Schedule
2009 – 2010 Subscription Performances
Maestro Salesky’s onstage opera preview begins 45 minutes prior
to each performance.
Metropolitan Opera's stunning soprano
Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti
In Italian with projected English translations
Friday, February 12, 2010 at 8 pm
Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Tennessee Theatre, Gay Street, Downtown Knoxville
Single tickets: $15 – $88 adults, $10 – $40 (students & children)
The Story…
The young, innocent Lucia falls in love with her family’s enemy, Edgardo. After Lucia’s brother forces her into an arranged marriage to save them from financial ruin, the distraught girl murders her husband on their wedding night. Famous musical highlights include the glorious Sextet and opera’s greatest Mad Scene, which has made sopranos into legends.
The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan
Presented In English.
Friday, March 12, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Tennessee Theatre, Gay Street, Downtown Knoxville
Single tickets: $15 – $88 adults, $10 – $40 (students & children).
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The Story..
Actor David Keith (Golden Globe nominee for An Officer and a Gentleman) stars as The Pirate King. UT Opera Theatre Director Carroll Freeman portrays “the very model of a modern Major-General” and La Scala’s Julian Rodescu delivers his mammoth bass as the Police Sergeant. Soprano Rachel Anne Morre and tenor Marc Schreiner bring their beautiful young voices to Mabel and Frederic. You’ll delight in the hilarious antics of the pirates, the police and the Major-General’s bevy of beautiful daughters!
The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini
In Italian with projected English translations
Friday, April 23, 2010 at 8 pm
Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Tennessee Theatre, Gay Street, Downtown Knoxville
Single tickets: $15 – $88 adults, $10 – $40 (students & children)
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The Story…
“Figaro, Figaro, Figaro,” the most famous quote in all of opera, highlights Rossini’s glittering romp about the escapades of Seville’s favorite barber, who arranges for Count Almaviva to conquer the beautiful Rosina. The sparkling score and comedy has inspired countless interpreters from Bugs Bunny and Woody Woodpecker to Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire!
Photos by: ANNE M. PETERSON Virginia Opera
2009-2010 Non-Subscription Events
Knoxville Opera Guild Annual Opera Ball
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Cherokee Country Club
Pre-Opera Dinner
Friday, February 12, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Club Le Conte
Pre-Opera Dinner
Friday, March 12, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Club Le Conte
Knoxville Opera Guild Martini Party
Thursday, March 23, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Home of Maureen and Don Bosch
Pre-Opera Dinner
Friday, April 23, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Club Le Conte
Rossini Festival Italian Street Fair
Saturday, April 24, 2010 from noon-9 pm
Gay Street and Market Square, Downtown Knoxville
Knoxville Opera Guild Annual Croquet Tournament
Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 12:00 pm
UT Visitors Center
Rossini Festival
2010 Featured attractions include:
Italian Street Fair
Saturday, April 24, 2010 Noon – 9:00 pm
Gay Street and Market Square, Downtown Knoxville
Knoxville Opera’s production of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville
Friday, April 23, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Tickets available at Knoxville Opera, 865-524-0795, ext. 1.
UT Opera Theatre’s production of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and Paulus’ The Village Singer.
Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 8 pm
Bijou Theatre, 803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 522-0832
For further information about the 2009 Knoxville Opera Rossini Festival, contact Knoxville Opera Production Manager Don Townsend
or call 865-524-0795, ext. 26.
