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tbs Angeles Opera Setslucrezia Borgia’as OpenerH-pasting is complete and ■rkets now available for the jst production of the Los igeles Opera Company’s ,1974-75 season, today been announced. The Wst Coast premiere of f^mizetti’s “Lucrezia Bor-JOf* will be presented at |§j|| Pasadena Civic Audito-rfuTn Sept. 27 , 25), and in the Ing of 1975, Verdi’s “Cn Ho in Masehera” and Puc-*ipi’s “Tosca” will be pro-2rd(nging the role of Gen-will be Spanish tenor Gj^pnio Aragall, who made Mtnsational debut last sea-T 0..„ ir»_ _ f- .-sort in San Francisco when rot rayed the Duke letto.B:in•mbers of the Glendale iphonv will play all Um;e operas. Conducting £.first opera will lie Rieh-fhl^Bonynge of the Metro-Mkitan Opera. Considered a ■■ing Donizetti specialist, nfflvnge, together with this wiie, Joan Sutherland, is ited with much of the current popularity of the bel if* school of opera.Staging the opera will be ^ejipe de Tomassi. Chorusmaster is Robert Herr, director of the Robert Herr Chorale, 40 members strong.The Vancouver production designed by Jose Varo-na for Joan Sutherland will lie used, along with Varo-na’s costumes and lighting scheme.•Jjteirring as Lucrezia Bor-«j£1 Levla Gencer is a raWirite of audiences at La geitla and other major opera {^otlses in Europe. A dynamic performer, she has made a (freer of bel canto and par-Bghirlv Donizetti revivals, marks Miss Gencer’s only jerican stage appearance season.Supporting this production is the Los Angeles Opera Affiliates. Membership in this organization, open to both men and women, is available by purchasing a membership in the opera company. The Affiliates help sell tickets, plan fundraising projects, sell memberships, and educate the public about both opera and the opera company. Any one who wishes to become a part of opera in Los Angeles may obtain information by phoning 994-8825.fa*A
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Los Angeles Valley News
Los Angeles, California, US
Sun, Aug 11, 1974
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