Although Laura Kaminsky’s opera As One premiered in 2014, its libretto by Mark Campbell and Kimberly Reed exploring gender identity has never been more relevant. Kentucky Opera will present the work April 12-19. https://kyopera.org/as-one/
San Jose Opera will produce its first-ever Spanish-language opera, Florencia en al Amazones by Mexican composer Daniel Catan. Directed by Crystal Manich and conducted by Joseph Marcheso, the opera is based on Gabriel García Márquez’s novel Love in the Time of Cholera. Performances run April 20-May 5. https://www.operasj.org/
The Irish National Opera and the Irish Baroque Orchestra have teamed up over the past few seasons to present the operas of Vivaldi. This time, it’s L’Olimpiade, April 20-June 1. Mezzo-soprano Gemma Ní Bhriain stars, with Peter Whelan conducting a production staged by Daisy Evans. https://www.irishnationalopera.ie/whats-on/current-upcoming-productions/lolimpiade
From April 25-June 14, Deutsch Oper Berlin will mount a new production of Strauss’ Intermezzo, directed by Tobias Kratzer; it is his second of three new Strauss productions planned with DOB. Maria Bengtsson and Thomas Johannes Mayer star, with Donald Runnicles on the podium. https://deutscheoperberlin.de/en_EN/calendar/intermezzo.17512231
The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson will be performed by Pittsburgh Opera April 27-May 5, marking the first time it’s been done in the main character’s native city. This play by Sandra Seaton tells the story of visionary impresaria Dawson, who founded the National Negro Opera Company. The score includes excerpts from Carmen and new […]
