Composer

BOF’s Resident Artist Program opens its inaugural season with Zémire et Azor, André Grétry’s retelling of the classic Beauty and the Beast tale—reimagined in our new production in the shimmering yet morally fragile world of Gilded Age America. Zémire, daughter of the nouveau riche, longs for authenticity while Azor, an old-money recluse disfigured by an industrial accident, hides in a decaying mansion outside New York. When she offers herself to save her father, Zémire discovers Azor’s noble heart. Richly lyrical and emotionally expressive, the work celebrates love’s transformative power and the enduring truth that real beauty lies within.

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Zémire Et Azor

Richard Coeur-de-lion

Trinity-St. Paul's United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts

The Grammy-winning conductor Jeannette Sorrell, hailed as “lithe, glowing and elegant” (The New York Times), delivers her keen insight into the music of the 18th century in this dazzling lineup featuring Mozart, Handel, and Bach in their full splendor. BSO Principal Oboe Katherine Needleman unearths a lost gem, reconstructing Bach’s original oboe version of a searing harpsichord concerto. A suite by the long-overlooked André Grétry revives opera music that once took Europe by storm. 

Sorrell Conducts Baroque And Classical Masters

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

The Music Center at Strathmore

The Grammy-winning conductor Jeannette Sorrell, hailed as “lithe, glowing and elegant” (The New York Times), delivers her keen insight into the music of the 18th century in this dazzling lineup featuring Mozart, Handel, and Bach in their full splendor. BSO Principal Oboe Katherine Needleman unearths a lost gem, reconstructing Bach’s original oboe version of a searing harpsichord concerto. A suite by the long-overlooked André Grétry revives opera music that once took Europe by storm.

Bso: Sorrell Conducts Baroque and Classical Masters

The wild power of nature inspires this program of orchestral showpieces, including Vivaldi’s Tempesta di Mare (Storm at Sea) concerto featuring violinist Alan Choo; Marais’ tempest scene from Alcione; and gorgeous arias sung by Amanda Forsythe.

Storms and Tempests

First United Methodist Church Of Akron

Rocky River Presbyterian Church

St. Paul's Cleveland Heights

Praised by Mozart and beloved across Europe, André Grétry’s sparkling yet poignant opera was inspired by the charming tale of Beauty and the Beast. With its radiant score, lively drama and a joyful ending, Zemira e Azor is as touching as it is enchanting.

Composer

André Grétry

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 18, 2026

Zemira e Azor · Sinfonia Smith Square

Past events

Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026

Zémire Et Azor · Berkshire Opera Festival

Nov 15, 2025

Richard Coeur-de-lion · Voicebox: Opera in Concert

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