Un giorno di regno
(King for a Day)

Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto by Felice Romani

Young Artist Program

2012

Seattle Opera

Creative Team:

Music Director: Brian Garman
Coach: Christopher Lade
Accompanist: David Sytkowski

Cast:

Hunter Enoch: Baritone
Sarah Larsen: Mezzo-Soprano
Theo Lebow: Tenor
Deborah Nansteel: Mezzo-Soprano
Dana Pundt: Soprano
Matthew Scollin: Bass-Baritone

Kazaras brought a sharp sense of comic structure and precision to Un giorno di regno, shaping the opera with clarity, momentum, and finely detailed character work. His direction emphasized ensemble interplay and rhythmic vitality, allowing the humor to emerge naturally from the relationships onstage. With a light but controlled touch, Kazaras revealed both the charm and sophistication of Verdi’s early comedy, creating a lively and cohesive theatrical experience.

Photo Credit: Elise Bakketun