A FREE preview featuring members of the cast of Nabucco, presenting arias and ensembles with piano accompaniment.
The event will also include traditional Assyrian music, presented by the Assyrian Arts Institute.
A love triangle set against the monumental backdrop of ancient Babylon, Nabucco is the opera that propelled Verdi into international stardom as an opera composer. Set in the original period, with stunning sets and costumes, orchestra and chorus. The score includes the famous "Va, pensiero" chorus.
See separate listings for fully-staged performances at the Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto on Oct 18, 20, 26 and 27.
José Luis Moscovich, conductor
Layna Chianakas, stage director
West Bay Opera is presenting an all-Verdi season, which also includes Macbeth and La traviata.
Season tickets available.
More info at
www.wbopera.org