Stage Director

The deck is stacked against Violetta, the ill-fated heroine of this well-loved tragedy—a courtesan trying to turn her life around, she falls for the romantic Alfredo, but illness and family meddling thwart her one chance at happiness. The buoyant music dances through party scenes and tenderly carries the heartbroken lovers through longing and despair. This stylish new production is designed by Tony Award–winner Christopher Oram and directed by Louisa Muller in her Dallas Opera debut.

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La traviata

AT&T Performing Arts Center

Violetta is the belle of the ball at every party in Paris, until she falls in love with Alfredo. They run away from high society for a simple life in the country, when Alfredo’s father asks Violetta to sacrifice her love to save the family’s honor.

Santa Fe Opera

A comic-tragic opera with grand choruses and fabulous dances plays out in a world of glamour and deception. Rameau’s Platée is a first for Garsington Opera as we delve into the world of French Baroque opera, made possible by our special partnership with The English Concert. We are thrilled that director Louisa Muller and designer Christopher Oram return after their RPS Award-winning production of The Turn of the Screw, and we welcome conductor and French Baroque specialist Paul Agnew, who makes his Garsington debut.

Platée

Wormsley

Sorcery, jealous rages, desire, and hellish Demons all come into play in Handel’s opera Amadigi di Gaula. This compact, taut drama is a vehicle for Handel to do what he did best: exploring the emotions of his characters, from love to suffering—reflecting on sentiment in a way perhaps deeper than in any of his other operas. In this composition he conjures a surprising sound world with star countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo here in the title role. Handel also makes prominent use of wind instruments, which make the music unusually colorful, befitting this story which explores the full gamut of human emotion.
Amadigi di Gaula is a co-production between Boston Baroque and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chrorale.

Handel's Amadigi di Gaula

Diane B. Wilsey Center for Opera

Juilliard Opera Presents Poulenc’s "Dialogues des Carmélites"

The Juilliard School

Experience the chilling depths of psychological suspense with "The Turn of the Screw" at the Santa Fe Opera. This operatic ghost story, set against the shadowed corridors of a country estate, follows a young governess as she confronts unsettling mysteries and her own mounting paranoia. With music by Benjamin Britten and a libretto by Myfanwy Piper, this production promises to immerse audiences in a haunting narrative that explores the thin line between reality and the supernatural.

Running from July 19 to August 5, 2025, the opera is performed in English, accompanied by instant translation screens in both English and Spanish, ensuring an accessible and engaging experience for all. The performance lasts approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes, including a 25-minute intermission, providing the perfect evening of entertainment.

This co-production with the Canadian Opera Company, originated at Garsington Opera, features a talented cast including Jacquelyn Stucker as the Governess, Brenton Ryan as Peter Quint/Prologue, Christine Rice as Mrs. Grose, Wendy Bryn Harmer as Miss Jessel, under the baton of conductor Gemma New and direction by Louisa Muller. The creative team is rounded out with scenic and costume design by Christopher Oram and lighting design by Malcolm Rippeth.

Don't miss your chance to delve into this eerie tale of mystery and intrigue. Tickets are available for performances on July 19, July 23, August 1, and August 5, 2025, each offering a unique opportunity to experience the gripping tension and emotional depth of "The Turn of the Screw" under the starlit sky of Santa Fe.

Louisa Muller

Stage Director

Events

Upcoming events

23 - 28 Apr, 2025

Juilliard Opera Presents Poulenc’s "Dialogues des Carmélites" · The Juilliard School

Jul 19 - Aug 5, 2025

The Turn of the Screw · Santa Fe Opera

Past events

18 - 27 Oct, 2024

La traviata · Dallas Opera

Jun 28 - Aug 24, 2024

La traviata · Santa Fe Opera

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