THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
Adam Guettel
July 25-29, 2023
Red River Lyric Opera
The Light in the Piazza follows Margaret Johnson and her daughter Clara on their Italian vacation, where they encounter a handsome young man named Fabrizio Naccarelli. As Clara and Fabrizio fall deeply in love, Margaret must confront her own fears and doubts about her daughter's future.
IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA
October 26-29, 2023
Florida State University
Gioachino Rossini
Il barbiere di Siviglia follows the comedic exploits of the clever Figaro as he aids Count Almaviva in his quest to win the heart of Rosina, navigating through disguises, misunderstandings, and the scheming Dr. Bartolo in this beloved opera by Gioachino Rossini.
RUSALKA
March 8-9, 2024
Opera Orlando
Dvořák's Rusalka weaves a poignant narrative of the water nymph Rusalka who, yearning for love, sacrifices her aquatic nature to become human, only to face heartbreak and tragedy as she grapples with the complexities of the mortal world and her ill-fated romance with a human prince.
RIGOLETTO
Giuseppe Verdi
March 22 & 24, 2024
Mobile Opera
In Verdi's Rigoletto, the court jester Rigoletto's life unravels in a tragic tale of deception, revenge, and sacrifice as he seeks to protect his innocent daughter Gilda from the lecherous Duke of Mantua's ruthless pursuits, leading to a devastating twist of fate.
THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN
April 4-7, 2024
Florida State University
With a lush and beautiful score, FSU Opera brings the Czech language to the stage in this stunning work by Leoš Janáček. The Cunning Little Vixen explores the cycle of life, along with its inherent trials and tribulations, through the experiences of a vixen.