CLASSICS II: PASSION & INTRIGUE

Pantages Theater 

Sarah Ioannides, conductor 

J'Nai Bridges mezzo-soprano 

GIACOMO PUCCINI Preludio Sinfonico 

GEORGE BIZET Carmen Suite No. 1 
GEORGES BIZET Carmen Suite No. 2 
MAURICE RAVEL Sheherazade 
 

A dramatic fusion of fiery Spanish themes, exotic tales from the East, and powerful operatic themes, creating an evening of intense emotion and mesmerizing storytelling. 

• Bizet’s suites burst with Spanish flair, and vibrant, passionate, and dramatic storytelling of romance and intrigue. 

• Audiences are immersed in an exotic soundscape as Ravel colorfully evokes the enchanting tales of the Arabian Nights. 

• Tacoma’s very own mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges brings her exquisite vocal artistry, emotive interpretations and commanding stage presence back to the Pantages.