Intermezzo October 31, 2010

“To know how much Strauss loved his wife one need only hear the music he wrote for her operatic counterpart … City Opera’s version is a delight.” –The New York Times

Inspired by an incident in his own marriage, Strauss’s lighthearted domestic comedy creates a real-life portrayal of his temperamental yet devoted wife.

Crafting the libretto to this rarely performed work himself, Strauss championed a new genre of opera in which everyday events provide the subject matter. This series of short cinematic vignettes with orchestral interludes follows the fast-paced action in a witty production by director Leon Major.

Sunday, October 31 at 1:30pm
Friday, November 5 at 8pm
Tuesday, November 9 at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 13 at 8pm
Thursday, November 18 at 8pm
Saturday, November 20 at 1:30pm

Running time: 2 hours, 50 minutes with 1 intermission
Performed in English with English supertitles

Official Website: http://www.nycopera.com/calendar/view.aspx?id=12503