[CANCELLED] Everett Philharmonic: That Magnificent Mozart!
CANCELLED
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Overture to Die Entführung aus dem Serail ("The Abduction from the Seraglio"), K. 384
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Le nozze di Figaro ("The Marriage of Figaro"), K. 492
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Così fan tutte, K. 588
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Symphony No. 29 in A major, K. 201/186a
This concert has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Your ticket is valid for any 2018-2019 or 2019-2020 season concert.
Ryan Bede, baritone
Dr. Paul-Elliott Cobbs, conductor
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – The Marriage of Figaro, "Hai gia vinta la causa"
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Cosi fan Tutte, "Rivolgete a lui lo sguardo"
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – The Magic Flute, "Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja"
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Symphony No. 29 in A major, K. 201
The first half of our all-Mozart concert will be a virtual night-at-the-opera, with excerpts from four of the composer's most popular works for the stage. We are thrilled to present Ryan Bede, a talented baritone who is well known in the Seattle-Tacoma area as a soloist, teacher, and choral singer.
Ryan made his Seattle Opera solo debut in May 2017 as the Second Priest in The Magic Flute, followed by Prince Yamadori in Madama Butterfly, Jim Crowley in An American Dream,and Fiorello in The Barber Of Seville in the 2017-18 season, and he returns as Moralés in Carmen in May 2019. (He will be "all ours" in this concert program.)
The sprightly overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio is a prime example of the influence that Turkish music had on 18th century Viennese composers. The Count's aria from Marriage of Figaro shows the infatuated nobleman in a frustrated mood, as the lady of his affections seems to be sending mixed messages. Guglielmo's aria from Cosi fan Tutti shows the young man trying to impress two attractive women on behalf of himself and his best friend. He alternates between sly flirting and exaggerated bragging, with more than a touch of male vanity thrown in. As always, Mozart is the master at capturing all these moods in one continuous musical flow. Papageno's aria from The Magic Flute introduces us to a fantastical creature, half-man, half-bird. A true salt-of-the-earth personality, Papageno provides comic relief to the more heroic characters on stage. When playing his pan-pipes, he never fails to bring a smile.
The second half of the concert puts the spotlight on Symphony No. 29 in A major; arguably Mozart's first symphonic masterpiece. In this work, the 18-year-old composer appears to have found his unique musical voice. The first movement shows how the key of A major always seems to bring out Mozart's most contented side. The slow movement walks along gently, the minuet skips, and the finale ends the symphony with a spirited gallop.
Join us in the wonderful acoustics of Everett's First Presbyterian Church as we present Mozart's bid to wow the opera crowd.
Your concert experience will continue with an opportunity to meet the musicians at a reception in the adjoining social hall... complete with cookies!