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Paderborn Presents Satirical Rossini Opera 'Le Comte Ory' Tonight

Discover the absurdity of nobility and opera in Rossini's comic masterpiece. Group discounts available for an affordable night out.

This is a picture of a hotel. In the foreground of the picture there are couches, pillows, chairs,...
This is a picture of a hotel. In the foreground of the picture there are couches, pillows, chairs, tables, flower vases and flowers. On the left there are windows, curtains and lamps. On the right, there are windows, curtains and lamps. In the center of the background there are light and a frame. At the top there is a mirror, there are lights in the ceiling.

Paderborn Presents Satirical Rossini Opera 'Le Comte Ory' Tonight

The City of Paderborn Culture Department presents a satirical opera event, starting at 6:15 PM in the upper foyer of Paderhalle. The opera, 'Le Diplomate Ory' by Gioacchino Rossini, pokes fun at the nobility's superficiality and the opera genre's artificiality through exaggerated emotions and absurd situations. Group discounts are available.

The main performance is Rossini's comic opera buffa, filled with bravura arias that challenge the opera ensemble. The story centres around stranded noble travelers in a luxury hotel near Reims, leading to chaotic romantic entanglements. The opera is based on a text by Luigi Balocchi, originally written in Italian, and will be presented with German subtitles. Admission prices range from €10 for reduced tickets to €30.

Rossini's 'Le Diplomate Ory' is not the only opera by him with a satirical touch. 'Il viaggio a Reims', another comic opera, shares a similar spirit. Its librettist, Luigi Balocchi, also penned the text for 'Le Diplomate Ory'.

Join the City of Paderborn Culture Department for an evening of laughter and musical prowess at Paderhalle. 'Le Diplomate Ory' promises a unique blend of satire, romance, and Rossini's signature musical brilliance. With group discounts available, it's an affordable night out for all.

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