Recent projects include: The Skin of Our Teeth (Lincoln Center), Dreaming Zenzile (St. LILEANA BLAIN-CRUZ is a director from New York City and Miami. “Rather than tell a story of heroes and villains, Blain-Cruz managed to show the audience human beings with rare honesty.”
It means this Detroit Opera production features music and scenes for this audience-favorite that have almost never been performed – until now! Experience this masterpiece anew, whether you’re an opera veteran or first-timer! With a cast for the ages, this production also restores Gounod’s original music & libretto, written for the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris. A timeless story, this acclaimed production from Tony-nominated and Lincoln Center Theatre’s resident director Lileana Blain-Cruz comes to the Detroit Opera House with a modern lens: Faust, part of the 1%, is tantalized with the one thing his money cannot buy. A versatile performer, Nicole has been a featured soloist with Grammy award-winning choral group Conspirare, and had the honor of performing for the nationally televised Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert held at the newly-named Aretha Franklin (Chene) Park in Detroit.The classic deal with the devil, updated for modern times – together with restored music unheard for nearly 150 years.įaust strikes a deal – a second chance for youth, vitality, and love – with disastrous consequences for him and those around him.
Receiving critical acclaim, it was said that her “impressive” performance was “the most interesting to watch,” and “full of power and verve.” She has brought “an arresting dramatic presence, angelic sound and soulful expression” to other recent MODO credits, including The Governess (Turn of the Screw), Micaëla (Carmen), and Donna Anna (Don Giovanni), and in her Michigan Opera Theatre debut as Hattie in The Summer King. Joseph made her professional debut as Beatrice in Jake Heggie's Three Decembers with Kentucky Opera. Following the completion of her Masters degree at the University of Michigan, Ms. Joseph has delighted audiences in a wide range of performances across the country. Nicole Joseph is described as an artist with a “sweeping range of emotions” and a “honeyed, effortless voice.” Ms.
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