The Sound of Music Virginia Opera Performance
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The Sound of Music comes to life on the stage of the Virginia Opera. This classic musical tells the story of the von Trapp family and their escape from Austria during World War II.
Introduction
The Sound of Music Virginia Opera Performance is a classic story of love and family set to the backdrop of World War II. Based on the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music tells the story of Maria, a young nun who is sent to care for the seven children of widowed navy captain Georg von Trapp. As Maria teaches the children to sing, they all begin to fall in love with her, and eventually Georg falls for Maria too. But when Austria is invaded by the Nazis, the von Trapps must make a daring escape over the Alps to freedom.
This enchanting musical has something for everyone – from heart-warming romance to jubilant songs that will have you singing along. The Sound of Music Virginia Opera Performance is a must-see event for all fans of Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals!
The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music is an Rodgers and Hammerstein musical with a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. It is based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. The show originally opened on Broadway in 1959, and the 1965 film version, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, won five Academy Awards. The Virginia Opera will be performing The Sound of Music from February 7-9, 2020.
The Story
The Sound of Music is a musical with music by Rodgers and Hammerstein, suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp. The story is set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938. The musical tells of the experiences of Maria von Trapp, a young Austrian woman who leaves an abusive marriage to become a governess to the seven children of Captain Georg von Trapp, a widowed naval officer. She falls in love with Georg, and they are married.
The Sound of Music premiered on Broadway in 1959 and was adapted for film in 1965. The film version, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, won five Academy Awards and was Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most financially successful work. The 2015 live television production starring Carrie Underwood was seen by more than 18 million viewers on NBC.
The Music
The Sound of Music enjoyed enormous success as a live television event, a Broadway musical, an Academy Award-winning film, and finally, an opera. The 2015 Virginia Opera production will be the first time that Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic will be performed as an opera.
The music of The Sound of Music has been composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization is the successor to their collaboration. The score consists of several lieder, which are German songs for voice and piano; orchestral pieces; and church music. The story is based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, named The Story of the Trapp Family Singers.
Virginia Opera Performance
The Virginia Opera will be putting on a performance of The Sound of Music this weekend and I have your ticket! The Sound of Music is a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical about the von Trapp family and their escape from Nazi-occupied Austria. The Virginia Opera is one of the largest and most respected regional opera companies in the United States. They are known for their high-quality productions and world-class performers.
The Production
The Sound of Music is a musical with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. It is based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun. She falls in love with the father, Georg von Trapp, and they are married. After the Anschluss, Georg is drafted into the German Navy, but he deserts and he and his family escape over the Alps to Switzerland on foot and by train.
The musical premiered on Broadway in 1959 and was made into a 1965 film starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. The Sound of Music was adopted as an opera by Virginia Opera in 2006. The premiere took place on October 6, 2006 at Harrison Opera House in Norfolk, Virginia with conductor Richard Bonynge leading the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. George Darden sang Georg von Trapp, Victoria Livengood was Maria von Trapp, and Emily Pulley was Mother Abbess.
The Cast
The Sound of Music is a musical with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. It is based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun. She falls in love with the father, Georg von Trapp, and together they have seven children. When Nazi Germany annexes Austria, Georg is commanded to join the German navy, but he opposes the Nazis. He and Maria decide to take their children and flee Austria over the Alps to Italy and then to America.
The original Broadway production, starring Mary Martin and Theodore Bikel, opened in 1959 and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The first London production opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre in 1961. The show has been revived several times on Broadway and elsewhere; it was made into a 1965 film musical starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, which won five Academy Awards.
The Sound of Music Virginia Opera Production will be directed by Artistic Director Mark Streshinsky with Conductor Sarah Hickler leading the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.
Conclusion
The Sound of Music Virginia Opera Performance was a great show. The music was beautiful and the acting was wonderful. I would definitely recommend this performance to anyone who loves music or wants to see a great opera performance.
