Donizetti Queens in Concert
With J'Nai Bridges, Marina Rebeka, Roberto Tagliavini, and more bel canto stars
Cast
Enrique Mazzola — Music director
Jetske Mijnssen — Stage director
Robby Duiveman — Costume designer
Michel van Reijn — Lighting designer
Program notes
Go behind the scenes at the Dutch National Opera with international superstars of bel canto—including soprano Marina Rebeka, mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, and bass Roberto Tagliavini—as they prepare a powerhouse vocal concert centered around the greatest arias from Donizetti's three Tudor Queen operas: Roberto Devereux, Maria Stuarda, and Anna Bolena!
The singers perform under the expert direction of Italian conductor Enrique Mazzola, a repertoire specialist seeking an extremely high level of attention to the score: each note, each breath, each sigh must be respected. These famous leading roles also demand considerable theatrical preparation, and stage director Jetske Mijnssen helps the soloists explore the psychological depths of their characters. The Netherlands Chamber Orchestra and Chorus of Dutch National Opera join our all-star cast for this spellbinding concert that combines technical precision with great dramatic intensity.
