2012.11.17. Opera - King for a day

Seattle Opera's Young Artists Program performed Un Giorno Di Regno by Verdi, in honor of his 200th birthday (almost, 11 months short). Only one show in Seattle.

Cavalier di Belfiore Hunter Enoch
Treasure La Rocca    Matthew Scollin
Baron di Kelbar      Colin Ramsey
Edoardo di Sanval    Theo Lebow
Giulietta di Kelbar  Deborah Nansteel
Marchesa del Poggio  Dana Pundt

Strong voices except for Marchesa (she got better in the 2nd act. A wonderful actress though). Benaroya Hall's recital hall is too small for these voices. Excellent acting, good costume. No stage set except for 6 chairs. One piano, no other instrument. A delightful but silly opera with nice melodies. Short: 2 hours including an intermission.

It's good to see that the venue was almost full. A good support for these young singers.