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Join Lyric Opera of Chicago for Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece Rigoletto, a powerfully dramatic work based on a play by Victor Hugo. The composer brings astounding intensity to the court jester Rigoletto, tragically obsessed with avenging his daughter Gilda’s dishonor. The score’s highlights are unforgettable, from Rigoletto’s hair-raising denunciation of the Duke of Mantua’s courtiers, “Cortigiani,” to the immoral, philandering Duke’s “La donna è mobile,” to Gilda’s ecstatic “Caro nome.” Conducted by Music Director Enrique Mazzola, a much-acclaimed Verdian, Lyric’s visually sumptuous production stars the sensational baritone Igor Golovatenko. He's joined by two other international luminaries making eagerly awaited company debuts: Mané Galoyan, the exquisite Armenian soprano, and Javier Camarena, the spectacular Mexican tenor.

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Rigoletto

Lyric Opera House

One hundred years after his death in 1924, we celebrate a one-night-only concert featuring Giacomo Puccini’s enduring compositions. Experience the drama and passion of these cultural touchstones, brought to life by an exciting ensemble of featured guest artists.

Puccini: in Concert

Keller Auditorium

Smiling snowmen, snow angels, and warm bubble baths: experience the magic of Ezra Jack Keats’ beloved children’s book come to life on the opera stage. The Snowy Day follows the adventures of young Peter as he explores his neighborhood on a snowy day, making new friends and encountering unexpected wonders along the way. 

The Snowy Day

Portland'5 Centers for the Arts

Join us for a free community performance featuring our 23/24 Resident Artists at the Hampton Opera Center this fall. This recital will feature a program of solos, duets, and ensemble pieces curated by the resident artists along with faculty and guest artists during their time with the company. Enjoy performances by tenor Antonio Domino, baritone Sankara Harouna, collaborative pianist Claire Forstman, and accompanist Paul Floyd. Dates, programming, artists, and details are subject to change.

23/24 Resident Artist Recital: Fall

The Hampton Opera Center

The adventures of Figaro and Susanna unfold with wit and delight in this satire about nobility and power. Count Almaviva is determined to woo Susanna, who is engaged to Figaro—a servant in the household. The betrothed will do whatever it takes to navigate the Count’s advances; and the Countess—fed up with her husband’s infidelities—joins in the chaos, too. This empathetic comedy of twists and turns features sublime musical moments, a healthy dose of irreverence, and is a joyful reminder of our shared humanity.

The Marriage of Figaro

Join us for a captivating radio broadcast of Des Moines Metro Opera's 2023 production of Bizet's beloved opera, "Carmen," on Iowa Public Radio. This special event marks the beginning of the Opera in October series, bringing the passion and drama of live opera into the comfort of your home.

Event Details:
- **Date and Time**: Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM CT
- **Location**: Tune in to your local IPR Classical radio station or stream online at IowaPublicRadio.org

This production of "Carmen" is performed in French and showcases the talents of a remarkable cast including Taylor Raven in the title role of Carmen, Matthew Cairns as Don José, Yunuet Laguna as Micaëla, and Christian Pursell as Escamillo, among others. Under the baton of Maestro Kelly Kuo, the DMMO Festival Orchestra will bring to life the vibrant score that has enchanted audiences worldwide.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience one of opera's most enduring stories of love, jealousy, and freedom. Mark your calendar and prepare to be transported by the power of opera.

Carmen on Iowa Public Radio

The Falling and the Rising is a story of family, service, and sacrifice that chronicles the journey of a soldier suspended inside a medically induced coma after she is severely wounded by a roadside IED. We follow as she makes her way through a miraculous dreamscape punctuated by the lives of her fellow service members, each on their own individual journey toward healing and home. Created in hopes of capturing the indomitable spirit of our U.S. military veterans, The Falling and the Rising sheds light on the inspirational power of their often-overlooked stories.

The Falling and The Rising

Camp Dodge

A rebel with a cause, the free-spirited Carmen lives boldly in her fiery pursuit of freedom. “Born free, she will die free,” Carmen sings, but sparks fly after an encounter with military officer Don José. When the smitten José leaves everything behind to be with Carmen, their passionate affair takes a sudden, dangerous turn after the charismatic bullfighter Escamillo catches Carmen’s eye. With its twisting tale of romance, intrigue and obsession set to the instantly recognizable melodies of Bizet, it’s no wonder Carmen is one of the world’s most popular and beloved operas

Carmen

Simpson College

A house is more than four walls and a roof — it is a keeper of memories and a witness to legacy. The Walker family has lived in the same Harlem brownstone since the 1920s, and they have fought hard to keep what they have. When Zoe returns home after many years away, she asks her mother Ida and her brother Lindon to let her renovate the dilapidated building. But Ida and Lindon cannot let go of the past. The house is their whole world, and every room is full of ghostly voices and painful memories. As hidden truths about the family’s legacy come to light, Zoe begins to realize that the secrets harbored within these walls are deeper and more profound than she ever dared to imagine.

Sankara Harouna

Actor, Singer

Events

Upcoming events

May 31 - Jun 29, 2025

This House (2025) · Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Past events

Sep 14 - Oct 6, 2024

Rigoletto · Lyric Opera of Chicago

May 11, 2024

Puccini: in Concert · Portland Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Antonio in The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart

Portland Opera

Daddy in The Snowy Day by Thompson

Portland Opera

Marullo in Rigoletto by Verdi

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Moralès in Carmen by

Des Moines Metro Opera

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