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Moores Opera Season: Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi

Thursday, January 30, 2025

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi

Composed by Giacomo Puccini; Libretti by Giovacchino Forzano
Sung in Italian with English and Spanish Supertitles

Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi are final two parts of a triptych of three one-act operas: the tragic, the lyric and the comic, in three different eras and three different places. Puccini began with a dark drama, Il Tabarro, continued with a sentimental tale, Suor Angelica, and ended with Gianni Schicchi, in the “commedia dell’arte” style. Suor Angelica is the tragic tale of a young upper class woman who is sent to a convent to repent for her sins. Gianni Schicchi depicts the life of a scheming yet ingenious man, who takes advantage of the greed and petty jealousies of a large family to re-write the will of the family’s wealthy patriarch to a comedic conclusion.

Performances on January 30, 31 and February 1 at 7:30pm and February 2 at 2:00pm
Opening night post-show reception on Thursday, January 30
Pre-show talk on Sunday, February 2 at 1:00pm in the Moores Opera House theatre

 

Important Construction Update:

As we enhance our campus with the Wilhelmina’s Grove Project and Loop Road Construction, parking and pathways to our venues have been temporarily adjusted. To ensure a smooth visit, please visit our Construction Navigation and Parking website for detailed maps, driving and walking instructions, and the latest updates.

Thank you for your patience and support as we work toward creating a more vibrant, accessible, and welcoming space for all.

Contact Info:
msmprog@central.uh.edu

Event Cost:
General Admission - $25
Staff/Faculty - $20
Students/Alumni - $20
Seniors - $20

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