Shepherd meets Nymph...both are smitten.
They fall madly in love despite Fate's decree: no joy shall last.
Thus enters a jealous Monster... who also loves the Nymph.
Will the Shepherd and Nymph's love prevail against all odds? This question and more will be answered in Union Avenue Opera's season opening production of George Frederic Handel's Acis and Galatea, a mythical tale of love, loss and immortality. Audiences will be captivated by the verdant scenery and the ravishingly beautiful, lush score. Acis and Galatea marks Union Avenue Opera's first-ever Handel opera and a return to the company's roots in producing Baroque operas such as Blow's Venus and Adonis and Purcell's Dido and Aeneas.Artists in the title roles make their Union Avenue Opera debut. Tenor Marc Schapman sings the role of the shepherd Acis with Soprano Juliet Petrus as the sea nymph Galatea. Returning after his delightful turn as Sergeant Sulpice in La fille du Régiment during the 2010 season, Baritone David Dillard sings the role of the monster Polypheme. A quartet of nymphs and shepherds rounds out the cast and shares the arias of the character Damon: Sopranos Elizabeth Schleicher and Elise LaBarge, Tenor Philip Touchette and Baritone Nathan Ruggles.
UAO Artistic Director and Conductor Scott Schoonover conducts a chamber orchestra in the pit. Stage Director Allyson Ditchey directs her first summer production for Union Avenue Opera, having directed a revival of Amahl and the Night Visitors this past December. Steven Hitsman serves as Stage Manager. Teresa Doggett serves as Costume Designer.
Acis and Galatea runs this weekend only: April 27, 28, 29(m). Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8pm; Sunday matinee at 3pm. Opera will be performed at Union Avenue Christian Church located at 733 N. Union Blvd in St. Louis (map). Production sung in English with projected English supertitles. Tickets range $30-52. For Ticket Purchases or any other questions, call 314.361.2881 or visit http://www.unionavenueopera.org/
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