A Tragic Opera in Two Acts
Original Italian libretto by Felice Romani
First ever performance of this opera in English
New English translation and performing edition by
Guy Davenport & Tom Higgins
Performed at The Haslemere Hall, 18th–22nd February 2003
The production was given four stars by The Times (of London)
Cast
| Beatrice: |
Catherine May,
Cliona Cassidy* |
| Filippo: |
Michael Dewis,
Brandon Velarde* |
| Orombello: | Mark Kendall, Steve van den Broeck* |
| Agnese: | Emma Mary Jones,
Kathryn McGuckin* |
| Anichino: | Steve van den Broeck |
| Rizzardo: | Brandon Velarde |
| *understudy |
The Opera South Chorus
| | Soparanos | Iola Davis, Pamela Depledge, Lisa Swayne, Linda Tolmie, Daniela Topolorova, Claire Wright |
| Altos | Vanessa Blaber, Veronica Crickmay, Jane Hamlyn, Rona Jones, Karin Berg Riley |
| Tenors | Bertie Mawer, Anthony Ramsden, Alan Taylor |
| Basses | John Braithwaite, Andy Kettle, Tim Macer |
| Actors | Tim Braithwaite, William Forde, Robert Hill, Peter Taylor |
Orchestra: The Wessex Sinfonia
Musical Director:
Tom Higgins
Stage Director:
Francesca Gilpin
Costume Design:
Carol Stevenson
Lighting Design:
Bruce J Williams
Set Design:
John Braithwaite
Stage Manager: Nick Gordon
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