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### Event Description: Rusalka by Antonín Dvořák

#### Dates and Times:
- **Friday, July 12, 2024** at 7:30 PM
- **Saturday, July 13, 2024** at 7:30 PM
- **Sunday, July 14, 2024** at 7:30 PM
- **Friday, July 19, 2024** at 7:30 PM
- **Saturday, July 20, 2024** at 7:30 PM
- **Sunday, July 21, 2024** at 7:30 PM

#### Venue:
- **Descanso Gardens**
  - **Address:** 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

#### Event Overview:
The Pacific Opera Project proudly presents the Los Angeles premiere of Antonín Dvořák's "Rusalka," a fairy tale opera inspired by the story of The Little Mermaid. This enchanting production will be performed under the oaks at the beautiful Descanso Gardens, one of LA’s premier outdoor venues. The opera will be sung in English, featuring a new translation by Josh Shaw and Grant Preisser.

#### Creative Team:
- **Director:** Josh Shaw
- **Conductor:** Alexandra Enyart

#### Cast:
- **Rusalka:** Rachel Blaustein
- **The Prince:** Derrek Stark
- **Vodnik:** Steve Pence
- **Jezibaba:** Erin Alford
- **Foreign Princess:** Claire Pegram
- **Nymph 1:** Emily Gallagher
- **Nymph 2:** Tiffany Ho
- **Nymph 3:** Christine Li
- **Kitchen Boy:** Sunwoo Park
- **Hunter 2:** José Maldonado

#### Covers:
- **Jezibaba Cover:** Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez
- **Rusalka Cover:** Rachel Reich Freed

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and magic as we bring this timeless tale to life in a stunning outdoor setting. Secure your tickets now and be part of this extraordinary event!

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Rusalka

Descanso Gardens

Opera Ithaca is thrilled to present "The Turn of the Screw," a captivating opera composed by Benjamin Britten with libretto by Myfanwy Piper. This enthralling production is based on the classic novella by Henry James and is set to take the stage at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca, NY. Audiences can look forward to performances on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

"The Turn of the Screw" tells the haunting tale of a young governess who takes up an assignment to care for two children in the English countryside. However, she soon becomes convinced that there are other, mysterious presences around her, blurring the lines between reality and the supernatural. This opera explores themes of innocence, corruption, and the complex nature of truth.

The production features a talented cast including Lynn Craver as The Governess, Celeste Morales as Mrs. Grose, Gabriel Hernandez as Peter Quint, Rachel Blaustein as Miss Jessel, Emma Commisso as Flora, and Wyatt McDaniel as Miles. Under the direction of Susannah Berryman and conducted by Kristin Ditlow, this opera promises to be a compelling and atmospheric experience.

Tickets for "The Turn of the Screw" are available now. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a mesmerizing opera that will leave you pondering the mysteries of the unseen and the unknown.

The Turn of the Screw

Hangar Theatre

The story of the jester Rigoletto, his naive daughter Gilda, and the treacherous Duke of Mantua was nearly banned by censors upon its debut, but it went on to become one of Verdi’s most championed works. In particular, pieces like “Caro nome,” “La donna é mobile,” and “Bella figlia dell’amore” propelled opera forward during Verdi’s lifetime and challenged and inspired the audience of yesterday and today. The legendary storm music in the final act carries all of Verdi’s tumultuous passion as he creates one of opera’s most evocative scenes. 

Rigoletto

The Grand Opera House

Rigoletto serves as the court jester for the licentious Duke of Mantua.  His life is filled with secrecy and pain, as he tries to protect his beloved daughter Gilda from the Duke's predatory advances. Trapped in a web of betrayal and vengeance, Rigoletto's desperate attempts to save Gilda from tragedy ultimately lead to a heart-rending climax and a powerful exploration of human emotions and the consequences of one's actions.

Towson University

Opera Baltimore continues its popular performance + beverage tasting series this season: Thirsty Thursdays at the Opera. Our upcoming event serves as a prelude, offering a glimpse into the artistic brilliance and dedication of the cast that will illuminate the stage when our production of Rigoletto comes to life. Each musical selection is expertly paired with specialty drinks interspersed throughout the evening. Each event features four hand-selected beers, wines, or specialty cocktails.

Thirsty Thursdays at the Opera

The Engineers Club

BMOP presents the East Coast premiere of composer John Corigliano and librettist Mark Adamo's striking new opera, The Lord of Cries. Weaving Bram Stoker's Dracula with Euripides's tragedy The Bacchae, Corigliano and Adamo lead the listener through a fever dream of ecstasy and ruin set in Victorian England. Featuring GRAMMY® Award-winning countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo as the supernatural Dionysus-cum-Dracula, Lord of Cries reimagines timeless themes for contemporary audiences.

The Lord of Cries

New England Conservatory

BMOP and Odyssey Opera team up for the East Coast premiere of The Lord of Cries, composer John Corigliano and librettist Mark Adamo’s striking new opera. Weaving Bram Stoker’s Dracula with Euripides’s tragedy The Bacchae, Corigliano and Adamo lead the listener through a fever dream of ecstasy and ruin set in Victorian England. Featuring GRAMMY® Award-winning countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo as the supernatural Dionysus-cum-Dracula, Lord of Cries reimagines timeless themes for contemporary audiences.

New England Conservatory of Music

The Austin Opera is thrilled to announce the opening of its 2024-2025 Season with a riveting production of "The Manchurian Candidate." This compelling opera, an adaptation of Richard Condon’s 1959 political thriller, is brought to life by the Pulitzer-Prize-winning team of Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell, known for their creation of "Silent Night." Garnering four Austin Critics Table Awards, "The Manchurian Candidate" tells a gripping story of patriotism, corruption, political ambition, and self-sacrifice. The opera makes its highly anticipated return to the Long Center stage in November, following its acclaimed 2016 Austin debut.

Starring in this production is Mark Diamond as Sgt. Raymond Shaw, a U.S. soldier and war hero entangled in a web of political intrigue, with his own mother, Eleanor, played by Metropolitan Opera leading lady Mary Dunleavy, at the center. The cast also features 2024 GRAMMY nominee soprano Rachel Blaustein as Jocelyn, Shaw’s former girlfriend, and commanding bass-baritone Kyle Albertson as Senator Johnny Iselin. GRAMMY award-winning tenor Frederick Ballentine debuts with the company as Captain Ben Marco, Shaw’s war buddy who uncovers the brainwashing plot, leading to a thrilling chase to prevent an assassination.

The production's award-winning staging by Alison Moritz, alongside the Austin Opera Orchestra led by Sarah and Ernest Butler Music Director Timothy Myers, promises an intense and dramatic experience. The opera's powerfully cinematic backdrop is enhanced by Greg Emetaz’s visual projections, Vince Herod’s scenic design, and Kathryn Eader’s dramatic lighting.

Performances are scheduled for Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Long Center. Single tickets will go on sale on Thursday, September 5, 2024. This season opener is not just an opera but an immersive experience into a story that combines the best of music, drama, and visual artistry, promising to be an unforgettable highlight of Austin’s cultural calendar.

Rachel Blaustein

Soprano

Events

Upcoming events

9 - 10 Nov, 2024

The Manchurian Candidate · Austin Opera

Past events

12 - 21 Jul, 2024

Rusalka · Pacific Opera Project

19 - 21 Apr, 2024

The Turn of the Screw · Opera Ithaca

Future and recently performed repertoire

Gilda in Rigoletto by Verdi

Opera Baltimore

Rusalka in Rusalka by Dvořák

Pacific Opera Project

Autonoe in The Lord of Cries by Corigliano

Boston Modern Orchestra Project

Miss. Jessel in The Turn of the Screw by Britten

Opera Ithaca

Jocelyn Jordan in The Manchurian Candidate by Puts

Austin Opera

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