Collegiate Chorale December 5, 2012

James Bagwell, conducts the Collegiate Chorale with the American Symphony Orchestra and soloists Angela Meade, Jamie Barton, Michael Spyres and Nicholas Pallesen. His penultimate opera, 'Beatrice di Tenda' is considered one of Vincenzo Bellini's finest works. Set in 15th century Milan and based on an actual historical figure, the opera tells of the tormented but saintly wife of the Duke of Milan, falsely accused of adultery by the scorned lover of one of her admirers and sentenced to death by her husband. Premiered in 1833 and famously revived in 1961 by Joan Sutherland and Marilyn Horne, The Chorale's much anticipated opera-in-concert performance will feature the extraordinary Angela Meade in the title role. 'Beatrice di Tenda' is characterized by ravishing melodies and exciting finales.