Nashville Opera
3622 Redmon Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37209
(615) 832-5242
info@nashvilleopera.org
Florencia En El Amazonas
Jan 23-27, 2015
TPAC – James K Polk Hall
505 Deaderick St.
Nashville, TN 37219
Inspired by the writings of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, this ravishingly beautiful romantic opera is an examination of love in all of its joys and folly. In 1910, seven people board a small steamboat for a voyage down the Amazon River toward an unexplored jungle paradise. But soon the characters find themselves on a surreal journey that dares to venture deep into the mysteries of the human heart. Among all the passengers, Florencia seeks the most desperate love of all: Lost love. A true love she long ago let slip through her fingers, and now vows to find again. Join us as we take a voyage into the sensual world of “magic realism,” overflowing with a vibrant orchestral score inspired by the lush romanticism of Puccini and Ravel, and featuring a poignant story that will touch your heart and make your soul soar like an emerald jungle butterfly amid the foliage of the tropical rain forest.
Approximate running time: 2 hours (includes one 20-minute intermission)
Sung in Spanish with easy-to-read projected English supertitles