Albert Herring is set in the imaginary East Suffolk town of Loxford at the turn of the 20th century. The score contains some of Britten’s wittiest musical invention and his gifts for parody and caricature. Far from a mere farce, Albert is a sympathetic and credible figure who, tied to his mother’s apron-strings and frustrated by small-town pieties, embarks on a debauched ‘rake’s progress.’ This opera will be performed in February on the Robert J. Orchard Stage at the Paramount Center at Emerson College. Sarah will perform the role of Lady Billows on February 8th and 10th.
Britten: Albert Herring
Performances February 7th-10th, 2018 | Wed-Fri at 7:30pm, Sat at 2pm
Cutler Majestic Theater
William Lumpkin, conductor
Crystal Manich, stage director
This year’s main stage performances will include Britten’s Albert Herring and Debussy’s Pelleas et Mélisande. For additional updates and casting announcements, please visit the Opera Institute blog.
Emerson Paramount Center
559 Washington Street, Boston, MA
