Central City Opera Unveils Cast for ‘The Knock’

Central City Opera has announced its cast for “The Knock.” The opera by Aleksandra Vrebalov and Deborah Brevoort will star Mary-Hollis Hundley, Armando Contreras, Katherine Pracht, Cierra Byrd, Sydney Dardis, and Jamila Drecker-Waxman; this represents company debuts for Hundley and Byrd. David Bloom conducts, and Alison Moritz directs. “The Knock” explores the untold stories of military spouses during the Iraq {…}

Jun 20, 2023

Artist of the Week: Armando Contreras

(Credit: Philip Grosbong) This week the Cincinnati Opera is set to present the world premiere staging of the opera “The Knock.” The opera explores what must be endured by the loved ones of those who serve. Based on years of interviews with real spouses of American soldiers, this new opera tells dramatic stories of heroism that often go unheard, tragedies {…}

Jun 19, 2023

Cincinnati Opera Adds New Performance of ‘The Knock’

The Cincinnati Opera has announced that it will offer an additional performance of the new opera, “The Knock” on July 7 due to popular demand. The work is part of its 2023 Summer Festival and is composed by Aleksandra Vrebalov with a libretto by Deborah Brevoort. “The Knock” offers a glimpse into the sacrifices made by U.S. military wives on {…}