Name: Al Fresco: Justin Austin
Start: 2025-08-06T19:30:00
Location: Edwin J. Nieman Sr. House

The Florentine Opera is set to dazzle audiences with a captivating lineup of events that span comedy, drama, and timeless classics. From the comic opera 'Scalia/Ginsburg,' which humorously explores the unexpected friendship between two renowned Supreme Court Justices, to the powerful performances by rising star Justin Austin, there's something for every opera enthusiast. The season promises a blend of musical artistry, engaging narratives, and cultural reflections, all set to unfold across Milwaukee's iconic venues.

Opera Delights: The Florentine Opera's Captivating Season of Events

Michael Banwarth

Justin Austin

The Florentine Opera

Step into the warm glow of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for Carols & Classics—an evening of peaceful reflection and timeless music. With a special performance by the Milwaukee Children’s Choir, it’s a quiet, beautiful escape from the holiday rush.

Carols & Classics 2026

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,  Milwaukee

Welcome to the Buoso ranch, Texas, where the patriarch has just died and everyone suddenly has very strong opinions about his will. With only a small window of time to scheme, the family spirals into greed, chaos, and some extremely bad behavior—complicated further by a case of inconvenient young love. Enter Gianni Schicchi, whose clever plan might save the day or blow it all up. 

Gianni Schicchi 2026

Alverno College

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.

The Magic Flute

Marcus Performing Arts Center

Baritone Justin Austin, praised for his "mighty lyric voice" (NYT) and "intensity and charisma" (Opera), was named Rising Star of the Year at the 2024 International Opera Awards and is a recipient of the 2024 Marian Anderson Vocal Award, earning acclaim for his expressive artistry and immaculate musicianship.

Al Fresco: Justin Austin

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