Chorus Director

The Tales of Hoffmann (Les Contes d'Hoffmann) is a haunting opera that dives into the stormy, occasionally uncanny, love life of poet Hoffmann. In a series of flashbacks (and perhaps a bit too much wine), Hoffmann recounts three romantic escapades, each with its own fantastical twist—and each disastrously interrupted by a shadowy villain determined to ruin his good time. The opera is a blend of romance, heartbreak, and just the right dose of the surreal, proving that in Hoffmann’s world, if something seems too good to be true, it probably involves an evil doppelgänger or a mechanical doll.

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Tales of Hoffmann

Marcus Performing Arts Center

Sidekick Leporello follows the notorious and unapologetic nobleman Don Giovanni (yes, that Don Juan) as he waltzes through life with a scandalous checklist: seduction, deception, and, naturally, leaving a trail of broken hearts and vengeful fiancés. Despite plenty of red flags (and, let’s be honest, a few angry mobs), he shrugs off every warning like yesterday’s conquest. No lesson learned, no apologies offered—until fate shows up, ready to dish out a final, fiery “we need to talk.”

Don Giovanni

Tosca, set in 1800s Rome, is a whirlwind of love, jealousy, and political intrigue starrings a fiery diva; her political activist lover, and the ruthless police chief who sees “no” as just a starting point. His obsession with Tosca is all of their downfall. 

Known for its intense drama and high-stakes twists, Tosca serves up enough passion, betrayal, and mayhem to keep even the toughest opera cynic hooked—because in Tosca, love conquers all, but not before a little murder.

Tosca

She lives fast, loves freely, and throws a better party than anyone in Paris. But beneath the champagne and charm, Violetta knows her days in the spotlight won’t last forever. When she dares to trade pleasure for true love, society—and Alfredo’s very proper family—are quick to remind her just how unforgiving Paris can be.

Verdi’s La Traviata is all romance, sacrifice, and a story where “happily ever after” takes a hard pass.

La Traviata

Prince Tamino sets out to rescue Princess Pamina from the formidable Queen of the Night (yes, her mother), armed with a magical flute and an anxious companion, Papageno. What begins as a straightforward mission quickly opens into a world of rigid traditions, obscure rules, and trials that test far more than bravery.

This is not just Tamino’s journey. Pamina faces the same ordeals, makes the same choices, and proves herself every bit his equal. Inspired by classic epic fantasy in the spirit of The Wheel of Time, Mozart’s The Magic Flute is a fantastical and occasionally heart-stopping adventure, where the world is strange, the path is uncertain, and—against all odds—love still wins.

Chorus Director

Dr. Benjamin Rivera

Events

Upcoming events

15 - 17 May, 2026

Tosca · The Florentine Opera

16 - 18 Oct, 2026

La Traviata · The Florentine Opera

14 - 16 May, 2027

The Magic Flute · The Florentine Opera

Past events

13 - 15 Mar, 2026

Tales of Hoffmann · The Florentine Opera

24 - 26 Oct, 2025

Don Giovanni · The Florentine Opera

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