2024 Festival Season Repertoire

In 2024, from July 20 to August 18, HSOF will rehearse and perform two fully-staged operas: Giancarlo Menotti's The Consul and G.F. Handel's Giulio Cesare in Egitto.

music and libretto by Giancarlo Menotti

IN ENGLISH

music director: Giancarlo Scalia
stage directors: Andrew Pelrine and David Mosey
stage manager: Vanessa LePine
costumes: Ryann Farmer
vocal coach: TBA

The Consul
Magda SorelSkylar Sabatschsoprano
The SecretaryIsabella Cuminatomezzo-soprano
MotherNina Scott-Stoddartcontralto
John SorelNick Leblancbaritone
Secret Police Agentbass
Nika Magadofftenor
Mr Kofnerbass baritone
The Foreign Womansoprano
Anna Gomezsoprano
Vera Boronelcontralto or low mezzo
Assanbaritone

music by G.F. Handel, libretto by Nicola Haym

IN ITALIAN

music director: TBA
stage director: Erin Bardua 
stage manager: Julia Jordan
costumes: Ryann Farmer
vocal coach: TBA

Giulio Cesare in Egitto
Giulio CesareHeather Byfordmezzo soprano or countertenor
CleopatraShelby EnglishAlexandra Morgan
TolomeoLiam Butlermezzo soprano or countertenor
CorneliaAnna Gaocontralto or low mezzo
Sestosoprano or high mezzo
Achillabaritone
Nirenomezzo or countertenor
Curiobass baritone

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