Singer

The Schwabacher Recital Series offers you the opportunity to hear gifted singers in an up-close and intimate setting. Since 1983, these recitals have featured renowned Merola alumni and have also been instrumental in launching the careers of internationally acclaimed artists.

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Schwabacher Recital Series 2

San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center

A powerful work that speaks to universal themes of loss, compassion and hope, transcending religious boundaries and resonating with listeners of various backgrounds.

European Masterworks 2024

Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center

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

Philadelphia Film Center

Our Digital Broadcast series features artists from all facets of Curtis, from student-musicians on stage for the first time to experienced faculty exploring the furthest edges of classical music.

Broadcast: Ghenady Meirson Memorial Recital

Opera Philadelphia proudly presents a new production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's riveting masterpiece, "Don Giovanni." This beloved opera, performed in Italian with English supertitles, delves into the life of the charming yet despicable nobleman, Don Giovanni. Known for his unrepentant pursuit of selfish desires, Giovanni's actions, including the assault of a woman and the murder of her father, set in motion a series of events that could lead to his ultimate downfall. The question remains: will Don Giovanni escape the consequences of his actions, or will there be hell to pay?

This production, brought to life under the baton of conductor Corrado Rovaris and director Alison Moritz, features a talented cast including Timothy Murray as Don Giovanni, Olivia Smith as Donna Anna, Khanyiso Gwenxane as Don Ottavio, Elizabeth Reiter as Donna Elvira, Nicholas Newton as Leporello, Amanda Sheriff as Zerlina, Kevin Godínez as Masetto, and Raymond Aceto as Commendatore. The creative team is rounded out with Philip Witcomb handling set and costume design, Thomas C. Hase on lighting design, and Elizabeth Braden as chorus master.

The opera is set to take place at the Academy of Music with performances scheduled from April to May 2025. Specific dates include April 25th and May 2nd at 8:00 p.m., and April 27th and May 4th at 2:00 p.m. The runtime is approximately 3 hours, including one 20-minute intermission. This production is a collaboration with Cincinnati Opera and is part of Opera Philadelphia’s 2024-2025 Season, supported by the Artistry Now Matching Fund and Barbara Augusta Teichert, with additional support from Judy and Peter Leone for Academy of Music productions.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience Mozart's timeless tale of seduction, power, and retribution in this new production that promises to captivate and entertain.

Olivia Smith

Soprano

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 25 - May 4, 2025

Don Giovanni · Opera Philadelphia

Past events

Mar 6, 2024

Schwabacher Recital Series 2 · San Francisco Opera

Mar 2, 2023

European Masterworks 2024 · Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra (SCSO)

Future and recently performed repertoire

Donna Anna in Don Giovanni by Mozart

Opera Philadelphia

Singer in Stabat Mater by Dvořák

Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra (SCSO)

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