Veremonda

We are excited to announce our Spring 2025 production of Cavalli's, Veremonda. Performances will be on April 27 at 3pm, and April 29 at 7pm.

Opera in Three Acts
Music by Francesco Cavalli Libretto by Giulio Cicognini, revised by Giulio Strozzi
First performed in either Venice or Naples, 1652/3

Grant Herreid. Music Director Toni Dorfman, Stage Director

The story takes place in Gibraltar during the siege of the Moorish fort by the Spanish army. But the siege is delayed: the general of the Spanish army is having a secret love affair with the Moorish queen, who with the help of their respective servants meet every night in the woods by the citadel. The Spanish king is distracted from his military and conjugal duties by his pursuit of scientific studies. Moonlit nights contrast with raucous festivals and religious celebrations as tensions rise between East and West. Finally an Amazonian army is formed and trained for battle, and love, ambition and duty meet head to head.

Tickets are free, and on sale now!