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 {…}
(Credit: Jonathan Collans for Opera Idaho) Opera Southwest is set to present Verdi’s “Aida” in a new production followinng a 10-year absence. Michelle Johnson will sing the title role alongside Olivia Vote as Amneris, Matt Hanscom as Amonasro, and tenor Dane Suarez as Radames. Stefano Sarzani will conduct the production which will be directed by Octavio Cardenas. Forty-five minutes before {…}
Opera Southwest will present “The Farolitos of Christmas” this December. From Dec. 7 – 14, 2025, the opera by Héctor Armienta will take the stage at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. The work is based on Rudolfo Anaya’s children’s book and set in a small New Mexico community. It centers on Luz, whose father is away at war and whose {…}
Opera Southwest has announced a cast change for its production of “Dolores.” The company said that the role of Helen will be performed by Christina Martos. Martos is a multidisciplinary performer who has performed at the City Theater Pittsburgh, Central City Opera, the Washington National Opera, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony in Miami, and the Marilyn Horne Foundation Festival {…}
Opera Southwest will present “Doña Clementina” this April. The work by Luigi Boccherini and Ramón de la Cruz, will be sung in Spanish at the National Hispanic Cultural Center-Journal Theatre in Albuquerque. It stars Teresa Castillo, Alejandra Sandoval, Laurel Semerdjian, Christian Garcia, Carlos Arculeta, and Christina Martos. Darwin Aquino conducts a production directed by Pat Diamond. The work was originally {…}
Opera Southwest has announced that it is adding a performance for its run of “Llantos 1492.” The company announced on social media, noting that an extra showcase would take place on Feb. 19, 2025. Adam del Monte’s new opera blends flamenco with history, set against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition and the fall of Granada. The story follows Jewish {…}
Albuquerque’s Opera Southwest is set to present the world premiere of “Llantos 1492” on Feb. 16 – 23, 2025. The new work by Adam del Monte is a flamenco-fused opera set during the Spanish Inquisition and the fall of Granada. At the core of the story is a Jewish lawyer, Youssef Biboldo, who challenges the Inquisition, leading to greater persecution {…}
(Photo credit Kaleigh Rae Gamache) Opera Southwest has announced the lineup for its New Year’s Eve Concert. The performance, set for Dec. 31, 2024 at 2 p.m., followed by a dinner at La Fonda at 5:30 p.m., will feature tenor Clay Hilley as its featured guest singer. The heldentenor is having a massive international career and was recently the recipient {…}
Opera Southwest is set to present The New Mexico Symphonic Chorus performing Handel’s “Mesías” in a new Spanish translation. The concert will make use of a new translation commissioned by the Contra Costa Bach Society and will see the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus return to the company following past collaborations including “Pearl Fishers” in 2014 and “Aida” in 2015. Going {…}
Opera Southwest is set to present “Madama Butterfly” starting on Oct. 27, 2024. The production will run for a total of four performances through Nov. 3 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center-Journal Theatre. Headlining the production will be Cecilia Violetta López as Cio Cio San. She is joined by tenor Hak Soo Kim as Pinkerton and Laurel Semerdjian as Suzuki. {…}
(Photo courtesy of Opera Southwest) Opera Southwest is set to present “Matilde” on Sept. 13 and 14, 2024. The opera by Carlo Coccia originally premiered in 1811 at the Teatro San Moisè in Venice and explores the love story of Federico and Matilde and the mistaken identities and major challenges they encounter. “’Matilde’ also enjoyed popularity in at least five {…}