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Prima Donna

Posted 5/11/2009 by rufus

Manchester International Festival has announced its commission for the World Premiere of Rufus Wainwright's debut opera, PRIMA DONNA. Prima Donna is a portrait of a fading opera singer, set in Paris and sung in French. Rufus wrote the opera and composed and arranged the music. It will be directed by Daniel Kramer, conducted by Pierre-André Valade and designed by Antony McDonald. Prima Donna will feature the noted soprano Janis Kelly, taking the lead role Madame. Soprano Rebecca Bottone, tenor William Joyner and baritone Jonathan Summers are also featured. Please note that Rufus will not be performing in Prima Donna.

There will be five performances of Prima Donna at Manchester's Palace Theatre in 2009: July 10th, 14th, and 17th (in the evening), as well as July 12th and 19th (matinee).

Tickets are available for purchase HERE or by phone +44 (0)844 815 4960.

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