Marcus Shields directs a stellar cast of Juilliard opera students in Giuseppe Verdi’s raucous comic capstone, reimagined in swinging 1970s Britain. Based on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor and Henry IV, the opera follows the buffoonish and rotund knight Falstaff attempting to get rich through the seduction of multiple married women. What could go wrong? Don’t miss this chance to laugh at and with Shakespeare’s loveable rogue.

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Juilliard Opera Presents Verdi’s "Falstaff"

The Juilliard School

Curtis Opera Theatre and Curtis New Music Ensemble present La Passion de Simone, a mesmerizing meditation on faith, sacrifice, and resistance by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho and librettist Amin Maalouf. Subtitled “A Musical Journey in 15 Stations,” this opera-oratorio explores the life and writings of Simone Weil, the radical French philosopher and activist whose pursuit of justice shaped 20th-century thought.

La Passion de Simone

Philadelphia Film Society Center

### Event Description: Le nozze di Figaro - Curtis Institute of Music

**Event Title:** Le nozze di Figaro

**Presented by:** Curtis Opera Theatre

**Date and Time:** February 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

**Venue:** Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center

**Additional Performances:**
- February 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
- March 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
- March 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

**Event Overview:**
Join the Curtis Opera Theatre for an enchanting performance of Mozart’s comic masterpiece, *Le nozze di Figaro* (The Marriage of Figaro). This timeless opera, with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, is a delightful blend of love, intrigue, and politics, set against the backdrop of Figaro and Susanna’s wedding day. The story unfolds over a whirlwind 24 hours filled with mishaps and mischief, as the quick-witted barber Figaro and his bride-to-be Susanna navigate the disruptions caused by the philandering Count Almaviva. Together with the Countess Rosina, they outsmart the Count, proving that true love conquers all.

**Performance Details:**
- **Music by:** Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- **Libretto by:** Lorenzo Da Ponte
- **Language:** Performed in Italian with English supertitles

**Conductor:** Nicholas McGegan
Nicholas McGegan, renowned for his expertise in Baroque and Classical music, will conduct the performance. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, McGegan has led numerous acclaimed performances and recordings, bringing a historically informed approach to both period and modern ensembles.

**Director:** Marcus Shields
Marcus Shields, an artist known for his innovative work in theater and new media, will direct the production, ensuring a visually and emotionally compelling experience.

**Ticket Information:**
Tickets are available for purchase, and subscriptions to the 2024-25 season are now open, offering the best seats at the best prices.

**Why Attend:**
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of opera’s most beloved works, brought to life by the talented artists of the Curtis Opera Theatre. Revel in the razor-sharp satire, delightful arias, and lively storytelling that make *Le nozze di Figaro* a timeless classic.

**Learn More and Purchase Tickets:**
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Curtis Institute of Music’s website.

Le nozze di Figaro

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Mezzo-soprano Ruby Dibble stars as “Elle” (“She”) in composer Francis Poulenc’s gripping, one-woman monodrama, La voix humaine. Adapted from Jean Cocteau’s iconic play, this intimate “musical confession” is a searing, psychological portrait of a woman slowly unraveling over the course of an anguished 45-minute phone call. Led by acclaimed visual artist and opera director Marcus Shields and featuring the piano accompaniment of master opera coach Lisa Keller, this devastating one-act opera will be presented in Curtis’s Black Box Theater.

Marcus Shields

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25 - 27 Apr, 2026

Juilliard Opera Presents Verdi’s "Falstaff" · The Juilliard School

26 - 28 Feb, 2026

La Passion de Simone · Curtis Institute of Music

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