Rappaccini’s Daughter (1992) was composed by Daniel Catán and adapted from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s haunting short story, Rappaccini’s Daughter is set in the mysterious city of Padua. It follows Dr. Rappaccini, a brilliant but secretive botanist who raises his daughter, Beatrice, in a secluded garden teeming with toxic plants—rendering her own touch lethal. When Giovanni, a curious young student, encounters Beatrice, he is drawn into a perilous romance marked by obsession, forbidden knowledge, and the dangerous consequences of scientific ambition.

Rappaccini’s Daughter

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### Event Description: The Marriage of Figaro

#### Overview
Opera Columbus proudly presents "The Marriage of Figaro," a timeless comic masterpiece by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This opera, regarded as one of the greatest ever written, is a screwball comedy filled with disguises, surprises, and compromises. It brings to life the vibrant and enchanting music of Mozart, marked by glorious arias, tender duets, and the celebrated effervescent overture.

#### Performance Dates
- **Friday, April 25, 2024, at 7:30 PM**
- **Sunday, April 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM**

#### Synopsis
"The Marriage of Figaro" is a sequel to "The Barber of Seville" and is based on the French play "La Folle Journée, ou Le Mariage de Figaro" by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. The story unfolds over one uproarious day as Figaro, the barber of Seville, struggles to marry his bride, Susanna, amidst a series of farcical antics. Identities are concealed, manners are upended, and plots are foiled, involving a vengeful doctor, his matronly housekeeper, and a bumbling teenage page.

#### Creative Team
- **Composer:** Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- **Librettist:** Lorenzo Da Ponte
- **Stage Director:** Bruno Baker
  - Bruno Baker is a Latinx NYC-based American/Brazilian multidisciplinary stage director with extensive experience in various opera companies.
- **Conductor:** Dr. Casey Robards
  - Dr. Casey Robards is a Korean adoptee, music director, pianist, and coach known for her sensitive musicality and collaborative leadership.

#### Orchestra
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra will be the orchestra for the 2024-25 season, bringing the music of "The Marriage of Figaro" to life.

#### Venue and Parking
- **Location:** Performances will be held at a venue associated with Opera Columbus.
- **Parking:** Available at the Columbus Commons Parking Garage located off of Rich or Main Street.

#### Additional Information
- **Dress Code:** There is no formal dress code. Patrons may choose to dress for a special occasion or keep it casual.
- **Arrival Time:** Plan to arrive 30-40 minutes early to allow time for parking, ticket collection, and seating.

#### Tickets
Tickets are available for purchase now. Don't miss the chance to experience this charming exploration of the perils of temptation, the grace of forgiveness, and the triumph of love.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Opera Columbus website.

The Marriage of Figaro

Guest conductor Josep Vicent leads the orchestra in a captivating concert starting with Falla’s Three Cornered Hat Suite and featuring Korngold’s emotionally rich Violin Concerto that will delight you and elevate the evening with its lyrical beauty. Falla’s El amor brujo and Márquez’s Danzón No. 2 completes the program in a lively homage to Flamenco, Latin dance and Spanish passion.

Anabella Petronsi

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