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Opera Grand Rapids' 2025 Season: A Journey Through Music and Myth

Opera Grand Rapids’ 2025 season promises a compelling mix of classical tales and innovative interpretations. With events such as the commissioned opera 'Eurydice', the literary-inspired 'Opera is Lit', and the vibrant 'Night With The Opera', patrons are set to experience the depth of opera through fresh perspectives. The season also features the prestigious VanderLaan Prize competition, fostering new talent. Each event is designed to engage and captivate, offering a rich tapestry of music and storytelling that resonates with both seasoned opera lovers and newcomers.

Jan 15, 2025

1. Eurydice

After Opera Grand Rapids produced his opera Second Nature in 2021 and brought him to Grand Rapids to adjudicate the VanderLaan Prize in 2022, Matthew Aucoin invited Opera Grand Rapids to partner with the Boston Lyric Opera to co-commission a chamber version of his hit opera Eurydice. The first ever commission project in Opera Grand Rapids’ history, this stunning opera premiered in full-scale at The Metropolitan Opera in 2021, after a world premiere at the LA Opera in 2020. Eurydice reconceives the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, telling the story from the heroine’s perspective.

Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2025

Opera Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, MI · Betty Van Andel Opera Center

2. Opera is Lit

… literature, that is! Curated by musicologist Camellia Adams, this informative and entertaining evening connects the music and stories of opera with its many roots in the written word.

Mar 13, 2025

Opera Grand Rapids

3. VanderLaan Prize

Stay tuned for details on the 2025 competition application and deadlines.

Mar 29, 2025

Opera Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, MI · Betty Van Andel Opera Center

4. Night With The Opera

Opera Grand Rapids will return to GLC Live at 20 Monroe for an amazing evening of opera, philanthropy and fun. Stay tuned throughout the season for event details and artist announcements.

May 15, 2025

Opera Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, MI · GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Conclusion

Opera Grand Rapids’ 2025 season exemplifies the organization’s dedication to innovation and artistic excellence. By blending classic tales with contemporary interpretations, it offers audiences a chance to experience opera through a new lens. From compelling narratives in 'Eurydice' to the exploration of literary influences in 'Opera is Lit', each event promises to be both thought-provoking and entertaining. As the season unfolds, patrons can look forward to a diverse array of performances that celebrate the rich tapestry of opera, ensuring a memorable year for both seasoned aficionados and newcomers alike.

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