Pittsburgh Opera to Present Verismo Double Bill ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ & ‘Pagliacci’

(Credit: Ken Howard) Pittsburgh Opera is set to present the verismo double bill “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci.” The operas, which showcase possessiveness, machismo, and jealousy, will be performed on Nov. 9, 12, 15, and 17, 2024. Mascagni’s opera, which takes place on Easter Sunday, will star Eve Gigliotti as Santuzza, Sebastian Catana as Alfio, Audrey Welsh as Lola, Rafael Davila {…}

Ana María Martínez, Rafael Davila, Eve Gigliotti, Lauryn Davis, Karah Son Headline Pittsburgh Opera’s 2024-25 Season

Pittsburgh Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. The season opens with “Tosca.” Ana María Martínez stars alongside Kyle Albertson. Antony Walker conducts and Tara Faircloth directs. The performances will take place at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts. Performance Dates: Oct. 5 – 13, 2024 Next up is “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci.” “Cavalleria” stars Eve Gigliotti, Rafael Davila, Sebastian Catana, {…}

Rafael Davila, Ólafur Sigurdarson & Ellie Dehn Lead Opera Colorado 2023-24 Season

Opera Colorado has announced its 2023-24 Season featuring three productions. “Our 41st season offers something for opera lovers and the opera curious alike, including perennial favorites, epic tales, and evocative music,” said Greg Carpenter, The Ellie Caulkins General & Artistic Director. “I am thrilled to bring Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman to life for the first time since 1997 with a {…}