AUPAC Opera in Cinema series Fall 2013 semester
茄子视频 Performing Arts Center鈥檚 (AUPAC鈥檚) series showcasing opera from around the world allows you to enjoy some of the finest singers without leaving Long Island. The Opera in Cinema series from Emerging Pictures will be shown on the 30-foot Concert Hall screen, located at 1 South Avenue, Garden City, N.Y., in crystal-clear high definition with surround sound. This fall, travel to Milan, Italy to the world鈥檚 great opera house, Teatro alla Scala, where performances have been thrilling audiences since 1778. This series also celebrates Giuseppe Verdi鈥檚 bicentennial by featuring three of his most popular operas.
In 1839, the first opera by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) was performed. He soon became the composer whose name is linked more than any other with the history of La Scala. Year after year, visitors come to La Scala to experience not only the superb performances onstage, but also the exquisite atmosphere of Milan’s musical jewel.
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AIDA
Tragic, passionate and extravagant, this is the definitive production of . Staged by the legendary director Franco Zeffirelli, this performance delivers the splendor and majesty of Verdi鈥檚 drama with opera greats Roberto Alagna and Violeta Urmano. The performance will be shown on Saturday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m.
DON CARLO
Featuring opera stars Ferruccio Furlanetto, Stuart Neill, Fiorenza Cedonlins and Dolora Zajick. The story is based on the life of Carlos, Prince of Asturias, after his betrothed, Elisabeth of Valois, is married to his father Phillip II of Spain as a condition of the treaty that ended the Italian War of 1551-1559 between the Habsburg and Valois Houses. This performance of 听will be screened on Saturday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m.
LA TRAVIATA
With an all-star cast headed by Angela Gheorghiu, who was praised by Bloomberg News for having 鈥渕astered the role鈥 and 鈥渁cting her socks off,鈥 this lavish production of 听by Liliana Cavani boasts internationally famed conductor Lorin Maazel at the podium. The program will run on Sunday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m.
CARMEN
Lies. Lust. Murder. Brilliant music. , Bizet鈥檚 masterpiece, is one of the most popular operas of all time. With its titillating story and memorable melodies, the La Scala production stars opera greats Jonas Kaufmann and Erwin Schott, with newcomer Anna Rachvelishvili making her wildly successful debut as Carmen. The New York Times raved, 鈥淪he triumphed鈥n unusual, concentrated focus, a fresh gravity.鈥 This will be presented on Saturday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m.
DON GIOVANNI
The final screening of Don Giovanni,听this fall, an audience favorite for its surprisingly modern plot and soaring melodies. This opening night production has Daniel Barenboim at the podium. Mozart鈥檚 ultimate lady-killer villain meets his match in Anna Netrebko, the opera world鈥檚 鈥渉ottest female star.鈥 Peter Mattei as the philandering Don, with Bryn Terfel as his sidekick Leoparello, the velvet voice Netrebko plays the much abused Donna Anna. Screening will take place on Sunday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m.
茄子视频鈥檚 Performing Arts Center is Long Island鈥檚 premier cultural arts venue for entertainment of all kinds. Tickets for these Opera in Cinema screenings are on sale now and are priced at $20 each. Information is available at The Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516.877.4000 or boxoffice@adelphi.edu. For more information about all the events at AUPAC and to purchase tickets, visit .For further information, please contact:
Todd Wilson
Strategic Communications Director听
p 鈥 516.237.8634
e 鈥 twilson@adelphi.edu
