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New post on OperaBobb TV, Radio, Movies – April 2016 by jcrow Ciao, Opera Mavens.  Here are your broadcast opera-tunities for this month: SAN FRANCISCO OPERA ON KQED http://www.kqed.org/tv/programs/opera/schedule.jsp Show Boat (Kern) - A true classic of American musical theater, this tale of life on the Mississippi from the 1880s to the 1920s is a poignant love story and a powerful reminder of the bitter legacy of racism. Starring Heidi Stober (Magnolia Hawkes), Michael Todd Simpson (Gaylord Ravenal), Bill Irwin (Cap’n Andy), Patricia Racette (Adler 1989-90, Julie La Verne), Angela Renee Simpson (Queenie), and Morris Robinson (Joe); directed by Francesca Zambello and conducted by John DeMain. Thu Mar 31 at 8pm and Fri Apr 1 at 2am on KQED 9 Wed Apr 6 at 8pm and Thu Apr 7 at 2am on KQED Life Norma (Bellini) - Gallic high priestess Norma has broken her vow of chastity by entering a relationship with the Roman pro-consul Pollione; the birth of their two children is kept secret until she discovers she has a rival and jealousy sets in. Starring Sondra Radvanovsky (Norma), Jamie Barton (Adalgisa), Russell Thomas (Pollione), Christian Van Horn (Oroveso), Jacqueline Piccolino (Adler 2013-14, Clotilde), and A.J. Glueckert(Adler 2013-14, Flavio); directed by Kevin Newbury and conducted by Nicola Luisotti. Thu Apr 7 at 8pm and Fri Apr 8 at 2am on KQED 9 Wed Apr 13 at 8pm and Thu Apr 14 at 2am on KQED Life Susannah (Floyd) - In the backwoods of Tennessee, a beautiful young woman is accused of indecent behavior after she is discovered bathing naked in a stream. Will the charismatic traveling preacher who sets his sights on her soul be her salvation or her downfall? Starring Patricia Racette (Adler 1989-90) as Susannah, Brandon Jovanovichas her brother Sam, and Raymond Aceto as the Reverand Olin Blitch; directed by Michael Cavanagh and conducted by Karen Kamensek. Thu Apr 14 at 8pm and Fri Apr 15 at 2am on KQED 9 Wed Apr 20 at 8pm and Thu Apr 21 at 2am on KQED Life Cinderella (Rossini) - Cinderella triumphs over her mean-spirited relatives in this sparkling version of the beloved fairy tale about a gentle but courageous servant girl who catches the eye of a handsome prince. With Karine Deshayes (Cinderella), Rene Barbera (Merola 2008, Don Ramiro), Efrain Solis (Adler 2014-15, Dandini), Carlos Chausson (Don Magnifico), Christian Van Horn (Alidoro), Maria Valdes (Adler 2014-15, Clorinda), and Zanda Svede (Adler 2014-16, Tisbe); directed by Gregory Fortner and conducted by Jesus Lopez-Cobos. Thu Apr 21 at 8pm and Fri Apr 22 at 2am on KQED 9 Wed Apr 27 at 8pm and Thu Apr 28 at 2am on KQED Life SAN FRANCISCO OPERA RADIO BROADCASTS http://www.kdfc.com/pages/15764296.php The Magic Flute (Mozart) - Paul Appleby (Tamino), Sarah Shafer (Pamina), Efrain Solis(Adler 2014-15, Papageno), Maria Valdes (Adler 2014-15, Papagena), Alfred Reiter(Sarastro), Albina Shagimuratova (Queen of the Night), Greg Fedderly (Monostatos), Jacqueline Piccolino (Adler 2014-15, First Lady), Nian Wang (Adler 2015-16, Second Lady), Zanda Svede (Adler 2014-16, Third Lady). Conducted by Lawrence Foster. Recorded Fall 2015, War Memorial Opera House. Sun Apr 3 at 8pm on KDFC (also available on-demand at KDFC.com for 4 weeks after airing) PBS – GREAT PERFORMANCES http://www.kqed.org/tv/programs/index.jsp?pgmid=67 Boston Symphony Orchestra: Andris Nelsons’ Inaugural Concert – Acclaimed Latvian soprano Kristine Opolais and the internationally renowned German tenor Jonas Kaufmann sing selections from the Wagnerian and Italian verismo repertoires. Sun Apr 3 at 9:30pm and Mon Apr 4 at 3:30am on KQED Life Encores! – This special program features 19 unforgettable arias and duets selected from past broadcasts. Hosted by soprano Deborah Voigt (Adler 1986), with performances by such artists as Natalie Dessay, Placido Domingo, Renee Fleming, Juan Diego Florez, Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko (Merola 1996), and Voigt herself. These extraordinary moments, selected from more than 75 productions, were initially seen as part of the Met’s global Live in HD movie-theater transmissions, later shared with PBS audiences. Sat Apr 9 at 2pm, Sun Apr 10 at 7:30pm and Mon Apr 11 at 1:30am on KQED Plus THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LIVE IN HD http://www.metopera.org/Season/In-Cinemas/ Madama Butterfly (Puccini) - Anthony Minghella's breathtaking production has thrilled audiences ever since its 2006 premiere. Soprano Kristine Opolais takes on the title role with Roberto Alagna singing Pinkerton, Maria Zifchak as Suzuki, and Dwayne Croft as Sharpless; Karel Mark Chichon conducts. Sat Apr 2 at 9:55am (live) and Wed Apr 6 at 6:30pm (encore) Roberto Devereux (Donizetti) - In this climactic opera of the "Tudor Trilogy", Queen Elizabeth I is forced to sign the death warrant of the nobleman she loves. Sondra Radvanovsky (Queen Elizabeth), Matthew Polenzani (Devereux), Elina Garanca (Sara), and Mariusz Kwiecien (Duke of Nottingham) are the principals in this bel canto masterpiece; directed by David McVicar, conducted by Maurizio Benini . Sat Apr 16 at 9:55am (live) and Wed Apr 20 at 6:30pm (encore) Elektra (R. Strauss) - Director Patrice Chéreau's overpowering vision lives on with soprano Nina Stemme who portrays Elektra’s primal quest for vengeance for the murder of her father Agamemnon. Legendary mezzo Waltraud Meier is chilling as her fearsome mother Klytämnestra, with soprano Adrianne Pieczonka and bass Eric Owens as her troubled siblings; Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts. Sat Apr 30 at 9:55am (live) and Wed May 4 at 6:30pm (encore) THE METROPOLITAN OPERA ON KDFC http://www.kdfc.com/pages/15771717.php Madama Butterfly (Puccini) - Radio broadcast of the Met Live in HD transmission Sat Apr 2 at 10am Simon Boccanegra (Verdi) - Conductor James Levine and Placido Domingo (as the title character) demonstrate their mastery in this remarkable study of a wise Doge forced to confront his past. Rounding out the cast is tenor Joseph Calleja as Gabriele Adorno, Lianna Haroutounian as Amelia Grimaldi, and legendary bass Ferruccio Furlanetto as Boccanegra’s rival Fiesco. Sat Apr 9 at 10am Roberto Devereux (Donizetti) - Radio broadcast of the Met Live in HD transmission Sat Apr 16 at 10am Otello (Verdi) - Tenor Aleksandr Antonenko plays the doomed Moor, with soprano Hibla Gerzmava as Desdemona and baritone Zeljko Lucic as the evil Iago; Adam Fischerconducts. Sat Apr 23 at 10am Elektra (R.Strauss) - Radio broadcast of the Met Live in HD transmission Sat Apr 30 at 10am SAN FRANCISCO OPERA FAMILY MOVIE SCREENINGS http://sfopera.com/familymovies  These Opera In An Hour Movies are performed in English with English subtitles, and recommended for ages 5 and up. *FREE*  Register at the link above. The Elixir of Love for Families - In this delightful comedy, the course of true love is made smooth by a “magic" potion. Thu Apr 7 at 4pm, Walnut Creek Library, 1644 North Broadway, Walnut Creek Cinderella for Families - With an open heart and determination, Cinderella wins over her mean-spirited relatives in Rossini’s sparkling version of the story. Sat Apr 9 at 1pm and Sun Apr 10 at 11am Taube Atrium Theater, 4th Floor, War Memorial Veterans Bldg, 401 Van Ness Ave, SF The Barber of Seville for Families - Figaro, Seville’s favorite barber, helps two young lovers find their happily-ever-after in a series of comic twists and turns. Sat Apr 16 at 2pm, Claremont Branch, Berkeley Public Library, 2940 Benvenue Ave Sun Apr 17 at 3pm, Belmont Public Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA IN CINEMA http://rialtocinemas.com/index.php?location=elmwood&film=2015_eno Carmen (Bizet) - A passionate tale of love, lust, and betrayal set during the dying days of Franco's Spain, Calixto Bieito's acclaimed production will next be seen this summer on the SF Opera stage. Mezzo Justina Gringyte is the title character, with tenor Eric Cutleras the soldier Don Jose, soprano Eleanor Dennis as Micaela, and baritone Leigh Melrose as the toreador Escamillo; Richard Armstrong conducts. Sat Apr 9 at 10am, Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, 2966 College Ave (at Ashby), Berkeley PESCADERO OPERA SOCIETY http://www.pescaderoopera.com Don Giovanni (Mozart) - Joseph Losey's film version of the opera starring Ruggero Raimondi (Don Giovanni), Kiri Te Kanawa (Donna Elvira), Edda Moser (Donna Anna), and Teresa Berganza (Zerlina); conducted by Lorin Maazel. Suggested donations are $10-20 per person to help cover expenses. Sat Apr 9, potluck at 12 noon followed by DVD presentation at 2pm 10350 Cabrillo Hwy, 3 miles south of Pescadero Road (look for the American flag) PBS – GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET http://www.kqed.org/tv/programs/index.jsp?pgmid=15125 Otello (Verdi) - Director Bartlett Sher examines the Moor’s dramatic downfall in a new production of this intense tragedy. Tenor Aleksandr Antonenko is Otello, soprano Sonya Yoncheva is his innocent wife Desdemona, and baritone Zeljko Lucic is the evil Iago who masterminds Otello’s demise; Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducts. Sun Apr 6 at 12 noon on KQED Plus Lulu (Berg) - Artist and director William Kentridge applies his unique theatrical vision to the notorious femme fatale who shatters lives, including her own, in this wild tale of love, obsession, and death. Soprano Marlis Petersen sings the title role with Susan Graham(Merola 1987, Countess Geschwitz), Daniel Brenna (Alwa), and Johan Reuter (Dr. Schön/Jack the Ripper) rounding out the cast; Lothar Koenig conducts. Sun Apr 10 at 8pm and Mon Apr 11 at 2am on KQED Life Un Ballo in Maschera (Verdi) - David Alden’s elegant 2012 production moves this thrilling drama to a timeless film noir-inspired setting. Marcelo Alvarez is Gustavo, the Swedish king in love with Amelia (Sondra Radvanovsky), wife of his best friend Count Anckarström (Dmitri Hvorostovsky); Stephanie Blythe is the fortuneteller Madame Ulrica and Kathleen Kim is the page Oscar, and Fabio Luisi conducts. Sun Apr 17 at 8pm and Mon Apr 18 at 2am on KQED Life Rigoletto (Verdi) - Michael Mayer’s acclaimed 2013 production sets the action of Verdi’s masterpiece in 1960 Las Vegas, a neon-lit world ruled by money and ruthless, powerful men. Piotr Beczala is the womanizing Duke with Zeljko Lucic as Rigoletto, his sidekick and comedian, and Diana Damrau as Gilda, Rigoletto’s innocent daughter; Michele Mariotti conducts. Sun Apr 24 at 8pm and Mon Apr 25 at 2am on KQED Life RISING ALTERNATIVE OPERA IN CINEMA La Damnation de Faust (Berlioz) - Faust, an aging scholar, impulsively makes a bargain with Mephistopheles who promises him the restoration of his youth, knowledge, and the fulfillment of all his wishes. With Jonas Kaufmann as Faust, Sophie Koch as Marguerite, and Bryn Terfel as Mephistopheles. 2015 Opera National de Paris production directed by Alvis Hermanis and conducted by Philippe Jordan. Sun Apr 24 at 12 noon and Tue Apr 26 at 7:15pm Camera 3 Entertainment, 288 S. Second St, San Jose http://www.cameracinemas.com/operas.shtml Sat Apr 30 at 7pm, Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa http://jarvisconservatory.com/operadancefilms2016/ ENJOY! jcrow | March 26, 2016 at 11:08 pm | Categories: Broadcasts | URL: http://wp.me/p4ohMF-14x Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from OperaBobb. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser:  http://operabobb.com/wordpress/tv-radio-movies-april-2016/

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