OSU Opera to offer “Susannah”

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

The Oklahoma State University Opera and Orchestra will present Carlisle Floyd’s “Susannah,” performed by OSU vocalists and instrumentalists joined by distinguished opera singer David Settle on Feb. 5-6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Seretean Center Concert Hall.

Conducted by Maestro Enrique Carreon-Robledo and directed by B. Peter Westerhoff and Steve Sanders,  “Susannah” focuses on an innocent 18-year old girl who is targeted as a sinner in a small mountain town in Tennessee.  Recently marking its 50th year on stage, “Susannah” is one of the most performed American operas. Its music is influenced by Appalachian folk melodies and includes traditional classical music and some hymns.

Settle will perform the principle role of Blitch. He has served as a collegiate voice instructor and performed with several orchestras, including Dallas, Shreveport, and Oklahoma. OSU student Kelcey Martin will play the title role of Susannah.

Tickets are available through the Music Department Office or online at http://marketplace.okstate.edu and are $8 general admission, and $6 for college students and senior citizens.  For more information, contact April Golliver at (405) 744-8986.