chamber opera – NapaShakes

Shared Passions: Measure for Measure & Dido and Aeneas

napashakes September 2, 2016 September 2, 2016Dramaturgy, History, Live Performances, The Plays 0

Both Measure for Measure and Dido and Aeneas dramatize the conflict between public duty and private passion. Angelo’s commitment to Vienna is tested by his lust for the virtuous Isabella, while Dido’s passion for Aeneas threatens her rule of Carthage and delays his destiny as the founder of Rome. Indecent…

How Napa Became the World’s Stage

napashakes August 10, 2016 August 10, 2016Events, Live Performances, Music, NapaShakes News, The Plays 0

June 22, 2016 Napa Valley Register: In an interview with the Register, NapaShakes artistic director Laura Rafaty explains the backstory of bringing the world premiere of “Measure + Dido” to the Napa Valley Editor’s note: NapaShakes has been bringing some impressive names into Napa Valley, presenting performances by Shakespeare’s London Globe…