| Sounds of opera will resonate in the Donnell Theater at the Wolfe Center (Photo: J.D. Pooley/Sentinel-Tribune) |
Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts presents an Opera Gala as
the first musical performance in the newly opened Wolfe Center for the Arts. The
program begins at 8 p.m. on Feb. 24 and Feb. 25 in the Thomas and Kathleen
Donnell Theatre.
The evening will feature solo arias, duets, quartets, quintets and overtures to some
of world’s greatest operas including Mozart’s "The Marriage of Figaro"
and "The Magic Flute," Beethoven’s "Fidelio," Bizet’s
"Carmen," Puccini’s "Madama Butterfly" and Verdi’s
"Rigoletto."
In a showcase of student and faculty talent, the program features the Bowling Green
Philharmonia, University Choral Society, Collegiate Chorale, Men’s and Women’s
choruses, and faculty soloists including Christopher Scholl, Doug Wayland, Jane
Rodgers, Sean Cooper, Sujin Lee, Ann Corrigan, Ellen Scholl, Lance Ashmore and
Jennifer Cooper.
Special commentary and narration will be provided by WGTE-FM Program Manager and
Music Director Brad Cresswell. Radio audiences may recognize him as the host of
"Afternoon Classics," "Live from FM 91" and "WGTE in
Concert." WGTE is a media sponsor of the event.
The Wolfe Center for the Arts, a distinctive structure built to advance collaboration
across the arts at BGSU, opened its doors in December.
Designed by international award-winning architects Snøhetta of Oslo, Norway, the $41
million, 93,000 square-foot building serves as the home for the Department of
Theatre and Film and supports instructional and creative activities by the
College of Musical Arts and the School of Art.
General admission tickets are $10 and available by calling the college box office at
419-372-8171 or by emailing [email protected]. Tickets also will be
available at the door. Seating is limited.
