The Pittsburgh Festival Opera has announced its 2019 slate of performances. All of the operas will be sung in English.

Everything gets off to a unique start with Strauss’ rarely performed “The Love of Danae” appearing for one performance at the Falk Auditorium.

Performance Date: July 12, 2019

“Mister Rogers’ Opera” takes the stage on the second night of the festival. The work features music by Fred Rogers that originally appeared on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood; these include “Windstorm in Bubbleland” and “Spoon Mountain.” The performances will be directed by Tomé Cousin.

Performance Dates: July 13, 14, 20, 24, 2019

“The Enchanted Forest,” a pastiche of music by Sullivan, Bizet, and Mozart, will take the stage for a few performances. The work runs for 40 minutes with no intermissions.

Performance Dates: July 13, 20, and 27, 2019

Wagner’s “Die Walküre” will take the stage in continuing with the company’s four-year plan to showcase Wagner’s entire Ring. This production of the work was commissioned by Birmingham Opera Company.

Performance Dates: July 19, 21, 27, 2019

The season comes to a close with two performances of Puccini’s much-loved comedy “Gianni Schicchi.”

Performance Dates: July 26, 28, 2019