This weekend marked the opening of Silent Night, a world premiere opera, which Gabe was so fortunate to be a part of. The show was stunning and probably my favorite to date. Remember a few weeks ago I told you about a photo shoot Gabe was a part of for the opera...
Here's how it turned out.
Cool, huh?
The show was even cooler. Here are several links to photos, and reviews. So exciting over here!!
Here's a great article from MPR that was written before the show. (It has great pics and audio)
Liam Bonner as Lt. Audebert, Gabriel Preisser as Lt. Gordon and Craig Irvin as Lt. Horstmayer in "Silent Night." The new Minnesota Opera production tells the story of the 1914 Christmas Truce during World War I. (Via Minnesota Opera/Michael Daniel)
Review from the Star Tribune
Troy Cook's Palmer, Andrew Wilkowske's Ponchel and the trio of lieutenants (Liam Bonner, Craig Irvin, Gabriel Preisser) merit special praise.
The review from the Examiner
Vocally Silent Night relies heavily on the commanding baritones of Craig Irvin (as the German Lieutenant Horstmayer), Gabriel Preisser (as the Scottish Lieutenant Gordon), and Liam Bonner (as the French Lieutenant Audebert). The interplay of these three talented singers - from tersely delivered formalities to the affectionate cordialities of unlikely friends – is endlessly compelling, their tonal synchronicity suggesting a private sympathy that runs deeper than the capricious ideologies of their clashing nations.
1 comment:
Great Show!! Very touching, the music was beautiful, and Gabe was fabulous! Glad we got to start the holiday season with such a special message and reminder of the peace that Christ's birth brings. Bravo, Gabe!
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