Opera Baltimore: Britten's 'Albert Herring'
$32.95-$81.35
- Hope Briggs, soprano (Lady Billows)
- Eric Finbarr Carey, tenor (Albert Herring)
- Scott Hetz Clark, baritone (Sid)
- Elizabeth Sarian, mezzo-soprano (Nancy)
- Annie Chester, mezzo-soprano (Florence Pike)
- Emily Casey, soprano (Miss Wordsworth)
- Rob McGinness, tenor (Mr. Gedge)
- Dylan Gregg, bass-baritone (Superintendent Budd)
- Rachel Barg, mezzo-soprano (Mrs. Herring)
- Joshua Horsch, conductor
In the quaint town of Loxford, East Sussex, Lady Billows is on a mission. She's gathered the town's most important folks to find the perfect Queen for their May Day Feast. But there's a problem: none of the young women meet her high moral standards. Just when all hope seems lost, someone suggests Albert Herring, the shy and obedient greengrocer's son, as the ideal candidate.
To everyone's surprise, Albert is crowned King of the May. What follows is a hilarious and unexpected turn of events as Albert, tired of living under his mother's strict rules, embarks on a wild night of adventure and self-discovery.
Benjamin Britten's Albert Herring is his only true comic opera, filled with witty music and a delightful story. It explores themes of innocence, social class, and growing up, all set to a brilliantly clever score.
Perfect for first-time opera-goers, this charming tale will have you laughing and rooting for Albert as he breaks free and finds his own way. Join us for a night of fun and unforgettable singing!
Opera Aperitif Night: A Special VIP Experience for First-Time Attendees—As a special thank you for joining us this season, Opera Baltimore invites first-time attendees to enjoy an exclusive VIP experience before Maria Stuarda (Feb. 26) or Albert Herring (Apr. 30). This evening includes a guided tour of the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion—an iconic Gilded Age landmark in Baltimore—where you'll explore its breathtaking architecture and historic significance. Following the tour, relax with a complimentary glass of wine before settling in for the performance. More information: https://www.operabaltimore.org/events-tickets/opera-aperitif-night-a-special-vip-experience-for-first-time-attendees
About Hope Briggs, soprano (Lady Billows)
About Eric Finbarr Carey, tenor (Albert Herring)
About Scott Hetz Clark, baritone (Sid)
About Elizabeth Sarian, mezzo-soprano (Nancy)
About Annie Chester, mezzo-soprano (Florence Pike)
About Emily Casey, soprano (Miss Wordsworth)
About Rob McGinness, tenor (Mr. Gedge)
Employing his "impressive singing … well-supported tone and supple phrasing," (Baltimore Sun) baritone Rob McGinness connects characters to ideas, and listeners to sounds. Excited to return to live performance, Rob's season includes Così fan Tutte and Carmen with Arizona Opera, The Ghosts of Gatsby Las Vegas Opera, and engagements with the Phoenix Symphony and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
As a featured soloist, Rob performed in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall and Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium. Other concert credits include Carmina Burana with Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Mahler's Songs of a Wayfarer and Duruflé Requiem with the Peabody Symphony Orchestra, and Brahms Requiem with The Washington Chorus, for which the Washington Post praised his "warm baritone."
Committed to promoting and performing new works, Rob premiered roles in Frances Pollock's award-winning opera Stinney, The Ghost Train by Paul Crabtree, and the lead role in Shining Brow, Daron Hagen's opera about Frank Lloyd Wright. Rob's own compositions include vocal, theatrical, and orchestral pieces premiered at IngenuityFest, Andy's Summer Playhouse, and by the Windham Orchestra in Vermont.
Currently a member of the Arizona Opera Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio, Rob was a young artist with Opera Theater St. Louis, Pittsburgh Festival Opera, Teatro Nuovo, and Bel Canto at Caramoor. He holds degrees from Oberlin Conservatory and the Peabody Institute where he currently teaches courses on grant writing and career skills. An award-winning performer, Rob placed first in the Sylvia Greene Vocal Competition, second in the Piccola Opera Competition, and received the Patricia A. Edwards Award in the Annapolis Opera Vocal Competition.
https://www.rob-mcginness.com/