BROOKINGS Woodbine Productions and the South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts are bringing a world-class operaexperience to campus.
Teatro Lirico DEuropa, one of the worlds most active touringopera companies, will present its fully staged production of Mozarts Don Giovanni in Brookings at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
Often called the perfectopera, Don Giovanni is a mix of music, drama and wit. Mozarts retelling of the infamous Don Juan legend weaves comedy and tragedy into a story of seduction, deception and ultimate consequence. With its soaring arias, lively ensembles and stunning orchestral writing, this performance offers something for everyone whether its their firstoperaor their 50th.
This national touring production features a full professional orchestra, elaborate period sets and costumes, and a cast of acclaimed international singers. Its a rare opportunity to experience the grandeur of European-styleoperaright in South Dakota, without the need to travel to Chicago, Minneapolis or New York.
Adding to the excitement, select students from the SDSU School of Performing Arts will join the professional chorus. Under the guidance of Laura Diddle, who is the Paul and Doris Moriarty professor of music and director of choral activities, these talented student vocalists have been preparing for weeks to share the stage with the Teatro Lirico DEuropa artists, an experience thats both educational and unforgettable.
This kind of collaboration between students and professional artists is exactly what makes South Dakota State University so special, Diddle said. It gives our students the chance to learn, perform and grow at the highest level.
The performance will be sung in Italian, with easy-to-follow English supertitles projected above the stage so audiences can fully enjoy every moment.
Set in the intimate and acoustically superb Oscar Larson Theatre, the production allows audiences to experience the full power and passion ofoperaup close a luxury thats rarely available outside major metropolitan venues.
With tickets starting at just $25 atwww.woodbineproductions, this performance offers an exceptional, affordable evening of world-class music and theater.
If youve never attended anopera, Don Giovanni is the perfect place to start. With its fast-moving plot, relatable humor and timeless music, Mozarts masterpiece feels surprisingly modern and accessible. Live orchestra, lavish costumes and powerful singing combine to create an experience thats dramatic, emotional and truly unforgettable.
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