Self-Check: Billy Corgan‘s Mellon collie Opera
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* What: Billy Corgan premiered his opera, A Night of Mellon collie and Infinite Sadness, based on The Smashing Pumpkins’ 1995 album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.
* Where: Lyric Opera of Chicago.
* When: November 21st (premiere), with subsequent performances on November 22nd, 25th, 26th, 28th, 29th, and 30th.
* Who:
* Billy Corgan: sings and plays guitar on select songs.
* Vocalists: Sydney Mancasola (soprano), Zoie Reams (mezzo-soprano), Dominick Valdés Chenes (tenor), and Edward Parks (baritone).
* Conductor: James Lowe.
* Performers: Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus.
* Songs Featured: Includes hits like “Tonight, Tonight,” ”1979,” and “Bullet with Butterfly Wings.” “Tonight, tonight” is performed twice – once by the choir in Act One, and again with the choir, soloists, and Corgan in Act Two. The chorus of “Bullet with Butterfly Wings” (“Despite all my rage…”) is a notable operatic reinterpretation.
* Tickets: Available through StubHub (https://www.stubhub.com/a-night-of-mellon-collie-and-infinite-sadness-tickets/performer/150485057).
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