Turandot (Puccini), March 31 - April 1, 2012 - Teatro Antico, Taormina
In an unique setting and on a grand scale, Puccini’s extraordinary spectacle of high drama and musical invention, seen in an ancient Greek amphitheatre with Mount Etna in the background. Teatro Antico in Taormina is the location and an international cast is featured in this 2010 production. Turandot has several fine arias including the very famous “Nessun Dorma.”
Mid Summer Nights Dream Ballet (Mendelssohn) - April 21-22, 2012 - Sadler's Wells, London
Three geniuses: Shakespeare meets Mendelssohn meets Balanchine at Sadler's Wells for an enchanting A Midsummer Night's Dream ballet. Choreographed by artistic genius George Balanchine, Shakespeare’s comedy of magic and love’s delusions is a supreme audience pleaser, set to the beautiful music of Felix Mendelssohn. The Pacific Northwest Ballet, based in Seattle, is one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the United States and known for its fascination with George Balanchine.
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