OperaDelaware presents the acclaimed Academy of Vocal Arts
with full orchestra and the OD Chorus in a concert version of
Verdi's stunning first opera Oberto.
Conducted by Christofer Macastoris and starring Metropolitan Opera
National Council winner Michelle Johnson.
January 28, 2012 at 2 pm, tickets $15, $30, $4
http://www.ticketsatthegrand.org/Performance?Perf_no=1975
The Story
Act I.
Before the action takes place, a battle has been fought between Oberto, Count of San Boniface, and the Salinguerra, led by Ezzelino da Romana. Oberto has lost and has retreated to Mantua. Meanwhile, his daughter Leonora has been seduced and abandoned by Riccardo, Count of Salinguerra, and Riccardo is about to marry Cuniza, Ezzelino's sister. Leonora makes her way to Bassano on Riccardo's wedding day, intent on confronting him.
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