June 9-12, 2022
Calvary Presbyterian Church
935 W Wisconsin Ave, 53233
Calvary Presbyterian Church
935 W Wisconsin Ave, 53233
Music by Claudio Monteverdi | Libretto by Alessandro Striggio
English Translation by Danny Brylow and Joseph Krohlow
English Translation by Danny Brylow and Joseph Krohlow
Produced in collaboration with Aperi Animam
In 1607, Claudio Monteverdi, then working for the Duke of Mantua, presented the first truly great surviving opera, L’Orfeo. 415 years later, Milwaukee Opera Theatre and Aperi Animam are joining forces to share an original English translation of this masterwork. Spoiler alert: This one has a happy ending.
Sponsored by Jan Serr and John Shannon
Performances Dates & Times
Thursday, June 9 - 7:30 PM
Friday, June 10 - 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 11 - 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 12 - 2:00 PM
Thursday, June 9 - 7:30 PM
Friday, June 10 - 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 11 - 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 12 - 2:00 PM
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Cast
La Musica: Elizabeth Blood High Priest: Austin Bare Orfeo: Jackie Willis Euridice: Kaisa Herrmann The Messenger: Jennifer Jakubowski Speranza: Brett Sweeney Caronte: Jack Rutter Proserpina: Xylia-Sophia Conn Pluto: David Guzmán Apollo: Nicole McCarty |
Creative Team
Stage Director: Danny Brylow Music Director: Jackie Willis Early Music Advisor: Dr. William Hudson Costume Designer: Demian Glas Lighting Designer: Jim Padovano Lighting/Projection Assistance: Mike Van Dreser Stage Manager: Sarah Acker General Factotum: Amy Kaczmarowski |
Chorus
Austin Bare, Xylia-Sophia Conn, Danielle Gedemer, David Guzmán, Deme Hellwig, Jennifer Jakubowski,
Jack Rutter, Katelynn Rutter, Amelia Spierer, Brett Sweeney, Lee Stovall, Coltyn VonDeylen
Austin Bare, Xylia-Sophia Conn, Danielle Gedemer, David Guzmán, Deme Hellwig, Jennifer Jakubowski,
Jack Rutter, Katelynn Rutter, Amelia Spierer, Brett Sweeney, Lee Stovall, Coltyn VonDeylen
Orchestra
Harpsichord: Fumi Nishikiori-Nakayama
Viola da Gamba: Charlie Rasmussen
Theorbo: Danur Kvilhaug
Violin: Heidi Barker
Sackbut: Adam Dillon
Recorder/Cornetto: Chris Armijo
Harpsichord: Fumi Nishikiori-Nakayama
Viola da Gamba: Charlie Rasmussen
Theorbo: Danur Kvilhaug
Violin: Heidi Barker
Sackbut: Adam Dillon
Recorder/Cornetto: Chris Armijo
Tickets On Sale Now!
General/Adult: $32
Student/Artist: $20
Student/Artist: $20
L'Orfeo will be presented in English with projected English titles.
The performance will run approximately two hours, plus one fifteen minute intermission.
The performance will run approximately two hours, plus one fifteen minute intermission.
Parking: Free street parking is available near the church.
Safety: In alignment with local and national guidance from the Milwaukee Health Department and the CDC,
we will not be requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test result for attendance.
Mask wearing in the venue will be required for all audience members.
we will not be requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test result for attendance.
Mask wearing in the venue will be required for all audience members.
L'Orfeo Artwork: Andrea Klohn
The Aria Project continues!
Eight local artists use iconic arias to share something about their personal pandemic experiences.
We’ll deliver one aria to your inbox, free each month, from October to May.
We’ll deliver one aria to your inbox, free each month, from October to May.
This month, captivating tenor Austin Bare sings
"Dein ist mein ganzes Herz" from Lehár's Das Land des Lächelns.
"Dein ist mein ganzes Herz" from Lehár's Das Land des Lächelns.
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From Austin...
As I started the work for this project I had a tough time initially thinking about what exactly to sing until I found this piece. I realized that even though these past few years have been full of isolation and confusion, I had grown exponentially closer with my partner and our support for each other had deepened. She often grounded me in reality when my thoughts wandered to darker scenarios, showed me to appreciate the strides I had made to reach this point as an artist and brought new meaning to my life.
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Ultimately, this project turned into a way to openly acknowledge her immense impact on my life even through times of hardship. In the words of this piece, “Xai, you are my heart’s delight."
Directed by Catie O'Donnell
Next up on
The Aria Project...
The Aria Project...
Dazzling Mezzo-soprano Colleen Brooks performs a unique rendition of
"Non…vous n’avez jamais" from
Meyerbeer's Les Huguenots.
And in case you missed it, check out the
previous installments of The Aria Project here!
previous installments of The Aria Project here!
Help bring this season to life!
Can’t wait to see you inside, outside and online!
Our season was supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board
with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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