CHRISTOPH WILLIBALD GLUCK
Alceste
A French Opera with English Surtitles
Sunday, January 12, 2025 2:30 pm
at Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre
Running Time: TBA
This timeless masterpiece is celebrated for its emotional depth and the reformative approach Gluck took to operatic composition, focusing on dramatic expression and simplicity.
The story follows the noble Queen Alceste, who sacrifices herself to save her husband, only to be saved by the gods in the end. It ombines powerful storytelling with beautiful music that will captivate your senses.
Robert Cooper, Chorus Director
Suzy Smith, Music Director and Pianist
Featuring
Lauren Margison as Alceste
Colin Ainsworth as King Admète
Sebastien Belcourt as Hercule
Joseph Ernst as Apollo
Taylor Gibbs as Herald, Oracle
Austin Larusson as High Priest
Ryan Hofman as Infernal God
Marcus Tranquilli as Evandre
Anastasia Pogorelova as Soprano 1
Jada Alexiou as Soprano 2
Full Synopsis
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