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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.

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The Turn of the Screw

The Santa Fe Opera

Experience the monumental saga of forbidden love and cosmic destiny with "Die Walküre" at the Santa Fe Opera. This epic second installment of Wagner's Ring Cycle unfolds in a broken land where gods clash and heroes rise, set to music of titanic magnitude. From July 26 to August 21, 2025, immerse yourself in a world where the rules of the universe no longer apply, sung in German with instant translation screens in English and Spanish.

The opera, with music and libretto by Richard Wagner, promises an unforgettable journey through its approximately 4 hours and 35 minutes runtime, including two intermissions. The story spans three acts, beginning with Siegmund's fateful encounter with Sieglinde, leading to their forbidden love, and culminating in the dramatic consequences of their actions, influenced by the gods themselves.

Featuring a stellar cast including Tamara Wilson as Brünnhilde, Ryan Speedo Green as Wotan, Jamez McCorkle as Siegmund, and Vida Miknevičiūtė as Sieglinde, under the baton of conductor James Gaffigan and direction by Melly Still. The production's scenic and costume designs by Ana Inés Jabares-Pita, lighting by Malcolm Rippeth, and choreography by Tinovimbanashe Sibanda promise to bring Wagner's mythical world to life.

Don't miss this powerful performance at the Santa Fe Opera, where music, drama, and visual artistry come together to tell a timeless tale of love, power, and destiny. Tickets are available for performances on select dates from July 26 to August 21, 2025. Join us for a night of unforgettable opera under the stars in the beautiful setting of Santa Fe.

Wendy Bryn Harmer

Soprano

Events

Upcoming events

Jul 19 - Aug 5, 2025

The Turn of the Screw · Santa Fe Opera

Jul 26 - Aug 21, 2025

Die Walküre · Santa Fe Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Miss Jessel in The Turn of the Screw by Britten

Santa Fe Opera

Ortlinde in Die Walküre by Wagner

Santa Fe Opera

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