Crane Opera Ensemble at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music will Present ‘It’s Complicated,’ Featuring Favorite Opera & Musical Theatre Selections
The Crane Opera Ensemble at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is proud to present an original, collaboratively created production, “It's Complicated,” which reimagines some of the most beloved moments in opera and musical theatre.
Rather than presenting a single full-length work, this semester’s performance thoughtfully weaves together selections from “Into the Woods,” “Little Women,” “The Magic Flute,” “The Pirates of Penzance,” “Don Giovanni,” “Carousel,” and additional works spanning centuries of vocal repertoire.
This innovative production explores the many shades of human emotion, joy and longing, devotion and doubt, mischief and heartbreak. From the wit and whimsy of comic opera to the profound depth of tragic storytelling, each scene offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human.
A special highlight of this year’s production is a newly crafted arrangement by an award-winning Crane faculty member, Dr. Ivette Herryman Rodriguez. This original arrangement brings a fresh musical perspective to a familiar work, tailored specifically to showcase the strengths and artistry of the student performers. By incorporating faculty scholarship and creative work into the performance, the ensemble underscores Crane’s commitment to collaboration, innovation and the mentorship of emerging artists.
Performances will held on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m., followed by a matinee on Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m. All performances will be offered in the Proscenium Theater, located in the Performing Arts Center.
All performances are free and open to the public—welcoming members of the campus and surrounding community to experience the artistry and dedication of Crane’s talented student performers.
About the Crane Opera Ensemble:
The award-winning Crane Opera Ensemble is a significant source for opera and music theatre in the North Country region of New York State. The ensemble provides exciting opportunities for students to experience all facets of opera performance and production, through rehearsals, coaching and classes related to performance practices and production techniques. The ensemble’s productions have garnered awards from the National Opera Association (2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2003), The American Prize (2011, 2017, 2023), and the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (2010).
Learn more: Crane Opera Ensemble
About The Crane School of Music:
Founded in 1886, SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music has a long legacy of excellence in music education and performance. Life at Crane includes an incredible array of more than 300 recitals, lectures and concerts presented by faculty, students and guests each year. The Crane School of Music is the State University of New York’s only All-Steinway institution and was one of the first Yamaha Institutions of Excellence. For more information, please visit www.potsdam.edu/crane.
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