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Join us for a mesmerizing evening as the Fargo Moorhead Opera presents Giacomo Puccini's final masterpiece, "Turandot," marking a spectacular conclusion to our 55th Anniversary Season. This never-before-seen production will take place at the Reineke Concert Hall, NDSU, with performances on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 2:00 pm.

Set against the mystical backdrop of ancient China, "Turandot" tells the tale of the cold-hearted Princess Turandot, who challenges her suitors to solve three riddles on pain of death. The opera unfolds with the arrival of Prince Calaf, who falls for the princess and takes on her seemingly impossible challenge. This production is renowned for its enchanting music, including the famous aria "Nessun dorma."

Under the baton of conductor Michelle Rofrano and direction by Andrew Nienaber, this production features a stellar cast including Melissa Citro as Princess Turandot, Joshua Kohl as Calaf, Amani Cole-Felder as Liù, Kevin Thompson as Timur, and a talented ensemble of artists including James Coole-Stevenson, Gregory Sliskovich, and Han Jeong Wook as the 2024 Gate City Bank Young Artists, alongside Kelly Burns as Emperor Altoum and Robin Griffeath as The Prince of Persia.

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a grand opera production that promises to be a stunning tour-de-force, showcasing some of opera's most recognizable and beloved music. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable journey into the heart of a fairytale version of ancient China with FM Opera's "Turandot."

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Turandot

North Dakota State University

Curtis Opera Theatre presents a double bill featuring Francis Poulenc’s outrageously funny farce, Les Mamelles de Tirésias, alongside Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s darkly satirical “ballet chanté,” The Seven Deadly Sins, at the Philadelphia Film Center.

Les Mamelles de Tirésias & The Seven Deadly Sins

Philadelphia Film Center

A beautiful young widow is disillusioned with romance. Her dear friend is sending her anonymous love letters to express his feelings. Will true love prevail? (It’s a comedy, so of course it will.)

Premiering in 1780, The Anonymous Lover is the only surviving opera by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. A pioneering Black composer, conductor, and violinist, Bologne achieved great renown throughout 18th-century France. Brighten up winter with the Wisconsin premiere of this charming opera!

The Anonymous Lover

Overture Center for the Arts

Premiering in 1780, The Anonymous Lover is the only surviving opera by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. A pioneering Black composer, conductor, and violinist, Bologne achieved great renown throughout 18th-century France. Brighten up winter with the Wisconsin premiere of this charming opera!

Never before seen by Toledo Opera audiences, the beloved tale of Cinderella meets operatic delight in this Rossini hit. Based on the iconic children’s story, Angelina (Cinderella) sweeps the floors while her farcical stepsisters try on dresses, vying for the extremely eligible Prince Ramiro’s hand in marriage. With a twist of fate, Angelina meets Prince Ramiro. Charmed by her goodness, he knows he has found his soulmate. Amid household chaos, squabbling family members, and mistaken identities, Angelina’s honesty and forthrightness bring this story to its rightful and hilarious conclusion. Rossini’s charming take on the classic Cinderella story will delight audiences of all ages in this family-friendly opera. Cinderella stars mezzo-soprano Sarah Coit as Angelina, tenor David Walton as Prince Ramiro, and BGSU voice professor Keith Phares as Count Dandini.  Maestro Douglas Kinney Frost conducts Rossini’s sparkling score as director Marc Verzatt brings this enchanting story to life.

Cinderella (La Cenerentola)

Valentine Theatre

Based on Henry James’s chilling 19th-century novella, Benjamin Britten’s psychological thriller The Turn of the Screw launches the Curtis Opera Theatre season with a spine-tingling tale of ghosts and possession at the Philadelphia Film Center. Directed by Chas Rader-Shieber and conducted by Michelle Rofrano, this atmospheric masterpiece has kept audiences on the edge of their seats for over six decades.

Turn of the Screw

New Camerata Opera presents a fresh, gripping take on Bizet’s Carmen. In this modern adaptation, Carmen is a social media influencer with a massive following, and Don José is an obsessed fan who spirals into delusion. Directed by John de los Santos and conducted by Michelle Rofrano, this bold adaptation explores the seductive dangers of social media obsession inspired by a haunting real-life story.

Michelle Rofrano

Conductor

Events

Upcoming events

21 - 24 Nov, 2024

La tragédie de Carmen · New Camerata Opera

Past events

12 - 14 Apr, 2024

Turandot · Fargo-Moorhead Opera

15 - 17 Mar, 2024

Les Mamelles de Tirésias & The Seven Deadly Sins · Curtis Institute of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in La Cenerentola by Rossini

Toledo Opera

Conductor in The Anonymous Lover by Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges

Madison Opera

Conductor in The Seven Deadly Sins by Weill

Curtis Institute of Music

Conductor in Carmen by Bizet

New Camerata Opera

Conductor in Les Mamelles de Tirésias by Poulenc

Curtis Institute of Music

Conductor in Turandot by Puccini

Fargo-Moorhead Opera

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