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This blog post is by Emily Schweich, a sophomore Broadcast Journalism major.
For college students looking for their first taste of opera, Die Fledermaus has it all.
Die Fledermaus is a classic comedy, filled with mistaken and hidden identities, lovable pranksters and lots and lots of champagne. With German arias and spoken dialogue in English, it’s quick, witty and engaging for the audience.
Katie Baughman was a standout as Adele, Eisenstein’s chambermaid, who sneaks off to the party and pretends to be a distinguished lady. In “Mein Herr Marquis, ein Mann wie Sie,” she runs into Eisenstein at the party and mocks him for thinking she is his chambermaid. Her voice is agile, resonant and sparkly, perfect for Strauss.
By Emily Schweich, a sophomore Broadcast Journalism major
This post is by Lisa Driscoll, a Junior Vocal Performance and Broadcast Journalism double major. You can read more of her writing on her blog.
The clink of wine glasses and choruses of muffled chatter echoed throughout the Kogod Theatre as audience members mingled. Multi-colored lights revealed a stage bedecked with instruments and a single microphone waited patiently, front and center.
All the clinking and chattering was stifled when Somi began to sing into that microphone, filling the room with the richness of her voice.
As a music major and vocalist, I walked away from the performance feeling inspired to allow experiences to be more of the lifeline for the music I perform.