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ACIS AND GALATEA (Haendel)
 
Santa Fe Pro Musica 2003 at the Lensic Theatre. Kenneth Slowik, Conductor. Peter Kazaras, Stage Director, Curtis Wallin, Sets. Anna de Mey, Costumes, Dan Murray, Lights.
 

   


Model for a new production at the renovated Moorish Deco-style Lensic Theatre
A pastoral story set in the garden of the grounds of an English Country House
Acis, a young shepherd, comes in search of his girlfriend Galatea.
He asks the members of the garden party if they have seen Galatea.
They observe him with interest and amusement.
His friend Daemon, also a shepherd, comes looking for Acis.
Daemon tries to convince Acis to leave before Galatea appears.
She finds them.
Daemon urges a retreat.
The rich society girl enjoys mixing with those beneath her station.
Daemon knows that nothing good can come of this.
Galatea reassures Daemon that she is steadfast in her love for Acis.
Acis also reassures his friend.
Polyphemus, God-like in his power and wealth, seeks out Galatea.
Daemon counsels Polyphemus.
Polyphemus is beside himself with envy and rage
Acis knows he must fight Polyphemus.
He prepares himself for battle.
Galatea blesses him.
She comforts him.
She inspires him..."Love sounds the Alarm!"
Acis is ready to fight.
He is slain by Polyphemus. A river of blood flows from his wound.
All the guests mourn Acis, as do Galatea and Daemon.
Galatea sings of her great and irreperable loss.
She knows what she must do.
Galatea works a miracle.
She transforms Acis into an eternally-flowing river. He is now immortal.
Left behind, Daemon realizes there will always be something beyond his grasp.