One of the composer’s three great "Tudor queen" operas, (the other two being “Anna Bolena” and
“Roberto Devereux”), “Maria Stuarda” stands out as the only one where the Queen meets her end with peace of mind. Her vocal line soaring above the chorus of mourners in the finale is an unforgettable musical manifestation of her spiritual triumph. This inspired David McVicar who directs the Met premiere production, with roles led by mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as Maria, soprano Elza van den Heever as Elizabeth( in her Met debut), and tenor Matthew Polenzani as Robert, Earl of Leicester.
Bass Matthew Rose (Giorgio), baritone Joshua Hopkins (Guglielmo) , and mezzo-soprano Maria Zifchak (Anna) fill out the starry cast , with the vibrant, luminous score in the hands of Maurizio Benini. McVicar’s creative team includes set and costume designer John Macfarlane, lighting designer Jennifer Tipton, and choreographer Leah Hausman.
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It is LIVE high-definition opera on the big screen at The Grand, with Donizetti’s “Maria Stuarda” on Saturday, January 19th at 1pm. Bring a friend, share the experience at downtown Ellsworth’s historic theatre.
Tickets are $26 Reserved Seating for Adults, $24 Reserved Seating for Seniors and $17 Reserved Seating for Children 12 and under. Call The Grand box office for tickets, or purchase online at www.grandonline.org.
The Grand is pleased to present high-definition simulcast productions of The New York Metropolitan Opera, a series which continues with Director Michael Mayer’s “The Rat Pack in early 60’s Vegas” inspired take on Verdi’s tragedy “Rigoletto” on Saturday, February 16th at 1pm.
A full schedule can be found online at www.grandonline.org. Or find The Grand on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Grand-Auditorium/112755987339.
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