Singer

One of Giuseppe Verdi's lesser performed but passionately romantic dramas, Luisa Miller returns to Sarasota Opera after 25 years.  Luisa, the daughter of an old soldier, is in love with Carlo, who is really, Rodolfo, the son of the ruthless Count Walter.  The count's opposition to the couple's love leads to tragedy, in an opera filled with memorable arias and thrilling ensembles.

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Luisa Miller

Sarasota Opera House

Ancient Babylon comes to life in a classic Met staging of biblical proportions. Baritone George Gagnidze makes his Met role debut as the imperious king Nabucco, alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska reprising her thrilling turn as his vengeful daughter Abigaille. Mezzo-soprano Maria Barakova and tenor SeokJong Baek, in his company debut, are Fenena and Ismaele, whose love transcends politics, and bass Dmitry Belosselskiy repeats his celebrated portrayal of the high priest Zaccaria. Daniele Callegari conducts Verdi’s exhilarating early masterpiece, which features the ultimate showcase for the great Met Chorus, the moving “Va, pensiero.”

Nabucco

Lincoln Center

Two operas, two betrayed husbands, two tragic ends. In Cavalleria rusticana the calm of a Sicilian Easter morning is broken by a betrayed lover who sets off a chain of events culminating in violent tragedy. In true theatrical tradition Pagliacci’s clown tries to go on with the show, but his real-life humiliation and despair lead to a grim climax. The violent passions and raw emotions of these two works changed the direction of Italian opera forever.

Rafael Davila

Tenor

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 15 - Mar 22, 2025

Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci · Sarasota Opera

Past events

9 - 24 Mar, 2024

Luisa Miller · Sarasota Opera

Sep 28, 2023 - Jan 26, 2024

Nabucco · The Metropolitan Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Ismaele in Nabucco by Verdi

The Metropolitan Opera

Singer in Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni

Sarasota Opera

Singer in Pagliacci by Leoncavallo

Sarasota Opera

Rodolfo in Luisa Miller by Verdi

Sarasota Opera

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