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Fall 2021 production of Alcina

2021-22 Opera Season

“A season of enchantments, love and fear”

Music Director, Head Coach, and Opera Instructor 2021-22
Simone Luti

Director of Operatic Studies
Theodore Baerg (on sabbatical leave 2021-22)

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Handel’s Alcina

Thursday, November 18 | 7:30pm
Friday, November 19 | 7:30pm
Saturday November 20 | 2pm
Sunday November 21 | 2pm
Paul Davenport Theatre

Music Director
Simone Luti

Stage Director
Allison Grant

Our first chapter features one of Handel’s most wonderful creations: the enchantress Alcina lures many lovers into her power. Will Ruggiero be one of them? Or will the power of real love defeat the power of terror?

Sung in Italian, with English supertitles.

Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore

Sunday, March 6 | 2pm – NEW DATE
Monday, March 7 | 7pm – NEW DATE
Paul Davenport Theatre

Music Director
Simone Luti

Stage Director
Anna Theodosakis

Our second chapter features an incredible Italian comic opera: the enchantments of a strange doctor, in the form of a special elixir, change the destiny of our innocent Nemorino, a simple peasant. Will he be able to defeat the heroic Belcore and conquer the heart of the beautiful Adina?

Sung in Italian, with English supertitles.

Admission is free and open to all. No ticket purchase or advance registration required.

Opera Gala Performance

Saturday, March 12 | 2pm – CANCELLED
Sunday, March 13 | 2pm
Paul Davenport Theatre

Music Director
Simone Luti

Stage Directors
James Smith & Anthony Rodrigues

Our last chapter features an amazing collaboration with our Early Music Studio ensemble. We will navigate through operatic pages of rare beauty, unfolding our themes of love and enchantment from the mystery of Baroque music to the sparkles of American musicals.

Admission is free and open to all. No ticket purchase or advance registration required.

To make an optional donation in support of Western’s opera program, please visit our Giving webpage.

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Performance and role sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Karmen Ferraro, Senior Development Officerat 519-661-2111 x85695 or karmen.ferraro@uwo.ca for information.