Singer

Christmas Eve 1914, a lone soldier stepped out of the trenches singing Stille Nacht. This a cappella opera, sung in English, shares the stories of soldiers along the Western Front in the spontaneous Christmas Truce of World War I.

All is Calm

Kentucky Opera Center for Cultural Health

Celebrate Maestro Muspratt’s 25th anniversary season with a concert full of his favorite Italian pieces. From the soaring drama of Cavalleria Rusticana to the sweeping grandeur of Pines of Rome, this program brings Italy’s most beloved music to life. Tenor Jesse Donner lends his powerful voice to favorites like Nessun dorma, O sole Mio and Funiculì, Funiculà, while the orchestra shines in the lush beauty of Cinema Paradiso and Mendelssohn’s vibrant Italian Symphony. Music about Italy, music written by Italians, and even a little Sinatra too! It’s going to be one big party!

La Dolce Sinfonia

Living Hope Church

This hilarious one-act operatic comedy by Derrick Wang explores the unlikely friendship between U.S. Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia. Their shared love of opera and humor sealed their bond as friends.

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Jesse Donner

Events

Upcoming events

12 - 21 Dec, 2025

All is Calm · Kentucky Opera

10 - 17 Apr, 2026

Scalia/Ginsburg · Kentucky Opera

Past events

12 - 21 Dec, 2025

All is Calm · Kentucky Opera

Oct 17, 2025

La Dolce Sinfonia · Northwest Indiana Symphony

Future and recently performed repertoire

Antonin Scalia in Scalia/Ginsburg by Wang

Kentucky Opera

Singer in Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni

Northwest Indiana Symphony

Singer in All is Calm by Takach

Kentucky Opera

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