This week the Santa Fe Opera is set to open a new production of Wagner’s early work “Der Fliegende Holländer” with a cast of superstars and rising stars. Among the cast is Nicholas Brownlee, who is singing the title role and making his role debut. Brownlee has been a mainstay at the Santa Fe Opera since his debut in 2015 {…}
The Santa Fe Opera has announced a plethora of casting updates for its 2023 season. As previously announced, soprano Leah Hawkins will sing three additional performances in the title role of “Tosca” on June 30, July 5, and 8. She will step in for the originally scheduled Angel Blue, who withdrew to go on tour with The Metropolitan Opera. However, {…}
The Santa Fe Opera has revealed the lineup of its 2023 Apprentice Program for Theater Technicians, consisting of 86 talented individuals. Operating behind the scenes, the Apprentice Technicians are divided into eight distinct crews: Audio/Visual, Costumes, Electrics, Production/Music Services, Properties, Scenic Arts, Stage Crew, and Wigs and Makeup. Throughout the season, they execute crucial tasks during the daily transitions between {…}
The Santa Fe Opera has announced its 2024 season. Conductor Corrado Rovaris conducts Louisa Muller’s production of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The cast includes Mané Galoyan, Bekhzod Davronov, and Carlos Arámbula. Performance Dates: June 28-August 24, 2024 Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” will be conducted by Harry Bicket. Stephen Barlow directs the production with Ryan Speedo Green, Teresa Perrotta, Rachael Wilson, David Portillo, Nicholas Newton, {…}
The Santa Fe Opera has updated its cast for Puccini’s “Tosca.” The company noted that Leah Hawkins will sing three more performances of the title role on June 30, July 5, and 8, 2023. She will take over for Angel Blue who was scheduled for those performances as she will go on tour with the Met Opera. Additionally, Hawkins will {…}
The Santa Fe Opera is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pueblo Opera Program with an upcoming documentary. “The Pueblo Opera Program: And What Could Be Next,” which will premiere on July 30, 2023 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, is directed by Beverly R. Singer and produced by Pueblo Opera Cultural Council. The film focuses on the {…}
The Santa Fe Opera is making strides toward sustainability with the installation of 431 solar panels. In a region that boasts 320 days of sun, the solar panels will produce 400,000 kW of clean energy, powering the Crosby Theater, rehearsal spaces, and the opera company’s administrative offices. In a press release, the company stated that the savings will be $1.3 {…}
The Santa Fe Opera has announced upcoming musical programs in the communities of Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Truth or Consequences, and Roswell. The offerings will be a mixture of new and returning activities suitable for all ages. The series opens with “About ¡Voces Unidas!” in Santa Fe. Beginning February 27, the company will welcome musicians from Florida International University (FIU) for {…}
The Santa Fe Opera will host a costume sale on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Stieren Orchestra Hall at the Santa Fe Opera. The sale will feature costumes, fabrics, and accessories including hats, masks, shoes, and more from past company productions, ranging in style from Baroque to Contemporary, all priced to sell. The entry will be free and to enhance {…}
(Credit: Norman Doggett) Santa Fe Opera has announced the 44 singers participating in the 2023 apprentice program. Apprentice singers will join in the mainstage opera performances for the 2023 season and will appear in two staged Apprentice Scene productions. Each singer will also have opportunities to work with voice faculty, participate in masterclasses with notable artists, and audition for opera {…}
The Santa Fe Opera has released a report for its 65th Festival Season. The festival, which closed on August 27, noted that it presented 38 mainstage performances and two special evenings of Apprentice Scenes featuring the talented singing and technical apprentices. In a statement, General Director Robert K. Meya said, “The 2022 Season goes down in history for many reasons. {…}