CCM's Studio Opera Series Presents Handel's 'Ariodante'

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music showcases its young opera stars with the Studio Series production of

Ariodante

, which boasts music by George Frideric Handel and a libretto based on a work by Antonio Salvi. Directed by CCM Opera Chair

Robin Guarino

and conducted by

Jiannan Cheng

, the opera runs

Friday, Feb. 16

through

Sunday, Feb. 18 

in CCM’s

Cohen Family Studio Theater

.

Hailed as one of Handel’s finest operas,

Ariodante

presents a tale of royal intrigue and betrayal set in the remote Scottish Highlands. The daughter of the King of Scotland is happily engaged to Prince Ariodante, but the scheming Duke Polinesso plots to take the princess’ hand in marriage and seize the throne for himself. Intrigue ensues in this celebrated

opera seria

, but true love wins the day!

Ariodante

premiered at Convent Garden in 1735 and, after its initial success, fell into obscurity for almost two centuries. In the 1970s, opera companies began to stage revivals of the opera, and now it is a staple of the operatic repertoire.

Admission is free but reservations are required; tickets become available at noon on Monday, Feb. 12. Visit the CCM Box Office or call 513-556-4183 to reserve. Orders are limited to two tickets each.

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Performance Times

• 8 p.m. Friday Feb. 16
• 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
• 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18

Location

Cohen Family Studio Theater, CCM Village,

University of Cincinnati

Admission

Admission is free. Reservations are required. Tickets become available at noon on Monday, Feb. 12. Please visit the CCM Box Office or call 513-556-4183 to reserve. Limit two tickets per order.

Visit

ccm.uc.edu/boxoffice

for CCM Box Office hours and location.

Parking and Directions

Parking is available in the CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Please visit

uc.edu/parking

for more information on parking rates.

For detailed maps and directions, please visit

uc.edu/visitors

. Additional parking is available off-campus at the U Square complex on Calhoun Street and other neighboring lots.

For directions to CCM Village, visit

ccm.uc.edu/about/directions

.

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CCM Season Presenting Sponsor: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation

Opera Department Sponsor: Mr. & Mrs. Edward S. Rosenthal

Opera Production Sponsor: Genevieve Smith