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Show The Park Record D Section B Thursday, April 4, 1995 fl Page B15 I (i s II I I -. Best value in I own -reai rooa Madeleine Festival launched by Utah Opera ; dao II a5 The dramatic conventions of , Japanese Noh theater combine with English plainsong hymn to striking effect as Utah OperaJaunches the 1995 Madeleine Festival of the Arts & Humanities with Benjamin Britten's The Burning Fiery Furnace on Sunday, April 23 at 8 p.m. Salt Lake City's Cathedral of the Madeleine at 331 East South Temple provides a magnificent setting set-ting for the production, which is free and open to the public. The Burning Fiery Furnace premiered pre-miered during the Aldenburgh Festival at Orford Church, Suffolk, England in 1966. It is the second in a trilogy of operatic Church Parables composed by Britten. The first Church Parable opera, Curlew River, was performed by Utah Opera during the 1993 festival. Britten first witnessed Japanese Noh drama during a trip to Japan in 1956. He was deeply impressed by the simplicity of the story and economy of style, yet emotional impact of his theatrical experience in Japan. Parallels with the medieval religious drama in England kindled his imagination": an all-male cast, simple austere staging, limited instrumental accompaniment and a moral story. From this fusion of traditions similar simi-lar in form, yet different in content, he created the first Parable Opera, Curlew River. Its success led to the following works in the trilogy, The Burning Fiery Furnace and The Prodigal Son. The story of The Burning Fiery Furnace is drawn from the Old Testament and portrays steadfastness steadfast-ness to one's faith in the face of tyranny. At the court of King Nebuchadnezzar in sixth century B.C. Babylon, three Israelites loyal to their spiritual beliefs defy the king's orders to feast and worship the golden image of Merodak. They are immediately cast into a searing furnace, but spared from harm by their profound faith and the appearance appear-ance of a guardian angel. As they leave the flames unscathed, Nebuchadnezzar repudiates his golden idol and praises the god of the Israelites. Utah Opera presents an outstanding outstand-ing cast of national and local singers in its Madeleine Festival appearance. Tenor Douglas Perry makes his Utah debut as Nebuchadnezzar. His repertoire includes over 60 roles, with performances at San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera and New York City Opera, as well as La Scala, Netherlands Opera and Vienna State Opera in Europe. The three Israelites will be portrayed por-trayed by baritone Eugene Perry, tenor George Dyer and bass-baritone Rod Nelman. This production marks the first Utah Opera appearance for Perry, who recently garnered critical acclaim for his New York City Opera debut in Janacek's From the House of the Dead. Dyer is a familiar face among local opera followers. A graduate of Utah Opera's Young Artists Program, he has appeared as Achilles in the company's La Belle Helene (1993) and a priest in The Magic Flute (1993). Another newcomer to Utah, Nelman most recently sang Nikitich in Pittsburgh Opera's Boris Godunov, and the title roles in The Marriage of Figaro and Don Pasquale at Opera Roanoke and Oswego Opera, respectively. David Small, baritone, returns to Utah Opera in the role of the astrologer. Previous UOC roles include Ajax II in La Belle Helene (1993) and the father in Hansel & Gretel 91993). He is a frequent performer per-former with the Lyric Opera of Kansas City. Baritone Eric Glissmeyer, the herald in The Burning Fiery Furnace, has previously previ-ously sung in UOC's MacBeth, Madama Butterfly, Tosca, Samson & Delilah and Otello, and most recently appeared as the second Nazarene in Salome. Courtiers at the Babylonian court will be portrayed by Dan Christensen, Craig Fredericks, Jerson Green, Steven McGregor, Joseph I. Onstott and Tipi Pupua. The three attendants are Andrew Grose, Jeffrey C. Perry and Steven Wilkin. These three young men formed a memorable trio as the three spirits in UOC's The Magic Flute (1993). Conducting member of the Utah Symphony for The Burning Fiery Furnace is Utah Opera chorus master mas-ter and coach, Garold Whisler. U of U senior and graduate students present modern dance concert The seniors and graduates of the Modern Dance Department at the University of Utah cordially invite you to Set the Table for Midnight, a delectable nine-course display of choreographic expression. These palatable performances will be served at the Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance on April 6, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. with a tasty matinee at 2 p.m. on April 8. Tickets are $5 general, $3 students, senior citizens, and U of U faculty and " staff. Tickets are available at the Olpin Union main information desk and Dancewear Unlimited in Sugarhouse beginning April 3 and at the door. Group rates are available for the Thursday night and Saturday matinee show. For more information, informa-tion, call 581-5942. The nine-course evening has been prepared by four seniors and five graduates, offering a variety of diverse entrees. The concert features a collective and interpretive study of Native American Dance in Utah by Jayme Host, and a funny yet strange, vulnerable expression set to Jewish music choreographed by Miguel Azcue. Heather Gillette's 10-member ' ensemble will perform to a live original orig-inal piano score by psychology major, Boyd Andrus, while Kimberly Downing's work is decorated deco-rated by a beautiful sculpture made by local artist, Cordell Taylor. Contact improvisation, another $1,000 prize offered in open poetry contest A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a free poetry contest sponsored by Famous Poets of America. The contest, which boasts 28 prizes in all, is open to everyone. - "Beginning poets are welcome," wel-come," says Dr. Carolyn Vanderbilt, poetry editor. "Even if you have written only one poem, or have never entered a contest before, this is your big chance. I expect to see exciting discoveries from Park City-area poets." Poems may be written on any subject, using any style, but please keep copies as none can be returned. The deadline for entering is April 15. Prizes will be awarded dn July 1 and winner's list sent to all entrants. ; To enter, send one poem of 21 lines or lesj to: Free Poetry Contest, 1626 N. Wilcox, Site 126, Los Angeles, Calif. 90028. form of dance choreography utilizing utiliz-ing body contact with a partner, is used in an acrobatic style in Lara Enszer's dance. Other choreographic works have been created around people's lives. Amy Trapani explored how people can leave handprints on our lives. She collaborated with her dancers' individual imagery and wove her own imagery of the human condition to illustrate the profound experience of touch. Another dance, by Leanne Cox, was inspired by her grandmother's life while the delicate balance of women's strengths and nurturing was choreographically explored by Angie Banchero-Kelleher. The pedestrian life of people, specifically their "quirks" and '"isms" at a bus stop by Kim Shipp adds a comical treat to the banquet of delightful dances. The Marriott Center for Dance is located north of 400 So. (South Campus Drive) at 1500 East, Salt Lake City. k 7"- rc Acreekside custom home in Pinebrook. 5 bedroom, 312 bath family home on .90 acre lot with vaulted wood ceilings, massive stone fireplaces, fire-places, a two story solarium, large master bedroom suite, gourmet kitchen, and much, much more. Fully landscaped. Approx. 4,200 sq.ft. $395,000 by owner. 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