Evento

Someone Younger (Der Rosenkavalier)

From gender identity to racial bias, from inappropriate age difference to "Who picks up the check?" This opera examines the dynamics of modern relationships. And it was written in 1911! That's the power of great art.

VHO has created a chamber version of this epic work, focusing on the eternal themes contained within its pages. Is love a choice? How do we know? And why on earth would we ever walk away?

Featuring Brenda Patterson, Matt Boehler, Miriam Gordon-Stewart, Janinah Burnett and Sean Cooper.

Director: Lee Biolos

Conductor: Conrad Chu

Set Design: Robin Dripps and Lucia Phinney
Duration: 3 hours including intervals

The artists:

Brenda Patterson makes her role debut as Octavian. Brenda has been at the forefront of contemporary vocal music for over 15 years, recognized as much for her artistic bravery as for the beauty and warmth of her voice. She has performed leading roles at Hamburg State Opera, La Scala in Milan and the Metropolitan Opera among others.

Australian soprano Miriam Gordon-Stewart (The Marschallin) has gained recognition across four continents for her powerful instrument and dramatic vulnerability, specializing in the repertoire of Wagner and Strauss.She has performed over 40 leading roles at major opera houses including the Sydney Opera House, Hamburg State Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Châtelet (Paris), Korean National Opera and the Bayreuth Festival.

Matt Boehler makes an important debut as Baron Ochs. His theatrical ability and musical intelligence have lead him to the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Metropolitan Opera, Theater St. Gallen, New York City Opera and Dallas Opera,among others.