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Florida Grand Opera’s Rigoletto continues through March
Through Apr 2, 2022

A beloved staple in the operatic repertoire, Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto is a timeless story of betrayal, dashed dreams, and mistaken identity, worthy of the best cinematic thriller. Rigoletto follows the conquests of the rakish Duke, who survives revenge plots and schemes along the way. Gilda, whom he has betrayed and abandoned, saves him in the final scene of the opera by sacrificing … +

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Florida Grand Opera presents Il matrimonio segreto
Apr 18 - Apr 26, 2020

A father attempts to marry off his daughter with dramatic results and surprising complications in one of the most successful comic operas from the late eighteenth century. Cimarosa’s Il matrimono segreto (The Secret Marriage) is the perfect opera for anyone who loves the music of Rossini (The Barber of Seville) and the comedy of Mozart (The Marriage of Figaro). Discover this charming … +

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Florida Grand Opera presents Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at Broward Center
Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2020

A love affair goes horribly wrong in a fateful collision of East and West. Set in 1890’s Japan, Puccini’s exotic opera is a heartbreaking story of betrayal, abandonment, and sacrifice. Starring internationally acclaimed soprano Sandra Lopez as Cio-Cio-San who has toured with Andrea Bocelli, and proclaimed “gifted young tenor” by the New York Times, Grammy Award-winner Joshua Guerrero as Lt. Pinkerton. This devastating saga is one of … +

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Palm Beach Opera presents LIEDERABEND
February 6, 2020 at 6:30PM

A special evening of song featuring the talented Benenson Young Artists, led by Head Coach, Timothy Cheung. The Benenson Young Artists will perform a repertoire of art songs by Strauss, Schubert, Schumann, and Debussy in the intimate setting of the Royal Poinciana Chapel. Songs will be sung in German, French, Italian, and English. Liederabend dates back to the 1800s, when musicians and … +

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Children perform The Barber of Seville at Palm Beach Opera
Sat Feb 29, 2020

This season, Children’s Performance will feature a 60-minute abridged version of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville performed by Palm Beach Opera’s Benenson Young Artists and Apprentice Artists. Sung in Italian with English narration and supertitles projected above the stage, this iconic opera will be made complete with beautiful costumes, lively narration, and a full orchestra.

Events

Palm Beach Opera OPENING NIGHT DINNER
Jan 24, 28 and March 20, 2020

An elegant and entertaining VIP experience!Join us for an exclusive VIP experience with a pre-performance dinner, drinks, and a unique introduction to the show by General Director Daniel Biaggi. Catered by The Breakers. Dinner begins at 5:15 pm at Kravis Center for the Performing Art’s Cohen Pavilion. For more information, please contact Loren Young at 561.835.7557 or [email protected]. Purchase your Opening Night Dinner tickets … +

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The Magic Flute at Temple Emanu-El Synagogue
Thu Jul 25, 2019 - Sun Jul 28, 2019

A hero on a quest and a princess finding her way encounter enchanted creatures, an evil queen and ultimately, each other – all with the help of a Magic Flute! A part of MMF’s popular Family Operaseries, this production is created specifically for young children and will be performed with English Dialogue and sung in German with English Supertitles. Mozart’s classic “singspiel” … +

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MLO: La Cenerentola at South Miami Dade Cultural Center
Sat Jul 6, 2019 - Sun Jul 7, 2019

Everyone is familiar with the story of Cinderella, immortalized by Charles Perrault and the brothers Grimm. Yet this is not quite the story of La Cenerentola, even though was inspired by it when was written. This drama giocoso, whose full title is Cinderella or Goodness Triumphant, focuses on the adventures of Angelina, a frail and brilliant heroin for whom Rossini has reserved his most tender melodies, interwoven … +

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Cheers! Celebrated Opera Scenes on Stage at Gusman Concert Hall
Fri Oct 26, 2018

Frost Opera and choral ensembles join to perform scenes from favorite classical and contemporary operas by Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, Richard Strauss, Leonard Bernstein, Scott Joplin, and more. Jeffrey Buchman, Corin Overland, and Coreen Duffy, directors Alan Johnson, director Frost Chorale, Frost Symphonic Choir, and Frost Women’s Choir Friday, Oct 26, 2018, 7:30 – 9:30pm UM Gusman Concert Hall Frost Opera Theater Gusman Concert … +

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Florida Grand Opera Announces its 78th Season
Sat Nov 3, 2018 - Sat May 11, 2019

The Florida Grand Opera has announced its 2018-19 season, featuring four productions. The 78th Season includes eight Miami debuts featuring the US debut of tenor Alessandro Scotto di Luzio and the US regional premiere of “Frida” based on the legendary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. La bohème by GIACOMO PUCCINI Experience Giacomo Puccini’s lyrical romantic tragedy of young lovers in the Latin Quarter … +

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BIS Concert Presents Soprano Anna Netrebko & Yusif Eyvazov at ARSHT
Sun Oct 28, 2018

For one night only, two of the world’s best opera voices, Anna Netrebko (soprano) and Yusif Eyvazov (tenor), will perform together in concert. Anna Netrebko has redefined the meaning of being an opera star, being considered by Vogue as “The century’s most spectacular voice“.  Today’s reigning prima donna, her distinctively beautiful voice, abundant charisma and stage presence make an indelible impression in … +

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Florida Grand Opera presents La bohème
Sat Nov 3, 2018 - Sat Nov 17, 2018

Giacomo Puccini’s lyrical romantic tragedy of young lovers in the Latin Quarter of nineteenth century Paris. Will Mimì and Rodolfo find a way to make their love survive terrible poverty, the freezing winter, and Mimì’s life-threatening illness? Puccini’s magical melodies, including “Si, mi chiamano Mimì” and Musetta’s famous waltz, transform this tale of lovers living on borrowed time into a timeless classic. … +

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Georges Bizet’ CARMEN by Miami Lyric Opera
Sat Aug 25, 2018 - Sun Aug 26, 2018

In Seville by a cigarette factory, soldiers comment on the townspeople. Among them is Micaëla, a peasant girl, who asks for a corporal named Don José. Moralès, another corporal, tells her he will return with the changing of the guard. The relief guard, headed by Lieutenant Zuniga, soon arrives, and José learns from Moralès that Micaëla has been looking for him. When … +

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Carmen by Miami Lyric Opera at SMDCAC
Aug 25-26, 2018

Bizet’s Carmen has everything you want from an opera: high drama, passionate characters, a love story. And what’s more, it’s absolutely packed with great melodies – even if you don’t know the opera, you’ll definitely know the tunes. Main Stage South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211 Street Miami FL 33189 786.573.5316 www.smdcac.org

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Gala Evening Of Opera and Piano at Colony Theatre
Sun May 13, 2018

Singing arias of Beethoven, Bellini, Verdi, Mascagni followed by piano Transcriptions performed by two extraordinary pianists: ALEXANDER GAVRYLYUK (Ukraine) & KEMAL GEKIC (Croatia) In Collaboration with the Vocal Studio of Manny Perez This unique program will feature Opera Singers: Eglise Gutierrez / Soprano Elizabeth Caballero / Soprano Mabel Ledo / Mezzo-soprano Yetzabel Arias / Soprano Betsy Diaz / Soprano Susana Diaz / … +

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ARSHT presents Florencia en el Amazonas by FGO
Sat 28 Apr, 2018 - Sat 5 May, 2018

Inspired by the writings of the great Gabriel García Márquez (One Hundred Years of Solitude), Daniel Catán’s Florencia en el Amazonas is one of the most lyrical and melodious new operas of the past 30 years, embraced by critics and audiences everywhere it has played. This story of a Brazilian soprano’s emotionally fraught journey back to her homeland offers a brilliant display … +