A dazzling showcase of vocal fire­works, Donizetti’s delicious comedy is the tale of Marie — who was found on the battlefield as a tiny baby and adopted by the 21st Regiment of the French Army — and her beloved Tonio (he’s the one with the nine high C’s).  Staged by Salome director Seán Curran, it features Ashley Emerson as Marie and tenor René Barbera making his OTSL debut as Tonio.

All operas sung in English and performed with members of the famed Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.