Orcas Center presents the 2nd and 3rd operas of the Summer HD Encores, a series of screenings from the award-winning Metropolitan Opera series Live in HD; Donizetti’s Don Pasquale on Wednesday July 6 and the legendary Plácido Domingo as Simon Boccanegra in the Verdi opera on Saturday July 9th. Both screenings are at 7:30 pm.
Don Pasquale coming to Orcas Center on Wednesday July 6th
Don Pasquale
Anna Netrebko reprises her sensational turn in this sophisticated bel canto comedy, opposite Matthew Polenzani, Mariusz Kwiecien, and John Del Carlo in the title role. Music Director James Levine conducts. When Otto Schenk’s production premiered in 2006, the New York Times called it “brilliant” and “wonderful.” This performance was originally transmitted live on November 13, 2010.
Simon Boccanegra coming to Orcas Center via HD on Saturday July 9th
Simon Boccanegra
Four decades into a legendary Metropolitan Opera career, tenor Plácido Domingo makes history singing the title role in Verdi’s gripping political thriller, which is written for a baritone. Adrianne Pieczonka, Marcello Giordani, and James Morris are his co-stars in this moving story of a father and his lost daughter. James Levine conducts. This performance was originally transmitted live on February 6, 2010.
Tickets for both Don Pasquale and Simon Boccanegra are $15 for adults and $11 for students ($2 off for Orcas Center members). Tickets may be purchased on the website or by calling 376-2281 ext 1 or visiting the Orcas Center box office during box office hours which are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12- 4 pm.
For more information about Orcas Center 2011 season events, please visit www.orcascenter.org.
Upcoming:
La Fille du Régiment (Donizetti): Friday, July 15
Tosca (Puccini): Friday, July 29
Don Carlo (Verdi): Friday, August 5
