Moved to convert because of a miraculous sign, the Roman guard Adrian faces imperial persecution and death for embracing the Christian faith. His wife desires to share in his suffering and strengthens his resolve. The Academy's semi-staged production, accompanies by Baroque-style instruments, stars the young Brazilian countertenor Victor Bento. A Western Hemisphere premiere.
$40 for adults, $15 for children under 18
Adriano, alto, Victor Bento
Natalia, soprano, Julie Bosworth
Massimiano, bass, Paul Max Tipton
Claudio, tenor, Gregorio Taniguchi
music director and violin, Jerem Rhizor
movement director, Tony Lopriesti
associate music director and theorbo, Adam Cockerham
harpsichord, Marc Belliassai
viola da gamba, Arnie Tanimoto
bass, John Stajduhar
cello, Charles Reed
tenor viola, Will Copeland
violin, Edson Sheid