Opera San Antonio's March 30 and April 1 production of 'Romeo and Juliet' is an example of the city's collaborative potential.
“Baked into the ethos of opera is a spirit of collaboration,” said Opera San Antonio General and Artistic Director E. Loren Meeker, who is also in the role of stage director forThe Boston native said San Antonio is particularly well-suited to creative partnerships.
“Francesco is amazing at helping us to interpret the music,” said soprano Jacqueline Echols, who plays Juliet. “We want to bring a real human story to you.”Another “and” reveals the dual nature of the complex story, written by William Shakespeare more than 400 years ago yet still relevant today for its tale of love amid conflict.
Scholz-Carlson’s direction also plays into the internal fight waged within the lovers as they confront their respective families’ conflicts. Kim said he uses body language to suggest Romeo is simultaneously repelled by and drawn to Juliet’s presence and uses subtleties in vocalization to capture Romeo’s mixture of uncertainty and determination.
Attendees drank wine and sampled food while listening to local soprano Bronwyn White sing passages from the opera, with Opera San Antonio’s regular lecturer Kevin Salfen speaking about composer Charles Gounod and Labatt speaking on portrayals ofLabatt said she believes Shakespeare’s timeless story endures because “it touches on eternal, visceral feelings of love and family, and power and powerlessness.
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