U Students to Perform Puccini’s “La Rondine”—a preview

Cast of "La Rondine" in SoMusic.The University of Utah Lyric Opera Ensemble with the University Philharmonia are bringing to life lesser known opera, “La Rondine” in their upcoming production.

“For the first time in my 24 years as the University of Utah’s Director of Opera, I’ll direct a fantastic student cast as we present this show. It’s my hope that we’ll change some minds about this under-appreciated gem,” said School of Music’s director of opera Professor Robert Breault.

Breault will direct the Lyric Opera Ensemble, and U Professor Robert Baldwin will conduct the Utah Philharmonia. Choreography will be provided by Denny Benny, the head of the U’s Musical Theatre Department. The…