Opera San José is set to take its Ballroom Performance Series to Filoli’s historic Woodside estate from March 11–13, 2025.

The venue, which features a restored ballroom as of September 2024, will showcase a special program highlighting the company’s 41st season as well as a preview of its forthcoming “Zorro” production. Audiences will hear arias and duets from “Carmen,” “La Traviata,” “Così fan tutte,” and “La Rondine.”

Performers include Maria Brea, Eugene Brancoveanu, Michael Jesse Kuo, Courtney Miller, Jesús Vicente Murillo, Xavier Prado, Deborah Martínez Rosengaus, and Melissa Sondhi. The ensemble will be accompanied by pianist Veronika Agranov-Dafoe.

“Our upcoming performance at Filoli invites the community to experience a remarkable evening of music, artistry, and cultural celebration in a truly magnificent setting,” said Opera San José General Director/CEO Shawna Lucey, per an official press release. “We are thrilled to partner with Filoli, showcasing the depth of San José’s creative talent and supporting the vibrant cultural landscape that makes this region so special.”

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