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Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe

Gilbert & Sullivan's "Iolanthe"

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George Manahan of New York City Opera leads the San Francisco Symphony and guest performers in a whimsical semi-staged production of Iolanthe. This 1883 satiric operetta savages a peerage that values birth over merit while entertaining with a love story of shepherds and shepherdesses, bluebloods and fairies. Along with bubbling music, we’re treated to jokes about deadwood politicians and gender battles.

Inside Music, an informative talk free to ticketholders, with Scott Foglesong begins one hour prior to concerts.

Off the Podium — please join us for an informal Q&A session featuring George Manahan and the Iolanthe cast immediately following the performance on June 20.

Meet Richard Suart for an exclusive signing of his book, They’d none of ‘em be missed, immediately following the Jun 18, 19 & 21 concerts at the Symphony Store in the lobby.

Group discount does not apply. Center Terrace seats not available for these performances.

Supported by The Barbro and Bernard Osher Staged Production Fund.

Program Notes

"Iolanthe" or "The Peer and the Peri", a Fairy Opera

Artist Biographies

Conductor/Performers

George Manahan
conductor

Joélle Harvey
Leila - soprano

Sally Matthews
Phyllis - soprano

Joyce Castle
Queen of the Fairies - mezzo-soprano

Sasha Cooke
Iolanthe - mezzo-soprano

Ginger Costa-Jackson
Celia - mezzo-soprano

Katherine Lerner
Fleta - mezzo-soprano

Alfie Boe
Thomas, Earl of Tolloller - tenor

Richard Suart
Lord Chancellor - baritone

Lucas Meachem
Strephon - baritone

Paul Whelan
George, Earl of Montararat - baritone

Robert Lloyd
Private Willis - bass

Directed and Choreographed by Patricia Birch

San Francisco Symphony Chorus

Program

Gilbert and Sullivan

Iolanthe (semi-staged)

Performance Date(s)

Thu, Jun 18, 2009 8:00pm
Davies Symphony Hall

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Fri, Jun 19, 2009 8:00pm
Davies Symphony Hall

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Sat, Jun 20, 2009 8:00pm
Davies Symphony Hall

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Sun, Jun 21, 2009 2:00pm
Davies Symphony Hall

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