Upcoming events.
El Payador in "María de Buenos Aires" by Astor Piazzola
Born in the slums of Buenos Aires “one day when God was drunk,” María turns to the city in a desperate quest for freedom, falling in love with its tango rhythms. A dark, surreal story told in song and dance, this “tango opera” by the legendary Argentine composer Ástor Piazzolla has been widely acclaimed since its 1968 premiere.
Don’t miss this evening of theatrical exhilaration, stunning music, and extraordinary dancing, featuring Kanopy Dance.
Starring Kelly Guerra, Laureano Quant, and Kanopy Dance
Directed by Frances Rabalais; choreographed by Lisa Thurrell; conducted by Kamna Gupta
Bill in "Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny" by Kurt Weill
Opera in three acts
Libretto by Bertolt Brecht
in german with german and english surtitles
In 1930 Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht created a new type of grand opera, radical in both, entertainment as well as criticism. With the wit of an epic theatre and the musical esprit of old and worn bar songs mixed with music of the avant-garde, Weill and Brecht built the fable of a city in paradise that finally perishes from its own utopias: in the end there is only one mortal sin left – the sin of insolvency. Together with a young ensemble, director Ulrike Schwab explores the one question: Who would still dare to dream of a better future today.
Voice Fellow - Ravinia Steans Music Institute
RSMI’s Program for Singers offers a unique setting for 15 classical singers to delve deeply into the vast repertoire of art song for three weeks. Fellows are paired with staff collaborative pianists to work with a faculty of distinguished musicians, pedagogues, and scholars on varied aspects of the musical tradition, including style, technique, language, diction, dramaturgy, performance, and career preparation.
Schaunard in La Bohème - Puccini
Considered one of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s romantic depiction of Parisian bohemians captivates audiences. Soaring arias and glorious melodies collide with harsh realities. Wolf Trap Opera’s bright cast will embody the relatable and endearing characters in this heart-wrenching tale, leaving no one unmoved.
Steven Blier and friends - Recital
New York Festival of Song Artistic Director Steven Blier returns with a Spanish-tinged program that is sure to spice up the afternoon! He will be joined onstage by Wolf Trap Opera’s Filene Artists Amanda Batista, Andrew Gilstrap, Midori Marsh, and Laureano Quant.
Rising Stars in Concert
Join us for a showcase performance by The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center 2023/24 Ensemble with members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra, conducted by Stefano Sarzani and directed by Patricia Racette. Don't miss this opportunity to hear some of the brightest rising stars of the opera world perform a variety of selections in the Ardis Krainik Theatre.