THE RAKE'S PROGRESS. Opera in 3 Acts
Igor Stravinskycomposer
W. H. Auden and Chester Kallmanlibretto
In this unique opera, Igor Stravinsky gives a dramatic and diabolical rebirth to Mozartean opera. Based on a series of artworks from the 18th century, The Rake’s Progress follows the decline of Tom Rakewell, whose unknowing encounter with the devil transforms him from an innocent, lazy farm boy to living the high life in London before ending up in the depths of the infamous Bedlam asylum. In the end, only love can save an irredeemable soul.
Sung in English with English supertitles.
Recommended for audience members age 12 and above.
Cast
Miles Mykkanen
TOM RAKEWELL
Tenor
Kearstin Piper Brown
ANNE TRULOVE
Soprano
John Taylor Ward
NICK SHADOW
Baritone
Sara Couden
BABA THE TURK
Contralto
Christian Reif
Conductor
Beth Goldenberg
Costume Design
Jennifer Fok
Lighting Design
Bretton Brown
Répétiteur
Saturday's concert is sponsored in part by Lemiuex Wealth Strategies; and Ruthie Gmeinder.
Sunday's concert is sponsored in part by Bercher Design & Construction; and Mahlon & Karen Schneider.
JJ HudsonDirector
Christian ReifConductor
Stefano FlavoniAssistant Conductor
Matthew AbernathyChorus Master
John AridaRepetiteur
Adam CrinsonSet Design
Tláloc López-WatermannLighting Design
Summer Lee JackCostume Design
Maranda DeBuskProjection Design
Christine AlfanoAssistant Director
Mackenzie RenfordProps & Assistant Stage Manager