Crafts, a distinguished international artist and veteran of the Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, the Vienna Staatsopera, and many others, is making his role debut as Ramfis. The Spotlight on Opera production at Centenary stars guest artist Elizabeth Herlitz-Cortés as Aida, Spotlight founder and Executive Director Cindy Sadler as Amneris, faculty member Nicholas Simpson as Radames, guest artist Cory Schantz as Amonasro, and guest artist Edward J. It was commissioned by the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo and premiered there in December 1871. The concert is a special fundraiser to help Spotlight continue its tradition of excellent training for young artists and intimate opera for the community.įollowing the twists and turns of a love triangle between a brave enslaved princess, the Egyptian general who loves her, and the powerful Pharoah's daughter who wants the general for herself, Aida is filled with magical, evocative music and drama. in Anderson Auditorium at Centenary College’s Hurley School of Music, and will be followed by a reception. The performance will be Sunday, July 28, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. SHREVEPORT, LA - Spotlight on Opera’s distinguished faculty, guests, and students will come together to present a grand finale for the 2019 summer season with a concert version of Giuseppe Verdi’s Egyptian-themed masterpiece, Aida. Spotlight on Opera season concludes with gala production of Verdi's 'Aida' July 22, 2019

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