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Lucia di Lammermoor

Louis Armstrong Park

Puccini’s beloved Madame Butterfly, with its soaring score and unforgettable tragic story, returns to HGO in a revival of Tony Award-winning director Michael Grandage’s acclaimed production. The opera’s diverse cast will be led by internationally sought-after soprano Ailyn Pérez, who returns to Houston as Cio-Cio-San, the young Japanese girl who marries American naval lieutenant Pinkerton, performed by tenor Yongzhao Yu in his role debut. As the tale unfolds, Cio-Cio-San, abandoned by her husband, raises their son while faithfully waiting for him to return to Japan. When Pinkerton finally reappears, bringing with him a new wife and seeking to take his child back to America, heartbreaking tragedy ensues. The production’s revival, directed by Jordan Braun, stars mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce as Suzuki, bass-baritone Michael Sumuel as Sharpless, bass William Guanbo Su as the Bonze, and tenor Rodell Rosel as Goro. Maestro Patrick Summers conducts. 

Madame Butterfly

Wortham Theater Center

One chance meeting can change people's lives forever.  When Rodolfo hears a knock at his door on Christmas Eve, opera's greatest love story is launched!  Puccini's soaring, aching melodies perfectly capture the emotion of every moment, from the exhilaration of young love at first sight to the story's unforgettable and heartbreaking conclusion.  The unbridled passion of this ageless tale has made it a favorite of audiences for over a century.

La Bohème

Colonial Theatre

Indulge in an evening of passion, betrayal, sacrifice, and bittersweet farewell as your symphony orchestra performs arias from the world’s most famous operas. Four distinguished opera stars are joined on stage for a powerhouse performance featuring selections from Carmen, Così fan tutte, Doctor Atomic, Don Giovanni, La bohème, La Traviata, The Marriage of Figaro, Rigoletto and more!

Cabrera Conducts A Night At The Opera

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Long known as a work calling for humanity to unite as “brothers,” Beethoven’s mighty Ninth Symphony has stirred whole societies to lofty ideals since its premiere in 1824. Los Angeles based composer Reena Esmail epitomizes the many facets of being and having a sister in her radiant work that joins Western Classical Music and Hindustani Classical Music traditions. The California Lutheran University Choir and Pepperdine University Concert Choir join leading vocal soloists under the direction of Michael Christie.

Yongzhao Yu

Tenor

Events

22 - 24 Mar, 2024

Lucia di Lammermoor · New Orleans Opera

Jan 26 - Feb 11, 2024

Madame Butterfly · Houston Grand Opera

Aug 26 - Sep 1, 2023

La Bohème · Berkshire Opera Festival

Apr 1, 2023

Cabrera Conducts A Night At The Opera · Las Vegas Philharmonic

19 - 20 Nov, 2022

Ode to Joy · New West Symphony

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