Gounod's FAUST

Miss this opera and there will be hell to pay! Starring married opera stars Stephen Costello and Ailyn Perez with Greer Grimsley as Méphistophélès.

Sell your soul to the Devil and there’ll be hell to pay. Old and disillusioned, Faust forfeits his soul to Méphistophélès in exchange for youth and pleasure. He seduces the virtuous Marguerite, then callously moves on, leaving her pregnant and ruined. In the end, taunted by Méphistophélès and threatened with damnation, Marguerite’s only hope is to call upon the angels. Will they save her soul or will she join Faust in the yawning abyss of Hell?

Opera’s new golden couple returns after their triumph in last season’s Romeo and Juliet - fabulous tenor Stephen Costello sings Faust and magnetic soprano Ailyn Pérez is his Marguerite. They’re joined by San Diego’s favorite villain, Greer Grimsley, as a wickedly devilish Méphistophélès. Intricate sets and traditional costumes will immerse you in the Gothic world of 16th century Germany where Charles Gounod’s gorgeous music, with its virtuoso arias and rousing choruses, will sweep you away into a thrilling operatic spectacle.

In French with English translations above the stage.

Performances April 23 (7PM), 26 (7PM), 29 (8PM) and May 1 (2PM). Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego. Tickets $35-$195 (Saturdays $35-$220). (619) 533-7000. www.sdopera.com


Presenter / Producer: San Diego Opera

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Music > Opera


Event Phone: 619-533-7000

Venue
San Diego Civic Theatre
1100 3rd Ave.
Downtown, San Diego
San Diego CA 92104

Regions:
San Diego


Performance Dates: 4/23/2011 - 5/1/2011

Saturday, 04/23/2011 Tuesday, 04/26/2011 Friday, 04/29/2011 Sunday, 05/01/2011

Performance Times
Saturday 4/23/11 at 7PM
Tuesday 4/26/11 at 7PM
Friday 4/29/11 at 8PM
Sunday 5/1/11 at 2PM

Ticket Information:
Tickets $35-$195 (Saturdays $35-$220). (619) 533-7000. www.sdopera.com

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