The magic of opera in ‘CCP The Met: LIVE in HD’

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CCP The Met: LIVE in HD continues to fulfill its promise of bringing the magic of opera closer to the Filipino audience in its 10th season beginning this February.

In partnership with the Metropolitan Opera of New York, The Filipinas Opera Society Foundation, Inc. (FOSFI), and the Ayala Malls Cinemas, eight new operas will be screened at Glorietta 4 in Makati City with the surround sound technology of Dolby Atmos.

The season starts with Jacques Offenbach’s “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” at 5:30 p.m. on February 4 at Glorietta 4, Cinema 1.

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Les Contes d’Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann) are the ramblings of a man drunk in wine and love. Tormented poet Hoffmann (played by Benjamin Bernheim) adores Stella, an opera singer. In three dramatic acts with fantasy elements, he narrates anecdotes of his past lovers: a mechanical doll named Olympia, the young Antonia, and the courtesan Giulietta residing in Venice.

Tesori’s “Grounded” focuses on former fighter pilot Jess who finds her passion psychologically and ethically challenged. Under the guidance of critically acclaimed conductors Steven Osgood and Yannick Nézet-Séguin, this will be screened at 5:30 p.m. on March 4.

“Tosca” by Puccini is a political thriller set in 1800s Rome. The lives of diva Tosca, her lover Cavaradossi, and corrupt police chief Scarpia intertwine in this tale of love and deception. Witness Tosca confront her dark fate at 5:30 p.m. on April 8.

During the reign of pharaohs in Egypt, Verdi’s “Aida” was a princess in love. After her beloved is chosen to lead a war with Ethiopia, she questions her loyalty to her country. This tragic story takes audiences on a rollercoaster of emotions at 5:30 p.m. on May6.

“Fidelio” is Beethoven’s sole opera. Featuring soaring melodies, heroine Leonore infiltrates a dungeon as a man to save her husband from an unjust execution. Under the baton of Grammy nominee Susanna Malkki, soprano Lise Davidsen fights for freedom in this drama slated at 5:30 p.m. on June 3.

Servants Figaro and Susanna navigate a whirlwind of mistaken identities to cement their happy ending in Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro (The Wedding of Figaro).” Set to premiere at 5:30 p.m. on July 1, this comedy encompasses themes of gender equality, infidelity, and love.

Strauss’ “Salome” faces a tragedy as Herod, a superstitious ruler who happens to be her stepfather, becomes increasingly obsessed with her. Conducted by Grammy winner Yannick Nézet-Séguin, this gruesome biblical tale premieres at 5:30 p.m. on August 12.

Slated on September 9, Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” is a story of deception and bribery. Count Almaviva falls in love with Rosina, who Bartolo locked in his home. Count Almaviva creates multiple disguises to access her in this comedy featuring powerful vocal performances from Isabel Leonard and Lawrence Brownlee.

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