Most popular musicians who have been around for awhile are known for their greatest hits. You name it, country, rock, R&B. But opera?
Yes, opera has its greatest hits, too, and Opera Birmingham is sponsoring a concert to showcase opera’s most cherished melodies and moments, according to a release from the group.
“Opera Unveiled: A Concert of Greatest Hits” will be presented April 26 and April 28 at the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater at Alabama School of Fine Arts. It will take audiences through selections from iconic composers such as Puccini, Verdi and Mozart.
The concert will showcase some of Alabama’s most beloved artists, including soprano Kathleen Farrar Buccleugh, bass Won Cho, mezzo-soprano Alexis Davis-Hazell (right), tenor Roderick George, tenor Elias Hendricks, tenor Philip McCown, soprano Allison Sanders, baritone Daniel Seigel and mezzo-soprano Gretchen Windt, along with a guest artist, soprano Amber Monroe.
The artists will perform breathtaking arias and unforgettable ensembles from masterpieces such as “The Barber of Seville,” “Tosca,” “Il Trovatore,” “The Marriage of Figaro” and “Carmen,” among others.
The Opera Birmingham Chorus also will treat audiences to two of operas most famous choruses, including the striking “Anvil Chorus,” which has not been performed on the Opera Birmingham stage in more than 40 years.
Conductor Daniel Cho will lead as the Alabama Symphony Orchestra accompanies the singers.
“We are excited to bring this spectacular concert to the Birmingham community,” said Keith A. Wolfe-Hughes, general director of Opera Birmingham. “Audiences can expect an evening filled with passion, drama, and the unparalleled beauty of opera.”
Tickets for “Opera Unveiled: A Concert of Greatest Hits” start at $25 for adults, with $10 tickets available for students under 18 and college students age 25 or under with valid full-time student ID.
Order tickets at operabirmingham.org or call 205-322-6737. Groups of 10 or more receive special rates, which are automatically applied when ordering.
The performance is sponsored by Regions, Alabama State Council on the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts.
Performances on Friday, April 26, begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 28 at 2:30 p.m.
