Jan
29

Craig Irvin

Ashby

The Girl of the Golden West

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Chicago, IL

Craig Irvin – Ashby

MUSIC THAT BLAZES LIKE A CALIFORNIA SUNSET — AND A PLOT EVEN CLINT EASTWOOD WOULD LOVE!

Gold Rush fever is running high, and every miner in camp hopes to claim the heart of Minnie — the pistol-packing, poker-playing proprietress of the Polka Saloon. Even Sheriff Rance is in hot pursuit, but Minnie’s in love with a tall dark stranger, who’s really the notorious bank robber Ramerrez in disguise!

Rance wants Ramerrez dead — and there’s “gonna be a hangin’” unless Minnie can save the day. And she does in this bang-up production!

Savor two of Puccini’s most luscious love scenes, plus his most brilliantly colorful writing for orchestra.

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