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Tosca
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.
Ring Cycle by Wagner
“(…) this Alberich was a conniver, not a mindless thug whose sole train of thought was bound for violence. Hawkins delivered ‘Sei treu, Hagen, mein Sohn! Trauter Helde!—Sei treu! Sei treu!—Treu!’ with tone that both evoked the decay of death and grippingly conveyed the eternal magnetism of revenge. A Hagen such as Halfvarson could only have been the son of an Alberich such as Hawkins, whose vocalism was all the more effective as the sound of corruption and iniquity because it was so appealing.”
– Voix des Arts, “Götterdämmerung” review, May 2016
“Stand-Out Performances. One of the most memorable performers was American baritone Gordon Hawkins as Alberich. […] Hawkins sang the part powerfully and, even more impressive, acted it in ways that brought out all the complicated characteristics of the part. The scene in ‘Twilight’ when he’s almost seductively urging his son Hagen to kill Siegfried and steal back the ring is a prime example of the dual nature of the cycle as an intimate epic.”
– The Georgetowner review, 2016
“Gordon Hawkins was once again a memorable Alberich (….). Mr. Hawkins has the kind of deep, yet malleable voice that perfectly suits his nasty, resentful, spiteful character in ‘Rhinegold’.”
– CDN opening night review, 2016
“Gordon Hawkins’s Alberich had such a warmth and nobility that one keenly felt the tragedy of his position.”
– The Washington Post, “Siegfried” review, 2016
“Gordon Hawkins’ raging, malevolent Alberich was the standout (…) in Das Rheingold. Hawkins is also Siegfried’s most vocally and dramatically impressive character, his voice ringing forth with stygian Wagnerian splendor.”
– Review from Premiere, 2006
Ring Cycle (1): April 30, May 2,4,6
Ring Cycle (2): May 10,11,13,15
Ring Cycle (3): May 17,18,20,22
Role: Alberich
The four operas “Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried” and “Götterdämmerung” were written separately and in reverse order.
Porgy and Bess
Also on February 14, 2pm Role: Porgy Porgy and Bess tells the story of Porgy, a disabled black beggar living in the slums of Charleston, South Carolina. It deals with his attempts to rescue Bess from the clutches of Crown, her violent and possessive lover, and Sportin’ Life, the drug dealer. Of all the people…
Gordon Hawkins in Concert: "War and Remembrance"
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Rigoletto by Verdi
Also on October 1, 3, 4
Role: Rigoletto
Article: Gordon Hawkins on performing Rigoletto
Review: Vancouver Opera’s latest Rigoletto shines
Review: Rigoletto’s leads bring Vancouver Opera audiences to their feet
Video: Excerpts from Rigoletto at Vancouver Opera
Based on Victor Hugo`s play “Le Roi s`amuse” the story focuses on “the curse” that Monterone places on Rigoletto.
Nabucco by Verdi
From August 8 to August 22
Role: Nabucco
The Hebrew people are at war with the Babylonians. The Babylonian attack on Jerusalem is approaching.
Porgy and Bess
Also on May 28
Role: Porgy
Porgy and Bess tells the story of Porgy, a disabled black beggar living in the slums of Charleston, South Carolina.
Aida by Verdi
Also on May 9
Role: Amonasro, King of Ethopia
Aida, an Ethiopian princess, is captured and brought into slavery in Egypt. A military commander, Radamès, struggles to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to the Pharaoh.
Tosca by Puccini
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.
Porgy and Bess
Role: Porgy
Porgy and Bess tells the story of Porgy, a disabled black beggar living in the slums of Charleston, South Carolina.