
Chicago City Opera (CCO) presents one of late-Romantic composer Richard Strauss' most beloved works, Der Rosenkavalier. In CCO's signature pared down style, the grand opera is stripped down to its raw essentials, highlighting the complex relationships, sophisticated humor, and nuanced characters at the heart of this work. Set in a 1980's American yachting community, CCO's production brings Strauss' deceptively poignant comedy to audiences in a uniquely intimate setting.
Conducted by CCO Artistic Director Alexandra Enyart with stage direction by Rose Freeman The cast for Der Rosenkavalier is soprano Alannah Spencer as The Marschallin, mezzo-soprano Molly Clementz as Octavian, baritone Keaton Payne as Baron Ochs, soprano Al Kassouf as Sophie, baritone Noah Gartner as Faninal, soprano Ariel Emma as Marianne, tenor Jose Vargas as Valzacchi, and mezzo-soprano Angela Born as Annina. Pianist Jordan Crice will serve as the orchestra. Der Rosenkavalier will be performed in German with English supertitles.
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