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Diverse Melodies: A Year with Opera Memphis

Opera Memphis invites you on a musical journey through a series of captivating performances scheduled for 2025. From the passionate narrative of Bizet's Carmen to the eclectic Variations on a Theme series and concluding with the mythological La Calisto, the events promise an enthralling experience. With performances by talented artists such as Stephanie Doche and Dane Suarez, and the creative direction under Opera Memphis, these events are set to explore themes of love, longing, and cultural heritage, all wrapped in the richness of opera and musical theater.

Nov 29, 2024

1. Carmen

In Bizet’s sizzling epic of dark passion, Don José, a soldier with a checkered past, is seduced by Carmen, a fiery gypsy woman with an appetite for smuggling. Abandoning both his childhood sweetheart and his military career, José pursues Carmen’s attention with a desperation that grows into obsession.

24 - 25 Jan, 2025

Opera Memphis

Memphis, TN · University of Memphis

2. Variations on a Theme

Our new series of intimate, curated evenings of music from across opera, musical theater, and vocal music in all its forms. Each unique evening will feature music organized around a particular theme–a holiday, a location, an emotion–and feature our Handorf Company Artists, plus special guests! Sponsored by Duncan Williams Asset Management.

15 - 16 Feb, 2025

Opera Memphis

Memphis, TN · Opera Memphis

3. Variations on a Theme 2: Love, Longing, and Lederhosen

1 - 2 Mar, 2025

Opera Memphis

Memphis, TN · Opera Memphis

4. Variations on a Theme 3: Tunes of the Emerald Isle

15 - 16 Mar, 2025

Opera Memphis

Memphis, TN · Opera Memphis

5. Variations on a Theme 4: The Complete History of Opera: Part 1

26 - 27 Apr, 2025

Opera Memphis

Memphis, TN · Opera Memphis

6. La Calisto

A jewel from the golden age of Venetian opera, this exuberant masterpiece mashes up multiple Roman myths, bending both gender and genre as it romps through eternal battles of love versus lust and responsibility versus desire.

21 - 23 May, 2025

Opera Memphis

Memphis, TN · Playhouse on the Square

Conclusion

Opera Memphis' 2025 season is a showcase of the organization's dedication to artistic excellence and cultural engagement. From the fiery passion of "Carmen" to the diverse explorations in "Variations on a Theme" and the mythological whimsy of "La Calisto," the performances promise a memorable experience for all who attend. As audiences embark on this musical journey, they will witness the transformative power of opera and its capacity to convey complex emotions and stories. This year, Opera Memphis invites you to experience the magic of music and storytelling, reaffirming its role as a beacon of culture and creativity.

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