2008 Woodie Awards
Opera comes to LCCC
FIGAROOOOO!
Catherine Hyland and Dylan Pettit
Issue date: 10/10/06 Section: Arts
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Lorain County Community College will perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's, "The Marriage of Figaro" during the weekend of Oct. 13.
Mozart's astounding masterpiece is produced and directed by Dr. Robert Beckstrom and will be performed in the Stocker Arts Center Theatre. This production features the Lorain County Civic Orchestra as well as many talented community members and LCCC students and staff.
"The Marriage of Figaro" is based on "Le Marriage de Figaro" by Pierre-Augustin Beaumarchais. It is a comedy opera piece originally composed in 1786 by Mozart. The opera consists of well-written comedy mixed with political satire and it's all backed with music. Throughout the story, Susanna and Figaro, the two main characters, plan to get married, but things get twisted when each of them encounter other characters who wish to wed.
Add an identity switch and a young man causing trouble in between, and you get an amusing string of events.
LCCC students have an opportunity to attend this performance and for those who have never experienced an opera performance, it may surprise.
Peggy Kirsch, a chorus member, says, "Dr. Beckstrom has worked hard to inject a significant comedic aspect into the show, thereby increasing its appeal to a broader audience."
Everyone wonders what to expect from this performanc and when confronted with this statement, Kirsch had much to say.
"The caliber of musicianship in the lead roles is phenomenal. Visually, the costumes and the set are brilliant. The amazing costume designer, Diane Papp, has spent many hours paying attention to even the most intricate detail on each costume."
She continued to praise the main talent as she described the actress who plays the countess.
"Janine Porter's beautiful soprano voice brings wonderful color and life to the role of the countess," said Kirsch.
As well as singing talent, the Civic Orchestra gives the instrumental flavor to this awesome performance.
Brian Fitzwater, a bass player in the orchestra, gives an idea of the work put into it.
Mozart's astounding masterpiece is produced and directed by Dr. Robert Beckstrom and will be performed in the Stocker Arts Center Theatre. This production features the Lorain County Civic Orchestra as well as many talented community members and LCCC students and staff.
"The Marriage of Figaro" is based on "Le Marriage de Figaro" by Pierre-Augustin Beaumarchais. It is a comedy opera piece originally composed in 1786 by Mozart. The opera consists of well-written comedy mixed with political satire and it's all backed with music. Throughout the story, Susanna and Figaro, the two main characters, plan to get married, but things get twisted when each of them encounter other characters who wish to wed.
Add an identity switch and a young man causing trouble in between, and you get an amusing string of events.
LCCC students have an opportunity to attend this performance and for those who have never experienced an opera performance, it may surprise.
Peggy Kirsch, a chorus member, says, "Dr. Beckstrom has worked hard to inject a significant comedic aspect into the show, thereby increasing its appeal to a broader audience."
Everyone wonders what to expect from this performanc and when confronted with this statement, Kirsch had much to say.
"The caliber of musicianship in the lead roles is phenomenal. Visually, the costumes and the set are brilliant. The amazing costume designer, Diane Papp, has spent many hours paying attention to even the most intricate detail on each costume."
She continued to praise the main talent as she described the actress who plays the countess.
"Janine Porter's beautiful soprano voice brings wonderful color and life to the role of the countess," said Kirsch.
As well as singing talent, the Civic Orchestra gives the instrumental flavor to this awesome performance.
Brian Fitzwater, a bass player in the orchestra, gives an idea of the work put into it.
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