Tulsa Opera's Trio of Musical Masterpieces: A Journey Through Emotion, Nature, and Fantasy
Dive into an extraordinary cultural experience with Tulsa Opera's fascinating lineup of three events blending profound emotion, nature's splendor, and fantastical adventures. From the heartfelt melodies of Dvořák’s Stabat Mater to Renée Fleming’s enchanting Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene, and finally, the thrilling operatic adaptation of The Hobbit, each performance promises a captivating exploration of music and storytelling, performed by renowned artists and talented ensembles. Join us in celebrating the beauty of human expression and creativity through these unique performances.
Profoundly emotional. Deeply devotional. Sublimely beautiful. Antonín Dvořák’s Stabat Mater is a sensitive and humble setting of the Crucifixion story, seen through the eyes of Mother Mary. The Tulsa Opera Signature Chorale, the Tulsa Opera Orchestra, and four talented soloists, under the baton of Artistic Director Aaron Beck, join forces to offer an evening of transcendence from despair to hope, anguish to ecstasy, darkness to radiant light.
It’s the most sought-after ticket of the season when international superstar soprano Renée Fleming, who has been heard everywhere from the opera stage to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King to singing the National Anthem at the 2014 Superbowl, brings her legendary voice to Tulsa. Fleming’s acclaimed recital of Romantic and contemporary songs accompanied by orchestra to the backdrop of a beautiful film from the National Geographic Society. The program explores our evolving relationship with nature and the world we live in via classical song.
In Dean Burry’s adaptation of JRR Tolkien’s fantasy epic, the Elf King Elron asks Bilbo the Hobbit to create a musical drama about his adventures, resulting in a rollicking play-within-a-play complete with elves, goblins, Gollum, a mysterious Ring, and of course, the fire-breathing dragon, Smaug!
Tulsa Opera’s spring and summer lineup promises an unforgettable journey through the depths of music and storytelling. With each event offering a unique perspective on life, nature, and fantasy, audiences are invited to witness the extraordinary talent and creativity that define these performances. Whether you find solace in the moving notes of Dvořák, are captivated by Renée Fleming’s exploration of nature, or are drawn into the adventurous world of The Hobbit, each event offers a chance to experience the profound impact of music and the arts. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with such remarkable artistry and emotion.
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