Summer Classics: Così fan tutte

Doors 6:00pm | Show 7:00pm

Mozart’s Così fan tutte is one of the most dramatic soap operas written in the 1700s. Translated as “Women are like that,” even the title hints at the capricious, tongue-and-cheek plot of this classic. Two young soldiers put the loyalty of their girlfriends to the test with an elaborate scheme involving false military deployments, Turkish costumes, and an old philosopher. Meanwhile, the women concoct their own scheme to get back at their boyfriends, involving false marriages, partner swapping, and a maid disguised as a doctor. The ruses become wilder and more implausible as the couples engage in a classic game of relationship chicken until the machinations on both sides are revealed, prompting a round of hearty apologies on all sides. 

Sung in Italian, with English narration and supertitles.

Estimated Length: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Intermission: 15 minutes

By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Premiered January 26, 1790, Burgtheater, Vienna, Austria

Maestro |  Steven Aguilo-Arbues from Opera Fort Collins

Despina | Maria Fabara, Soprano
Fiordiligi | Shannon Christie, Soprano
Dorabella | Jenna Clark, Mezzo
Gugliemo | Armando Contreras, Baritone
Ferrando | Cody Laun, Tenor
Alfonso | Andrew Simpson, Bass

Sunday, August 4 is canceled at this time. We hope you are able to join us on Saturday at 7:00pm!