Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
Public Icon Revealed
Introduction to Jackie Kennedy's public persona and the opera's exploration of her life
Key Events
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Opera Introduction — Introduction to the chamber opera setting Characters: Jackie O, Voice of J.F.K.
Location: Teatro Rossini
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Jackie's Public Image — Exploration of Jackie's iconic public persona Characters: Jackie O, Andy Warhol
Location: Public Spaces
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Private Jackie Revealed — Intimate glimpse into Jackie's private life Characters: Jackie O
Location: Private Residence
Love and Rivalry
Jackie's relationships with JFK and Aristotle Onassis, and her rivalry with Maria Callas
Key Events
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Private Jackie Revealed — Intimate glimpse into Jackie's private life Characters: Jackie O
Location: Private Residence
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JFK Memory — Jackie reflects on her life with JFK Characters: Jackie O, Voice of J.F.K.
Location: Memorial Site
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Onassis Courtship — Jackie's relationship with Aristotle Onassis begins Characters: Jackie O, Aristotele Onassis
Location: Greek Island
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Maria Callas Rivalry — Tension between Jackie and Maria over Onassis Characters: Jackie O, Maria Callas, Aristotele Onassis
Location: Opera House
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Friendship Circle — Jackie's connections with other celebrities Characters: Jackie O, Liz Taylor, Grace Kelly
Location: Social Event
Finding Self
Jackie's journey to reconcile her public image with her private identity
Key Events
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Friendship Circle — Jackie's connections with other celebrities Characters: Jackie O, Liz Taylor, Grace Kelly
Location: Social Event
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Marriage to Onassis — Jackie marries Aristotle Onassis Characters: Jackie O, Aristotele Onassis
Location: Greek Wedding
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Public Scrutiny — Jackie faces intense public attention Characters: Jackie O, Andy Warhol, Public
Location: Media Event
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Finding Balance — Jackie reconciles public and private identities Characters: Jackie O
Location: Private Study
2008 Teatro Rossini production of Michael Daugherty's 1997 chamber opera Jackie O, about the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
