Santa Fe Opera has named pianist and educator Kevin Murphy as Director of the Apprentice Program for Singers. Moreover, the company revealed that longtime Chorus Director Susanne Sheston will take on the newly created role of Associate Director. Murphy currently serves as Professor of Music in Collaborative Piano and Director of Coaching and Music Administration at the Indiana University Jacobs {…}
For the third night in a row, the Santa Fe Opera has been forced to cancel a performance due to air quality related to the Frijoles Fire. The company said, “For the health and safety of our artists, staff and patrons, tonight’s performance of ‘EUGENE ONEGIN’ (8/12) has been cancelled due to dangerous air quality from wildfire smoke in Santa {…}
The Santa Fe Opera has canceled two performances due to air quality. The company first canceled its August 10 performance of “Madama Butterfly” and is now canceling its August 11 performance of “Rodelinda.” In a statement company said, “The safety of our artists, staff and audience is our highest priority. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to monitor conditions {…}
Works and Process has announced its 2026 season. The Metropolitan Opera’s “Lincoln in the Bardo” by Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek will be previewed with Metropolitan Opera general manager Peter Gelb moderating a discussion with the composer and librettist. Artists from the all-star cast will also perform highlights from the score. All are invited to continue the conversation at a reception {…}
Italian baritone Mattia Olivieri has become one of the most in-demand singers of his generation performing at major opera houses including the Teatro alla Scala, the Metropolitan Opera, Wiener Staatsoper, Semperoper Dresden, Teatro Massimo in Palermo and Opéra de Paris. He has become renowned for his Italian repertoire in particular the Bel Canto works and has slowly moved into heavier {…}
This week, the Santa Fe Opera is set to open a revival production of “Eugene Onegin” with a cast of rising stars. Among these is Mattia Olivieri, who will sing the title role. The Italian baritone will be singing his second Onegin after making his debut at the Palau de les Arts earlier this year. Critics were ecstatic stating, “Italian {…}
The Santa Fe Opera will offer three free community events to complement its 2026 Festival Season, per an official press release. In partnership with 95.5 KHFM Classical Public Radio, the company will air live-recorded radio broadcasts of each opening night performance on Mondays throughout August. The broadcasts are scheduled for August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 6 p.m. {…}
The Santa Fe Opera has announced cast changes for its 2026 season. The company said that Native New Mexican and Santa Fe Opera favorite Susan Graham will sing the role of Larina in “Eugene Onegin,” replacing the previously announced Lindsay Ammann. Graham recently perform the role earlier this year in the Palais Garnier production directed by Ralph Fiennes. Meanwhile, Lindsay {…}
The Santa Fe Opera has announced the 84 members of its 2026 Apprentice Program for Theater Technicians. Each season, technical apprentices perform essential backstage functions within one of eight distinct crews: Audio/Visual, Costumes, Electrics, Production/Music Services, Properties, Scenic Art, Stage Operations, and Wigs and Makeup. The crews carry out daily changeovers to maintain the season’s repertory schedule and fill positions {…}
On August 1, 2026, Santa Fe Opera’s 2026 Season culminates with the American premiere of “Lili Elbe,” a two-act opera based on the true story of Lili Elbe, one of the first individuals to undergo gender affirmation surgery in the early 20th century with the support of her wife, artist Gerda Wegener. The opera is composed by Grammy Award-winning composer {…}
The Santa Fe Opera has announced the extension of Harry Bicket’s contract as Music Director through the 2028 Season. Bicket, who was appointed as Chief Conductor in 2013 and later Music Director in 2018, has led productions spanning a wide range of repertory, including “Pelléas et Mélisande,” “Così fan tutte,” “Candide” and “Alcina.” In a statement General Director Robert K. {…}