Opera Southwest is set to present Brahms’ “Ein deutsches Requiem” in Spanish translation on Sunday, March 15 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Journal Theatre. Conductor Enrico Fagone, making his debut with both Opera Southwest and the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus, will lead the performance and soloists that include Brian James Myer and Laura León, both veterans of the company’s {…}
(Photo credit: Lewis Valdes) Opening night of “the new FGO” sought to pique the interest of multiple generations by combining the magic of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” with the unique fantasy world building of role-playing games, like Dungeons and Dragons. In this production, director Jeffrey Marc Buchman took full advantage of the creative liberties bestowed upon the leader of a {…}
In collaboration with Opera Southwest, the National Hispanic Cultural Center is set to perform “Frida” by Robert Xavier Rodriguez. The opera, which will feature a retelling of the life of one of Mexico’s iconic artists, Frida Kahlo, will be fully staged at the NHCC’s Albuquerque Journal Theater. The iconic artist painted over fifty-five self-portraits, each depicting a moment in her {…}
This weekend is packed with so much opera that we had to make an exception and add in one extra recommendation for fans around North America. Don Giovanni – Bare Opera, New York Malena Dayen is set to bring a unique angle to Mozart and Da Ponte’s classic, using video cameras attached to performers that will allow unique perspectives of {…}
