Jan
29

Jamie-Rose Guarrine

Maria Celeste

Galileo Galilei

Madison Opera

Madison, WI

Jamie-Rose Guarrine: Maria Celeste

He discovered the earth revolved around the sun and dared to defend the truth, only to suffer the persecution of the church and his peers in turn. Madison Opera celebrates the 75th birthday of iconic American composer Philip Glass with a new production of one of his most acclaimed recent works, Galileo Galilei. The opera offers a moving portrait of the famous astronomer’s life, told backwards in time from his final days to explore questions of science, religion, and, ultimately, humanity.

Renowned tenor William Joyner is Galileo Galilei and the vibrant soprano Jamie-Rose Guarrine is his daughter, Marie Celeste. Baritone John Arnold is featured as the Young Galileo. A. Scott Parry (The Marriage of Figaro, 2010) directs and Kelly Kuo (Così fan tutte, 2009) conducts members of the Madison Symphony Orchestra.  Tickets & Information.