The Great American Songbook, Classically Speaking

Music Building and Recital Hall

It’s been 50 years since HGO first presented the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, restoring the “folk opera” to its creators’ full original vision in a landmark production that earned HGO both a Tony and a Grammy. Now, audiences have the chance to again experience the cherished American classic that set HGO on its path as a trailblazer, presented in an acclaimed production from director Francesca Zambello.

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Porgy and Bess

Wortham Theater Center

Rigoletto is a court jester with sharp wit and a merciless tongue. By cruelly mocking a grieving father, he sets in motion a tragic lesson in poetic justice. Featuring iconic arias like “Caro nome” and “La donna è mobile,” Verdi’s masterpiece sees Rigoletto become intimately familiar with the dangers of careless love, misguided vengeance, and the inescapable lesson that, under no circumstances, can you fool fate.

Rigoletto

Cincinnati Music Hall

All University of Texas at Austin students are allowed one free ticket as long as they are available. Student tickets must be picked up at the Box Office with valid student I.D. Seating is unassigned.

Symphony Orchestra

The University of Texas at Austin

We’re full of surprises. Every Masterworks concert has a surprise inside – a short mystery piece that connects to the program in an unexpected way. Each one is Michael Francis’ little secret.

Donnie Ray Albert

Events

Past events

Feb 23, 2026

The Great American Songbook, Classically Speaking · Butler School of Music

Oct 24 - Nov 15, 2025

Porgy and Bess · Houston Grand Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Monterone in Rigoletto by Verdi

Cincinnati Opera

Lawyer Frazier in Porgy and Bess by Gershwin

Houston Grand Opera

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