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...Agassiz Theater production of Alben Berg's Lulu is a grave disappointment. Berg's haunting psychodrama about a troubled woman and the people who terrorize her loses all its force in a production which could repel even the most serious of campus opera buffs...
...fairness to the cast, we should note that Lulu is a very difficult opera. Composed in 1937 by Berg, a master of atonality, the opera's subject matter and complexity require that its performers have not only a wide vocal range, but also considerable acting skills...
Despite the failure of the production as a whole, there are a few bright spots in the opera. Musical director David Eggar deserves a great deal of credit for adapting Berg's music for this production. By using a synthesizer in addition to the traditional orchestral instruments, Eggar retains the haunting, hypnotic spirit of Berg's composition while updating the music for today...
Next fall, Marin will join "Smart" Alec Berg with the leadership duties...
...Vince is good Captain material," Berg said...