Name: Galileo Galilei
Start: 2024-06-15
End: 2024-06-15
Location: Loretto-Hilton Center

Organization

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Conductor

Kwamé Ryan

Stage director

James Robinson

Set designer

Allen Moyer

Costume designer

Marco Piemontese

Lighting designer

Greg Emetaz

Singer

Tenor

Paul Groves

Older Galileo

Baritone

Sean Michael Plumb

Younger Galileo

Salvati

Soprano

Vanessa Becerra

Maria Celeste

Bass

Hunter Enoch

Pope Urban VIII

Simplicio

Father of Merope

Robert Mellon

Cardinal 2

Pope

Oracle 2

2. Inquisitor

Servant

Kathleen O’Mara

Duchess

Countertenor

Elijah English

Oracle 1

1. Inquisitor

Cardinal 1

Mezzo-soprano

Michelle Mariposa

Maria Magdelena

Jennifer Krieder

Sagredo

Lucy Evans

Marie de Medici

Gabriela Linares

Scribe

Chorus master

Andrew Whitfield

Choreographer

Seán Curran

Galileo Galilei

St. Louis

United States

Loretto-Hilton Center

Galileo Galilei Glass

Public

Approved

Have faith in science.

Discover the captivating story of one of the greatest — and most courageous — scientists in history. Galileo’s unwavering dedication to the pursuit of knowledge paved the way for groundbreaking scientific advancements, but also caused fierce conflicts with the Church he loved. This opera shines a light on Galileo’s steadfast spirit and reminds us of the enduring importance of intellectual curiosity. Today, Galileo’s story resonates more than ever, urging us to reevaluate our own beliefs, challenge the status quo, and stand firm in our convictions, no matter the consequences.

Experience the power of Glass’s mesmerizing compositions as they intertwine with a poetic libretto by the renowned playwright Mary Zimmerman. Together, they breathe life into the portrait of a man who forever redefined the center of our universe.

English

Galileo Galilei by Glass, L 15 juuni 2024, Alates (2024/2024), Juhatatud James Robinson,, Dirigent Kwamé Ryan, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, United States

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