Bassist

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

The Montague and Capulet families have been feuding in Verona for hundreds of years. But when Romeo meets Juliet at a masked ball, they fall innocently, and tragically, in love. Shakespeare’s greatest love story takes on new life with Gounod’s rapturously romantic score. Its stunning melodies, grand choruses—and the Dallas Opera debut of Golda Schultz—will leave you wondering “Did my heart love till now?”

Romeo and Juliet

AT&T Performing Arts Center

Our Christmas concerts are a highly anticipated Gulf Coast family tradition, and this year we feature a thrilling blend of popular and classical favorites in Holiday Classics! Robert J. Seebacher, a popular former music director of the Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra, returns as our guest conductor. Celebrated bass Kevin Thompson, a hit in opera houses around the globe, will thrill the audience with classics like Ave Maria and modern hits like the humorous You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch. Wait till you hear him sing O Holy Night! Mobile’s Singing Children, everyone’s favorite children’s choir, is back with us performing an array of favorites from We Wish You a Merry Christmas to Somewhere in My Memory from John Williams’ score to Home Alone. And, as always, you’ll have your own time to shine as we all join in an epic holiday sing-along, giving everyone the thrilling experience of singing their favorite carols backed by a full symphony orchestra. Buy your tickets now for the biggest and best Christmas concert on the Gulf Coast.

Holiday Classics

Saenger Theatre

Be seduced by Mozart’s classic masterpiece, Don Giovanni, a tale about a serial womanizer who cares for nothing but fulfilling his own desires. This opera will sweep you away with its fine balance of comedy and tragedy, showing us the road to hell is paved with bad intentions. Will Don Giovanni stop playing fast and loose, or will he follow his passion to a fiery demise?

Don Giovanni

Denver Performing Arts Complex

The divine Mozart’s first operatic success, which was commissioned by the Austrian Emperor Joseph II (see the movie Amadeus for more). The beautiful noblewoman Costanza and her maid Blonda are shipwrecked and taken to the palace of Pascha Selim, ruler of the Ottoman Empire. Selim falls in love with Costanza, who refuses him to be faithful to her one true love, Belmonte. The Abduction is a family-friendly masterpiece for all to enjoy.

Kevin Thompson

Bassist

Events

12 - 14 Apr, 2024

Turandot · Fargo-Moorhead Opera

1 - 9 Mar, 2024

Romeo and Juliet · Dallas Opera

16 - 17 Dec, 2023

Holiday Classics · Mobile Symphony Orchestra

4 - 12 Nov, 2023

Don Giovanni · Opera Colorado

13 - 14 Oct, 2023

The Abduction from the Seraglio · Opera Grand Rapids

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