  The Fairy Queen By Henry Purcell Reviews The Opera: The Fairy Queen, often called a semi opera, because it has spoken parts, was written to be performed in conjunction with Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Opera Popolare's production will focus on Purcell's music while inserting enough spoken dialogue to round out the story. Singing characters from A Midsummer Night's Dream include Titania, fairies, Hermia and Lysander, and various gods and goddesses. Katie Kennedy, last seen in the April Opera Selections Concert, will sing the role of Titania. Other singers include Opera Popolare veterans, Jared Anderssel, Fred Lund, Karen Powers, Marily Junkersfeld, Denise Reynolds, Annette Richardson, Alexander Todd, Scott Fleischmann, Serena Viens, Sue Rivord, Sonia Alexis, Wanda Maddox, Wendy Donaghy, Heidi Roland, and Celie Thomas. New Opera Popolare members include Tricia Sikes, Sam Muscatine, Sage Hoag, Lesley Rigg, Kendrick Bradley, Eddie Lester, Caitlin Hill, Justin Cook, and Bryce Bernal.Director and Conductor: Through Ensemble Enterprises Inc and Robert Viens Studio of Voice, Rob Viens has shown his dedication to the world of music and his passion for assisting singers achieve their dreams. With a Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of British Columbia and a Masters in Vocal Performance from Western Washington University, Rob has worked as a performer, conductor, educator, adjudicator and clinician at such venues as Western Washington University, the Bellingham Theatre Guild, and the San Juan Music Educators' festivals. Cast and Orchestra:
With 25 talented singers in the cast and chorus, and 12 members in the
orchestra, there
is a wide range of ages and diverse backgrounds. The enthusiasm for the
production
and the mission of Opera Popolare, as well as the dedicated study and
practice of
musical talents are the dominant elements held in common by all
involved.
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