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Grand Harmonie: Shakespeare the Romantic

Language is power written, spoken, sung, or played and Shakespeare reigns as its master.

Join Grand Harmonie and the Lorelei Ensemble for Shakespeare the Romantic, an unforgettable encounter with this towering figure in the year of his 450th birthday.

We set the stage with an ambitious work that captures the full breadth of the Bard's world. Comedy and tragedy each take their turn in Friedrich Kuhlau's "William Shakespeare," an overture composed for an opera about Shakespeare himself. As the curtain rises, step into a magical landscape fashioned by two iconic works: Weber's "Oberon" and selections from Mendelssohn's incidental music for "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Both spin a timeless tale of fantastical happenings and earthly desires, seen through the eyes of Oberon, King of the Fairies, and his Queen Titania. Mendelssohn's music is at turns ethereal, dark, mischievous, and breathtakingly beautiful, and shares deep thematic connections with Weber's opera. Shakespearean dialogue both playful and profound will be woven throughout the performance.

Joining Grand Harmonie on this dramatic journey is the Lorelei Ensemble, an all-women's vocal group hailed by critics for their "pristine tone," "remarkable blend," and "eclectic and enriching" presentation.

Reserve your tickets now for Shakespeare the Romantic!