The Santa Fe Opera has announced a casting update for its production of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The company said Mexican baritone Alfredo Daza is set to make its house debut as Giorgio Germont in Louisa Muller’s new staging of “La Traviata,” a role he will also perform in the co-production at the Dallas Opera in the fall. He replaces Carlos {…}
The Guggenheim’s Works & Process has announced its fall 2023 season. The program amplifies support for performing artists and their artistic process, and simultaneously provides the public with behind-the-scenes access to new works, fostering greater understanding and appreciation. Here are the operas that will be previewed. The Houston Grand Opera and Urban Bush Women will present “Intelligence” by Jake Heggie, {…}
The Santa Fe Opera has announced upcoming musical programs in the communities of Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Truth or Consequences, and Roswell. The offerings will be a mixture of new and returning activities suitable for all ages. The series opens with “About ¡Voces Unidas!” in Santa Fe. Beginning February 27, the company will welcome musicians from Florida International University (FIU) for {…}
The Santa Fe Opera has reported the state of the company following its 2021 Reopening Season and 2021 fiscal year, which ended on Sept. 30. During the 2021 season, the Santa Fe Opera presented 30 mainstage performances, held hundreds of rehearsals and employed over 500 members of staff without a single postponement or cancellation. In a statement, General Director Robert {…}
The Santa Fe Opera and 95.5 KHFM Classical Public Radio have announced their first-ever partnership for the 2021-22 season. The collaboration will feature broadcasts of several operas from Santa Fe Opera’s 2021 festival. First up will be “The Marriage of Figaro” on August 2, 2021. The broadcast kicks off at 6 p.m. MDT. The opera stars Nicholas Brownlee, Vanessa Vasquez, {…}