Family Feuds: Gianni Schicchi + Chorus and Orchestra Concert
Venue: Jefferson Center, Roanoke
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Opera Roanoke
Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Event Types: Music, Arts & Theatre
Cost:
Tickets range from $25.00 to $120.00 with discounts for groups and students
Description:
Opera Roanoke presents "Family Feuds: Gianni Schicchi + Chorus and Orchestra Concert" on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM and on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke, VA.
In Puccini’s only comedic opera, the cunning and resourceful Gianni Schicchi (pronounced Johnny SKEE-kee) is sought out by the Donati family to alter the will of their deceased patriarch, Buoso. Schicchi, seizing the opportunity to outwit the greedy relatives, devises a clever scheme that not only benefits himself but also ensures justice prevails.
Filled with humor, deception, and a touch of romance, "Gianni Schicchi" delights audiences with its irresistible charm and timeless melodies, making it a beloved classic in the world of opera and a truly unforgettable opera experience.
For fans of: The Descendants (2011 film), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014 Wes Anderson film), Knives Out (2019 film).
Length: Two hours with 20 minute intermission
Note: Sung in Italian with projected English translations.
For more information, visit:
https://operaroanoke.org/events or
https://www.facebook.com/OperaRoanoke/ or
https://www.instagram.com/operaroanoke or call 540-982-2742.
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