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A bold presentation, MACBETH teems with madness, the supernatural and deliciously unrestrained passion.

Macbeth and Lady Macbeth burn with ruthless purpose in Verdi’s opera based on Shakespeare’s classic thriller. After they take the crown, their reign of terror and corruption is engulfed by their doomed fate.

With magnificent sets and costumes from the Pacific Opera Victoria, this production offers a terse and vivid portrayal of Verdi’s richly emotional score. Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

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Macbeth Gergory DahlLady Macbeth Lyne FortinConductor Joseph MechavichDirector Keturah Stickann

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A three hankie opera...

Peel back three decades of misguided love, secrets, resentment and unacknowledged family truths in this intimate one-act chamber opera by Jake Heggie starring world-renowened mezzo soprano DENYCE GRAVES.

We peek in on Madeline, the Broadway star and her two grown children over three Christmases and discover them wrapped ever tighter in conflict and affection. An opera of a family facing success and failure, THREE DECEMBERS is a beautifully poignant and heart wrenching work. Sung in English with English supertitles.

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Madeline Mitchell Denyce GravesConductor Kostis ProtopapasDirector David Roth

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Mr. & Mrs. Luis E. PradaRev. Alfred R. Shands, III

Denyse Graves

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THU FEB 18 • Fri FEB 19 • SAT FEB 20 8pm Sun fEB 21, 2016 2pM

An American Classic

Kentucky Opera leaps into the operatic side of musical theater with a splendid rendition of Kern & Hammerstein’s classic, SHOW BOAT. Life on a Mississippi riverboat is presented in grand opera style, combining the spectacle of glorious singing and staging, sumptuous costumes and familiar tunes with powerful themes of prejudice and tragic, enduring love. Classic songs from SHOW BOAT include “Ol’ Man River,” “Make Believe” and “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man.” Sung in English with English supertitles.

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Ravenal Liam BonnerMagnolia Emily AlbrinkJulie LaVerne Alyson CambridgeJoe Derrick ParkerQueenie Angela Renee SimpsonConductor Joseph MechavichDirector David Gately

Alyson Cambridge Emily Albrink Angela Renee Simpson

Liam Bonner Derrick Parker

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But what really makes opera a lifelong passion is the power of the emotions.

Emotions – love, sorrow, joy, fear, rage, revenge, desire – no matter what the character is feeling, opera conveys those feelings with clarity and complexity unequalled in any other art form. Other arts can touch us deeply but opera can be life-changing.

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Your ticket to the opera is also a ticket to learn more about the fascinating background of each production. Enjoy a free pre-opera talk and, after the Sunday performance, you are invited to meet the stars of the opera and share in a discussion about the performance.

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Prior to each Kentucky Opera opening, WUOL “Classical 90.5 FM” presents a brown-bag Lunchtime Classics featuring a preview of the upcoming performance. Our stars sing highlights, and commentary and interviews presented by General Director, David Roth. This exceptional educational opportunity is free with reservations. Call 502.561.7933.

MACBETH Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at noonTHREE DECEMBERS Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at noonSHOW BOAT Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at noon

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The Young Professional Opera Patrons welcome you! YPOP is a great way to meet young music lovers like yourself. We have meet-up cocktail hours at local hot spots, networking opportunities, and behind-the-scenes experiences to enjoy with others who will learn about opera along with you. Interested? Email info@kyopera.org.

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