YSU's Dana School of Music Opera Ensemble presenting 'Alcina'
The Dana Opera Ensemble, part of the YSU Dana School of Music, is presenting its spring opera event titled "Alcina".
The event will be held on April 11 and April 13 in YSU's Ford Theatre located in Bliss Hall on campus, 547 Wick Avenue, Youngstown.
The April 11 performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. while the April 13 performance will begin at 2 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased to the event online at ysu.tix.com for various prices:
- Adults - $18
- Adults 65 years or older, non-YSU students and groups of 8 or more - $14
- YSU Faculty and Staff with ID - $10
- Individuals 18 and under - $7
- YSU Students with ID - Free
Parking for this event is available at the Wick Avenue Deck (M30) for a $5 fee payable in cash only.
A description of "Alcina" and its plot is listed on the ticketing website as follows:
On the enchanted island ruled by the sorceress Alcina, nothing is as it seems. With her magical powers, Alcina transforms her former lovers into stones, animals, and plants when she tires of them. When the knight Ruggiero falls under her spell, his betrothed Bradamante embarks on a daring rescue mission, disguising herself as her own brother. What follows is a captivating story of illusion and reality, as characters navigate a landscape where true love battles against powerful enchantment.
The Dana Opera Ensemble, led by Dr. Misook Yun, is designed to help students learn about the process of creating an operatic experience according to the release.
