In addition he sang the world premiere, presented by Eugene Symphony, of Robert Kyr’s Symphony No. Bach, as well as Carmina Burana (Orff), Rachmaninoff Vespers, Seven Deadly Sins (Weill) and Beethoven’s Symphony No. A frequent oratorio singer, Gustafson has sung masses of Beethoven, Verdi, Mozart, Schubert and Haydn, Messiah (Handel), Magnificat in D and cantatas of J.S. Most recently heard as Maurizio (Adriana Lecouvreur), Alfredo (La Traviata), Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde, Namahage (Monster), Anthony (Tango of the White Gardenia), Jupiter (Semele), King Herod (Salome), Kagemusha (Nen-Nene-ko), Radamés (Aïda), L'Aumonier (Dialogues des Carmélites), Erik (Der Fliegende Holländer) Pinkerton (Madama Butterfly), Edgardo (Lucia di Lammermoor), a return to Japan for a concert tour, Turridu (Cavalleria Rusticana) and Canio (Pagliacci), Otello (Otello), and as Cavaradossi (Tosca), Tony in the world premier of (Heart of the Soldier) at San Francisco Opera, Gustafson’s roles range from Calaf (Turandot), Rodolfo (Bohème) Ernesto (Don Pasquale), Don Ottavio (Don Giovanni), Tamino (Magic Flute), Ferrando (Così fan tutte), Ramiro (Cenerentola), Lionel (Martha), Beppe (Pagliacci), Alfred (Fledermaus), Nemorino (Elixir of Love), and others. In this marvelous setting the melodic balm of Verdi's music is as fascinating as ever.ĭavid Gustafson, Internationally Acclaimed Tenor stars as Radames, the title role in AIDAInternationally recognized for his robust, expressive voice, tenor David Gustafson made his San Francisco Opera debut in 2010 as Sentinelle in Cyrano De Bergerac starring Placido Domingo. Under the skies of ancient Egypt, Verdi reaches a new level of maturity and depth in his relentless quest for human truths, giving the tumultuous relations of Aïda, Radames and Amonasro touches of true sincerity. Aïda is in fact a series of personal tragedies, developing in an impressive decorum, consisting in rituals and pompous processions. A paradox? On the contrary, it offers a highly fertile duality. Mezzo Soprano-Liliane Cromer sings Amneris in Verdi's AIDAAïda - Set in ancient Egypt, Aïda is the most grandiose setting of any of Giuseppe Verdi’s operas, but also the backdrop of an intensely intimate drama. Reception begins 30 minutes prior to performance.įor our 3-opera subscription to save even more, click HERE WINE AND LIGHT APPETIZERS INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING, 846 Front Street, SANTA CRUZ

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