Money, mischief and matchmaking in the 1905 Parisian aristocracy.
Wealthy widow Hanna Glawari is descended upon by an array of willing suitors from Parisian society. But plans go awry when Hanna's past paramour enters the ballroom. One of the most successful romantic operettas, The Merry Widow is the perfect blend of comedy, dance and unforgettable music.

The Merry Widow

Music by Franz Lehàr

Libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein

Sung in English

February 21st-March 27th, 2026

Tickets: https://tickets.sarasotaopera.org/overview/7620

Cast

Hanna Glawari - RAQUEL GONZÁLEZ

Count Danilo - JAKE STAMATIS

Valencienne - SARA KENNEDY

Camille - PATRICK BESSENBACHER

**rest of cast to be announced**

Creative/Crew

Conductor - ANTHONY BARESE

Director - KATHERINE M. CARTER

Costume Design - HOWARD TSVI KAPLAN

Set Design - STEVEN C. KEMP

Money, mischief and matchmaking in the 1905 Parisian aristocracy.
Wealthy widow Hanna Glawari is descended upon by an array of willing suitors from Parisian society. But plans go awry when Hanna's past paramour enters the ballroom. One of the most successful romantic operettas, The Merry Widow is the perfect blend of comedy, dance and unforgettable music.

The Merry Widow

Music by Franz Lehàr

Libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein

Sung in English

February 21st-March 27th, 2026

Tickets: https://tickets.sarasotaopera.org/overview/7620

Cast

Hanna Glawari - RAQUEL GONZÁLEZ

Count Danilo - JAKE STAMATIS

Valencienne - SARA KENNEDY

Camille - PATRICK BESSENBACHER

**rest of cast to be announced**

Creative/Crew

Conductor - ANTHONY BARESE

Director - KATHERINE M. CARTER

Costume Design - HOWARD TSVI KAPLAN

Set Design - STEVEN C. KEMP

Money, mischief and matchmaking in the 1905 Parisian aristocracy.
Wealthy widow Hanna Glawari is descended upon by an array of willing suitors from Parisian society. But plans go awry when Hanna's past paramour enters the ballroom. One of the most successful romantic operettas, The Merry Widow is the perfect blend of comedy, dance and unforgettable music.

The Merry Widow

Music by Franz Lehàr

Libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein

Sung in English

February 21st-March 27th, 2026

Tickets: https://tickets.sarasotaopera.org/overview/7620

Cast

Hanna Glawari - RAQUEL GONZÁLEZ

Count Danilo - JAKE STAMATIS

Valencienne - SARA KENNEDY

Camille - PATRICK BESSENBACHER

**rest of cast to be announced**

Creative/Crew

Conductor - ANTHONY BARESE

Director - KATHERINE M. CARTER

Costume Design - HOWARD TSVI KAPLAN

Set Design - STEVEN C. KEMP

Money, mischief and matchmaking in the 1905 Parisian aristocracy.
Wealthy widow Hanna Glawari is descended upon by an array of willing suitors from Parisian society. But plans go awry when Hanna's past paramour enters the ballroom. One of the most successful romantic operettas, The Merry Widow is the perfect blend of comedy, dance and unforgettable music.

The Merry Widow

Music by Franz Lehàr

Libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein

Sung in English

February 21st-March 27th, 2026

Tickets: https://tickets.sarasotaopera.org/overview/7620

Cast

Hanna Glawari - RAQUEL GONZÁLEZ

Count Danilo - JAKE STAMATIS

Valencienne - SARA KENNEDY

Camille - PATRICK BESSENBACHER

**rest of cast to be announced**

Creative/Crew

Conductor - ANTHONY BARESE

Director - KATHERINE M. CARTER

Costume Design - HOWARD TSVI KAPLAN

Set Design - STEVEN C. KEMP

Money, mischief and matchmaking in the 1905 Parisian aristocracy.
Wealthy widow Hanna Glawari is descended upon by an array of willing suitors from Parisian society. But plans go awry when Hanna's past paramour enters the ballroom. One of the most successful romantic operettas, The Merry Widow is the perfect blend of comedy, dance and unforgettable music.

The Merry Widow

Music by Franz Lehàr

Libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein

Sung in English

February 21st-March 27th, 2026

Tickets: https://tickets.sarasotaopera.org/overview/7620

Cast

Hanna Glawari - RAQUEL GONZÁLEZ

Count Danilo - JAKE STAMATIS

Valencienne - SARA KENNEDY

Camille - PATRICK BESSENBACHER

**rest of cast to be announced**

Creative/Crew

Conductor - ANTHONY BARESE

Director - KATHERINE M. CARTER

Costume Design - HOWARD TSVI KAPLAN

Set Design - STEVEN C. KEMP

Money, mischief and matchmaking in the 1905 Parisian aristocracy.
Wealthy widow Hanna Glawari is descended upon by an array of willing suitors from Parisian society. But plans go awry when Hanna's past paramour enters the ballroom. One of the most successful romantic operettas, The Merry Widow is the perfect blend of comedy, dance and unforgettable music.

The Merry Widow

Music by Franz Lehàr

Libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein

Sung in English

February 21st-March 27th, 2026

Tickets: https://tickets.sarasotaopera.org/overview/7620

Cast

Hanna Glawari - RAQUEL GONZÁLEZ

Count Danilo - JAKE STAMATIS

Valencienne - SARA KENNEDY

Camille - PATRICK BESSENBACHER

**rest of cast to be announced**

Creative/Crew

Conductor - ANTHONY BARESE

Director - KATHERINE M. CARTER

Costume Design - HOWARD TSVI KAPLAN

Set Design - STEVEN C. KEMP

Money, mischief and matchmaking in the 1905 Parisian aristocracy.
Wealthy widow Hanna Glawari is descended upon by an array of willing suitors from Parisian society. But plans go awry when Hanna's past paramour enters the ballroom. One of the most successful romantic operettas, The Merry Widow is the perfect blend of comedy, dance and unforgettable music.

The Merry Widow

Music by Franz Lehàr

Libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein

Sung in English

February 21st-March 27th, 2026

Tickets: https://tickets.sarasotaopera.org/overview/7620

Cast

Hanna Glawari - RAQUEL GONZÁLEZ

Count Danilo - JAKE STAMATIS

Valencienne - SARA KENNEDY

Camille - PATRICK BESSENBACHER

**rest of cast to be announced**

Creative/Crew

Conductor - ANTHONY BARESE

Director - KATHERINE M. CARTER

Costume Design - HOWARD TSVI KAPLAN

Set Design - STEVEN C. KEMP

Sung in German with English Supertitles
Running time approx. 85 minutes

BAM Fisher (Fishman Space)
321 Ashland Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217

TICKETS
https://www.bam.org/opera/2025/zemlinskys-zimmer

Music by Alexander Zemlinsky featuring his opera A Florentine Tragedy,
based upon a play by Oscar Wilde. German translation by Max Meyerfeld,
with poems by Richard Dehmel and Ferdinand Gregorovius.
New chamber orchestrations by Roland Freisitzer.

A love triangle and a murder. The Italian Renaissance through the filter of fin-de-siècle Vienna.

FEATURING

Simone Eric McKeever* | Daniel Klein+
Bianca, his wife Mary-Hollis Hundley* | Sara Kennedy+
Prinz Guido Bardi Michael Boley* | Oswaldo Iraheta+

* - Performing June 5th and 7th
+ - Performing June 6th and 8th

CREATIVE TEAM

Tiffany chang, Conductor; Philip Shneidman, Director
Seth Reiser, Lighting & scenic design; lara de bruijn, costume design
Kylee Loera, Projection Design
Catherine Miller, Associate Music Director
Cordelia senie, Production Stage manager
Jenni bowman, general manager: Dalia sevilla, Assistant Director/supertitles;
Brad Lemons, Fight director

Sung in German with English Supertitles
Running time approx. 85 minutes

BAM Fisher (Fishman Space)
321 Ashland Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217

TICKETS
https://www.bam.org/opera/2025/zemlinskys-zimmer

Music by Alexander Zemlinsky featuring his opera A Florentine Tragedy,
based upon a play by Oscar Wilde. German translation by Max Meyerfeld,
with poems by Richard Dehmel and Ferdinand Gregorovius.
New chamber orchestrations by Roland Freisitzer.

A love triangle and a murder. The Italian Renaissance through the filter of fin-de-siècle Vienna.

FEATURING

Simone Eric McKeever* | Daniel Klein+
Bianca, his wife Mary-Hollis Hundley* | Sara Kennedy+
Prinz Guido Bardi Michael Boley* | Oswaldo Iraheta+

* - Performing June 5th and 7th
+ - Performing June 6th and 8th

CREATIVE TEAM

Tiffany chang, Conductor; Philip Shneidman, Director
Seth Reiser, Lighting & scenic design; lara de bruijn, costume design
Kylee Loera, Projection Design
Catherine Miller, Associate Music Director
Cordelia senie, Production Stage manager
Jenni bowman, general manager: Dalia sevilla, Assistant Director/supertitles;
Brad Lemons, Fight director

Experience the enchantment of Mozart’s timeless masterpiece, The Magic Flute. Journey into a world where imagination knows no bounds in an unforgettable exploration of magic, music, and the limitless possibilities of a young boy’s dreams.

Sung in German with English and Spanish projected translations.

Creative Team:
Conductor: Christine Brandes
Assistant Conductor: Felix Jarrar
Chorus Master: Jared Peroune
Director: Jeffrey Buchman
Choreographer: Rosa Mercedes
Production: Florida Grand Opera
Scenic Designer: Stefan Moravski
Costume Designer: Camilla Haith
Lighting Designer: Robert Wierzel
Video Designer: Greg Emetaz
English titles by: Karl Hesser
Spanish titles by: Dreambay Enterprises

CAST in order of appearance:
Tamino: Ricardo Garcia
First Lady: Avery Boettcher
Second Lady: Mary Burke
Third Lady: Monique Galvao
Papageno: Alex DeSocio
Queen of the Night: Laura León
Monostatos: TBA
Pamina: Sara Kennedy
1st Priest/1st Armored Man: James Mancuso
2nd Priest/2nd Armored Man: Alexander Kolyszko
Sarastro: Andrew Potter
Papagena: Sydney Dardis

MIAMI
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
of Miami-Dade County / Ziff Ballet Opera House

• Nov 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm

• Nov 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm

• Nov 19, 2024 at 8:00 pm

FORT LAUDERDALE
Broward Center for the Performing Arts / Au-Rene Theater

• Dec 5, 2024 at 7:30 pm

• Dec 7, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Experience the enchantment of Mozart’s timeless masterpiece, The Magic Flute. Journey into a world where imagination knows no bounds in an unforgettable exploration of magic, music, and the limitless possibilities of a young boy’s dreams.

Sung in German with English and Spanish projected translations.

Creative Team:
Conductor: Christine Brandes
Assistant Conductor: Felix Jarrar
Chorus Master: Jared Peroune
Director: Jeffrey Buchman
Choreographer: Rosa Mercedes
Production: Florida Grand Opera
Scenic Designer: Stefan Moravski
Costume Designer: Camilla Haith
Lighting Designer: Robert Wierzel
Video Designer: Greg Emetaz
English titles by: Karl Hesser
Spanish titles by: Dreambay Enterprises

CAST in order of appearance:
Tamino: Ricardo Garcia
First Lady: Avery Boettcher
Second Lady: Mary Burke
Third Lady: Monique Galvao
Papageno: Alex DeSocio
Queen of the Night: Laura León
Monostatos: TBA
Pamina: Sara Kennedy
1st Priest/1st Armored Man: James Mancuso
2nd Priest/2nd Armored Man: Alexander Kolyszko
Sarastro: Andrew Potter
Papagena: Sydney Dardis

MIAMI
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
of Miami-Dade County / Ziff Ballet Opera House

• Nov 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm

• Nov 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm

• Nov 19, 2024 at 8:00 pm

FORT LAUDERDALE
Broward Center for the Performing Arts / Au-Rene Theater

• Dec 5, 2024 at 7:30 pm

• Dec 7, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Experience the enchantment of Mozart’s timeless masterpiece, The Magic Flute. Journey into a world where imagination knows no bounds in an unforgettable exploration of magic, music, and the limitless possibilities of a young boy’s dreams.

Sung in German with English and Spanish projected translations.

Creative Team:
Conductor: Christine Brandes
Assistant Conductor: Felix Jarrar
Chorus Master: Jared Peroune
Director: Jeffrey Buchman
Choreographer: Rosa Mercedes
Production: Florida Grand Opera
Scenic Designer: Stefan Moravski
Costume Designer: Camilla Haith
Lighting Designer: Robert Wierzel
Video Designer: Greg Emetaz
English titles by: Karl Hesser
Spanish titles by: Dreambay Enterprises

CAST in order of appearance:
Tamino: Ricardo Garcia
First Lady: Avery Boettcher
Second Lady: Mary Burke
Third Lady: Monique Galvao
Papageno: Alex DeSocio
Queen of the Night: Laura León
Monostatos: TBA
Pamina: Sara Kennedy
1st Priest/1st Armored Man: James Mancuso
2nd Priest/2nd Armored Man: Alexander Kolyszko
Sarastro: Andrew Potter
Papagena: Sydney Dardis

MIAMI
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
of Miami-Dade County / Ziff Ballet Opera House

• Nov 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm

• Nov 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm

• Nov 19, 2024 at 8:00 pm

FORT LAUDERDALE
Broward Center for the Performing Arts / Au-Rene Theater

• Dec 5, 2024 at 7:30 pm

• Dec 7, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Experience the enchantment of Mozart’s timeless masterpiece, The Magic Flute. Journey into a world where imagination knows no bounds in an unforgettable exploration of magic, music, and the limitless possibilities of a young boy’s dreams.

Sung in German with English and Spanish projected translations.

Creative Team:
Conductor: Christine Brandes
Assistant Conductor: Felix Jarrar
Chorus Master: Jared Peroune
Director: Jeffrey Buchman
Choreographer: Rosa Mercedes
Production: Florida Grand Opera
Scenic Designer: Stefan Moravski
Costume Designer: Camilla Haith
Lighting Designer: Robert Wierzel
Video Designer: Greg Emetaz
English titles by: Karl Hesser
Spanish titles by: Dreambay Enterprises

CAST in order of appearance:
Tamino: Ricardo Garcia
First Lady: Avery Boettcher
Second Lady: Mary Burke
Third Lady: Monique Galvao
Papageno: Alex DeSocio
Queen of the Night: Laura León
Monostatos: TBA
Pamina: Sara Kennedy
1st Priest/1st Armored Man: James Mancuso
2nd Priest/2nd Armored Man: Alexander Kolyszko
Sarastro: Andrew Potter
Papagena: Sydney Dardis

MIAMI
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
of Miami-Dade County / Ziff Ballet Opera House

• Nov 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm

• Nov 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm

• Nov 19, 2024 at 8:00 pm

FORT LAUDERDALE
Broward Center for the Performing Arts / Au-Rene Theater

• Dec 5, 2024 at 7:30 pm

• Dec 7, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Experience the enchantment of Mozart’s timeless masterpiece, The Magic Flute. Journey into a world where imagination knows no bounds in an unforgettable exploration of magic, music, and the limitless possibilities of a young boy’s dreams.

Sung in German with English and Spanish projected translations.

Creative Team:
Conductor: Christine Brandes
Assistant Conductor: Felix Jarrar
Chorus Master: Jared Peroune
Director: Jeffrey Buchman
Choreographer: Rosa Mercedes
Production: Florida Grand Opera
Scenic Designer: Stefan Moravski
Costume Designer: Camilla Haith
Lighting Designer: Robert Wierzel
Video Designer: Greg Emetaz
English titles by: Karl Hesser
Spanish titles by: Dreambay Enterprises

CAST in order of appearance:
Tamino: Ricardo Garcia
First Lady: Avery Boettcher
Second Lady: Mary Burke
Third Lady: Monique Galvao
Papageno: Alex DeSocio
Queen of the Night: Laura León
Monostatos: TBA
Pamina: Sara Kennedy
1st Priest/1st Armored Man: James Mancuso
2nd Priest/2nd Armored Man: Alexander Kolyszko
Sarastro: Andrew Potter
Papagena: Sydney Dardis

MIAMI
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
of Miami-Dade County / Ziff Ballet Opera House

• Nov 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm

• Nov 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm

• Nov 19, 2024 at 8:00 pm

FORT LAUDERDALE
Broward Center for the Performing Arts / Au-Rene Theater

• Dec 5, 2024 at 7:30 pm

• Dec 7, 2024 at 7:30 pm

BASED ON: Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Beyond the Horizon” by Eugene O’Neill.

LOCATION: La MaMa - 66 East 4th Street, New York NY

MUSIC BY: Nicolas Flagello

LIBRETTO BY: Nicolas Flagello and Walter Simmons

SUNG IN ENGLISH

CAST

JOHN ROBERT GREEN | Andrew Mayo

JOHN BELLEMER | Robert Mayo

SARA KENNEDY | Ruth Atkins

DANIEL KLEIN | James Mayo

MELINA JAHARIS | Kate Mayo

STEVEN KIRBY | Captain Dick Scott

CARLA LOPEZ SPEZIALE | Mrs. Atkins

ANTHONY JIMENEZ PEÑA | Matty

CREATIVE TEAM

CHRISTIAN CAPOCACCIA | Conductor

IAN SILVERMAN | Director

TAYLOR FRIEL | Set Designer

DIMITRIS KOUTAS | Lighting Designer

STEFANOS KORONEOS | Costume Designer

HUNTERSKY FARRELL-CONLAN | Assistant Costume Designer*

CORDELIA SENIE | Stage Manager

SARA BARRERA | Assistant Stage Manager

FRANCISCO MIRANDA | Assistant Conductor & Supertitles

ALLA MILCHTEIN | Rehearsal pianist

SEAN SALAMON | Photographer

KARINE IVEY | Makeup Artist

MARIANTHI SAMARA | Hairstylist

TICKETS: https://grattacielo.org/buy-tickets

They’re starving for everything but love. Rodolfo loves Mimi, Marco loves Musetta, Colline loves philosophy, Schaunard loves music, and they all love their eccentric Bohemian life in the garrets of Paris’ 19th century Latin Quarter. Starving artists all, this crazy cadre of young friends bear their poverty with laughter and grace, until it devastates them with unspeakable tragedy.  With beloved favorites like “Che gelida manina,” “Quando m’en vo, ”and “Donde lieta uscire,” Puccini’s divinely romantic score memorably illustrates the joys, struggles, loves, quarrels, triumphs, and tragedies of six  friends and lovers as they embody the true vie de bohème.

Sung in Italian with projected translations in English and Spanish.

Running time: Two hours and 43 minutes, including two intermissions.

CAST

Rodolfo — Davide Giusti*

Mimì — Rebecca Krynski-Cox

Marcello — Craig Verm*

Musetta — Sara Kennedy+ (Apr 6, May 2, 4)

Musetta — Taylor-Alexis DuPont+ (Apr 7, 9)

Colline — Keith Klein+

Schaunard — Joseph Canuto Leon+

Benoit/Alcindoro — Neil Nelson

* Florida Grand Opera debut

+ Florida Grand Opera Studio Artist

Creative Team

Conductor — Joseph Mechavich

Assistant Conductor — Matthew Cooperman

Chorus Master — Jared Peroune

Florida’s Singing Sons Chorus Master — Daniel Bates

Director — Matt Cooksey

Production — Sarasota Opera

Scenic Designer — David P. Gordon

Costume Designer — Howard Tsvi Kaplan

Lighting Designer — Barry Steele

Wig and Makeup Designer — Sue Sittko Schaefer

English Titles — Karl Hesser

Spanish Titles — Dreambay Enterprises

They’re starving for everything but love. Rodolfo loves Mimi, Marco loves Musetta, Colline loves philosophy, Schaunard loves music, and they all love their eccentric Bohemian life in the garrets of Paris’ 19th century Latin Quarter. Starving artists all, this crazy cadre of young friends bear their poverty with laughter and grace, until it devastates them with unspeakable tragedy.  With beloved favorites like “Che gelida manina,” “Quando m’en vo, ”and “Donde lieta uscire,” Puccini’s divinely romantic score memorably illustrates the joys, struggles, loves, quarrels, triumphs, and tragedies of six  friends and lovers as they embody the true vie de bohème.

Sung in Italian with projected translations in English and Spanish.

Running time: Two hours and 43 minutes, including two intermissions.

CAST

Rodolfo — Davide Giusti*

Mimì — Rebecca Krynski-Cox

Marcello — Craig Verm*

Musetta — Sara Kennedy+ (Apr 6, May 2, 4)

Musetta — Taylor-Alexis DuPont+ (Apr 7, 9)

Colline — Keith Klein+

Schaunard — Joseph Canuto Leon+

Benoit/Alcindoro — Neil Nelson

* Florida Grand Opera debut

+ Florida Grand Opera Studio Artist

Creative Team

Conductor — Joseph Mechavich

Assistant Conductor — Matthew Cooperman

Chorus Master — Jared Peroune

Florida’s Singing Sons Chorus Master — Daniel Bates

Director — Matt Cooksey

Production — Sarasota Opera

Scenic Designer — David P. Gordon

Costume Designer — Howard Tsvi Kaplan

Lighting Designer — Barry Steele

Wig and Makeup Designer — Sue Sittko Schaefer

English Titles — Karl Hesser

Spanish Titles — Dreambay Enterprises

Sara will perform Fiordiligi’s Act 2 aria from Così fan tutte, “Per pietà, ben mio, perdona”

Tickets: https://firstdelray.com/2024-concert-series/ticket-reservations

They’re starving for everything but love. Rodolfo loves Mimi, Marco loves Musetta, Colline loves philosophy, Schaunard loves music, and they all love their eccentric Bohemian life in the garrets of Paris’ 19th century Latin Quarter. Starving artists all, this crazy cadre of young friends bear their poverty with laughter and grace, until it devastates them with unspeakable tragedy.  With beloved favorites like “Che gelida manina,” “Quando m’en vo, ”and “Donde lieta uscire,” Puccini’s divinely romantic score memorably illustrates the joys, struggles, loves, quarrels, triumphs, and tragedies of six  friends and lovers as they embody the true vie de bohème.

Sung in Italian with projected translations in English and Spanish.

Running time: Two hours and 43 minutes, including two intermissions.

CAST

Rodolfo — Davide Giusti*

Mimì — Rebecca Krynski-Cox

Marcello — Craig Verm*

Musetta — Sara Kennedy+ (Apr 6, May 2, 4)

Musetta — Taylor-Alexis DuPont+ (Apr 7, 9)

Colline — Keith Klein+

Schaunard — Joseph Canuto Leon+

Benoit/Alcindoro — Neil Nelson

* Florida Grand Opera debut

+ Florida Grand Opera Studio Artist

Creative Team

Conductor — Joseph Mechavich

Assistant Conductor — Matthew Cooperman

Chorus Master — Jared Peroune

Florida’s Singing Sons Chorus Master — Daniel Bates

Director — Matt Cooksey

Production — Sarasota Opera

Scenic Designer — David P. Gordon

Costume Designer — Howard Tsvi Kaplan

Lighting Designer — Barry Steele

Wig and Makeup Designer — Sue Sittko Schaefer

English Titles — Karl Hesser

Spanish Titles — Dreambay Enterprises

The hottest party girl in town is hiding a terrible secret. Violetta Valery is the most sought-after courtesan in Paris. Only the ardent Alfredo sees through her mask of gaiety to the real woman and her well-disguised suffering. But the love that could save her life is threatened by the demands of Alfredo’s furious father, Germont, who insists on a devastating sacrifice to save his own family from disgrace and ruin. Even a heart of gold can shatter under such a strain. From the defiant coloratura flights of “Sempre libera” to the sobbing violins of “Addio del passato,” Alexander Dumas fils’ semi-autobiographical story and Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless score will alternately lift your spirits and break your heart.

Cast:
Violetta Valéry-Cecilia Violetta López
Alfredo Germont-Pavel Petrov
Giorgio Germont-Troy Cook
Annina-Sara Kennedy
Rest of cast TBA

Tickets: https://tickets.fgo.org/

The hottest party girl in town is hiding a terrible secret. Violetta Valery is the most sought-after courtesan in Paris. Only the ardent Alfredo sees through her mask of gaiety to the real woman and her well-disguised suffering. But the love that could save her life is threatened by the demands of Alfredo’s furious father, Germont, who insists on a devastating sacrifice to save his own family from disgrace and ruin. Even a heart of gold can shatter under such a strain. From the defiant coloratura flights of “Sempre libera” to the sobbing violins of “Addio del passato,” Alexander Dumas fils’ semi-autobiographical story and Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless score will alternately lift your spirits and break your heart.

Cast:
Violetta Valéry-Cecilia Violetta López
Alfredo Germont-Pavel Petrov
Giorgio Germont-Troy Cook
Annina-Sara Kennedy
Rest of cast TBA

Tickets: https://tickets.fgo.org/

Scandals and Scoundrels Program: November 17th and 19th
“Ah taci, ingiusto core,” Don Giovanni                

“Tu che di gel sei cinta… Liù sorgi,” Turandot                  

“Dovunque al mondo,” Madama Butterfly                      

“Près des remparts de Séville,” Carmen        

“So ben che difforme, contorto son io,” I pagliacci

“Bella figlia dell’amore,” Rigoletto

Tickets: https://tickets.fgo.org/

Scandals and Scoundrels Program: November 17th and 19th
“Ah taci, ingiusto core,” Don Giovanni                

“Tu che di gel sei cinta… Liù sorgi,” Turandot                  

“Dovunque al mondo,” Madama Butterfly                      

“Près des remparts de Séville,” Carmen        

“So ben che difforme, contorto son io,” I pagliacci

“Bella figlia dell’amore,” Rigoletto

Tickets: https://tickets.fgo.org/

The hottest party girl in town is hiding a terrible secret. Violetta Valery is the most sought-after courtesan in Paris. Only the ardent Alfredo sees through her mask of gaiety to the real woman and her well-disguised suffering. But the love that could save her life is threatened by the demands of Alfredo’s furious father, Germont, who insists on a devastating sacrifice to save his own family from disgrace and ruin. Even a heart of gold can shatter under such a strain. From the defiant coloratura flights of “Sempre libera” to the sobbing violins of “Addio del passato,” Alexander Dumas fils’ semi-autobiographical story and Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless score will alternately lift your spirits and break your heart.

Cast:
Violetta Valéry-Cecilia Violetta López
Alfredo Germont-Pavel Petrov
Giorgio Germont-Troy Cook
Annina-Sara Kennedy
Rest of cast TBA

Tickets: https://tickets.fgo.org/

The hottest party girl in town is hiding a terrible secret. Violetta Valery is the most sought-after courtesan in Paris. Only the ardent Alfredo sees through her mask of gaiety to the real woman and her well-disguised suffering. But the love that could save her life is threatened by the demands of Alfredo’s furious father, Germont, who insists on a devastating sacrifice to save his own family from disgrace and ruin. Even a heart of gold can shatter under such a strain. From the defiant coloratura flights of “Sempre libera” to the sobbing violins of “Addio del passato,” Alexander Dumas fils’ semi-autobiographical story and Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless score will alternately lift your spirits and break your heart.

Cast:
Violetta Valéry-Cecilia Violetta López
Alfredo Germont-Pavel Petrov
Giorgio Germont-Troy Cook
Annina-Sara Kennedy
Rest of cast TBA

Tickets: https://tickets.fgo.org/

The hottest party girl in town is hiding a terrible secret. Violetta Valery is the most sought-after courtesan in Paris. Only the ardent Alfredo sees through her mask of gaiety to the real woman and her well-disguised suffering. But the love that could save her life is threatened by the demands of Alfredo’s furious father, Germont, who insists on a devastating sacrifice to save his own family from disgrace and ruin. Even a heart of gold can shatter under such a strain. From the defiant coloratura flights of “Sempre libera” to the sobbing violins of “Addio del passato,” Alexander Dumas fils’ semi-autobiographical story and Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless score will alternately lift your spirits and break your heart.

Cast:
Violetta Valéry-Cecilia Violetta López
Alfredo Germont-Pavel Petrov
Giorgio Germont-Troy Cook
Annina-Sara Kennedy
Rest of cast TBA

Tickets: FREE ADMISSION WITH RESERVATION:
https://tickets.fgo.org/Tickets/EventDetails.aspx?id=2353

It’s your very first opportunity to hear the five fabulous artists of FGO’s renowned Studio in their first concert of the 2023–2024 season. Get to know these fresh faces—and voices—of Florida Grand Opera in a concert featuring all your favorite repertoire. Enjoy powerful performances by soprano Sara Kennedy, mezzo-soprano Taylor-Alexis DuPont, tenor Joseph McBrayer, baritone Joseph Canuto Leon, and bass-baritone Keith Klein

Program:
First Sing Program October 20 and 21, 2023

“Nobles Seigneurs,” Les Huguenots                                                   Giacomo Meyerbeer

      Taylor-Alexis DuPont                                                                    (1791-1864)

“Hear me, oh Lord.” Susannah                                                           Carlisle Floyd

      Keith Klein                                                                                     (1926-2021)

“Mir ist so wunderbar,” Fidelio                                                          Ludwig Van Beethoven

      Sara Kennedy, Taylor-Alexis DuPont,                                           (1770-1827)

      Joseph McBrayer, Keith Klein

"È sogno? o realtà," Falstaff                                                               Giuseppe Verdi

      Joseph Canuto Leon                                                                      (1813-1901)

"Ernani! Ernani, Involami!" Ernani                                                      Giuseppe Verdi

      Sara Kennedy                                                                    

“Addio fiorito asil,” Madama Butterfly                                              Giacomo Puccini

      Joseph McBrayer                                                                          1858-1924)

“Sento, o Dio,” Così fan tutte                                                             Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Full Studio Ensemble                                                                    (1756-1791)

2023/2024 season preview…

“Stridono lassù,” I pagliacci                                                                Ruggero Leoncavallo

      Sara Kennedy                                                                                (1857-1919)

“O Colombina,” I pagliacci                                                                  Ruggero Leoncavallo

      Joseph McBrayer                                                              

“Vecchia zimarra, senti,” La bohème                                                  Giacomo Puccini

      Keith Klein                                                                         

“Quando m’en vo,” La bohème                                                          Giacomo Puccini

      Taylor-Alexis DuPont                                                        

“Di Provenza il mar, il suol,” La traviata                                             Giuseppe Verdi

      Joseph Canuto Leon                                                          

“Libiamo ne lieti calici,” La traviata                                                    Giuseppe Verdi

      Full Studio Ensemble

Tickets: FREE ADMISSION WITH RESERVATION:
https://tickets.fgo.org/Tickets/EventDetails.aspx?id=2353

It’s your very first opportunity to hear the five fabulous artists of FGO’s renowned Studio in their first concert of the 2023–2024 season. Get to know these fresh faces—and voices—of Florida Grand Opera in a concert featuring all your favorite repertoire. Enjoy powerful performances by soprano Sara Kennedy, mezzo-soprano Taylor-Alexis DuPont, tenor Joseph McBrayer, baritone Joseph Canuto Leon, and bass-baritone Keith Klein

Program:
First Sing Program October 20 and 21, 2023

“Nobles Seigneurs,” Les Huguenots                                                   Giacomo Meyerbeer

      Taylor-Alexis DuPont                                                                    (1791-1864)

“Hear me, oh Lord.” Susannah                                                           Carlisle Floyd

      Keith Klein                                                                                     (1926-2021)

“Mir ist so wunderbar,” Fidelio                                                          Ludwig Van Beethoven

      Sara Kennedy, Taylor-Alexis DuPont,                                           (1770-1827)

      Joseph McBrayer, Keith Klein

"È sogno? o realtà," Falstaff                                                               Giuseppe Verdi

      Joseph Canuto Leon                                                                      (1813-1901)

"Ernani! Ernani, Involami!" Ernani                                                      Giuseppe Verdi

      Sara Kennedy                                                                    

“Addio fiorito asil,” Madama Butterfly                                              Giacomo Puccini

      Joseph McBrayer                                                                          1858-1924)

“Sento, o Dio,” Così fan tutte                                                             Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Full Studio Ensemble                                                                    (1756-1791)

2023/2024 season preview…

“Stridono lassù,” I pagliacci                                                                Ruggero Leoncavallo

      Sara Kennedy                                                                                (1857-1919)

“O Colombina,” I pagliacci                                                                  Ruggero Leoncavallo

      Joseph McBrayer                                                              

“Vecchia zimarra, senti,” La bohème                                                  Giacomo Puccini

      Keith Klein                                                                         

“Quando m’en vo,” La bohème                                                          Giacomo Puccini

      Taylor-Alexis DuPont                                                        

“Di Provenza il mar, il suol,” La traviata                                             Giuseppe Verdi

      Joseph Canuto Leon                                                          

“Libiamo ne lieti calici,” La traviata                                                    Giuseppe Verdi

      Full Studio Ensemble