Do something special with Mom this Mother’s Day! Experience a family-friendly opera production of Cinderella performed by Salt Marsh Opera Company on Sunday, May 12 at 2pm at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook. For tickets click here:
La Cenerentola (Cinderella) was composed by Gioachino Rossini in 1817 in just three-weeks. Though not well-received in its premier performance it went on to become quite popular and now in the opera repertoire is one of the most performed worldwide. This opera is noted for some of Rossini’s finest writing for solo and ensemble with the role of Cinderella being originally written for a colaturo contralto.
Salt Marsh Opera will bring an hour-long abridged version (sung in English) as a special treat for moms, grandmas, and families. Featuring soloists and singers in full costume this beloved fairy-folk tale is guaranteed to delight! This abbreviated performance is designed to entertain and educate as the music tells the story. Because of its familiarity and English lyrics, it is easy to follow the plot and characters, from the wicked stepmother, to the ugly stepsisters to Prince Charming, to ‘happily ever after.’ Come and spend a special afternoon at this Shoreline production of Cinderella.
Founded in 2000, the Salt Marsh
Opera Company is dedicated to producing high-quality, professional opera in
Connecticut and Rhode Island and to making its productions available to the
entire community. Committed to
raising the awareness of opera through educational initiatives and live
productions in intimate settings, Salt Marsh Opera enriches the cultural lives
of our shoreline communities. Salt Marsh Opera productions feature professional
singers selected by audition in New York City, a chorus comprised of regional
singers, and a professional orchestra. When required, a children's chorus is
chosen in conjunction with local schools and music schools.
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