MADAM BUTTERFLY presented, in full costume, by “OPERA INTERLUDES” – By Audrey Owens
January 13th, 2009
13th January 2009
The members of the Arts and Literary Society enjoyed a most incredible evening when Opera Interludes presented a highlight performance of Madam Butterfly. This was the opening event of the second half season and was a truly remarkable one. Rosa Lee Thomas sang the title role, Claire Bradshaw was Suzuki, Cameron Rolls, in magnificent voice, was the deceitful Lieutenant Pinkerton and Dean Robinson, the hapless Sharpless. Rosa was a compelling Butterfly and the entire performance was beautifully scripted. The missing chorus and other parts were hardly noticed as the music skilfully slipped from aria to aria. Nicholas Bosworth, the pianist, was a joy to listen to as he played the score with enormous aplomb and received a most deserved ovation.
After the interval, the delights continued as they rendered some of the most famous arias, duets and ensembles from the best known operas. These included Brindisi, La donna et mobile, Barcarole, the wonderful duet from Pearl Fishers, the Habanara and Toreadors song from Carmen, finishing the evening with Nessum Dorma, performed by the entire cast.
The audience and the sponsors, Health Plan Consultancy Services of Colchester, cheered and clapped and insisted on an encore – this was O Sole Mio – fantastic.
Audrey Owens
Press Officer
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