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for what is called the
back to take the
bacchanal, a dance
child, the woman
that is almost orgias-
commits hara-kiri."
tic and shows the
Tchaikovsky's
Philistines as very
Eugene Onegin, per-
simple, pagan peo-
formed May 15-23 in
ple. It's that scene of
Russian, tells the
the great bacchanal
story of a young
that has Samson call-
country girl in love
ing upon God to
with a worldly aristo-
give him one last
crat. He dismisses her
time of strength to
expression of passion
destroy these evil
and goes away, only
,,
people, says
to return with the
DiChiera.
realization he loves
The guest artists
her desperately after
will be doing similar
she has married a
programs at
much older man.
Marygrove College
Samson and
and the Italian
Delilah, showcased
Cultural Center. A
June 5-13 by MOT,
'Madame Butter
full recital is being
returns concert-goers
"Eugene Onegin"
and "Samson
planned at the
to the religious themes
and Delilah" comprise
Detroit Opera
of the synagogue.
the Michigan Opera
House, where they
"Samson and
Theatre's spring season.
will conduct classes
Delilah was one of
and master classes.
the major French
The Shaarey
grand operas and
Zedek concert has
shows the eroticism
been arranged by its
of the pagans and
Cultural
the spiritualism of
Commission,
the Jews," DiChiera
chaired by Joyce and
says. "The French
George Blum and
loved to write operas
Evelyn Kasle. "I
based on biblical sto-
thought bringing
ries because of the
opera to our neigh-
opportunity to
borhood would
demonstrate both
interest more people
good and evil set out
in going to see full-
side by side. That
Congregation -
length productions
makes great musical
Shaarey Zedek
at the Detroit Opera
theater.
Cultural Commission
House," says George
"With Delilah
Co-Chair George Blum:
Blum.
"We wanted
being the great
"We wanted Shaarey Zedek
Shaarey
Zedek to
temptress, composer
to become a showcase
become
a
showcase
Saint-Saens was able
for the opera."
for the opera."
to give her some of
Di Chiera feels the
the most beautiful,
same way. "I hope the Shaarey Zed&
seductive arias. It's a role written for a
audience will get a renewed enthusiasm
mezzo, which is the lower voice that
for the magnificence of the art form,"
seems richer and has more sexual
DiChiera says. "The music that is writ-
allure." Irina Mishura will perform the
ten for opera is among our greatest her-
role in M.O.T.'s June production.
itage, and opera gives a sense of the
"The French also loved the ballet,
power [derived] from putting music to
and French operas are always filled with
great literary works."
it. The third act is a great opportunity

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1999

88 Detroit Jewish News

Guest artists presented by the Michigan Opera Theatre will perform 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 22, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Although
the free program is open to the public, reservations should be made by calling
(248) 357-5544 to allow for appropriate seating and refreshments.

The MOT spring season features Madame Buttes fly (April 17-May 2),
Eugene Onegin (May 15-23) and Samson and Delilah (June 5-13) at the
Detroit Opera House. Ticket prices range from $18-$95. For more informa-
tion, call (313) 874-7464.

MAMWASVMWAIM.,,St,'"NAMVIVAK.VOMM.

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