Vancouver Opera returns to the stage with it the next production in its 2021–2022 season, Cavalleria Rusticana in Concert, February 12 & 13.
A perfect Valentine’s Day weekend activity for all classical music lovers, the beloved masterpiece delivers intense passion, memorable music and incredible arias. Cavalleria Rusticana in Concert is a one-act opera, performed live and in concert, welcoming back Music Director Emeritus Jonathan Darlington to Vancouver.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be able to return to Vancouver Opera and create music again with this exquisite concert,” says Jonathan Darlington, Vancouver Opera Music Director Emeritus. “I can’t wait to share our concert performance of the well-loved Cavalleria rusticana and bring the passion of this music to life with the Vancouver Opera Orchestra and Chorus and these incredibly talented soloists.”
Cavalleria Rusticana in Concert by Pietro Mascagni features performers Othalie Graham as Santuzza, David Pomeroy as Turridu, Gregory Dahl as Alfio, Leah Field as Mama Lucia and Hillary Tufford as Lola.
“We are delighted to present this concert for our second production of our season,” said Tom Wright, Vancouver Opera General Director. “Our season opened with tremendous audience excitement, and we are now thrilled to showcase the Vancouver Opera Chorus, Orchestra and incredible Canadian soloists performing the gorgeous music of Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana. It is very special for us is to have Jonathan Darlington back to conduct and to welcome audiences back to the theatre again.”
Presented at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. This 80-minute performance, presented with no intermission, is sung in Italian with English SURTITLES™ above the stage. For more information about Cavalleria Rusticana in Concert and the entire 2021–2022 Vancouver Opera Season, and to subscribe, visit vancouveropera.ca.
For behind the scenes insight into the show as Vancouver Opera’s Ashley Daniel Foot spoke with Jonathan Darlngton in a special podcast episode, Inside: CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA IN CONCERT.