Erik (i_haunt) wrote in we_coexist, @ 2013-09-03 22:31:00 |
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Entry tags: | city opera |
Opening Night
The City Opera's season opener, The Death of Don Juan is an original opera by an anonymous composer, written in the full-bodied style of the old masters. Awash in dark eroticism, it recounts the final conquest of the famous lover while exploring the themes of selfishness, the emptiness of debauchery, and the redemptive power of unbound love.
Soprano Christine Daae brings a fresh sweetness to the role of Minuette, providing a counterpoint to the unrelenting hedonism of the world of Don Juan. The unearthly talents of pianist Hannibal Lecter embody the velvet-draped boudoirs and free-flowing wine of the first act, then drive the anger and confusion of the revelation of a lost soul in act two, until finally winding to a wholly satisfying conclusion in act three. Truly the shining stars in this performance, their talents alone are worth the price of admission.
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