A new community opera is being premiered at Dorchester Festival - and everybody can join in!
The Cask of Amontillado is a tale of love and deathly revenge set in the wine cellars of Venice. Musical director Brian Parkhurst and librettist David Bushrod have taken an Edgar Allen Poe story and transformed it into an opera with four soloists - and community chorus of local singers.
Artistic director Sharon Hayden says the opera is a first for Dorchester Festival. “It’s a great opportunity for singers to join a workshop with experienced chorus director Hanna Trevorrow - and then take part in the evening performance.We’ve done this with Gilbert and Sullivan operattas and they have been very popular - now we’re offering the chance to be part of an exciting new work.”
The story is a delicious black comedy set in 19th century Venice - in carnival time.
Parkhurst and Bushrod are developing a track record for small scale community operas after previous successes The Devil’s Trill and Echo & Narcissus.
The Cask of Amontillado - Monday 31st May - workshop 10am-4pm, performance 7.30pm St Mary's Church, Dorchester
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