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The Washington National Opera will bring Puccini's Turandot, featuring Sabina Cvilak (pictured left), to the Lyric Opera House on June 2. It's the first major opera production in town since the Baltimore Opera Company closed a month ago. So opera fans can rejoice, at least for a night. Here are some comments from the press release:
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring Plácido Domingo’s world-class Washington National Opera to Baltimore,” stated Sandy Richmond, Executive Director of the Lyric. “Opera is integral to the region’s cultural life; the audience for opera is strong, sophisticated and growing. The Lyric has a long history of hosting opera of the highest quality, and we’re proud to continue that tradition with WNO. ” “Washington National Opera wants to do everything within our power to keep the tradition of world-class opera alive for our neighbors in Baltimore,” stated WNO Executive Director Mark Weinstein. “On behalf of the WNO family, I thank the Lyric Opera House board for the gracious invitation to perform a concert version of Turandot,” commented WNO’s General Director, Plácido Domingo. “With international talent like Maria Guleghina in the role of Turandot and Dario Volonté as Calaf and Sabina Cvilak as Liù, as well as Puccini’s stunningly beautiful score, this concert will be a celebration of great opera in Baltimore.”
But opera buffs should note that this is a concert. There will be no sets, costumes, etc.—just great singing. [Photo: Marjan Laznik]
