Rappaccini’s Daughter (1992) was composed by Daniel Catán and adapted from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s haunting short story, Rappaccini’s Daughter is set in the mysterious city of Padua. It follows Dr. Rappaccini, a brilliant but secretive botanist who raises his daughter, Beatrice, in a secluded garden teeming with toxic plants—rendering her own touch lethal. When Giovanni, a curious young student, encounters Beatrice, he is drawn into a perilous romance marked by obsession, forbidden knowledge, and the dangerous consequences of scientific ambition.

Rappaccini’s Daughter

The Westin Great Southern Columbus

Join us in-person for a FREE Q&A with the creatives of Rappaccini's Daughter. They will share all of the backstage "tea" and insider knowledge while we enjoy coffee and sweets.

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Coffee with the Creatives of Rappaccini’s Daughter

Ohio Theatre

Experience the timeless allure of Handel's Baroque masterpiece, "Semele," presented by The Atlanta Opera in a company premiere that promises to captivate audiences with its intricate blend of sensuality, ambition, and jealousy. This season, immerse yourself in the tragic love triangle between Princess Semele, Jupiter, king of the gods, and his vengeful wife Juno. Set against the backdrop of Handel's most beautiful arias and choruses, "Semele" explores themes of sex and death with exquisite music that has resonated through the ages.

Performances are scheduled to take place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, offering audiences the chance to experience this gloriously moving masterpiece performed in English with English Supertitles. The runtime is approximately 3 hours and 38 minutes, including intermissions, ensuring a comprehensive immersion into the opera's rich narrative and musical brilliance.

The cast features Lauren Snouffer as Semele, Josh Lovell as Jupiter/Apollo, and Elisa Sunshine as Iris, under the creative direction of Christine Brandes as conductor, Tomer Zvulun as production director, with scenic and projection design by Erhard Rom, costume design by Vita Tzykun, and lighting design by Robert Wierzel.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a pivotal work of the Baroque era, brought to life by a talented cast and creative team. Subscriptions are on sale now, with performances scheduled for June 7, 10, 13, and 15, 2025. Join us for a night of opera that promises to be as enlightening as it is entertaining, showcasing the enduring power of Handel's music and the timeless tales of Greek mythology.

Semele

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Experience the intensity and drama of Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece, "Macbeth," brought to life by The Atlanta Opera. This season, immerse yourself in a world where ambition, power, and supernatural prophecies collide in a dark and riveting narrative. With no love story to soften its edges, "Macbeth" stands out as an opera that Verdi himself declared to be unlike any other, focusing solely on the relentless scramble for power at any cost.

Leading the cast in this magnificent production are Michael Mayes as Macbeth and Sara Gartland as Lady Macbeth, whose passionate and dramatic performances anchor the opera's tightly paced action and magnificent music. This production marks the second in our series of operas based on the works of Shakespeare, offering a fresh perspective on the timeless tale of ambition, guilt, and fate.

"Macbeth" is performed in Italian with English supertitles, ensuring that audiences can fully engage with the story's intricate details and emotional depth. The opera unfolds in four acts over approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes, with an intermission allowing for reflection on the powerful events depicted on stage.

The performances are scheduled to take place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, offering a fittingly grand and atmospheric setting for Verdi's operatic exploration of power and madness. With performances on select dates in March 2025, including a matinee option, there are multiple opportunities to experience this compelling production.

Under the baton of conductor Iván López Reynoso and the visionary direction of Tomer Zvulun, with live action direction by Ran Arthur Braun, this production of "Macbeth" promises to be a highlight of The Atlanta Opera's season. Don't miss your chance to witness the ambition, the prophecy, and the tragedy of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in an opera that continues to captivate audiences with its intensity and musical brilliance. Subscriptions and tickets are available now for what promises to be a memorable and stirring operatic experience.

Rolando Salazar

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19 - 21 Sep, 2025

Rappaccini’s Daughter · Opera Columbus

Sep 10, 2025

Coffee with the Creatives of Rappaccini’s Daughter · Opera Columbus

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Conductor in Rappaccini’s Daughter by Catán

Opera Columbus

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