Vancouver Opera. Danlie Rae Acebuque is debuting his role as Ignacio on Bolcom’s Lucrezia
By turn outrageous, irreverent, snarky, and seductive, Lucrezia is an unusual opera. With an English libretto provided by Mark Campbell and with music by William Bolcom, this one act chamber opera is a re-imagining of Machiavelli’s Renaissance-era comedy La Mandragola (yes, THAT Machiavelli). When a would-be lover (with some help from the town charlatan) hatches an elaborate plot to trick his way into her heart and bed, the titular Lucrezia has plans of her own. She’s ready to turn the tables, with an ace or two (or five) up her sleeve. After all, the end justifies the means. With music heavily inspired by the popular Spanish-infused Zarzuela style, this romp is the perfect warm up for Vancouver Opera’s final mainstage show of the season, Carmen.
Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall (1955 McLean Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 3J7)
Performed by the Yulanda M. Faris Young Artist Program
Part of VOICES: Free Concert Series Supported by TD