COSI FAN TUTTE
2019 Santa Fe Opera / opera by Mozart / conductor Harry Bickett / director R.B. Schlather / set Paul Tate DePoo / costume Terese Wadden / light JAX Messenger / hair and makeup David Zimmermann / assistant director Marcus Shields / photographs Tia Howard / with Rodney Gilfrey, Tracy Dahl, Jarrett Ott, Emily D’Angelo, Ben Bliss and Amanda Majeski
“…positively exhilarating Così fan tutte…” — Santa Fe Reporter, July 2019
“R. B. Schlather’s production of Mozart’s Così fan tutte was the revelation of this Santa Fe Opera season. Mr. Schlather, who has previously specialized in site-specific directing projects, stripped away all period decoration to reveal the mechanics and effects of the cruel trick that is at the heart of opera. Thrillingly executed by the superb cast and orchestra under the incisive leadership of conductor Harry Bicket, this Così was modern, disturbing and riveting.” — Wall Street Journal, August 2019
“A radical, hyper-sexualized, ultra-modern visual poem… Schlather has proven himself a risky visionary with this one, and the Santa Fe Opera has done audiences right by trusting him.”
— Santa Fe Reporter
“R. B. Schlather’s bracingly conceived and beautifully sung new production.”
— Santa Fe New Mexican
“R. B Schlather’s modern-dress Così is thrilling not just for its technical display, but for the brilliant performances of its exciting cast, which includes Amanda Majeski, Emily D'Angelo, Ben Bliss and Jarret Ott.”
— Opera News
BEST PERFORMANCES 2019 — OPERAWIRE
