Mozart Saves His Best for Last
For his final opera, Mozart delivered a sublimely beautiful score and a sophisticated piece of musical theatre that transcends all notions of time and place.
In the face of betrayal by those closest to him, Emperor Tito chooses to forgive rather than punish, becoming the symbol of enlightened leadership for generations to come. Christopher Alden's production has been universally praised as illuminating the real human emotions at the heart of the opera: "This is an evening of modern music theatre you mustn't miss." (Chicago Tribune)
Feb. 3, 6*, 7, 9, 11, 13, 16, 19, 22, 2013
Sung in Italian with English SURTITLES™
Conductor Johannes Debus/Derek Bate†
Director Christopher Alden
Set Designer Andrew Cavanaugh Holland
Costume Designer Terese Wadden
Lighting Designer Gary Marder
Chorus Master Sandra Horst
†Feb. 11
Tito Michael Schade
Vitellia Keri Alkema
Servilia Mireille Asselin
Sesto Isabel Leonard
Annio Wallis Giunta
Publio Robert Gleadow
With the COC Orchestra and Chorus
Production from Chicago Opera Theater