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A Musical Odyssey: The Washington National Opera's 2025 Season

Step into a world where technology, passion, and American spirit take center stage. The Washington National Opera's 2025 season is a vibrant celebration of diversity and innovation, featuring 'The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs', 'American Rhapsody', and 'Porgy and Bess'. These events bring together iconic works and stellar performances that delve into the heart of culture, love, and legacy. Join us at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, for an unforgettable operatic journey this May.

Mar 1, 2025

1. The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs

Step into the orbit of the Apple co-founder who rose from garage genius to tech titan. With a Grammy®–winning score by Kennedy Center Composer-in-Residence emeritus Mason Bates and libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning librettist Mark Campbell, The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs offers an operatic journey through the interior workings and spiritual journey of an innovator. Bates merges an electronic soundscape with Campbell’s classical lyricism to immerse audiences in the world of Silicon Valley in the 1980s.

2 - 10 May, 2025

Washington National Opera

Washington, DC · John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

2. American Rhapsody

Join us as opera luminaries take the stage to celebrate the heart and soul of American composers and their beloved works, weaving tales of struggle, triumph, and everything in between. With works by Samuel Barber to Leonard Bernstein to Margaret Bonds and more, this concert is a lively homage to the music that captures the American spirit.

May 3, 2025

Washington National Opera

Washington, DC · John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

3. Porgy and Bess

It’s “summertime, and the livin’ is easy” in Catfish Row, a working-class fishing town in South Carolina. When a murder shakes the community and tempts Bess to return to her drug-filled past, Porgy becomes her unlikely refuge. As a hurricane descends and Bess’ violent old flame returns, she’ll find herself torn between Porgy’s steadfast love and the demons that tempt her.

23 - 31 May, 2025

Washington National Opera

Washington, DC · John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Conclusion

The Washington National Opera's 2025 season is a mosaic of stories that reflect the complexity of human experience. Whether you're drawn to the technological genius of Steve Jobs, the spirited tribute to American music, or the timeless narrative of 'Porgy and Bess', there's something for everyone. These performances promise to inspire, challenge, and entertain, urging audiences to reflect on their own journeys. As the season unfolds at the Kennedy Center, it stands as a testament to the enduring power of opera to explore, connect, and captivate.

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