UWM OPERA THEATRE: THE CORONATION OF POPPEA
January 25-27, 2008 (Jan. 25 & 26 at 7:30 pm; Jan. 27 at 2 pm)
Helen Bader Concert Hall, Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Tickets: $19 general/$10 students, seniors & alumni.
Kurt Ollmann, Stage Director
William Lavonis, Vocal Music Director
Martha Stiehl & Rebecca Shaw, Continuo
Motoaki Kashino, Orchestra Conductor

Pre-concert talk by Corliss Phillabaum at 6:45 pm on Friday, Jan. 25

The Coronation of Poppea,Claudio Monteverdi’s 1642 masterpiece, recounts the ancient Roman story of the devious Poppea who, with the support of the all-powerful God of Love, triumphs over her foes, seducing Nero and taking the place of Octavia as Empress of Rome. The fully-staged production, sung in English, will be presented by the students of the UWM Voice program with a student chamber ensemble. Guest Metropolitan Opera bass Ryan Allen plays Seneca.

For further information
Professor William Lavonis
(414)-229-4584
wlavonis@uwm.edu