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California Chamber Opera
Announces a Chamber Opera Double-Bill
World Premiere Revised Version of Emperor Norton
(LOS ALTOS, CA) August 10, 2005
- Joshua A. Norton, Emperor of the United States and Protector
of Mexico hereby requests the honor of your presence at the
California Chamber Opera production of his imperial majesty's
namesake production, Emperor Norton, featuring Metropolitan
Opera bass-baritone Mark Uhlemann.
TWO PERFORMANCES
Friday September 9, 2005 7:30
PM
Sunday September 11, 2005 7:30 PM
Le Petit Trianon Theatre
72 North Fifth Street
San Jose, CA 95112
>> FEATURING
EMPEROR NORTON
Opera in One Act
Music by Henry Mollicone & Libretto by John S. Bowman
A mysterious stranger is
attempting to rewrite the history of San Francisco's infamous
19th century Emperor Norton. Could he be the re-embodiment of
Norton himself? Past and present blend in this engaging
concoction of history, comedy and romance, by world-renown
local composer Henry Mollicone (The Face on the Barroom Floor,
Coyote Tales.) International bass-baritone Mark Uhlemann
(Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera) makes his California
debut as the Intruder, joining a cast of acclaimed Bay Area
singers including Layna Chianakas, Bharti Soman and Brian
Frutiger, in this World Premiere revised version. Henry
Mollicone conducts Director Jonathon Field's rousing
production.
RUNNING TIME - 1 HOUR | IN
ENGLISH
>> ALSO WITH
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA PART II
- REVENGE OF THE DIVAS
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Translation and Adapted
Dialogue by Diane Squires
Among the smoldering ruins of
the once gilded stage, the artistic director wrestles with
reopening the opera, or simply retiring to Waikiki. The
arrivals of the diva Carlotta, the ingénue Christine and the
Phantom himself complicate matters as professional jealousy
and personal loathing culminate in a ferocious coloratura
catfight. Is there room enough in Paris for two divas? Can the
Phantom refrain from murder and mayhem long enough for a show
to go on? Will the Impresario bid his "aloha"
goodbyes? Find out in this new adaptation of Mozart's comic
gem, The Impresario, featuring Gretchen McNeil, Diane Squires,
Tom Caldecott and Marie Sanders with inspired staging by
Jonathon Field.
RUNNING TIME - 40 MINUTES | IN
ENGLISH
>> TICKET PURCHASES
Running time is approximately
two hours with one intermission. Tickets are $25 for regular
admission and $20 for seniors and students with a valid ID.
FOR TICKETS CALL 1-888-88-OPERA
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For More Information Contact:
California Chamber Opera
53 Osage Ave., Los Altos CA, 94022
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