La Storia di Gianni Schicchi

The story of a greedy family losing out on an inheritance.
An opera full of tragedy, comedy and romance
A musical highlight at the Land Commandery Alden Biesen.

Synopsis:

Gianni Schicchi is a masterpiece by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini.  After his death, Buoso Donati leaves his entire estate to a monastic order, much against the wishes of his entire family.  Since his death had not yet been announced, neighbour Gianni Schicchi takes his place and dictates another will to the notary. He pulls the strings and misleads the true heirs.

Summer Opera extends this opera with a musical prelude: while the motley opera company gets ready for the performance, you are introduced to the characters and their roles in this family saga. After all, it’s a big family, as many as 13 internationally renowned soloists are on stage, accompanied by the Summer Opera Orchestra.

La storia di Gianni Schicchi is a new Summer Opera production directed by Damon Nestor Ploumis and under the musical direction of Federico Santi.

There is a double cast for the roles of Lauretta and Rinuccio.

Performances with Emma Posman and Adrian Autard on May 26 and 28 and June 1-3-6-8-10-14-16-18-21-23.

Performances with Fiammetta Tofoni and Aaron J. Mc Innis on May 27 and 31 and June 2-4-7-9-11-15-17-20-22.

Damon Nestor Ploumis, Emilio Marcucci and Kyle Bejnerowicz change their roles during 5 performances:  on May 28 and on June 6-9-18 and 21. 
On those dates Emilio sings the role of Gianni Schicchi, Kyle the one of Betto di Signa and Damon the double roles of Spinellocio and Ser Amantio.

There is also a double cast for the role of Gherardino.  Sophie Collin sings the role on May 26-28-31 and on June 2-3-4-7-9-11-14-16-18-20-21 and 23. 
Maria Kazaka on May 27 and June 1-6-8-10-15-17 and 22.