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Béatrice et Bénédict

Music and libretto by Hector Berlioz

Featuring the JMU Opera Theatre

Fri - Sat, Nov 14 - 15 @ 7 pm

Sun, Nov 16 @ 2 pm

RECITAL HALL

Béatrice et Bénédict

Music and libretto by Hector Berlioz

Featuring the JMU Opera Theatre

Fri - Sat, Nov 14 - 15 @ 7 pm

Sun, Nov 16 @ 2 pm

RECITAL HALL


Join JMU Opera Theatre for the operatic adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. When a military regiment returns from war, Hero will marry Claudio! However, Hero’s cousin, Béatrice, is annoyed that this also means her nemesis, Bénédict, is back. As Béatrice and Bénédict bicker, everyone can see their banter is a symptom of love. What will it take for Béatrice and Bénédict to recognize it, too? Premiering in 1862 as an opéra comique, this musical gem was French composer Hector Berlioz’s love letter to the Bard. Written at the very end of his life, Béatrice et Bénédict defiantly celebrates love, hope, and the people who really get under our skin. Sung in French with English surtitles and dialogue.
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