Xerxes

Xerxes

Legion of Honor    4/5/2008 - 4/12/2008 (schedule)
Alston Ballroom    4/6/2008 (schedule)

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Category:  Musical · Drama · Opera · Dance

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An exclusive view into the private life of Xerxes, king of Persia (currently known as Iran), leader of an ill-fated invasion of Greece, and a man to whom you say no at your own risk. After a brief glimpse of the beautiful Romilda, he has fallen passionately in love. Because it is far beneath the dignity of a king to do his own wooing, he hits upon his brother to be his spokesman--an unfortunate choice, since his brother is already secretly engaged to the lady. To complicate matters, Romilda's sister is in love with this same brother, and has no scruple about doing what it takes to get him for herself. A further complication ensues when Xerxes' fiancée arrives on the scene determined to find out what is going on. Xerxes clearly has more important things to think about than how to win a war.

Total performances: 1

Cast
Aimee Puentes.... Romilda
Elspeth Franks.... Xerxes
Karen Carle.... Arsamene
*=featured role

News

Opera
“What other city in the United States offers so many of Handel’s excellent operas on such a regular basis? None, to my knowledge. But then no other city has Donald Pippin and his Pocket Opera” - Peninsula Times-Tribune
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Peninsula Times
 
Xerxes’
“The music is of the highest Handelian caliber – noble, sublime and technically brilliant. An outstanding company of soloists and instrumental ensemble get high marks for making “Xerxes’ one of the season’s unforgettable evenings.” - San Francisco Chronicle
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San Francisco Chronicle

Notes: Xerxes by George Handel
Musical/Opera

Apr 06, 2008 through Apr 06, 2008
Curtain time(s): Sun 2PM.

Ticket price: $34.00 - $37.00

An exclusive view into the private life of Xerxes, king of Persia, leader of an ill-fated invasion of Greece, and a man to whom you say no at your own risk.
References: http://www.pocketopera.org/po/Xerxes.php
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