Charles Barksdale, portraying Figaro in
opera production, models his costume.

UTSA presents Mozart's 'Marriage of Figaro'

(March 22, 2004)--The UTSA Department of Music presents a range of events from March 26 to April 1 including performances of the Mozart opera "The Marriage of Figaro," the UTSA Percussion and Steel Drum Ensemble, the UTSA Chamber Orchestra and the UTSA Faculty Chamber Ensemble.

The Deparment of Music Lyric Theatre and Orchestra present Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 26 and 3 p.m., Sunday, March 28 in the Arts Building Recital Hall on the 1604 Campus. William McCrary directs the production with the orchestra conducted by Gene Dowdy and the English translation by Marcie Stapp.

"The Marriage of Figaro" was first performed in 1786 with music by Wolfgang Mozart and libretto by Lorenzo di Ponte. The classic opera tells the story of Figaro, once the barber of Seville, who anticipates his wedding to Susanna. Marcellina, to whom he owes a debt, and the loathsome Doctor Bartolo challenge Figaro's plans. Figaro is diverted by these conflicts and does not notice the interest of Count Almaviva in his fiancee.

Tickets are $12, general admission; $8 for students, military and seniors age 55 and older.

For tickets and more information, call 210-458-5685.

--Tim Brownlee

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Additional UTSA Department of Music performances:

UTSA Percussion and Steel Drum Ensemble
Directed by Sherry Rubins
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, Arts Building Recital Hall, free admission

UTSA Percussion and UTSA Steel Drum Ensemble
Directed by Sherry Rubins.
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, Arts Building Recital Hall, free admission

UTSA Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Andrea Yun
7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, Arts Building Recital Hall, free admission

UTSA Faculty Chamber Ensemble
7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 1, Arts Building Recital Hall, free admission