The Crimson Prince of Venice
Date
January 13, 2024
Time
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Will love triumph over death?
The Crimson Prince of Venice is part concert, part drama, and part historical tale: an imaginative adaptation of a short story by Edgar Allen Poe that tells the story of a duel between two titans of the violin: Vivaldi and Paganini.
Through costumes and multimedia effects onstage, you’ll be transported to 19th century Venice, with all its mystique and romance: swept away in masquerade balls and serenaded by gondoliers – while enjoying incredible music channeled through this story of new upstart vs. established legend.
This concert was a hit with Mercury audiences when it premiered in 2015, and promises to deliver a dramatic punch.
This concert is made possible in part by the Houston Endowment, the Brown Foundation, the Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts, the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, and by supporters like you.
Program
A dazzling duel of musical virtuosity featuring two titans of the violin - Vivaldi and Paganini - as they compete to be the Crimson Prince of Venice.
Featured ARTISTS
Denis Plante, Creator, Composer and Director
Antoine Plante, Il Dottore
Melody Mennite, Rosalinda
Connor Walsh, Harlequin and Niccolò
Jonathan Godfrey, Niccolò
Oleg Sulyga, The Crimson Prince
RUNNING TIME
1 hr 45 min, including intermission
MERCURY AT HOME
Experience a multi-camera stream of this concert from the comfort of your home. Premiering on January 13th at 8 PM and available through January 21st, you can watch live, at your leisure, and more than once!