// Verdi //
ERNANI in concert
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00PM
Meymandi Concert Hall
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
ERNANI runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including one intermission.
Performed in Italian with English translations projected above the stage.
OPERA OVERVIEW
Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave
World premiere: Teatro La Fenice, Venice, Italy, March 9, 1844
United States premiere: Park Theater, New York, April 15, 1847
*Company Premiere
A riveting tale of love, betrayal, and vengeance set in 16th-century Spain. The bandit Ernani seeks to rescue his beloved Elvira, but she is being wooed by both the young King Charles, and the older nobleman Silva. Political intrigue, personal vendettas, and passionate music much like Il Trovatore deliver an exhilarating opera experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat!
MORE DETAILS
- College student tickets are $15 and can be purchased online, or by calling the NCO Box Office at 919.792.3853. A valid student ID must be presented at will-call to pick up tickets. Limit of 2 tickets per ID.
- What is a concert performance? At North Carolina Opera, a concert performance is all about the music! In this performance of Verdi’s ERNANI, there are not traditional sets, costumes, or staging. Instead, the soloists, chorus, orchestra, AND conductor are all on stage to perform the music as a concert. In the audience, you’ll get an impressive view of the artists as they work together to bring Verdi’s dynamic score to life.
QUESTIONS? We’re here to help! Call the Box Office at 919.792.3853.
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THE ARTISTS
Jakob Lehmann
Conductor
Leah Crocetto
Elvira
Giorgio Berrugi
Ernani
Andrew Manea
Carlo
Anthony Robin Schneider
Silva
SUPPORTED BY
This production is generously underwritten by Ross Lampe, Jr.
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