The Amadeus Chamber Ensemble presents its second concert of the season, "French Opera Jewels", on Sunday, March 3rd at 6:30pm. Maestro Brian Salesky will conduct the orchestra, chorus, and guest soloists in selections from 19th century French Grand Opera, including Faust, William Tell, The Tales of Hoffmann, Lakme, and many others. The performance will be given at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Northshore Dr. in Knoxville as part of the Cathedral Concert Series. The performance is free and open to the public, but reservations are suggested, as seating is limited. Reservations can be made here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cathedral-concert-amadeus-chamber-ensemble-orchestra-chorus-tickets-814418215807
In this interview, Maestro Salesky outlines the characteristics that make French Grand Opera unique. He explains why composers wrote different versions of their operas, depending on where it was to be performed, and he gives engaging background information about two selections that will be presented on the concert: "Rachel, quand du Seigneur" from Halévy's La Juive and the Epilogue Quartet from Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann.
