, Tosca tells of the beautiful opera singer, Floria Tosca, who finds herself torn between the painter she loves and the loathsome chief of police who holds her lover’s fate in his hands. Filled with appalling treachery, murder and unbreakable love, the opera captures the events of a mere 17 hours amid the political turmoil of 19th-century Rome. We are especially excited for you to experience this magnificent drama once again at Opera Pacific as it never fails to captivate audiences. |
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January 24 - January 29, 2006 |
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Rossini’s dazzling story cleverly retold in the late 1920’s aviation era proves to be an irresistibly charming combination. Full of unexpected visual treats, director Edward Hastings has created a highly original production of this beloved favorite that is both spontaneous and infectiously fun. Rossini’s first overwhelming hit, this is a light-hearted tale of the resourceful Isabella who crash lands in Algiers, only to find her long lost fiancé and herself held captive by the lecherous Mustafa. Well before The Barber of Seville, this effervescent comic masterpiece has been charming audiences since it premiered in 1813. Rossini’s sparkling melodies and show-stopping arias combined with the story’s enchanting wit and wild escapades have made Italian Girl in Algiers one of opera’s treasured gems. |
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April 18 - April 23, 2006 |
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Opera Pacific’s 20th Anniversary celebration concludes with a beautiful production of Verdi’s epic masterpiece, Aida. Set in the pageantry of ancient Egypt and strewn with the triumphal grandeur of Verdi’s music, Aida is one of the most moving and popular operas of all time. This tragic story of unlikely lovers separated by a rival’s jealousy and doomed by family loyalty amid war and conquest inspires an unforgettable tale of overwhelming love and tremendous courage. |
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