Prima DonnaComposed by Rufus Wainwright
2 hours and 30 mins
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright has long been a fan of opera. Now he has written his own: a modern spin on the grand Romantic tradition.
Set in Paris in 1970, Prima Donna depicts a day in the life of Régine Saint Laurent, a once-adored soprano who suddenly and mysteriously quit the stage after achieving the greatest triumph of her career. Now, six years later, she contemplates a comeback, spurred on by the unexpected resurgence of romance in her life. But love, as any opera buff knows, can be a dangerous emotion.
After thrilling UK audiences last summer, Prima Donna makes its North American debut in a new production co-commissioned by Luminato and staged by renowned opera director Tim Albery, who brought Luminato audiences last year's sensational The Children's Crusade. For lovers of opera and contemporary music alike, this is one of the must-see events of the year.
Performed in French with English surtitles.
Commissioned by Luminato, Manchester International Festival, Sadler's Wells, and Melbourne International Arts Festival.
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6 comments
Jeff said: On June 15, 2010 12:14am
There are 2 plasma tvs on each side of the stage. One up for the balcony level and one for the ground floor level. Not the best implementation of surtitles I have seen.
Overall it was an okay experience. Some people seemed to love it giving it a standing ovation but I am not so generous with my standing "Os"...
Karla Rogers said: On June 14, 2010 10:56pm
does anybody know how the subtitles work? Is there a screen with subtitles to be read?
CultureMaven said: On June 14, 2010 1:21pm
I don't know if these comments are monitored, but ..
I have a program booklet I picked up at Saturday's preview performance of African Trilogy (amazing by the way - a must see for everyone) . . . .
Regine Saint Laurent = Janis Kelly
Marie = Charlotte Ellett
Andre Letourneur = Colin Ainsworth
Philippe = Gregory Dahl
Francois = Joe Bucci
Sophie = Miranda Calderon
There is also a Full Orchestra.
Conductor = Robert Houssart
Ismay Pascall said: On June 4, 2010 5:43am
It s with great pleasure to attend......
Josie Elary said: On May 27, 2010 10:25am
Please provide the name of the Singers.
C. Delle Donne said: On May 21, 2010 1:37pm
Could you please disclose the starting lineup of singers?