People's Opera
THE WINNER OF THE PEOPLE’S OPERA IS:
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Moscow, Cheryomushki This oft neglected Shostakovich operetta fits perfectly with Chicago Opera Theater’s commitment to rarely seen 20th century work. This comical romp takes place in a desirable new housing tenement in Moscow called Cheryomushki (Cherry Town). But not everything is as sweet at the name implies…the tenants must band together to outwit the stubborn and corrupt building management. Below the surface of this romantic comedy Shostakovich has created a satirical political opera. Chicago Opera Theater has never before performed a work by this composer and it has been 25 years since a Shostakovich opera has been performed in Chicago. |
The other nominees were:
| Capriccio by Richard Strauss |
The Magic Flute |
About The People’s Opera:
Chicago Opera Theater let you, the people, decide one of our operas in 2011. People cast their vote(s) for merely a dollar per vote and the opera that received the most “votes” is the one Chicago Opera Theater will produce in their 2011 Spring Festival Season!
Thank you to everyone who voted this year!