On Saturday, May 9, at 3pm at the Allegany County LaVale Library, there will be a free informal discussion of the production process of preparing Mountainside Baroque’s ground-breaking May 17 performance of G. P. Telemann’s one-act comic serenata, Don Quixote at Comacho’s Wedding. Titled “Making Don Quixote,” the round table discussion will feature director Lyle Nordstrom, puppet maker and puppeteer Kristin Evans, puppeteer Tamara Raskin, actor-puppeteer Katie Zimmerman, and costumer Lynne Dale as they share how they went about creating this upcoming exceptional event that will feature professional singer soloists and Baroque chamber orchestra along with full-sized puppets
With an output of at least thirty-three operas, George Philippe Telemann was among the most prolific composers in this form. This final opera, composed in 1758 when the composer was nearing 80, recounts a portion of Cervantes’ famous satirical story of the escapades of Don Quixote, and his pal, Sancho Panza. Following a late 18th century tradition, it will be performed with puppets complementing the action.
“Making Don Quixote” will focus on Mountainside Baroque’s production process for Telemann’s one-act comic serenata, Don Quixote at Comacho’s Wedding. This free presentation will happen on Saturday, May 9, at 3pm at the Allegany County LaVale Library 815 National Highway in LaVale, Maryland.
Visit mountainsidebaroque.org for additional information. See performance highlights at youtube.com/@mountainsidebaroque4336
