The AVA 2010-2011 Season

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	The Giargiari Bel Canto Competition Oct. 5, 2010 AVA's talented artists compete for cash prizes in what has become one of the Delaware Valley's most eagerly anticipated musical events. A panel of expert judges and you, the audience, select the winners. Music Director and accompanist: Danielle Orlando
	The Scarlet Letter · Garwood Nov. 19-21, 2010 Philadelphia composer Margaret Garwood's neo-romantic score captures the drama of Hawthorne's classic tale of adultery, revenge, and redemption. Sung in English with English supertitles. Sponsored by and dedicated to Jeannine Bouchard Cowles. Conductor: Richard A. Raub Stage Director: Dorothy Danner
	An Evening of Russian Romances Dec. 14 & 16, 2010 Russian repertoire specialist Ghenady Meirson is music director and accompanist for a recital of Russian opera and song. Music Director and accompanist: Ghenady Meirson
	Suor Angelica and Il tabarro · Puccini Jan. 21, 22 & 26, 2011 Two tragic one-act operas in concert Suor Angelica · Forced to enter a convent by her family, a young nun takes poison when a heartless Aunt coldly informs her of the death of her child. Seized by remorse, she prays for forgiveness and witnesses a miracle. Il tabarro · Set on a barge in the Seine river, a captain discovers his wife's infidelity, and exacts a shocking revenge. Conductor: Christofer Macatsoris
	Arabella · R. Strauss Feb. 19, 22, 24, 26 & Mar. 1, 2011 A Viennese family that has fallen on hard times, resorts to subterfuge to win a wealthy husband for older daughter Arabella, while disguising their younger daughter, Zdenka as a boy. The plot twists, turns, and waltzes through balls and parties—and darkened bedrooms! Do Arabella and Zdenka find true love and rich husbands? Richard Strauss' lyrical comedy provides the answer! Music Director and Accompanist: Luke Housner Stage Director: David Gately
	Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music March 6, 13 & 15, 2011 An AVA favorite, this concert features three centuries of sacred vocal music, from Baroque to Gospel and beyond. The AVA soloists are joined by the 100 voice New Jersey MasterChorale. David Antony Lofton conducts the AVA Opera Orchestra. Music Director and Conductor: David Antony Lofton
	In collaboration with the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) Artistes, Auteurs, et Autres Animaux, an evening of French Chanson April 12-13, 2011 AVA artists and faculty present a recital of songs about the works of great artists in Paris in the early 20th Century and songs about animals. This multi-media presentation in AVA's Warden Theater will feature works by composers such as Poulenc, Ibert, Honegger, Durey, and Satie. Artists TBA
	Don Giovanni · Mozart April 30 & May 3, 5, 7, 10, 12 & 14, 2011 The devilish Don pursues women all over Europe, leaving a trail of broken hearts and shattered lives. A ghostly encounter in a cemetery ensures that this devil gets his due! Mozart's brilliant score is considered by many to make this one of the world's greatest operas. Conductor: Christofer Macatsoris Stage Director: Tito Capobianco