COT Partners With theWit Hotel for Chicago's Spring Opera Package

Chicago Opera Theater (COT) is partnering with theWit Hotel to present "Chicago's Spring Opera Package." The package includes an overnight stay and two premier tickets to any opera in COT's 2010 Spring Festival Season! This opportunity offers out-of-town opera fans the opportunity to come and visit Chicago and experience Chicago Opera Theater's critically acclaimed productions.

The partnership allows guests to enjoy accommodations at Chicago's hottest hotel theWit, recently named one of the "Trendiest Hotels" by TripAdvisor. And then guests attend Chicago Opera Theater, the company that the Chicago Tribune praised saying "No self-respecting opera lover could fail to appreciate what a world-class treasure Chicago has in this company." And the Chicago Reader calls COT "Chicago's most interesting opera company."

Guests can book there package reservation online at thewithotel.com/COT or call 312.467.0200 and mention "Chicago's Spring Opera Package."

Chicago Opera Theater's 2010 Spring Festival Season runs from April 17 through May 16 at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park. The three operas of the season are: Gioachino Rossini's Moses in Egypt (Mosè in Egitto) on April 17, 21, 23, and 25; Francesco Cavalli's Jason (Giasone) on April 24, 28, 30, and May 2; and Jake Heggie's Three Decembers May 8, 12, 14, and 16.

Moses in Egypt is a serious Rossini opera that tells the Biblical story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Chicago Opera Theater will present the U.S. premiere of the edition by Charles Brauner for Philip Gossett's critical edition of Rossini's complete works. The opera contains what some consider Rossini's most glorious music which will be supported by a haunting chorus.

Jason is a baroque masterpiece that tells the story of Jason, Medea and his Argonauts - James Bond style. This comic opera will be led by Christian Curnyn, one of the most heralded young conductors today. The Guardian called his 2008 production of Jason at Opera of Iford (UK) one of "great panache," and credited Curnyn with ensuring "that the sheer variety and power of Cavalli's score comes across." The opera is also the anchor of City of Chicago's first annual Early Music Festival.

Three Decembers stars the legendary Frederica von Stade reprising her role as Maddy in this opera written especially for her by Heggie. Frederica von Stade is described by the New York Times as "one of America's finest artists and singers." These performances will be Ms. von Stade's final stage performances in Chicago before retirement! Jake Heggie, a skilled pianist, will be playing piano with the orchestra for this production.

Guests interested in purchasing only tickets to the opera(s) can buy online at www.ChicagoOperaTheater.org or by phone at 312.704.8414.

CHICAGO OPERA THEATER
Founded in 1974, Chicago Opera Theater has carved a significant place for itself in the operatic life of Chicago and has reached an audience of hundreds of thousands through its main stage performances, outreach, education and young artist programs. Since Brian Dickie's appointment as General Director in 1999, COT has evolved as an opera company that is young, fresh, and colorful - an image well suited to its surroundings at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park.

theWit Hotel
Chicago Opera Theater's Preferred Hotel Partner theWit Hotel is Chicago's hottest hotel and was recently named Trip Advisor's #1 "Travelers' Choice" Hotel and prides itself on being "More Experience Than Hotel." theWit is the ideal location for out-of-town guests and is home to ROOF, one of the Top 10 Roof Bars in the US! Guests can also enjoy fine dining at cibo matto which specializes in Northern Italian cuisine or savor American Gastro Pub specials at State and Lake.

 

 

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