Mark Morris Dance Group "Acis and Galatea"

From May 15th to 18th, the Celebrity Series of Boston will present the Mark Morris Dance Group in a complete staging of Handel's opera, "Acis and Galatea."

Known as one of the greatest pastoral operas, Acis and Galatea, based on Ovid’s Metamorphoses, was composed by Handel in 1718 and arranged by Mozart in 1788.

Lauded throughout his career for successful collaborations with renowned orchestras and opera singers, Mark Morris has once again assembled a stellar team for his latest project, Acis and Galatea.

Celebrated visual artist and scenic designer Adrianne Lobel, fashion icon and costume designer Isaac Mizrahi and acclaimed lighting designer Michael Chybowski will set the stage for Morris who will direct the Mark Morris Dance Group, the Handel and Haydn Society Period Orchestra, and four vocal soloists in this epic tale.

Tickets are available at http://celebrityseries.org/CS_performers_2013_14/mmdg_2.htm