ANN ARBOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS: Mozart Birthday Bash: Cosi fan tutte ANN ARBOR - An original romantic comedy comes to life with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra as they take center stage along with a hand-picked, all-star cast at the 18th annual Mozart Birthday Bash, Saturday, January 25, 8:00 p.m. at the Michigan Theater. Cosi fan tutte, also called Thus Do All Women, or The School for Lovers, is a two-movement opera with the libretto written by Lorenzo Da Ponte. First performed at the Burgtheater in Vienna on January 26, 1790, Cosi fan tutte was performed just five times during its composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s lifetime. Now it rates as one of the most popular comedy operas ever performed. This comedy is a tale of two young and smitten soldiers who boast of the beauty and honor of each of their lovers. However, their elder friend does not believe the ladies to be so faithful to the love-struck soldiers. He proposes how he will prove the sisters to be unfaithful -- “as all women are.” The zany plot includes disguises, a cunning maid, and a final reveal that brings all the lovers back together again. This opera brims with some of Mozart’s most beautiful arias, masterfully presented through the stunning artistry of special guest performers: Sarah Hibbard (soprano), Jennifer Holloway (mezzo soprano), Lauren Skuce (soprano), Charles Reid (tenor), John Shuffle (bass), David Small (bass baritone), and Stephen West (narrator). “Time-honored music, great singers and a lively narration are a wonderful way to pay tribute to Mozart. It will be a fun-filled and entertaining night,” says Arie Lipsky, A2SO Conductor and Music Director. Join the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and our special guests, as they become part of this endearing comedy by one of the greatest composers of all times. This Mozart Birthday Bash will be a birthday party you will long remember. To order tickets call (734) 994-4801, email [email protected], or purchase online at www.a2so.com. Single tickets are $12 - $60. Students receive 50% off tickets in sections A-D, senior and group discounts also available. ### The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra is a premier regional orchestra offering live, symphonic music for audiences of diverse ages and classical music experiences. The A2SO touches the lives of over 76,000 people every year, from tiny tots to seasoned citizens in venues ranging from the Michigan Theater to Hill Auditorium, as well as schools in the five-county area including Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Dexter District Libraries, and senior citizen centers. For concert or educational programming information, contact the A2SO by calling (734) 994-4801 or emailing [email protected]. Guest Artists (please email to request high res photos) Charles Reid (tenor) Sarah Hibbard (soprano) John Shuffle (bass) Jennifer Holloway (mezzo soprano) David Small (bass baritone) Lauren Skuce (soprano) Stephen West (narrator)