The illustration for Billy Budd is of particular interest, given Sendak’s life-long admiration of Melville. Sendak interpreted scenes from the six operas being produced during the season which were: Verdi’s Macbeth, Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, Britten’s Billy Budd, Strauss’ Arabella, and Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. Please check with the venue or organization to ensure an event is taking place as scheduled. This catalog was created for the Houston Grand Opera’s season and features six full-color illustrations by the Caldecott Medalist that did not appear elsewhere. All events are subject to change due to weather or other concerns. Based on the success of his design work on the 1980 Houston Grand Opera production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, which went on to tour the world for many years, Maurice Sendak collaborated with the Opera to mastermind a new co-production of Hansel and Gretel for the 1997/98 season. Covers lightly soiled at edges.įirst and only edition. which is this weeks Houston Grand Opera broadcast airing Saturday at noon on Classical 91.7. Houston Grand Opera’s 1997/98 Season Catalog. Sung in German with projected English translation.ĬOVID-19 Protocol: At this time, all guests attending HGO performances will be required to wear a mask covering the nose and mouth while inside the Wortham Theater Center, including while seated for a performance. She had a full lyric soprano voice, which has been described as. Jane Glover conducts.Īppropriate for all ages. Dame Kiri Jeanette Claire Te Kanawa ONZ, CH, DBE, AC is a retired New Zealand opera singer. Rising soprano Rainelle Krause makes her HGO debut as the Queen of the Night. Four incredible HGO Studio alumni lead the cast of this absolutely can’t-miss production: Norman Reinhardt as Tamino, Andrea Carroll as Pamina, Thomas Glass as Papageno, and Anthony Robin Schneider as Sarastro/Speaker.
During their journey, the two are tested as they overcome evil to discover the truth. The fable centers around noble Prince Tamino and bird-catcher Papageno’s quest to rescue Pamina, the Queen of the Night’s daughter. The cast interacts with silent film-style projections as they carry audiences into an enchanted world where good faces the forces of darkness. Prepare to be astonished as the musical brilliance of Mozart meets the stunning visual spectacle of Barrie Kosky and Suzanne Andrade’s production of the composer’s masterpiece The Magic Flute.
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