2008-2009 DuPage Opera and New Philharmonic Season
Subscription information for 2008-2009 season now available.2009 Season
Feb. 6, 8, DuPage Opera Theatre: The Beggar's Opera
July 18, 19, 24, 26, DuPage Opera Theatre: L'Elisir d'Amore
DuPAGE OPERA THEATRE (DOT) is a resident professional company at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage. In its 28-year development, DOT has evolved as an important component of the regional opera scene in the United States. Repertoire over the years has been chosen from popular favorites: The Magic Flute, Carmen, Tosca, La Boheme, Madame Butterfly, Cosi fan tutte, The Marriage of Figaro, La Traviata; from traditional but less familiar works: La Rondine, Louise, Giuditta, Paisiello's The Barber of Seville, The Merry Wives of Windsor; and from newer 20th century works: The Boor, Jenufa, Lazarus, The Village Singer, Pelleas and Melisande. DOT draws from leading artists in the talent-rich greater Chicago area. The college's professional, technical and design staff, guest designers and directors, a professional orchestra (New Philharmonic) and one of the finest opera spaces in the country have combined to build a reputation of excellence.
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Past Seasons highlights
(click to enlarge images)Tosca
Othello
LaBoheme
Hansel and Gretel
Carmen
Reviews:
“Kirk Muspratt … hypnotizing us with just the right tempos and moments of surprising melodic tenderness.” – Aurora Beacon News
“Considering DuPage Opera Theatre's last project, "The Barber of Seville," was also a success, I'm excited to see what they tackle next. “ – Naperville Sun
“This is a wonderful production that Kirk Muspratt has put together, a work of fine art…” - Oak Park Journal
“[Patricia] Rhiew is a vocal powerhouse yet the voice never loses its gorgeous lyricism.” – Aurora Beacon News
“The last moments of the opera are full of [Michael Hendrick’s] soaring voice.” – Aurora Beacon News
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The Barber of Seville
Faust
The Marriage of Figaro
Reviews:
“DuPage Opera Theatre is a breath of operatic fresh air. …Watch your back, Lyric.” – Aurora Beacon News
“Patricia Rhiew, as Susanna, has a way of taking over the stage and wowing us with a powerful and dramatically charged voice.” – Aurora Beacon News
Kirk Muspratt, Music Director and Conductor
Click here for Kirk Muspratt's biography as a PDF.
Kirk Muspratt named 'Chicagoan of the Year'
Streaming Video: Kirk Muspratt on Channel 11:
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Streaming Video: Kirk Muspratt
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