Opera Vermont to Present World Premiere of William Grant Still’s ‘Costaso’

By David Salazar

Opera Vermont is set to present the world premiere of William Grant Still’s three-act opera “Costaso” on Nov. 13 and 14 at the Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph, Vermont.

The production will be presented in collaboration with William Grant Still Music and the Chandler Center for the Arts.

It will be headlined by Diego Valdez as Ramón Costaso, Maria Clark as Carmela Costaso, Brian J. Alvarado as Manuel, Brad Morrison-Noffsinger as Don Filipe Armona, and Stephanie Brink as Dolores. Additionally, Maurice Hendricks takes on the role of Ignacio, Francisco, the Alcalde and a Soldier, and Steven Halloin sings Vicente and Pedro Amador.

Cailin Marcel Manson will conduct the production, which will be directed by Joshua Collier.

“This is not just an operatic endeavor. This is a cultural commitment to honor William Grant Still’s legacy, to bring long-overlooked masterworks into the repertoire, and to ensure that Vermont becomes a place where history, music, and community converge in celebration,” said Collier, who is also Opera Vermont’s artistic director, per an official press release.

 

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