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Leonora at Chicago Opera Theater

Dates: (10/1/2024 - 10/6/2024 )

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Chicago Opera Theater

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Chicago Opera Theater presents the North American premiere of Leonora, a classical Italian opera composed by Ferdinando Paër. Starring internationally renowned tenor Edgardo Rocha in his Chicago debut and soprano Vanessa Becerra as Leonora, the production explores the story of a young woman disguising herself as a man to rescue her wrongfully imprisoned husband. Conducted by Dame Jane Glover and directed by Lawrence Edelson, this engaging performance coincides with Lyric Opera's presentation of Beethoven’s Fidelio, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience two interpretations of the same libretto. The run takes place at the Studebaker Theater from October 1 to October 6, 2024.

Cast and Creative team for Leonora at Chicago Opera Theater

Cast

Vanessa Becerra

Leonora


Edgardo Rocha

Florestano


Keely Futterer

Marcellina


Joo Won Kang

Rocco


Matthew Pearce

Don Pizzarro


Kameron Alston

Don Fernando


Alex Soare

Giachino


Creative Team

Lawrence Edelson

Director


Dame Jane Glover

Conductor


Cameron Anderson

Scenic Designer


Brenda Winstead

Costume Designer


Josh Epstein

Lighting Designer


Jesse Rosenberg

Musicologist


Lidiya Yankovskaya

Music Director


Missy Mazzoli

Advisor


Kamala Sankaram

Advisor


Gene Scheer

Advisor


Carlos R. Carrillo

Vanguard Composer


Aaron Israel Levin

Vanguard Composer




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