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Il trovatore by Giuseppe Verdi September 20 - September 28, 2008 |
Il trovatore Burning for Revenge… Sung in Italian with English captions. A gypsy, mad with fury, kills her own son by mistake instead of her enemy’s. Remorseful, she raises his child as her own, until destinies and quests for revenge collide. Destinies and quests for revenge collide in Verdi’s thrilling drama. |
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The Abduction from the Seraglio by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart November 1 - November 9, 2008 |
The Abduction from the Seraglio All Aboard the Orient Express! Sung in German with English dialogue and English captions. Hilarious hijinks are all aboard the Orient Express in a staging called “a winner” by The Washington Post. Joined by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. |
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Faust by Charles Gounod January 24 - February 1, 2009 |
Faust Who Can Resist Such a Sexy Devil? Sung in French with English captions Faust makes a deal with the devil to regain his youth and win love. Based on the Goethe classic, this story features opera’s favorite villain. |
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The Adventures of Pinocchio by Jonathan Dove February 28 - March 8, 2009 |
The Adventures of Pinocchio An Opera for the Whole Family. Sung in English with English captions. This fantastical tale brings to life the wooden boy who wants to be good, but just can’t stay out of trouble. An American premiere – suitable for children who aren’t afraid of the dark. |
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The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini April 11 - April 19, 2009 |
The Barber of Seville Figaro, Figaro, Figaroooooooo! Sung in Italian with English captions. Figaro, the clever barber of Seville, helps Count Almaviva win Rosina from the snatches of her wily old guardian. Pure joy and silliness abound in this riotous Rossini romp. |
08-09 Operas
… individual tickets to the 2008-2009 season go on sale on July 7, 2008.
2008-2009 Season Information