Ofrenda is a powerful story inspired by Día de los Muertos traditions, curanderas (traditional healers) in México, and the mysticism that surrounds them. The opera centers on Macaria, and her daughter, Pina. Macaria, a custodian at a hospital, has an encounter with death (La Señora) on a bus ride after her shift. Moved by Macaria’s kindness, Señora sheds a tear of life into Macaria’s water bottle, giving her the power to heal anyone. But the price for such power will eventually catch up with her. As the story unfolds, Ofrenda reflects the hopes we hold for our children, the sacrifices we make for their well-being, and a daughter’s journey toward understanding and honoring those who came before her.

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InsightALT

Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space

Who doesn't love this soft, sometimes radiant, sometimes dull, murmuring sound of the brass instruments? But you don't have to go to a church or to Wagner's "Parsifal" to enjoy it - neither of which would be a bad choice, of course. In this chamber concert, it can be experienced almost directly and without distracting ornamentation. Trumpet, horn, trombone. These are all the ingredients for a brass concert that promises to be a delight for the ears thanks to proven musicians and numerous exciting, rarely heard composers. Just one example: the piece "Crossing Barriers" by the French composer Jeff Scott, which actually overcomes obstacles by turning to the African circle dance near the equator.

Ivette Herryman Rodriguez

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May 16, 2026

InsightALT · Symphony Space

Mar 30, 2025

Cross-border · Göttinger Symphonieorchester

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