Winter Opera St. Louis continues its season this weekend with Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana. Witness the passionate Sicilian drama of Santuzza, who is betrayed by her lover Turiddu. Soaring choruses, heartrending arias, dramatic duets and a famous orchestral Intermezzo are just a few reasons to see this masterpiece which ushered in the operatic genre of verismo.
Soprano Sarah Price, recent winner of the St. Louis District Metropolitan Opera Auditions, sings Santuzza. Tenor Gary Seydell, last seen as Canio in I Pagliacci, returns to sing the role of Turiddu. Baritone Eric McCluskey sings the role of Alfio. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Petillot sings the role of Mamma Lucia. Recently seen as Flora in La Traviata, Soprano Sarah Gottman sings the role of Lola.
Ms. Price, Mr. McCluskey and Ms. Petillot all make their Winter Opera Debut.
Performances take place at St. Ambrose Church on the Hill (5130 Wilson Ave) this weekend: Saturday March 12th at 8pm and Sunday, March 13th at 5pm.
Tickets are available for $30, $25 and $20. Dinner packages available from Dominic's Restaurant. To purchase tickets, dinner packages and more, call 314.865.0038 or visit http://www.winteroperastl.org/
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