A spokesperson says---
“... one of Giacomo Puccini’s earliest operas, composed before his better-known works such as La bohème, Tosca, or Turandot. The concert format will offer a glimpse of a young composer testing the edges of his talent, refining his craft, and reaching toward the brilliance that continues to define his legacy today. This rarely per- formed opera, last presented in the United States by the Civic Opera Theater of Kansas City in 2005 and at Carnegie Hall in 1977…
Edgar in Concert will be the first of a two-part celebration of verismo opera to conclude MN Opera’s 2025-2026 season. Verismo opera— which focuses on telling musical stories more reflective of our shared full and flawed realities—has become closely associated with Puccini, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of this style of all time. Puccini himself lamented the shortcomings of Edgar, which was not well-received upon its 1889 premiere, and made several attempts through-out his career to revise and improve the piece..."
CAST:
Edgar | Diego Torre
Fidelia | Karin Wolverton+
Tigrana | Kara Morgan*
Frank | Thomas Glass+
Gualtiero | John Mburu*
CREATIVE TEAM:
Principal Conductor | Christopher Franklin
Stage Director | Margaret Jumonville
Costume Designer | Brandi Mans
Lighting Designer | Wu Chen Khoo
Wigs, Hair, and Makeup Designer | Emma Gustafson
