Filling in for Fricke will be Giovanni Reggioli, who has previously conducted seven productions for Washington National Opera and, from 2001-2004, was head coach and music administrator for the company's Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program.
The Bluebeard / Schicchi double bill, staged by film director William Friedkin (best known for The Exorcist), runs for seven performances from tomorrow night through October 7. For more information, visit www.dc-opera.com.