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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
===Phaedra=== | |||
Phaedra is a 16 minute cantata performed by a solo mezzo-soprano. It tells the tale of Pheadra, who falls in love with her husband's son from another marriage. Unable to cope with the guilt anymore Phaedra poisons herself. | |||
===Ariadne auf Naxos=== | |||
Ariadne auf Naxos is in two parts, called the Prologue and the Opera. The first part shows the backstage circumstances leading up to the second part, which is in fact an opera within an opera. | Ariadne auf Naxos is in two parts, called the Prologue and the Opera. The first part shows the backstage circumstances leading up to the second part, which is in fact an opera within an opera. | ||
===The Prologue=== | ====The Prologue==== | ||
At the home of 'the richest man in Vienna,' preparations for a party are under way. Two groups of musicians have arrived; one is a burlesque group, led by the saucy comedienne Zerbinetta, the other an opera company, who will present a serious opera, Ariadne auf Naxos. The preparations are thrown into confusion when the Major-domo announces that both performances must take place at the same time. | At the home of 'the richest man in Vienna,' preparations for a party are under way. Two groups of musicians have arrived; one is a burlesque group, led by the saucy comedienne Zerbinetta, the other an opera company, who will present a serious opera, Ariadne auf Naxos. The preparations are thrown into confusion when the Major-domo announces that both performances must take place at the same time. | ||
At first, the impetuous young Composer refuses to discuss any changes to his opera. But when his teacher, the Music Master, counsels him to be prudent—and when Zerbinetta turns the full force of her charm on him—he drops his objections. But when he realizes what he has assented to, he is once again plunged into despair, and storms out. | At first, the impetuous young Composer refuses to discuss any changes to his opera. But when his teacher, the Music Master, counsels him to be prudent—and when Zerbinetta turns the full force of her charm on him—he drops his objections. But when he realizes what he has assented to, he is once again plunged into despair, and storms out. | ||
===The Opera=== | ====The Opera==== | ||
Ariadne is shown abandoned by Theseus on the island of Naxos, bewailing her fate, as she mourns her lost love and longs for death. At this point Zerbinetta and her four companions from the burlesque group appear. They attempt to cheer Ariadne, but without success. In a sustained and dazzling piece of coloratura singing Zerbinetta insists that the simplest way to get over a broken heart is to find another man. In a comic interlude, each of the clowns pursues Zerbinetta. | Ariadne is shown abandoned by Theseus on the island of Naxos, bewailing her fate, as she mourns her lost love and longs for death. At this point Zerbinetta and her four companions from the burlesque group appear. They attempt to cheer Ariadne, but without success. In a sustained and dazzling piece of coloratura singing Zerbinetta insists that the simplest way to get over a broken heart is to find another man. In a comic interlude, each of the clowns pursues Zerbinetta. | ||
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Phaedra
Phaedra is a 16 minute cantata performed by a solo mezzo-soprano. It tells the tale of Pheadra, who falls in love with her husband's son from another marriage. Unable to cope with the guilt anymore Phaedra poisons herself.
Ariadne auf Naxos
Ariadne auf Naxos is in two parts, called the Prologue and the Opera. The first part shows the backstage circumstances leading up to the second part, which is in fact an opera within an opera.
The Prologue
At the home of 'the richest man in Vienna,' preparations for a party are under way. Two groups of musicians have arrived; one is a burlesque group, led by the saucy comedienne Zerbinetta, the other an opera company, who will present a serious opera, Ariadne auf Naxos. The preparations are thrown into confusion when the Major-domo announces that both performances must take place at the same time. At first, the impetuous young Composer refuses to discuss any changes to his opera. But when his teacher, the Music Master, counsels him to be prudent—and when Zerbinetta turns the full force of her charm on him—he drops his objections. But when he realizes what he has assented to, he is once again plunged into despair, and storms out.
The Opera
Ariadne is shown abandoned by Theseus on the island of Naxos, bewailing her fate, as she mourns her lost love and longs for death. At this point Zerbinetta and her four companions from the burlesque group appear. They attempt to cheer Ariadne, but without success. In a sustained and dazzling piece of coloratura singing Zerbinetta insists that the simplest way to get over a broken heart is to find another man. In a comic interlude, each of the clowns pursues Zerbinetta. The three nymphs, Naiad, Dryad and Echo then announce the arrival of a stranger on the island. At first Ariadne thinks he is the messenger of death; but in fact it is the god Bacchus. He falls instantly in love with Ariadne and promises to set her in the heavens as a constellation. Zerbinetta returns briefly to repeat her philosophy of love; then the opera ends with the passionate singing of Ariadne and Bacchus.
Creative Team
Director: Ashley Dean
Conductor: Timothy Dean
Designer: Cordelia Chisholm
Lighting Design: Johanna Town
Assistant Light Designer: Laura McNiven
Cast
Phaedra: Louise Collett***
Ariadne: Fiona Scott*/Margret Einarsdottir**
Bacchus: Bjartmar Sigurdsson
Zerbinetta: Clare Tucker*/Sung-Eun Seo**
Composer: Elysia Leech*/Bohae Kim**
Music Master: Benjamin Weaver
Harlequin: Richard Latham
Brighella: John Pumphrey
Scaramuccio: Warren Gillespie
Truffaldino: Donald Thomson
Echo: Miranda Sinani
Niaid: Marie-Claire Breen
Dryad: Maria Brown
Dancing Master: Reuben Lai
Wig Maker: Owain Browne
Footman: Stephen Fennelly
Officer: Steven Phillips
Haushoffmeister: Tyriggvi Gunnarsson
Servants: Claire Thompson, Monica McGhee, Jonathon Cooke, Revere Taylor
*Performing 23rd and 26th March
** Performing 21st and 25th March
***Phaedra is a 15 minute Opera performed by a solo soprano. This was performed prior to Ariadne auf Naxos.
Production Team
Production Management: Lynfryn MacKenzie, Andrew Storer
Stage Manager: Mike Offland
Deputy Stage Manager: Hannah Fisher
Assistant Stage Managers: Martin Aitken, Catherine Lewis
Technical Stage Manager: Alix Ross
Stage Technicians: Richard Evans, Ali Head, Emily Lennox, Barry McDonald, Craig Ralph, Thomas Velluet - Draper
Production Electrician: Christine Scott
Lighting Operator: Lauren McKay
Follow Spot Operator: Jonny Reed
Stage Electricians: Madeleine Hillmann, Laura Jarvis, Emma Whoriskey
Carpenters: Simon Cook, Kris Whitehead
Assistant Carpenters: Frazer Fyfe, Jenny Gamble, Ali Head, Nial MacGillivray, Lauren MacKay, Ashley Thomas, Emilie Velluet-Draper
Prop Makers: Frazer Fyfe, Astrella Oldham, Jenny Walker
Assistant Prop Makers: Samantha Allen, Tom Cullens, Joanne Ferrie, Olivia Hale, Karen Hall, Scott McIntosh
Assistant Scenic Artists: Rhonda Barclay, Ashleigh Blair, Tom Cullens, Matt Edmonds, Joanne Ferrie, Jenny Gamble, Marthe Hoffman, Kristine Comaish, Ayden Millar, Lesley Neilson, Christine Orr, Iain Waugh
Costume Makers: Jane Gordon, Susan Kirkwood
Costume Assistants: Samantha Allen, Luisa Cocozza, Alexander Coll, Olivia Hale, Karen Hall, Holly Hodgart, Katrina Kelly, Emma McBride, Avril Scott
Make Up: Fiona Downie*, Jenna Lyons*
*Students of the Clydebank College Hairdressing & Beauty course.
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