Can one choice change everything? Edgar, just the second opera that Giacomo Puccini ever composed, tells the story of a man torn between the promise of virtue and the allure of vice, where love and desire collide with devastating consequences. Moments of striking lyricism underscore a tale of indecision, self-delusion, and betrayal that leads to ruin. This rare concert presentation offers a tantalizing glimpse into the mind of a master still discovering his voice, just a few years before his greatest triumphs. Principal Conductor Christopher Franklin leads the Minnesota Opera Orchestra and the Minnesota Opera Chorus onstage behind the cast of principal artists.
Host Steve Staruch speaks with three members of the production’s cast: soprano Karin Wolverton, tenor Diego Torre and mezzo soprano Kara Morgan, as well as Head of Music Mario Antonio Marra, in preparation for opening night on Friday, April 17, at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Listen to their conversation through the player above, as well as a sneak peek of their performances in the videos below, recorded here at Minnesota Public Radio’s Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser studio.
Act II Duet: Orgia, chimera dall’occhio vitreo/Edgar, sulla tua fronte with Diego Torre and Kara Morgan (Mario Antonio Marra, piano)
Act III Aria: Addio, mio dolce amor! with Karin Wolverton (Mario Antonio Marra, piano)
Find out more about the production and how to purchase tickets on the Minnesota Opera’s official site.
This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment‘s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
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