Sunday at the Garde: "Julius Caesar in Egypt" Opera by Handel - May 15

OPERA: Giulio Cesare in Egitto - New London

Sunday, May 15, 2022 - 6 pm

GARDE ARTS CENTER
325 State Street, New London, CT
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Director's Notes: Famous opera by Haendel, "Giulio Cesare" is loosely based on the situation in Egypt during the Roman Civil War, and Cesare’s famous courtship with Cleopatra, the Queen of Egipt. Musically, Giulio Cesare is an inspired work with remarkably vivid characterizations. Handel's orchestration for Giulio Cesare is as expansive as the opera itself. Every character is treated with subtlety and given a wide range of emotions, but Cleopatra’s character, and music, develop throughout the piece. Her music, reflecting her character, begins early in the opera with light, dance-like, flirtatious music but descends to the depths of despair in her profound lament Piangerò. This production is set in its original period, and although it has been abridged (the original is over 3 hours of music), it is my hope that we convey the spirit and passion of the work. ~ Alan Mann—Staging Director

CLO Giulio Cesare Poster for Bushnell
Cast:
Cesare - Madison Marie McIntosh
Cleopatra - Kelly Whitesell
Cornelia - Julie Rumbold
Sesto - Rachel Abrams
Tolomeo - Samuel Bowen
Achilla - Ivan Conrad
Curio - Steve Fasano
Nirena - SarahAnn Duffy

Chorus:
Brielle Blood, Katharine Caviness, Mia Jurkunas, Rebecca McFarland
Mary Pereira, Katherine Rubel, Jane Park-Stettner
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Creative Team:
Adrian Sylveen – Artistic Director / Conductor
Alan Mann – Stage Director, Set Designer
Martin Dahlin – Stage Manager
Dara Blackstone – Chorus Master

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