This spotlight feature was posted prior to the APR 25–28 performances of MSM Graduate 歌剧 Theatre’s production of La rondine.
Seul Lee (MM ’24) is a second-year master’s student from Seoul, 韩国, studying under the tutelage of Shirley Close. She sings the role of Magda in MSM Graduate 歌剧 Theatre’s production of 普契尼的 La rondine at Manhattan School of Music for four performances only, APR 25–28.
Seul spoke with us before the performance about her role 和 why people should come 和 see the production.
李舜臣简介
Seul Lee is thrilled to return to Neidorff-Karpati Hall to sing the role of Magda in MSM Graduate 歌剧 Theatre’s mainstage production of 普契尼的 La rondine. Other MSM performance credits include “La Bergère” in L’enfant et les sortilèges with MSM’s 歌剧 in Concert 和 MSM Graduate 歌剧 Scenes. Seul also performed as Donna Anna at the 2023 MSM Annual Gala Concert held at Rockefeller Center’s iconic Rainbow Room. 另外, Seul has been part of master classes 在男男同性恋者, including those held by Michael Heaston 和 Helmut Deutsch.
(Scroll down to read our interview with Seul Lee).
男同性恋者歌剧院
La rondine
APR 25–27 | THURS–SAT
7:30 PM
4月28日|太阳
2 PM
音乐 普契尼
歌词的 阿达米朱塞佩
马塞洛Cormio,指挥
凯瑟琳·米. 卡特主任
票要求
$30 adults, $15 non-MSM students 和 seniors
男同性恋者歌剧院 is made possible in part by the Joseph F. McCrindle Endowment for 歌剧 Productions.
Neidorff-Karpati Hall
克莱蒙特大道130号
New York, New York 10027
Tell us about the role you are performing in La rondine.
单独的: I’m singing the role of Magda. Her personality differs from other heroines in 普契尼的 operas – many female leads in his operas have tragic stories involving illness or death, however Magda lives her life entirely by her own choices. She is elegant, romantic, 和 dreams of pure love. She lives as a woman who is free 和 passionate.
How have you prepared for this role?
单独的: To prepare for the role of Magda, I first delved deeply into the character’s background 和 emotions. Then I worked on underst和ing the music 和 lyrics to express the character’s emotions effectively. 另外, I actively participated in shaping the character’s portrayal with Maestro Cormio, with [director] 凯瑟琳·米. 卡特, 和 with coaches, to refine Magda’s emotions 和 actions.
Seul Lee as "La Bergère" in L’enfant et les sortilèges, Spring 2023
What is the opera about?
单独的: 普契尼的 La rondine tells the story of young Parisians filled with love, glamor, 和 longing. The story follows the romantic adventures of Magda, a high-class courtesan, 和另, 一个天真的年轻人. The conflict between their desire for pure love 和 the realities of life, as well as Magda’s secret past, lead to a heart-breaking ending.
How have the rehearsal processes been?
单独的: It is an honor to be able to work with such an amazing 和 talented cast 和 creative team. There have been many challenging moments for me, but I feel like I have grown so much as a musician 和 performer through this process.
Magda lives her life entirely by her own choices. She is elegant, romantic, 和 dreams of pure love. She lives as a woman who is free 和 passionate.
Why should people come 和 see La rondine 在男男同性恋者?
单独的: Doesn’t everyone dream of passionate love in their lifetime? But we all encounter moments where our idealistic desires clash with reality. With the beautiful music of La rondine, we can experience these moments together. My fellow cast members are extraordinary singers, 和 the orchestra sounds incredible! It’s a performance you don’t want to miss.
What are you listening to right now?
单独的: I’m currently listening to my recording of today’s rehearsal!
