Met Opera: Live In HD & Encore Series Showing

January 15, 2025 | 0 Comments

The Bermuda Opera team is presenting the Met: Live in HD & Encore series in Bermuda [on film] on Sundays at BUEI at 5.00pm, with the next installment to take place on January 19.

A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Opera Team is proud to present the Met: Live in HD & Encore series in Bermuda [on film]. Don’t miss your chance to see these world-class productions on the big screen in high definition quality.

“All operas are on Sundays at 5pm at BUEI, unless otherwise advised. All have English subtitles and are approximately 3-4 hours long [including a 30 minute interval].

“The next opera this season is Verdi’s La Forza del Destino – a new production – approximately 3.75 hours [in Italian with English subtitles] on Sunday, 19 January 2025 at 5pm at BUEI.

La Forza del Destino: ‘Son giunta! Grazie, o Dio! … Madre, madre pietosa Vergine’

“Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Verdi’s La Forza del Destino, with stellar soprano Lise Davidsen, following a string of recent Met triumphs, in her role debut as the noble Leonora. Director Mariusz Treliński delivers the company’s first new Forza in nearly 30 years, setting the scene in a contemporary world. The cast also features tenor Brian Jagde as Don Alvaro, baritone Igor Golovatenko as Don Carlo, mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Semenchuk as Preziosilla, bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi as Fra Melitone, and bass Soloman Howard as both Leonora’s father and Padre Guardiano.

“For enquiries, call 296 0820. Tickets – with opera reps only – cost $40 for adults and $35 for all under 25s.

“To pay, we accept:

  • Cash on night [and for any advance operas]
  • Cheque [in advance – please call ask for address] or on the night for that evening’s showing or future opera[s]; and
  • Online banking/transfer [in advance] – please call 441-296-0820 for bank account details. USD transfers preferred; sorry, no cards

“Present ticket for 10% discount at Harbourfront restaurant after any showing. Complimentary canapes at interval.

“Visit metopera.org for more and general info.

“The season continues with Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette on February 2, Puccini’s La Rondine on February 16, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly on March 9, Puccini’s La Bohème on March 30, and Puccini’s Turandot on April 6 [all Sundays at 5pm].

Met Opera La Forza del Destino January 2025

“Looking for a unique gift? Searching for something for the person who has everything? Purchase a gift certificate for operas being shown this season. These can cover entry to one opera, all in the current season, or anything in between. Phone or catch us at BUEI [cash, cheque, or online transfer]. Please provide the name of the giver, the name of the recipient, and the number of operas.”

The full La Forza del Destino synopsis follows below [PDF here]:

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