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Rehoboth film society to present Giuseppe Verdi’s ‘Aida’ Oct. 13-16

Broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD
October 14, 2018

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is proud to present the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD broadcast of Giuseppe Verdi’s “Aida,” Saturday, Oct. 13 at 12:30 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m.; and Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. Note that screenings are held at the Cinema Art Theater, and will be shown as a recorded presentation one week after being filmed live.

In what should be a highlight of the new season, soprano Anna Netrebko sings her first Met “Aida,” going toe-to-toe with mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili as Amneris.

This grandest of grand operas features an epic backdrop for what is in essence an intimate love story. Set in ancient Egypt and packed with magnificent choruses, complex ensembles, and elaborate ballets, “Aida” never loses sight of its three protagonists. Few operas have matched it in its exploration of the conflict between private emotion and public duty, and perhaps no other has remained to the present day so unanimously appreciated by audiences and critics alike.

In addition to the opera performance, the HD series features Met opera stars conducting live interviews with cast and/or various production crew members while showing behind-the-scene workings. This production is the first in The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD series for the 2018-19 season.

Admission for The Met: Live in HD broadcasts is $25 for adults, $22 for RBFS members, Met members, and seniors (65+); $15 for students (with ID), and children (12 and under). Customers are encouraged to purchase tickets online. If seats are available, tickets can be purchased at the theater, 30 minutes before the screening.

The mission of the RBFS is promoting cinematic arts and providing education and cultural enrichment for our community. The Film Society sponsors ongoing screenings, special events, and the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. Having met all the requirements for best practices in nonprofit management, the Rehoboth Beach Film Society is accredited by the Standards for Excellence Institute. The Film Society is funded, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com. For more information on this series, other events, or to become a member, go to www.rehobothfilm.com, or call 302-645-9095.

 

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