The Houston Grand Opera is bringing something very special to Houston, the world premiere of a new opera, ‘Intelligence.” The production is based on a little-known true story of two unlikely pro-union, civil war spies, Mary Jane Bowser who was born into slavery and Elizabeth Van Lew, a woman from a prominent confederate family. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp went backstage at rehearsals and spoke with soprano Janai Bruger who plays Mary Jane and mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton plays who plays Elizabeth about what it means to be part of this HGO-commissioned opera.
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This past weekend marked the final performances of our spectacular @OTSL “Susannah” production. Warmest BRAVI!!! to our magnificent principals @JanaiBrugger @FreddiesGone @WilliamGuanboSu and Christian Sanders.
Happy Happy Birthday Mumsy!! You have always been my rock🥹🥳🥳💕💕
Soprano @SondraRadvan stars in the title role of the mythic sorceress, alongside soprano @JanaiBrugger as Glauce, Ekaterina @GubanovaMezzo as Neris, Matthew @PolenzaniTenor as Giasone, and bass Michele Pertusi as Creonte.
Happy Opening to all my colleagues onstage, behind the scenes and in the pit!!🥰Turandot opens tonight @7:30p @OperaColorado
Excited to sing here @OperaColorado in Puccini’s Turandot in a few weeks! If you don’t have tix, get them! They’re selling fast!💜
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