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SAT., MAY 9, 2009, 8 PM Purcell's King Arthur Music Center at Strathmore YULIA VAN DOREN, soprano BARBARA HOLLINSHEAD, alto CRAIG LEMMING, tenor DAVID NEWMAN, bass featuring actor KARL KIPPOLA
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Enemies and enchantments abound
in this musical tale of love, war and magic! Purcell's King Arthur is a robust large-scale work in five acts for soloists, chorus and orchestra. In this semi-opera, Arthur battles to unite Britain and to rescue his fiancé, Princess Emmeline, from the clutches of his arch-enemy, the Saxon King Oswald. Based on a libretto by John Dryden, King Arthur was first performed in 1691. The semi-opera, a genre unique to the late seventeenth century, features both music and spoken dialog throughout. Sinfonia's performance presents an adapted dramatic narration to tell this exciting tale alongside the superb musical entertainment. This performance marks the 350th anniversary of the composers birth. Special midday program for children and families.
SAT., MAY 9, 2009, 1 PM King Arthur for Kids Music Center at Strathmore |
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