The Puccini Duo: 'Suor Angelica' & 'Gianni Schicchi'

From the San Diego Opera:
Suor Angelica tells the story of a woman (Marina Costa-Jackson) who bears a child out of wedlock and is sent to a convent for penance. After seven years, she is visited by her aunt, the Principessa, who brings tragic news of her son, which sets in motion a series of dire actions that ultimately result in tragedy, forgiveness, and peace.

The comic-opera Gianni Schicchi begins with the death of wealthy Florentine Buoso Donati, and his distraught family who are upset about being forgotten in his will. So they enlist the help of fixer Gianni Schicchi who helps turn the tables, but not in the way they expect. Considered a comic masterpiece, this is a dark satire based on a real story mentioned in Dante’s Inferno and includes the famous aria “O mio babbino caro.”

Making a welcome return for these performances is mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, who will sing the role of the Principessa in Suor Angelica, and will take on the title role of Gianni Schicchi, a role traditionally sung by a baritone, for an opera first! Directed by Kyle Lang and with the San Diego Symphony conducted by Yves Abel, San Diego Opera’s Principal Conductor.

LANGUAGE – Sung in Italian with English and Spanish text projected above the stage

RUN TIME – 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission

By Giacomo Puccini

San Diego Civic Theatre
1100 Third Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Tickets:
Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Friday, February 17, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm

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