Opera Under the Stars

Join us for this musical presentation of Die Fledermaus with the Coachella Valley Symphony featuring the Palm Springs Opera Guild. This concert features the best of Strauss’ sparkling operetta Die Fledermaus (The Bat). With six high-caliber soloists and full orchestra, the concert will open the season with high comedy and high notes!! This dazzling comedy of mistaken identities, playful revenge, secret disguises, and romantic mischief, unfolds as friends and lovers become entangled during an unforgettable evening at a glamorous Viennese ball. Filled with wit, champagne-fueled revelry, and unexpected twists, the operetta, composed by Johann Strauss II to a German libretto by Karl Haffner and Richard Genée, premiered in Vienna in 1874. It celebrates the joy of laughter while reminding us that forgiveness is often the happiest ending of all. This lighthearted concert presents the glorious music of Die Fledermaus, sung by exceptional vocalists from the Palm Springs Opera Guild in concert with the Coachella Valley Symphony. Under the direction of John Mario DiCostanzo, audiences are always thrilled with its irresistible melodies, dazzling waltzes, and infectious spirit brought to life in a delightfully entertaining musical experience. Doors open at 6:00pm. Seating is first come first served. Complimentary valet service available in the West parking lot. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverage allowed. Only service dogs allowed. Please note that the East Gate is closed for general entries. All event entry will take place through the West Gate. Disabled attendees may request individual accessibility accommodations at the East Gate Program List Die Fledermaus Act l Overture Introduction- Alfred and Adele Turtle-dove who flew aloft Duet - Rosalinda and Adele Ah, my lady says I can’t go Duet - Falke and Eisenstein Come along to the ball Trio - Rosalinda, Adele, and Eisenstein To part is such sweet sorrow Finale of Act l - Rosalinda, Alfred, and Eisenstein Drink, my darling, drink to me Act ll Aria - Adele Adele’s Laughing Song Duet - Rosalinda and Eisenstein How engaging, how exciting Aria - Rosalinda Czardas Finale of Act ll – full company Champagne’s delicious bubbles Act lll Trio - Rosalinda, Alfred, and Eisenstein To judge his expression Finale of Act lll – full company Oh, Eisenstein, you master-mind www.cvsymphony.com www.palmspringsoperaguild.org