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2017 Festival of the Aegean
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Greek Opera Studio Program with Casting Suggestions & Repertoire
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GENERAL FESTIVAL ADMINISTRATION
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PETER TIBORIS
GENERAL MUSIC DIRECTOR (Artistic / Symphony & Music)
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EILANA LAPPALAINEN
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR-OPERA / FESTIVAL MANAGER, GENERAL DIRECTOR - GOS
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NYC - ADMINISTRATION MIDAM INTERNATIONAL
Executive Associate to the General Music Director: Zui Tao, [email protected]
Assistant to the Artistic Director-Opera & GD GOS: Michael Rosin, [email protected]
Assistant to the Artistic Director-Opera & GD GOS: Camille Ortiz-Lafont, [email protected]
Accounts Receivable: Joyce Howard: [email protected]
Press/Program NYC: Dale Zeidman [email protected]
Administrative Intern NYC / Festival & GOS: Jennifer Suragiat
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GREEK ISLAND ADMINISTRATION & STAFF
FESTIVAL MANAGER: EILANA LAPPALAINEN
Administrative Associate: Camille Ortiz-Lafont Island Associate: Andriana Choras
Administrative Associate: Sophia Chalkia Island Associate: Eva Serfiadou
Administrative Associate: Kristina Franz Festival Intern: Emma Mendakis
Orchestra Manager: Jakub Fiebig Island Travel Agent: TEAMWORK
PROGRAMS & POSTERS: Frederick Roussos & Jai Kumar
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Festival Main Stage Production
Cast / Production / Staff
Orchestra Rehearsals: July 11 & 13, 2017
1st Dress Rehearsal Date: July 14, 2017
Final Dress Rehearsal Date: July 15, 2017
Performances Dates: July 17, 19, 21, 23 (20:30)
Conductor: Giovanni Pacor
Stage Director: Johannes Weigand
Technical Director/Lighting &Set Designer: Jens Huebner
Casting Director/Production Coordinator: Eilana Lappalainen
Assistant Conductor / Pianist: Rogelio Rioja-Nolasco
Principle Rehearsal Pianist (Assistant Conductor): Wolfgang Kluge
Rehearsal Pianists: Spyros Souladakis, Marios Kazas, Manolis Papsifakis
Assistant Stage Director / Choreographer / Japanese Consultant: Daisuke Sogawa
Stage Manager / Assistant Director: Kristina Franz
Assistant Stage Manager: Camille Ortiz-Lafont
Back Stage Assistant: Elizabeth Stanworth (GOS)
Construction Team: Jens Huebner & Agirou
Technical Team Coordinator: Victor Fetahaj
Make-Up Mistress: Antonia Nomikou
Make-up Assistants: TBA
Wardrobe Mistress: Eva Serfiadou
Prop Coordiators: Camille Ortiz-Lafont & Elisabeth Stanworth
Island Prop Assistant: Andriana Choros
Festival Intern: Emma Mendakis
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Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
July 17, 19, 21, 23 (20:30)
Apollo Theater
Fully Staged Production with Orchestra
(Must be memorized)
Stage Director: Johannes Weigand
Conductor: Giovanni Pacor
Principle Pianist: Wolfgang Kluge
Assistant Conductor / Pianist: Rogelio Rioja-Nolasco
Musical Preparation: Wolfgang Kluge, Rogelio Rioja-Nolasco,
Yannis Xylas, Spyros Souladakis, Marios Kazas, Manolis Papasifakis
Choral Directors: Gary L. Mabry, Scott E. Anderson, Jonathan Peacock, Marlynn Rey,
Laura Kakis Serper
Role Principal Study Cover
Cio-Cio-San, Soprano Eilana Lappalainen Mariella Baier (Luise Breyer-Aiton)
B. F.Pinkerton, Tenor Alessio Borraggine Walker J. Jackson
Suzuki, Mezzo Jennifer Arnold Fotini Athanasaki
Sharpless, Baritone Nikos Karagiaouris Vasko Zdravkov
Goro, Tenor Walker J. Jackson N/A
Kate Pinkerton, Mezzo Camille Ortiz-Lafont Luise Breyer Aiton
The Bonze, Bass-Baritone Benoit Pitre N/A
Prince Yamadori, Baritone Vasko Zdravkov Beniot Pitre/ Xinbo Yang
Yakuside, Baritone Vasko Zdravkov Xinbo Yang
The Imperial Commissioner Miguel Angel Vasquez Xinbo Yang
Official Registrar Shengyu Zhang Guang Hu
Mother, Mezzo Mariella Baier Jingya Niu
Aunt, Mezzo Elisabeth Stanworth Jingya Niu
Cousin, Soprano Liat Lidor Reich Tabea Graser
Dolore 1, Child Giorgos Voutsinos Axilleas Ionaskov
Dolore 2, Child Axilleas Ionaskoy Giorgos Voustinos
Servant #1 Xinya Wang (Female) and/or Yue Zhang (Female)
Servant #2 Yunzheng Zuo (Male)
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GEISHIA ENSEMBLE: 5 Women & Cio-Cio-San
Soprano 1: Marilena Striftobola, Camille Ortiz-Lafont
Soprano II: Luise Breyer Aiton, Tabea Graser
Soprano III: Jingya Niu
ENSEMBLE: Cio-Cio-San's Relatives and Friends, servants
Soprano: Tabea Graser, Marilena Striftobola, Liat Lidor Reich, Xinya Wang, Yue Zhang
Luise Breyer-Aiton
Alto: Christina Poupolou (Syros - TBA), Jingya Niu, Mariella Baier
Tenor: Mark Jurgenson, Guang Hu, Yunzheng Zuo, Shengyu Zhang
Baritone (Alto): Xinbo Yang, Miguel Vasquez, Vasko Zdravkov
(Yakuside line or Chorus tenor, whichever is best)
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Late arrivals: Mark Jurgenson 7/ 9, Xinbo Yang 7/12, Jingya Niu 7/12,
Shengyu Zhang 7/12
CHORUS: ACT II & III: Participating US & Greek Choirs (sung from the 3rd balcony)
ATT: We would appreciate the Butterfly cast of covers and study covers, to help us in the
production by participating in the Ensemble work based on the needs and idea’s of the
stage director. We are all working on the productions together and need to support all
events produced by the Festival of the Aegean.
CUTS: Schirmer score: ACT I.... Page 71 VI to Page 79 DE
COSTUMES: Some costumes will be provided. Please bring WHITE SOCKS and WHITE
NYLONS as well as white undergarments for the kimono's. If you are wearing a
black or darker Kimono, then you will need black socks and black under garments.
MAKE-UP: We have a make-up artist and assistants, however, some of you will be doing your
own make-up. Please bring any sort of make-up which you may need for your roles.
HAIR: Some wigs will be provided. If you have dark hair, we will not use a wig or dark spray. If
you have any items at home which will assist you in looking Japanese, please bring it with
you to Greece.
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GOS, cast, covers, and study covers, must be prepared to sing through the roles with the musical staff by June 30,
2017. The first stage rehearsal with the director, Johannes Weigand will be July 3, 2017 10:00 am at the Apollo
Theater.
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CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCE Opera Scenes & Narration
BRAVO! BRAVA!
Location: Evanthia Kairi Theater
Date: Friday July 7, 2017
Time: 11:00 am
Text/Production/Stage Director: Eilana Lappalainen
Don Giovanni Stage Director: Detlef Soelter
Assistant Director: Kristina Franz
Performance Pianist: Marios Kazas
NARRATOR #1: Marilena Striftobola
NARRATOR #2: Miranda Makrynioti
Greek translation: Yannis Xylas
GREEK OPERA STUDIO YOUNG ARTISTS
SOPRANO MEZZO TENOR BARITONE
Striftobola Makrynioti Jackson Vasquez
Stanworth Zdravkov
Graser Pitre
Reich
Breyer-Aiton
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MUSICAL PRESENTATION #1
SOPRANO WARM-UP: Gracer TENOR WARM-UP: Jackson
MEZZO WARM-UP: Makrynioti BARITONE WARM-UP: Vasquez
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MUSICAL PRESENTATION #2
MOZART'S REQUIEM
Soprano: Liat Lidor Reich Tenor: Walker J. Jackson " Benedictus"
Mezzo: Makrynioti Baritone: Vasko Zdravkov (Not the entire piece)
MUSICAL PRESENTATION #3
CAST MUSICAL SELECTIONS
Papagena : Tabea Graser 1. "Zu Hilfe" whole scene
Papageno: Miguel Angel Vasquez 2. Trio / Drei Dame
Queen of the Night: Marilena Striftobola 3. Quintett No. 5 "Hm hm hm"
Tamino: Walker J. Jackson 4. "O zitre nicht"
1st Lady: Luise Breyer-Aiton 5. "Bei mannern welche liebe fuehlen"
2nd Lady: Elisabeth Stanworth 6. TBA
3rd Lady: Myranda Makrynioti 7. Duet: Papagena / Papageno
MUSICAL PRESENTATION #4
CAST MUSICAL SELECTION
L' Enfant: Miranda Makrynioti 1. ARIA
MUSICAL PRESENTATION #5
STARBIRD
CAST MUSICAL SELECTION
Starbird: Marilena Striftobola 1. ARIA
MUSICAL PRESENTATION #6
ROSSINI'S CAT DUET
CAST MUSICAL SELECTION
CAT #1: Tabea Graser
CAT #2: Elisabeth Stanworth 1. DUET
MUSICAL PRESENTATION #7
BARBER OF SEVILE
CAST MUSICAL SELECTION
Figaro: Vasko Zdravkov
Rosina: Marilena Striftobola 1. DUET "Dunque io son"
MUSICAL PRESENTATION #8
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HANSEL und GRETEL
CAST MUSICAL SELECTION
Gretel: Tabea Graser (Acting)
Hansel: Miranda Makrynioti (Acting) 1. Witch: "Hocus Pocus"
Witch: Elizabeth Stanworth
Add narration - Make it into a play!
MUSICAL PRESENTATION #9
CAST MUSICAL SELECTIONS
Donna Anna Giovanni Luise Breyer-Aiton 1. "La ci darem la mano"
Donna Elvira Giovanni Elisabeth Stanworth 2. Finale Act I (Only portions)
Zerlina Giovanni Liat Lidor Reich 3. Aria Zerlina "Batti, Batti"
Don Giovanni Giovanni Vasko Zdravkov 4. Aria Leporello "Madamina"
Leporello Giovanni Benoit Petri 5. Ensemble Sextet Act II
Masetto Giovanni Miguel Angel Vasquez
Mark Jurgensen is not on the island at that time, he arrives on the 9th. Mr. Soelter will act out the role.
Ensemble: All GOS participants on the island will be in this ensemble. This will be the Grand Finale.
WARDROBE: Bring your own Costume! We will find some items in Syros, but be prepared to
contribute with idea’s and options for your own role. Make sure you check with the
production team prior to your trip to Greece explaining your idea’s. The Starbird costume
will be brought from Marilena Striftibola, and the Cats ears and black boa's are purchased. Please
bring black tights and t-shirts.
MAKE-UP: You must be responsible for your own make-up.
SOLOISTS EXCUSED AND NOT IN SYROS for the Children's performance on the 7th:
Mark Jugenson
ORATORIO / Festival Premiere
Location: Apollo Theater, Syros, Greece
FESTIVAL PREMIERE
July 16, 2017 20:30 - Apollo Theater
July 17, 2017 13:30 - St Nicolas Church
Conductor: Peter Tiboris
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Assistant Conductor: Rogelio Rioja-Nolasco
Rehearsal Pianist: Manolis Papsifakis
Choral Director's: Laura Kakis Serper, Gary L. Mabry, Scott E. Anderson,
Jonathan Peacock, Marlynn Rey, Nikos Euthymiadis
Choir's: American Guest Choirs & Greek Choir
SOLOISTS July 16th 20:30 July 17th 13:30
Soprano: Camille Ortiz-Lafont Marilena Striftobola
Mezzo-soprano: Miranda Makrynioti Miranda Makrynioti
Tenor: Mark Jurgenson Mark Jurgenson
Bass: Nikos Karagiaouris Benoit Pitre
Covers for Premiere: Marilena Striftobola, Fotini Athanasaki, Walker Jay Jackson,
Benoit Pitrei. Vasko Zdravkov are study covers. Please attend all
rehearsals and be musically prepared.
CUTS: Soprano aria is cut. The children's choir will be singing the solo.
“MOZART’S Don Giovanni
Apollo Theater / Main Stage
DATE: Tuesday July 25, 2017
TIME: 20:30
Conductor: Rogelio Riojas
Stage Director: Detlef Soelter
Performance Pianist: Spyros Souladakis
Musical Preparation: Spyros Souladakis,
Manolis Papsifakis, Marios Kazas, Rogelio Rioja-Nolasco
Supertitles: Camille Ortiz-Lafont
Choreographer: Eilana Lappalainen (Tabea Gracer)
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Role CAST- A Study Cover Don Giovanni, Baritone Vasko Zdravkov Miguel Angel Vasquez
Donna Anna, Soprano Luise Breyer Aiton N/A
Donna Elvira, Soprano Elisabeth Stanworth N/A
Don Ottavio, Tenor Mark Jurgenson N/A
Leporello, Bass Baritone Benoit Pitre Miguel Angel Vasquez
Zerlina, Soprano Liat Lidor Reich Marilena Striftobola
Mazetto: Baritone Miguel Angel Vasquez N/A
CUTS: The cuts will be sent to all cast members from the New York office.
The stage director, Detlef Soelter, will have the first staging rehearsals in Syros starting July 4th, 2017. All
rehearsals for Don Giovanni prior to the 4th, are Musical Rehearsals with the Musical Staff, both in Athens and
Syros. Some selected cast members will participate in staging rehearsals in Berlin, Germany, with the stage
director.
Chorus for DON GIOVANNI: Some Ensemble numbers
Soprano: Tabea Graser, Marilena Striftobola, Xinya Wang, Yue Zhang
Alto: Christina Poupolou, Jingya Niu (Maybe Mariella Breyer)
Tenor: Yunzheng Zuo, Shengyu Zhang
Baritone: Xinbo Yang
GOS ENSEMBLE: All cast members and covers it would be nice if you can join
the extra chorus to support your colleagues here !!!
COSTUMES: BRING YOUR OWN! We will provide some of the costumes,
however, it is important to prepare your own role and performance. The
director, Mr. Detlef Soelter will be in contact with you concerning the modern
concept for the performance. Some artists will be participating in PRE-
REHEARSALS in Berlin, Germany in June. Proper preparation is very
important.
FESTIVAL KICK OFF
Performance in Della Grazia City Hall Gardens
July 8, 2017 at 20:00
Pianists: Spyros Souladakis / Marios Kazas
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GOS Artists (First / Second week arrivals only)
GOS PARTICIPANTS
SOPRANO'S: Marilena Striftobola, Tabea Graser, Liat Lidor Reich,
Elisabeth Stanworth, Mariela Baier, Luise Breyer-Aiton
MEZZO: Miranda Makryioti
TENOR: Walker J. Jackson
BARITONE: Miguel Angel Vasquez, Benoit Pitre
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All aria’s and duet’s are just suggestions.
The final list will be set upon arrival on the island, after the first days of classes
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1) Figaro Vasko Zdravkov
2) Die Fledermaus Laughing Song “Mein Herr Marquis” Liat Lidor Reich
3) Zauberfloete Duet: Papagena: Tabea Graser
Papageno: Miguel Angel Vasquez
4) O mio babbino Caro” - Tabea Graser
5) Aria: Miranda Makrynioti
6) Aria: Benoit Pitre
7) Marietta's Lied- Luise Breyer-Aiton
8) Belcore - Miguel Angel Vasquez
9) Aria: TBA
10) Trio Cosi: Fiordiligi: Marilena Striftibola
Dorabella: Miranda Makrynioti
Don Alfonzo: Miguel Angel Vasquez
11) Aria or Duet: TBA
12) Aria: Walker J. Jackson
13) TOSCA "Vissi d'Arte" Mariella Baier
14) Rigoletto Aria Gilda “Caro nome” Marilena Striftobola
15) Rigoletto Quartet: Gilda: Marilena Striftobola
Maddalena: Miranda Makrynioti
Duke: Walker J. Jackson
Rigoletto: Vasko Zdravkov
16) Libiamo Traviata: Violetta: Luise Breyer-Ation or Marilena Striftobola
Alfredo: Walker J. Jackson
Libiamo Chorus: All Participants GOS
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(Encore)
CHORUS INCLUDES: All participants and GOS Syros Chorus (Greek Song)
Soprano Soloist: Marilena Striftobola
Baritone Soloist: Vasko Zdravkov
GOS / NOT ON THE ISLAND: Mark Jurgenson
****Each artist must announce their name, aria, and nationality.
LOCATION:The performance is outside on the steps of the Della Grazia (Old City Hall and now
a Museum) Gardens. The members of the Friends of the Festival host this event, and local
officials and even the island TV station may be present.
WARDROBE Women: Please wear a cocktail dress.
WARDROBE Men: A nice shirt and slacks will be appropriate. No suit required.
Transportation: You will need to take a TAXI to this event if a bus is not provided by the
Festival. Please organize and share the taxi. You will need 20 minutes for transport, and must be
in Possidonia (Della Grazia) one hour prior to the performance for a short rehearsal and check-in.
“A Musical Parade” An Evening of American Musical Theater
Megaron Café Date: July 15, 2017
TIME: 20:00
Director: Kristina Franz
Greek Opera Studio Young Artists performing:
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Marilena Striftobola, Luise Breyer-Ation, Elisabeth Stanworth, Mariella Baier, Tabea
Graser, Liat Lidor Reich, Walker J. Jackson, Miguel Angel Vasquez, Vasko Zdravkov,
Benoit Pitre (TBA)
1) “Summertime” Porgy & Bess – Luise Breyer-Aiton
3) “Somewhere” West Side Story - Mariella Baier
4) "Maybe This Time" Cabaret- Tabea Graser
6) "Some Many People" Stephen Sonheim-TBA
7) "Make them gear you from Ragtime" - Miguel Angel Vasquez
8) Carousel - Miguel Angel Vasquez
9) "I dreamed a dream" from Les Miserables - Marilena Striftibola
10) "Some Enchanted Evening" from South Pacific - Vasko Zdravkov
11) TBA / PLEASE ADD SUGGESTIONS
GOS NOT AVAILABLE: Mark Jurgenson, Miranda Makrynioti
PROGRAM: Everyone please bring your musical theater song. All Final listings will be done
later. These are just the first suggestions!
MEGARON PERFORMANCE: The performance is more of a cabaret style with a very small
area at the same level as the guests sitting at round tables and sofas. The Megaron Café is directly
located down town in Hermoupolis near the main Post office. The atmosphere is very casual.
WARDROBE Women: Please wear a cocktail dress.
WARDROBE Men: A nice shirt and slacks will be appropriate. No suit required
LIEDER ABEND Apollo Theater
Date: July 24. 2017 Time: 20:30
Performance Pianists / Lieder Coachs: Rogelio Rioja-Nolasco & Spyros souladakis
GOS PARTICIPANTS PERFORMING:
Mariella Baier, Marilena Striftibola, Tabea Gracer, Elisabeth Stanworth, Walker J
Jackson, Miguel Angel Vasquez
Don Giovanni CAST: You are free to participate if you are interested and not tired.
REPERTOIRE TO BE DETERMINED AT A LATER DATE! BRING YOUR OWN MUSIC!!
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Mario Lanza Tribute
July 24, 2017 Pianist: Rogelio Rioja-Nolasco
TENOR: Kostantinos Latsos SPECIAL GUEST: Camille Ortiz-Lafont
STUDY COVERS: (Tenor) Walker J. Jackson & Mark Jurgenson
(Soprano) Marilena Striftibola
1. THE LOVELIEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR (Rosas)\
2. UNA FURTIVA LAGRIMA (L'elisir d'more) Donizetti
3. BE MY LOVE (Brodsky)
4. PARLAMI D'AMORE MARIU (Bixio)
5. BECAUSE (d'Hardelot)
6. LA DONNA MOBILE (Rigoletto) Verdi
7. E IL SOL DEL'ANIMA (Rigoletto) Verdi
8. CARO NOME (Rigoletto) Verdi
9. E LUCEVAN LE STELLE (Tosca) Puccini
10. SOFTLY, AS IN A MORNING SUNRISE (Romberg)
11. TORNA A SURRENTO (De Curtis)
12. NON TI SCORDAR DI ME (De Curtis)
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Oratorio Master Class/SUGGESTIONS
1. SOPRANO ARIAS ----“Rejoice” from Handel’s..... Messiah.....Handel
----“Hear Ye Israel”...... from Elijah....Mendelssohn
----"Pie Jesu"........ Faure Requiem
----"Exsultate Jubilate".........Mozart
----"Inflamatus et accensus" ...... Stabat Mater....Rossini
----"Hear my Prayer"....from Elijah.......Mendelsson
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2. MEZZO ARIAS ----" But who may abide the Day of His coming"......Messiah
----"Erbarme Dich"...St Mathew's Passion.......Bach
----"Fac ut portem"....Stabat Mater....Rossini
---"O thou that tellest".....Messiah....Hamdel
3. TENOR ARIAS ----Agnus Dei............Bizet
----Carmina Burana
4. BARITONE ARIAS ----"Is it Enough".......Elijah
----"The people that walked in darkness".......Messiah
----"For the Mountains.......Elijah
----"The trumpets shall sound" ......Messiah Miguel Angel Vasquez
5. BASS ARIA'S ----"But who may abide the day of His coming".......Messiah
ENSEMBLES
1. Quartet “Benedictus” from the Mozart Requiem (S.A.T.B)
2. Quartet “……………..” from Rossini Stabat Mater (S.A.T.B)
3. Duet: Vivaldi Gloria "Laudamus te" (Soprano & Mezzo)
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Composer’s Workshop Pnevmatiko Kendro
Composer/Pianist: James Redcay
ART SONGS “The voice of the Composer”
1) “I carry your heart with me”
2) “A murmur in the trees – to note”
3) “How happy is the little stone”
4) “A something in a summer’s Day”
5) From the Sea:
I. “All beauty calls you to me”
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Singing Greek Diction Workshop
Pnevmatiko Kendro
Lydia Zervanos
DATE: July 19, 2017 TIME:13:00-15:00
(Date is subject to change)
Pianist: Spyros Souladakis NEW BOOK RELEASE
Bring Greek Aria's, Songs, and questions! Greek Singing Diction
“FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL” Annual Meeting
July 16, 2017
Location: Pnevmatiko Kendro
Time: TBA / 19:00
Pianist: Spyros Souladakis
MEETING: Eilana Lappalainen will introduce artists and lead the meeting.
Performing Artists will be determined at a later date.
GREEK OPERA STUDIO GALA
Suggested Opera Scenes / Aria's:
(FINAL LIST WILL BE SET BY JULY 16th-18th)
All scenes listed are possible options for the Final Gala, as well as additional performances which may be
scheduled around the island. These are the first suggestions in casting to allow each participant the opportunity to
prepare music in advance, prior to the coaching's given during the month of study in Syros prior to the final
performances. All casting is subject to change, pending on the development of each participant and the final
musical preparation. Please note that for some roles there are more than one name listed. Each participant will be
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performing throughout the evening. We must balance the final program, giving opportunities to each individual.
We the complete Ensemble is together in rehearsals, is only when we are able to decide the final casting for the
final Gala performance.
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Der Rosenkavalier
TRIO: " Hab mir's gelobt"
1) Sophie: Marilena Striftibola
2) Ottavian: Marianda Makrynioti
3) Marschallin: Mariella Baier
Humperdink: Hansel und Gretel Stage Director: Kristina Franz
Roles Principal Cover
Hansel Marianda Makrynioti
Gretel Tabea Gracer Liat Lidor Reich
Duet from Act I: ‘Suse liebe Suse….. “ or
“Brüderchen….” Reh 13 or
“Abends will ich…” at Reh 92 before the Pantomime
MOZART: Die Zauberflöte
Pamina or Queen: Marilena Striftombola
Tamino: Walker J. Jackson / Mark Jurgenson
Papageno: Miguel Angel Vasquez
Papagena: Tabea Graser
1st Lady: Luise Breyer-Aiton
2nd Lady: Elisabeth Stansworth
3rd Lady: Miranda Makrynioti
SCENES: ACT I: Opening Scene Tamino with Trio for the Ladies Aria Papageno, Quintet Papageno, Tamino and Three Ladies
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ACT II: Arias Pamina and/or Queen of the Night Trio of the three boys Duet Papagena / Papageno
VERDI: La Traviata
Stage Director: Eilana Lappalainen
Violetta: Marilena Striftobola / Luise Breyer-Aiton
Alfredo: Mark Jurgenson
Germon: Vasko Zdravkov
ACT I.......... “Libiamo”
ACT III..........Aria & Duet (Maybe the end of the opera)
ENSEMBLE: All GOS participants will sing SATB suited to your voice type.
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A WORLD OF OPERETTA
Lehar's ...... Land des Lächelns ARIA: "Du bist mein ganzes Her"z….. Act II (Tenor) DUET: "Mi – Gustl" (Soprano – Baritone) Act II ARIA: Opening Aria Lisa Act I
DIE LUSTIGE WITWE ARIA: Auftrittlied "Da geh ich zu Maxim" - Danilo (Baritone or Tenor) DUET: "Dummer, dummer Reitersmann" - Hanna (Sopran) / Danilo (Tenor or Baritone) DUET: "Lippen schweigen" - Hanna (Sopran) / Danilo (Baritone or Tenor)
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DIE CZARDASFÜRSTIN 1) "Die Csardasfürstin" - Duet "Weisst du es noch?" - Sylva (Sopran) / Edwin (Tenor) 2) "Die Csárdásfürstin" - Duet "Tanzen möcht ich " - Sylva / Edwin 3) "Die Csardasfürstin" - Buffoduett "Machen wirs den Schwalben nach" - Stasi (Soubrette) / Boni (Buffotenor)
GRÄFIN MARITZA DUET: "Einmal möcht ich wieder tanzen" - Mariza (Sopran) / Tassilo (Tenor) ARIA: "Höre ich Zigeunergeigen" - Mariza (Sopran) FINALE: Act II
______________________________________________ Giuditta
IV Bild: No. 13 "In einem Meer von Liebe" (Tanzlied Giuditta mit Chor) No. 14 "Ja die Liebe" (Lied Martini (baritone) mit Chor) No. 15 Duett Annina & Pierrino “Komm….” Sopr & Tenor or Baritone No. 16 Aria "Meine Lippen sie küssen so heiss"
This can be a nice extended scene with two solos for Giuditta and 2 more numbers in between
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Verdi: Forza del Destino
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ARIA: "Pace, pace" SOPRANO: Mariella Baier
Puccini: La Boheme
Rodolpho: Walker J. Jackson / Mark Jurgenson
Marcello: Miguel Angel Vasquez / Vasko Zdravkov
Act IV Opening Duet (Marcello, Rodoplho)
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Donizetti's L'Elisir D'Amore
Adina: Marilena Striftobola/Liat Lior Reich/Tabea Gracer
Belcore: Miguel Angel Vasquez
ARIA Adina: "Della crudelle Isotta"... Act I
ARIA Belcore: "Come Paride vezzoso"....Act I
Bizet's Pearl Fishers
Tenor: Walker J. Jackson / Mark Jurgenson
Baritone: Miguel Angel Vasquez / Vasko Zdravkov / Benoit Petri
Act I Duet: "Au font du temple saint"
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R.Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos Soprano: Mariella Baier / Luise Breyer-Aiton
Tenor: Walker J. Jackson
1. Ariadne's Aria: " Es gibt ein Reich" 2. Ariadne - Bacchus duet: " Ich grüsse dich..."
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R. Wagner's Lohengrin Soprano: Luise Breyer-Aiton
1. Elsa's Dream
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Mozart: Cosi fan Tutte
Fiordiligi: Marilena Striftombola / Luise Breyer-Aiton
Dorabella: Miranda Makrynioti
Despina: Tabea Graser
Ferrando: Mark Jurgenson
Guglielmo or Don Alfonzo: Miguel Angel Vasquez
Trio Act I: Fiordilligi, Dorabella, Don Alfonso: "Soave sia il vento"
Duetto Act I: Fiordilligi, Dorabella: "Ah guarda sorella"
Quintet Act I: Fiordilligi, Dorabella Ferrando, Guglielmo, Don Alfonso: Sento o Dio.....
Quartet Act II: Despina, Ferrando, Guglielmo, Don Alfonso "La mano a me date..."
WEBER: Freischutz Max: Walker J. Jackson
Agathe: Luise Breyer-Aiton
Aenchen: Liat Lidor Reich / Marilena Striftombola
Arias (Ännchen Act 2, Agathe Act 2, Max Act I) & Duet, Trio Act 2
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Charpontier: Luise
ARIA: "De puis le jour" SOPRANO: Marilena Striftobola
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DONIZETTI'S Lucia di Lamermoor
Lucia: Marilena Striftobola
Edgardo: Mark Jurgenson
Enrico: Miguel Angel Vasquez / Benoit Pitre
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Duetto Act I: Lucia & Edgardo
Duetto Act II: Lucia & Enrico
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DONIZETTI or BELLINI SCENES:
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VERDI: Rigoletto
Gilda: Marilena Striftobola
Maddalena: Miranda Makrynioti
Duke: Mark Jurgenson / Walker J. Jackson
Rigoletto: Vasko Zravkov
QUARTETT Act III: Bella figlia dell' amore.....
Strauss: Die Fledermaus
Adele’s Laughing Song or ACT III Aria: Liat Lidor Reich
PLEASE GIVE SUGGESTIONS AND BRING YOUR MUSIC NOT ALL ARTISTS ARE LISTED, HOWEVER, EACH GOS PARTICIPANT WILL SING SOLO'S AND DUET'S IN THE GOS GALA ON JULY 27th, 2017 at 20:30 at the Apollo Theater!!! ____________________________________________
ALL CASTING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WARDROBE
COSTUMES: Each artist is responsible to bring small props and costume accents to help them with
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Scene’s being performed. It is not always possible to find items on the island, so please
prepare in advance finding the appropriate wardrobe. The Greek Opera Studio does not
provide full costumes.
WOMEN: Must have: 1) Black Skirt 2) Black Blouse 3) Black or White Long Gown (or skirt)
4) Black Shoes (low heels) 5) Dress for Master Classes 6) Cocktail Dress
7) Black Pants (if you are singing pants roles) 8) An Evening gown
MEN: Must have: 1) Black Shirt 2) Black pants 3) Black Suit or Tux 4) Black Dress shoes
5) Khakis and/or brown pants 6) Suit and tie for Master Classes
DON GIOVANNI: Everyone must bring SHOES + SHIRTS!