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Bellini's Norma Returns to Academy of Music Next Month 2008-2009 Season Renewal Deadline: April 1st!
OCP Proud to offer Curtis Production of
AINADAMAR Friday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. [SOLD OUT] For information on events surrounding Ainadamar, please click here. Opera Company of Philadelphia Season Finale: Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece Norma comes to the Academy of Music for the first time in over a decade to close the Opera Company’s 33rd season. Norma, a Druid priestess, has broken her vows of celibacy and With sweet melodies and thrilling vocal fireworks, Norma is considered by many to be the ultimate operatic experience and when Norma sings the incomparable “Casta diva,” which defined legendary voices like Maria Callas, the entire operatic world stands still. Starring in one of the most challenging soprano roles ever written is powerhouse soprano Christine Goerke, who is joined by a renowned international cast including mezzo-soprano Kristine Jepson, tenor Philip Webb, and bass-baritone Eric Owens. Don’t miss this must-see season finale! To learn more about Norma, click here. To purchase tickets click here. Have you Subscribed to 08-09 Yet? On January 30th, the Opera Company of Philadelphia announced a 2008-2009 Season that the Philadelphia Inquirer called “fearless,” featuring five operas, three major new productions, a host of international artists, and the first-ever, star-studded OCP production at the Perelman Theater. Immediately phones were ringing and online sales were rolling in –- Philadelphia’s opera-loving public is giving 2008-2009 their ringing vote of approval! We tailor a variety of custom benefits for our subscribers, and we are waiting to assist you with the finest in customer service, so please renew or subscribe today! The renewal deadline is fast approaching to secure your seats for the 2008-2009 Season. Once April 1st passes, we must release unrenewed seats to your fellow subscribers requesting seating changes, and to new subscribers already waiting in the wings! If you’re not sure if your seats are in order or if you need assistance with your season tickets, please call us Monday through Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 215-732-8400. Don’t miss the 2008–2009 Season! Learn more about the 2008-2009 Season
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March 11, 2008
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This weekend, one of the most talked-about operas in years, Osvaldo Golijov's Ainadamar, will be performed by the Curtis Opera Theatre in association with Kimmel Center Presents and the Opera Company of Philadelphia.
mothered two children with Pollione, ruler of the opposing Roman army. After urging her Druid people not to war against the Romans, Norma learns that Pollione is in love with Adalgisa, unleashing a torrent of emotions, from revenge and despair to ultimate love and honor.