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Rigoletto
Rigoletto

Love Is Dangerous

A protective father. A lecherous Duke. A naive girl discovers that love isn’t always true. One of Verdi’s greatest works returns to Sarasota Opera.

Melodrama in three acts
Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave
Performed in Italian with English translations above the stage
Running time: Approximately 3 hours including two intermissions

CONDUCTOR Victor DeRenzi
STAGE DIRECTOR Stephanie Sundine
SCENIC DESIGNER David P. Gordon
COSTUME DESIGNER Howard Tsvi Kaplan
LIGHTING DESIGNER Ken Yunker
CHORUS MASTER Lindsay Woodward

CAST
RIGOLETTO Marco Nisticò
DUKE OF MANTUA William Davenport
GILDA Hanna Brammer
SPARAFUCILE Young Bok Kim
MADDALENA Annie Chester

Come early and enjoy a pre-show introduction hosted by a member of the Sarasota Opera music staff 45 minutes before this opera. FREE with your opera ticket. Felding Hall (in the back of the Donna Wolf Steigerwaldt Courtyard).

We are pleased to be performing with the outstanding musicians of the Sarasota Orchestra during our 2019 Fall Season. For more information about the Sarasota Orchestra, visit sarasotaorchestra.org.

Fri 11/1/19 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House Rigoletto More Information Purchase
Sun 11/3/19 1:30PM Sarasota Opera House Rigoletto More Information Purchase
Wed 11/6/19 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House Rigoletto More Information Purchase
Tue 11/12/19 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House Rigoletto More Information Purchase
Thu 11/14/19 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House Rigoletto More Information Purchase
Sun 11/17/19 1:30PM Sarasota Opera House Rigoletto More Information Purchase


Concert at Noon
Concert at Noon

Enjoy these hour-long concerts featuring Sarasota Opera’s Apprentice and Studio artists singing arias and ensembles.

Tickets: $5

Fri 11/8/19 12:00PM Peterson Great Room Apprentice Concert More Information Purchase
Fri 3/6/20 12:00PM Peterson Great Room Apprentice Concert More Information Purchase
Fri 3/13/20 12:00PM Peterson Great Room Studio Understudies More Information Purchase
Fri 3/20/20 12:00PM Peterson Great Room Apprentice Concert More Information Purchase


Brundibar
Brundibar

Love Conquers Evil

Performed at least 55 times by the children of Theresienstadt concentration camp during WWII, this tale of friendship, perseverance, and teamwork will touch your heart.

Sarasota Youth Opera
Music by Hans Krása
Libretto by Adolf Hoffmeister
Performed in English with English translations above the stage
Running time: Approximately 1 hour

CONDUCTOR Jesse Martins
STAGE DIRECTOR Martha Collins
COSTUME DESIGNER Howard Tsvi Kaplan
LIGHTING DESIGNER Ken Yunker

Fri 11/15/19 7:00PM Sarasota Opera House Brundibar More Information Purchase
Sat 11/16/19 7:00PM Sarasota Opera House Brundibar More Information Purchase


La boheme
La boheme

Love Is Fragile

Almost two centuries ago in Paris’ Latin Quarter, a love affair flourishes, withers and dies in Puccini’s romantic portrayal of bohemian life.

Opera in four scenes
Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
Performed in Italian with English translations above the stage

Running time: Approximately 3 hours including two intermissions

CONDUCTOR Victor DeRenzi
STAGE DIRECTOR Mark Freiman
SCENIC DESIGNER David P. Gordon
COSTUME COORDINATOR Howard Tsvi Kaplan
LIGHTING DESIGNER Ken Yunker
CHORUS MASTER Jesse Martins

CAST
MIMÌ Anna Mandina
RODOLFO William Davenport
MARCELLO Filippo Fontana
COLLINE Young Bok Kim
MUSETTA Jessica Sandidge*

* Sarasota Opera debut

Sat 2/8/20 7:00PM Sarasota Opera House La boheme More Information Purchase
Tue 2/11/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House La boheme More Information Purchase
Thu 2/13/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House La boheme More Information Purchase
Sun 2/16/20 1:30PM Sarasota Opera House La boheme More Information Purchase
Wed 2/19/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House La boheme More Information Purchase
Tue 2/25/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House La boheme More Information Purchase
Sat 2/29/20 1:30PM Sarasota Opera House La boheme More Information Purchase
Tue 3/3/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House La boheme More Information Purchase
Fri 3/6/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House La boheme More Information Purchase
Wed 3/11/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House La boheme More Information Purchase
Sat 3/14/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House La boheme More Information Purchase
Thu 3/19/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House La boheme More Information Purchase
Sat 3/21/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House La boheme More Information Purchase


Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet

Love Is Forever

In this story – immortalized by the genius of William Shakespeare and overflowing with the melodies of Charles Gounod – young lovers purse their great passion to the grave.

Opera in five acts
Music by Charles Gounod
Libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré
Performed in French with English translations above the stage

Running time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including two intermissions

CONDUCTOR Anthony Barrese
STAGE DIRECTOR Martha Collins
SCENIC DESIGNER Peter Dean Beck
COSTUME COORDINATOR Howard Tsvi Kaplan
LIGHTING DESIGNER Ken Yunker
HAIR & MAKE-UP DESIGNER TBA
CHORUS MASTER Jesse Martins

CAST
JULIET Hanna Brammer
ROMÉO Andrew Surrena
MERCUTIO Matthew Hanscom
FRÈRE LAUREN Ricardo Lugo

Sat 2/15/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House Romeo and Juliet More Information Purchase
Tue 2/18/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House Romeo and Juliet More Information Purchase
Thu 2/20/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House Romeo and Juliet More Information Purchase
Sun 2/23/20 1:30PM Sarasota Opera House Romeo and Juliet More Information Purchase
Fri 2/28/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House Romeo and Juliet More Information Purchase
Wed 3/4/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House Romeo and Juliet More Information Purchase
Sun 3/8/20 1:30PM Sarasota Opera House Romeo and Juliet More Information Purchase
Sat 3/14/20 1:30PM Sarasota Opera House Romeo and Juliet More Information Purchase
Fri 3/20/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House Romeo and Juliet More Information Purchase


The Elixir of Love
The Elixir of Love

Love Is Intoxicating

Nemorino’s love is unwavering, but Adina won’t give him a second glance. All is saved by Dulcamara’s love potion—or is it?

Melodramma in two acts
Music by Gaetano Donizetti
Libretto by Felice Romani
Performed in Italian with English translations above the stage

Running time: Approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes including one intermission

CONDUCTOR John F. Spencer IV
STAGE DIRECTOR Marco Nisticò
SCENIC DESIGNER Roger Hanna
COSTUME DESIGNER Howard Tsvi Kaplan
LIGHTING DESIGNER Ken Yunker
CHORUS MASTER Jesse Martins

CAST
ADINA Adelaide Boedecker
NEMORINO Geoffrey Agpalo*
BELCORE John Viscardi*
DOCTOR DULCAMARA Stefano de Peppo

* Sarasota Opera debut

Come early and enjoy a pre-show introduction hosted by a member of the Sarasota Opera music staff 45 minutes before this opera. FREE with your opera ticket. Felding Hall (in the back of the Donna Wolf Steigerwaldt Courtyard).

Sat 2/22/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House The Elixir of Love More Information Purchase
Wed 2/26/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House The Elixir of Love More Information Purchase
Sun 3/1/20 1:30PM Sarasota Opera House The Elixir of Love More Information Purchase
Thu 3/5/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House The Elixir of Love More Information Purchase
Fri 3/13/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House The Elixir of Love More Information Purchase
Tue 3/17/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House The Elixir of Love More Information Purchase
Sat 3/21/20 1:30PM Sarasota Opera House The Elixir of Love More Information Purchase


La Wally
La Wally

NEW PRODUCTION

Love Hurts

In a village in the Tirolean alps, Wally chooses love over family. However, with a cruel bet, the man of her dreams breaks her heart, igniting a chain of events that leads to tragedy.

Opera in four acts
Music by Alfredo Catalani
Libretto by Luigi Illica
Performed in Italian with English translations above the stage
Running time: Approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes including one intermission

CONDUCTOR Victor DeRenzi
STAGE DIRECTOR Stephanie Sundine
SCENIC DESIGNER Steven C. Kemp
COSTUME DESIGNER Howard Tsvi Kaplan
LIGHTING DESIGNER Ken Yunker
CHORUS MASTER Jesse Martins

CAST
WALLY Teresa Romano*
HAGENBACH Rafael Davila
GELLNER Sean Anderson
WALTER Jessica Sandidge
AFRA Lisa Chavez
IL PEDONE Ricardo Lugo
STROMMINGER Young Bok Kim

* Sarasota Opera debut

Come early and enjoy a pre-show introduction hosted by a member of the Sarasota Opera music staff 45 minutes before this opera. FREE with your opera ticket. Felding Hall (in the back of the Donna Wolf Steigerwaldt Courtyard).

Sat 3/7/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House La Wally More Information Purchase
Tue 3/10/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House La Wally More Information Purchase
Thu 3/12/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House La Wally More Information Purchase
Sun 3/15/20 1:30PM Sarasota Opera House La Wally More Information Purchase
Wed 3/18/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House La Wally More Information Purchase
Sun 3/22/20 1:30PM Sarasota Opera House La Wally More Information Purchase


Artists Choice Concert
Artists Choice Concert

This Sarasota Opera tradition is back! Hear Principal and Studio artists perform their choice of the best-loved opera arias and songs with piano accompaniment.

Sun 3/15/20 7:30PM Sarasota Opera House Artists Choice Concert More Information Purchase

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