“And while all choruses must learn music, an opera chorus requires particular artistic skill, as they must also memorize the music, learn staging and acting directions, and perform with an orchestra and principal singers.” “Singers in the Opera Grand Rapids Chorus represent some of the region’s best talent,” said Austin McWilliams, assistant conductor and chorus master of Opera Grand Rapids. Both priorities are reflected in our casting.” “As a mission-driven organization, our top priorities are to acquire the best talent in the industry and make opera accessible and welcoming to all. “Opera Grand Rapids has a rich history of engaging a diverse cast of performers for its productions, and the cast of Aida is no exception,” said Opera Grand Rapids Executive Director Emilee Syrewicze. Opera Grand Rapids’ production of Aida also stars Song Zaikuan as Ramfis and Edwin Jhamal Davis as the King. However, Aida’s father Amonasro (Mark Rucker) appeals to his daughter’s love of country to betray Radamés. Both Aida and Amneris are in love with Radamés (Carl Tanner), who commands the Egyptian army against the invading Ethiopians. The opera will be sung in Italian and have projected English titles.Īida is set in Egypt, and follows Aida (Michelle Johnson), the princess of Ethiopia, who is the captive slave of Egyptian Princess Amneris (Deborah Nansteel). On Sunday, May 7, the opera will be performed at 2 p.m. The performance on Friday, May 5 will be held at 7:30 p.m. The opera will be performed at the DeVos Performance Hall on May 5 and 7. Opera Grand Rapids has announced that one of its next productions will be Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida.
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