About this Event
This opera depicts the mythological story of Paris, the Trojan prince, who is in Sparta after choosing Aphrodite as the fairest goddess over Hera and Athena. With Aphrodite's favor, Paris sacrifices to her and, encouraged by Erasto (Cupid in disguise), seeks the love of Helen. They meet in her palace, and both are captivated by each other's beauty. Helen invites Paris to judge an athletic contest, during which he sings of her beauty and reveals his intention to win her love. Initially dismissive, Helen begins to soften towards Paris after his desperate pleas and the intervention of Cupid. Despite Pallas Athene's warning of future sorrow, Paris and Helen prepare to depart for Troy together.
CAST
Sarah Larkworthy as Paris
Théodora Cottarel as Helen
Jocelyn Claire Thomas as Amore
Kristin Vogel as the Goddess, Athena
Elizabeth Galafa Ylaya as Calliope
Charles Lyon Stewart as Andreas
Daniel Ferguson as Nikolas
Admission: $25 advance, $30 at the door
Performed concert style with violin, flute, cello and piano.
Sung in Italian with supertitles in English and Italian.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cross of Christ Lutheran Church (ELCA) - Bellevue, WA, 411 156th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, United States
USD 28.52
