
Credit: Cory Weaver
Opening day for Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” was full of joy! On February 1st, the opera kicked off in front of a full house at 2pm at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago, IL.
Set in the 1930s, the highly anticipated comedic show begins with Ferrando (Anthony León) and Guglielmo (Ian Rucker) beaming with pride at their brides-to-be, virtuous sisters, Fiordiligi (Jacquelyn Stucker) and Dorabella (Cecilia Molinari). The story takes an interesting turn when philosopher Don Alfonso (Rod Gilfry) suggests the two gentlemen put their perfect women to the test prior to exchanging vows. The young men agree to the bet, because they are overly confident in their ladies’ devotion to them. To make sure the bet stays a secret, Don Alfonso decides to include the maid, Despina (Ana María Martínez), in the charade as well.
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