Chicago Opera Theater presents the North American premiere of Leonora, a classical Italian opera composed by Ferdinando Paër. Starring internationally renowned tenor Edgardo Rocha in his Chicago debut and soprano Vanessa Becerra as Leonora, the production explores the story of a young woman disguising herself as a man to rescue her wrongfully imprisoned husband. Conducted by Dame Jane Glover and directed by Lawrence Edelson, this engaging performance coincides with Lyric Opera's presentation of Beethoven’s Fidelio, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience two interpretations of the same libretto. The run takes place at the Studebaker Theater from October 1 to October 6, 2024.
Cast and Creative Team for Leonora at Chicago Opera Theater
Cast
Vanessa Becerra
Leonora
Edgardo Rocha
Florestano
Keely Futterer
Marcellina
Joo Won Kang
Rocco
Matthew Pearce
Don Pizzarro
Kameron Alston
Don Fernando
Alex Soare
Giachino
Creative Team
Lawrence Edelson
Director
Dame Jane Glover
Conductor
Cameron Anderson
Scenic Designer
Brenda Winstead
Costume Designer
Josh Epstein
Lighting Designer
Jesse Rosenberg
Musicologist
Lidiya Yankovskaya
Music Director
Missy Mazzoli
Advisor
Kamala Sankaram
Advisor
Gene Scheer
Advisor
Carlos R. Carrillo
Vanguard Composer
Aaron Israel Levin
Vanguard Composer
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