Chicago Opera Theater lets you, the people, decide one of the operas in the 2012-13 Season. Cast your vote(s) for merely a dollar and the opera that receives the most “votes” is the one Chicago Opera Theater will produce!
VOTING STARTS ON MONDAY, April 5th!
For our third annual contest, COT is thrilled to announce that the "People's Opera" will mark the Bicentenary of Giuseppe Verdi's birth. General Director Brian Dickie has picked three underproduced yet unforgettable Verdi operas for which the public may cast their vote:
I due Foscari
(The Two Foscari)
Condemned to live in exile after a false accusation of murder, Jacopo is caught illegally reentering Venice. His father, the Duke, is forced to make an impossible choice between country and family. What will happen when the bonds of family are ripped apart by the teeth of the law? This age old struggle is at the center of this rarely performed Verdi masterpiece.
I masnadieri
(The Bandits)
Carlo, the leader of a crew of bandits, has pledged lifelong allegiance to his men. When he falls in love with Amalia, he is forced to choose between his pledge of brotherly allegiance and a marriage vow. Can he find the courage and serenity to make the right choice? A Midwest premiere, Chicago Opera Theater would bring this opera to a vibrant life.
Giovanna d’Arco
(Joan of Arc)
This Chicago premiere is the legendary story of the young woman who heard the voices of angels commanding her to become a soldier and lead her country to victory. You already know the story of condemnation and adversity, now see this rarely staged opera in a compelling and breathtaking theatrical production.
