Opera performs Donizetti masterpiece

September 12, 2017 1:30 am
Jose Rubio singing the role of Tonio in Vashon Opera’s production of “I Pagliacci.” He will return to sing Enrico in “Lucia di Lammermoor.” Peter Serko Photo
Jose Rubio singing the role of Tonio in Vashon Opera’s production of “I Pagliacci.” He will return to sing Enrico in “Lucia di Lammermoor.” Peter Serko Photo

Vashon Opera’s ninth season will open with the dramatic, romantic and character-driven bel canto opera “Lucia di Lammermoor”by Gaetano Donizetti at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Kay White Hall.

“Lucia di Lammermoor” is one of opera’s greatest dramas, filled with powerful arias and ensembles, including Lucia’s famous “mad scene.”

Karen Baer and Rick Wallace are sponsors of this opera’s showings.

Tickets are available at vashonopera.org.