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Composed by William Bolcom
Libretto by Arnold Weinstein and Arthur Miller
Washington Premiere
Sung in English with English supertitles
Nov 3, 5, 8, 11m, 14, 17, 2007
The running time for this production is approximately two hours and 19 minutes long including one 20-minute intermission.
"A View From the Bridge is a remarkable accomplishment -- for Bolcom, for the cast, for WNO, and for American
opera."
~ The Washington Post
"The WNO cast is collectively superb." ~ The Washington Times
Set in post-war New York, A View from the Bridge tells the tale of Brooklyn longshoreman Eddie Carbone, whose desire for his adult niece, Catherine, leads to disaster in his
community and home. WNO welcomes stars from the
original Chicago production that has captivated critics and audiences from coast to coast.
Composer William Bolcom collaborated closely with Arthur Miller to set View as an opera, a partnership that resulted in a truly memorable theatrical experience. Classic opera themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal meld
with Bolcom's masterful score—a veritable history of American musical culture, incorporating doo-wop, blues, and American standards. The perfect opera for first-time attendees and operaphiles alike, A View from the Bridge offers a uniquely American operatic event unlike anything else you'll see this year.
Production from Lyric Opera of Chicago
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