Houston Grand Opera has announced a new partnership with Grange Park Opera to co-produce Sir John Tavener’s “Krishna.”

The work will receive its world premiere at Grange Park Opera in June 2026, followed by its American premiere, in an expanded production, at the Houston Grand Opera during the 2027-28 season. 

The new work recounts the life of its titular Hindu deity and represents HGO’s first-ever Sanskrit opera.

This new co-production will be directed by Sir David Pountney, with choreography by Shobana Jeyasingh CBE and sets and costumes by award-winning designer Rachana Jadhav.

In a statement, HGO General Director and CEO Khori Dastoor said, “When I learned of an extraordinary, unperformed opera inspired by the singular deity Krishna, I knew this work from the supremely gifted Sir John Tavener was one we needed to champion. ‘Krishna’ exemplifies our commitment to bringing Houston bold, genre-defying artworks that expand what opera can be and who it can reach. Grange Park Opera—under the visionary leadership of Wasfi Kani—stages ambitious pieces that challenge conventions and speak across cultures, making this partnership a natural fit. Through transcendent music, poetry, and dance, Tavener’s creation connects ancient storytelling with contemporary audiences. We are proud to share this globally significant work with our city.” 
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