Così fan tutte, or The School for Lovers, a life-affirming comic opera by Mozart and librettist Lorenzo da Ponte, is now playing to full houses at Opera San Jose through February 22. What looks today like the beginning of the original swingers’ club in regards to the story line, is in reality a timeless message of tolerance and acceptance of human nature—perhaps, more important in our day and age than ever before. A highly energetic youthful cast, gifted with dramatic skills in addition to vocal talents, makes this performance a holiday treat for lovers of all ages. Conducted by Anthony Quartuccio and directed by Brad Dalton, the last Sunday superb presentation featured Rebecca Davis as Fiordiligi, Betany Coffland as Dorabella, Khori Dastoor as Despina, Michael Dailey as Ferrando, Daniel Cilli as Guglielmo and Joseph Rawley as Don Alfonso. Their light, joyful, and mischievous performance appeared rich in nuances and well attuned to the spirit of Mozart’s music. California Theatre is located at 345 South First Street, San José. Tickets: $69, $81, and $91 (includes city facility usage fee) from Opera San José Box Office, 2149 Paragon Dr., San José, CA 95131; 408-437-4450; 408-437-4455 fax; www.operasj.org Photo by Pat Kirk. Daniel Cilli as Guglielmo, Betany Coffland as Dorabella, Rebecca Davis as Fiordiligi, and Michael Dailey as Ferrando.
Valentine’s Day Comic Treat Closes Sunday at Opera San José
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Così fan tutte, or The School for Lovers, a life-affirming comic opera by Mozart and librettist Lorenzo da Ponte, is now playing to full houses at Opera San Jose through February 22. What looks today like the beginning of the original swingers’ club in regards to the story line, is in reality a timeless message of tolerance and acceptance of human nature—perhaps, more important in our day and age than ever before. A highly energetic youthful cast, gifted with dramatic skills in addition to vocal talents, makes this performance a holiday treat for lovers of all ages. Conducted by Anthony Quartuccio and directed by Brad Dalton, the last Sunday superb presentation featured Rebecca Davis as Fiordiligi, Betany Coffland as Dorabella, Khori Dastoor as Despina, Michael Dailey as Ferrando, Daniel Cilli as Guglielmo and Joseph Rawley as Don Alfonso. Their light, joyful, and mischievous performance appeared rich in nuances and well attuned to the spirit of Mozart’s music. California Theatre is located at 345 South First Street, San José. Tickets: $69, $81, and $91 (includes city facility usage fee) from Opera San José Box Office, 2149 Paragon Dr., San José, CA 95131; 408-437-4450; 408-437-4455 fax; www.operasj.org Photo by Pat Kirk. Daniel Cilli as Guglielmo, Betany Coffland as Dorabella, Rebecca Davis as Fiordiligi, and Michael Dailey as Ferrando.
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