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We are eagerly anticipating the upcoming performance of George Bizet ’ s magnificent classical opera , Carmen , co-produced by the Spokane Symphony and Opera Coeur d ’ Alene . We are beyond fortunate to have Eckart Preu , Music Director of the Spokane Symphony and Jadd Davis , Director of Carmen for Opera Coeur d ’ Alene , collaborating on this production .
Planning an exceptional September performance , they will infuse energy and relevance to Carmen , the story of the downfall of a naïve soldier who is seduced by the wiles of the fiery gypsy , Carmen . What a fabulous way to strengthen the ties of our Spokane-Coeur d ’ Alene communities — through a fine musical and artistic collaboration which enhances the arts experience for us all !
Eckart Preu , Music Director of the Spokane Symphony and member of the Spokane community since the 2004-2005 season , is celebrating his 14th year with the Spokane Symphony . This 2017-18 season also marks his tenure as Music Director with the Long Beach , California Symphony Orchestra . In addition , this summer he begins his position as Music Director of the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra .
Jadd Davis , Director of Carmen for Opera Coeur d ’ Alene , leads a multifaceted career as an actor , singer , director , producer , educator , and public speaker . For much of his performing career he was based out of Seattle , where he played leading roles on most of the major musical theatre stages . He co-directed last year ’ s Opera CDA mainstage production of The Barber of Seville and this year ’ s “ Opera-Tunities ” tour of Pinocchio .
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