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Amahl and the Night Visitors

Williston Federated Church

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After proclaiming a tradition in 2019, BARN OPERA returns again to the seasonal favorite with the same production, and same principal cast as last year, with the addition of the welcoming of the Williston Federated Church to the BARN OPERA Family!

 

AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS was the first opera to be broadcast to a national television audience, which catapulted the work to national fame and recognition. The premiere was on December 24, 1951 and was broadcast by NBC. The story concerns a young handicapped boy and his mother, who live in a poor village that is on the route for the three kings to travel to meet the Christ-child after his birth. The kings arrive, weary from their journey and they stop for the night, enjoying the hospitality of Amahl and his Mother. There is a great disparity in the wealth of the kings and Amahl's mother, and socio-economic conflict ensues, with a beautiful and altruistic resolution at the end. 

The heartfelt one-act opera is one of the operas most produced by community organizations and churches throughout the country. Due to it being originally written in english, containing wonderful characters and a situation that most of us can identify with on varying levels.

Cast:

Amahl's Mother - Helen Lyons

Amahl - Ambrose Cusick

King Balthsazar - Cailin Marcel Manson

King Melchior - Nicholas Tocci

King Kaspar - Joshua Collier

Servant - TBD

Piano - Kristen Carr

 

Williston Federated Church - New England, Vermont 44 N. Williston Rd. Williston, VT 05495
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4.7 / 5.0 based on 23 reviews

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     Our party of 4 really enjoyed the 2nd show. I forgot to reach out to Ms Welch regarding a space in South Burl8ngton, so I'll leave my contact info here. [email protected] Jennifer Murray

Jan 05, 2024
by: Jennifer Murray

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Jan 05, 2024
by: Helen Adams

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Dec 29, 2023
by: Anne Shapiro

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Dec 23, 2023
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Dec 23, 2023
by: Janet Rutkowski

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Dec 23, 2023
by: Patty Williams

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     As always, the singers were fabulous. But the piano was too loud, and the building did not have good acoustics. I practically know the words by heart, and I had to explain some of them to my friends later, who didn't catch them. But we really do appreciate the effort all of you go to bring us this wonderful piece.Next time we'll probably go to Salisbury, even though it's a longer drive. Merry Christmas,

Dec 23, 2023
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   Beautiful performance but the space was a bit small for the production.

Dec 23, 2023
by: Helen Young

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   Venue proved challenging for viewing. Elevation of the performers/stage would be better. Missed Amahl playing the flute. That was a key introit of sorts in the original and subsequent filmed productions. Otherwise, full of energy and best seen if you already know the story and have seen the production elsewhere more than once. The venue was challenging for audience experience unless you were in the first two or three rows. No way I can see to submit this review.

Dec 23, 2023
by: Janice Clements

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Dec 23, 2023
by: Emily Lyons

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Dec 23, 2023
by: Donna Lee

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Dec 23, 2023
by: Will Patten

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   Beautifully done! It brought back memories of when my high school put on a production in the 70's.

Dec 23, 2023
by: SueRae Glinka

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   Amazing performance! Please bring Amahl to Chittenden County again next year!

Dec 23, 2023
by: Jennifer Wilson

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   loved loved loved it but it was so hard not to sing along!

Dec 23, 2023
by: Anne Bowers

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   Lovely. I look forward to next year!

Dec 23, 2023
by: Ruth Wallman

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Dec 23, 2023
by: Nancy Stone

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Dec 23, 2023
by: Julie Cadwallader Staub

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Dec 23, 2023
by: John Drake

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   It was absolutely fantastic. Professional and those VOICES❣️. Wowza. Next year I hope they choreograph the peasants dancing even if it’s a little line dance in the aisle. In all future years I’m taking all my grandkids. It represents the finest of the Christmas spirit. You all filled me with total joy! Thank you. Let the love shine through. May peace prevail in this tumultuous time

Dec 23, 2023
by: Elizabeth ParsonsReinhardt

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   Overall a wonderful, simple production. The voices were top notch, costumes looked great, but I had a few staging issues mostly related to the constraints of the playing area. I’m not a big opera fan but Amahl has a special place in my heart. Born in ‘54, I remember watching it many times as I grew up. It was a family tradition. Thanks for bringing it to life.

Dec 23, 2023
by: Paul Ugalde

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   This is a favorite work of mine. I grew up watching the televised version, then went on to perform as accompanist in several productions. The voices were excellent. However, the pianist was disappointing; it seemed as though the score was beyond her capabilities. There were many distracting mistakes and at times, what she played bore no resemblance to what Menotti wrote. Nonetheless, I hope Barn Opera keeps this in the repertoire.

Dec 22, 2023
by: Melissa Ewell

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Dec 22, 2023
by: Zephyr Paxton
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