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San Diego Opera to Present New Puppet-Laden Production of ‘Hansel and Gretel’

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The San Diego Opera is set to resume its 2019-20 season with a new production of Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.” The famed opera, which will open on Feb. 8, 2020 at the San Diego Civic Tehatre, will feature Blythe Gaissert as Hansel, with soprano Sara Gartland as Gretel. Other cast members include Malcolm MacKenzie as the Father with tenor Joel {…}

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San Diego Opera Announces ‘Bel Canto Trio’ Performance

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(Source: Columbia Artist Management) The San Diego Opera has added “Bel Canto Trio” to its 2019-20 season. The one-night-only event set for March 4, 2020 at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center will feature an evening of song with Joshua Guerrero, Hailey Clark, and Nicholas Brownlee. The concert will honor the original “Bel Canto Trio” which was formed in 1947 {…}

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San Diego Opera To Present ‘Aging Magician’

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(Credit: Beth Morrison Projects) San Diego Opera is set to present “The Aging Magician,” with Beth Morrison Projects producing. The production, which will take open on March 13, 2020 at the Balboa Theatre, will feature Rinde Eckert in his company debut as Harold. Julian Crouch will direct with Dianne Berkun Meanaker conducting; both will also be making their San Diego {…}

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Blythe Gaissert & Sara Gartland To Star in San Diego Opera’s ‘Hansel and Gretel’

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San Diego Opera is set to present “Hansel and Gretel” this February. The opera will run for four performances between Feb. 8-16 with mezzo-soprano Blythe Gaissert as Hansel and soprano Sara Gartland as Gretel. Gaissert appeared with the company in 2017’s “As One,” while Gartland was Musetta in the company’s 2015 production of “La Bohème.” Baritone Malcolm MacKenzie will appear {…}

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San Diego Opera 2019-20 Review: Aida

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(Credit: Edward Wilensky) On October 19, 2019, San Diego Opera presented Verdi’s “Aida” in a unique showcase that featured the orchestra and chorus on stage with the soloists, who were dressed up in traditional garb to reflect Ancient Egypt. This was a different way of presenting opera and at the “Talk Back” immediately following the show it became obvious that {…}

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Ailyn Pérez & Joshua Guerrero Headline San Diego Opera’s Recital

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(Credit: Photo provided by the San Diego Opera) The San Diego Opera will present a special one-night-only event on Dec. 11, 2019, featuring soprano Ailyn Pérez and tenor Joshua Guerrero perform in concert at the Balboa Theatre. The e The two soloists will be accompanied by pianist Abdiel Vázquez in a recital opera arias, duets, zarzuela, and popular showtunes. The {…}