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| Frankie, Abigail & Caleb walking the red carpet at the DCT! |
Doctor Miracle is a hilarious one-act opera by Georges Bizet, about a young man’s
quest to marry his true love, the mayor’s daughter. He must disguise himself as
a servant who makes a “poison” omelet, and as a doctor who saves the family —
all for the sake of true love.
Compared to the usual three hour operas, this 45 minute opera flew by. It is a wonderful comedic opera performed in
English by alternating casts from Southern Methodist University’s vocal
department and the University
of North Texas
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Tonight was the premier performance for the Southern Methodist University’s opera performance at
the Dallas Children’s Theater. These dual
casts will be traveling to area schools performing and enticing a younger audience
to the opera.
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The kids love the opera; they are simply plays with singing. It was nice to see one performed in English
and not having to read subtitles! With
the performance being at the Dallas Children’s Theater there was no orchestra only
piano accompaniment but it was sufficient.
If you have young children who haven’t been exposed to the opera, or a
short attention spam, this would be a great place to start. My favorite for older children or even adults
is Barber of Seville! Both are comedic operas and you leave feeling light hearted and happy.
Gladness and joy will overtake them,
and sorrow and sighing will flee away.
Isaiah 51:11
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