“Gordon Hawkins Scarpia was magical.”
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“I’m not sure I’ve ever seen such a powerful Scarpia as that of Gordon Hawkins, who cast a formidable presence whenever he was onstage. His voice could be both mellifluous and chilling, especially when noting that he preferred ‘violent conquests over mutual consent.’”
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Appearances:
October 29, 2021 - 12:00 AM:
Portland Opera
Portland, OR 97214
Also on October 31, November 4 and 6, 2021
Role: Baron Scarpia, Chief of police
Tosca is a melodrama set in Rome in June 1800. Napoleons forces are threatening to overpower Rome, causing great concern in Naples. Baron Scarpia is dispatched to extinguish this insurrection and return order. Tensions and pressures grow with each passing hour, and time is of the essence.
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July 23, 2016 - 07:30 PM:
Cincinnati Opera
Cincinnati, OH
Also on July 27, 29
Role: Baron Scarpia, Chief of police
Tosca is a melodrama set in Rome in June 1800. Napoleons forces are threatening to overpower Rome, causing great concern in Naples.Baron Scarpia is dispatched to extinguish this insurrection and return order. Tensions and pressures grow with each passing hour, and time is of the essence.
“I’m not sure I’ve ever seen such a powerful Scarpia as that of Gordon Hawkins, who cast a formidable presence whenever he was onstage. His voice could be both mellifluous and chilling, especially when noting that he preferred ‘violent conquests over mutual consent.’”
CINCINNATI.com
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April 18, 2015 - 07:00 PM:
Lyric Opera of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO 64108
Also on April 22, 24, 26
Role: Baron Scarpia, Chief of police
Tosca is a melodrama set in Rome in June 1800. Napoleons forces are threatening to overpower Rome, causing great concern in Naples. Baron Scarpia is dispatched to extinguish this insurrection and return order. Tensions and pressures grow with each passing hour, and time is of the essence.
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February 9, 2013 - 07:00 PM:
Oper Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany
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October 26, 2013 - 07:00 PM:
Vancouver Opera
Vancouver, BC, V5N 3J7
Also on October 28, 31 and November 1, 2, 3
Role: Baron Scarpia, Chief of police
Tosca is a melodrama set in Rome in June 1800. Napoleons forces are threatening to overpower Rome, causing great concern in Naples. Baron Scarpia is dispatched to extinguish this insurrection and return order. Tensions and pressures grow with each passing hour, and time is of the essence.
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January 25, 2013 - 07:00 PM:
Arizona Opera
Phoenix , AZ 85014
Also on January 26 and 27
Role: Baron Scarpia, Chief of police
Tosca is a melodrama set in Rome in June 1800. Napoleons forces are threatening to overpower Rome, causing great concern in Naples. Baron Scarpia is dispatched to extinguish this insurrection and return order. Tensions and pressures grow with each passing hour, and time is of the essence.