Mission Opera will present “Tosca” at the Canyon high School Performing Arts Center in Santa Clarita, CA. The Puccini classic is set to take the stage on June 13 -15 with two casts, including one featuring indigenous singers in the three lead roles. Kirsten C. Kunkle, a Muscogee citizen, will make her role debut as Floria Tosca, joined by Hugo {…}
Mission Opera is set to present the West Coast premiere of “Girondines.” The opera by Kirsten C. Kunkle and Sarah Van Sciver is set to take place on Oct. 28 and 29 at the Canyon High School Performing Arts Center. The opera explores the stories of six women of the French Revolution. “The opera’s story is timeless as women worldwide {…}
LA-based Mission Opera is set to present “The 13 Clocks” on June 10 & 11, 2022. The work, composed by David Avshalamov, tells the story of a mysterious prince who goes on a mission to rescue a princess from an evil Duke who stole her as a baby. The performance will feature a live orchestra and stars Gabriel Manro, Chris {…}
The Los Angeles-based Mission Opera has announced its 2019-20 season, which will feature four classic works. The season kicks off with a double bill of “Suor Angelica” and “Gianni Schicchi.” The performances will take place at the Los Angeles Mission College and Santa Clarita United Methodist Church with Dylan F. Thomas directing the two works. Soprano Shira Reese will take {…}