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Opera That Moves International Opera Theater drives a classic art form into a bold new era. I nternational Opera Theater (IOT), a nimble global company with a passionate, interdisciplinary approach, is moving audiences in Philadelphia and beyond. photo by ornella tiberi Carlo Pedini’s Jago makes its U.S. premiere May 30, 31, and June 1 at the Media Theatre, Philadelphia. With bases in Philadelphia and Italy, partners from the Festival of Culture in Bergamo to the Philadelphia Orchestra, artists from 36 cultures, sustainable costumes, kinetic art sets, selfdiscovery educational programs, and ten world premieres, IOT has made a name for itself in just a decade. Launched in 2003, IOT is the brainchild of founder and stage director Karen Saillant, a classical soprano who trained and performed in Italy. “I always believed opera singers could be more spontaneous,” she says. After 16 months caring for her coma-stricken husband, she knew that a profound form of communication was possible. Like the Florentine Camerata, she sees opera as a powerful force for transformation. “I want goose bumps,” she laughs. “And we are fearless in their pursuit.” IOT’s Italian music director, Gianmaria Griglio, agrees: “Each performance is unique: a combination of emotion flowing through the audience, the stage, and the pit.” In May, audiences will experience that passion with the U.S. premiere of Jago, sequel to Verdi’s Otello, based on an original story by Saillant and in celebration of Verdi’s bicentennial. In August in Rome, Como, and Citta’ della Pieve, and in October for Global Philadelphia with the Alliance Française, is Griglio’s opera, Camille Claudel, based on the life of the great French sculptor, paramour of Rodin. “Making art is the same as falling in love,” Griglio says. “You can’t control it or plan it. You just feel it.” His analogy, says Saillant, is the ultimate metaphor for all IOT projects: “Everything we do is like falling in love.” csc promotes social entrepreneurship by funding nonproﬁts like iot. we build community by helping those who help others. csc-centers.com International Opera Theater 1315 walnut street, suite 320 philadelphia, pa internationaloperatheater.org usairwaysmag.com march 2013 107 http://www.csc-centers.com http://www.csc-centers.com http://www.internationaloperatheater.org http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - March 2013

US Airways - March 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Musical Pilgrimages
Hub Crawl: Denver Airport
Wine & Dine: Chef's Tables
Wine & Dine: Artisan Cheeses
Great Escapes: Cypress Inn
Adventure: Washington, DC by Bike
Great Escapes: The Gathering in Ireland
Adventure: Puerto Rico Golf
Charlotte EDC
Great Escapes: Barcelo Hotels and Resorts
Gear Up: The Smart Kitchen
Travel Feature: The Rome Less Traveled
US Airways Feature: Order Up!
Great Tastes: Phoenix Dining
From Philly, With Love
Route of Discovery: San Luis Obispo, California
Atlantic 10 Conference
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - March 2013