Organization

Boston Early Music Festival

Conductor

Paul O'Dette

Stephen Stubbs

Stage director

Gilbert Blin

Marie-Nathalie Lacoursière

Concertmaster

Robert Mealy

Choreographer

Melinda Sullivan

Costume designer

Meriem Bahri

Lighting designer

Aja M. Jackson

Executive producer

Kathleen Fay

Singer

Bass-baritone

Douglas Williams

Pimpinone

Soprano

Danielle Reutter-Harrah

Vespetta

Amanda Forsythe

Dancer

Others

Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble

Boston

United States

New England Conservatory

Jordan Hall

Pimpinone Telemann

Public

Approved

Go behind the scenes with the GRAMMY Award-winning BEMF Chamber Opera Series and our brand-new production featuring two masterworks by Telemann: the comic ch...

Join the BEMF Directorial Team—Musical Directors Paul O'Dette and Stephen Stubbs, Stage Directors Gilbert Blin and Marie-Nathalie Lacoursière, Concertmaster Robert Mealy, and Dance Director Melinda Sullivan—for a lively Pre-Opera Talk.

The GRAMMY Award–winning BEMF Chamber Opera Series returns on Thanksgiving weekend!
Explore the depth and scope of Telemann’s genius with a fascinating pairing of comedy and drama. Inspired by the Italian comic intermezzi, Pimpinone approaches social class and seduction with stylish slapstick and evocative humanity as the narcissistic Pimpinone is stung by the beauty and barbs of his charming chambermaid, Vespetta. The cantata Ino is a true hidden gem with a thrilling story drawn from Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Written late in Telemann’s life, this miniature masterpiece is a bridge between the Baroque and Classical eras, full of scintillating theatrics and show-stopping virtuosity.

Musical Directors Paul O’Dette and Stephen Stubbs alongside Stage Directors Gilbert Blin and Marie-Nathalie Lacoursière lead three of BEMF’s favorite singers and the all-star BEMF Chamber Ensemble in this engaging double bill. Starring in Pimpinone will be stellar soprano Danielle Reutter-Harrah as Vespetta alongside thrilling baritone Douglas Williams in the title role, while Ino will feature celebrated soprano Amanda Forsythe. Marie-Nathalie Lacoursière will also appear as a dancer in the production. Rounding out the directorial team will be Concertmaster Robert Mealy leading the Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Ensemble, Dance Director Melinda Sullivan, Costume Designers Gilbert Blin & Meriem Bahri, Lighting Designer Aja M. Jackson, and Executive Producer Kathleen Fay.

English

Pimpinone by Telemann, From (2021/2021), Directed by Gilbert Blin, Marie-Nathalie Lacoursière,, Conductor Paul O'Dette, Stephen Stubbs, New England Conservatory, Boston, United States

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