Singer

Robert Rodriguez's opera is a beautiful, yet unflinching musical portrait of the life of one of the world's most iconic artists.

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Frida

Leeds Beckett University

Thumbprint is inspired by the true story of Mukhtar Mai—a trailblazing Pakistani activist whose fight for justice and safety reminds us that women's rights are human rights. After surviving sexual violence perpetrated by a local tribal council in retribution for her brother's alleged crimes, Mukhtar decides to live—and that decision changes the world. Her hope: open a village school for girls to learn to read and write, so that they may avoid the humiliation of signing their names with only a thumbprint. Heartening, and optimistic for the future, this opera is about restorative justice. 

Thumbprint premieres on Portland Opera Onscreen on Thursday, April 20, and will be available to stream on-demand through June 2. Digital passes are $50. 22/23 Season subscribers get discounted passes for $40. Students can unlock passes for $10.

Neil Balfour

Bass-baritone

Events

Aug 29 - Sep 2, 2023

Frida · Northern Opera Group

Apr 20 - Jun 2, 2023

Thumbprint · Portland Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Man 2 in Frida by Rodriguez

Northern Opera Group

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