In Puccini’s only comedic opera, the cunning and resourceful Gianni Schicchi (pronounced Johnny SKEE-kee) is sought out by the Donati family to alter the will of their deceased patriarch, Buoso. Schicchi, seizing the opportunity to outwit the greedy relatives, devises a clever scheme that not only benefits himself but also ensures justice prevails.

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Family Feuds: Gianni Schicchi + Chorus and Orchestra Concert

Jefferson Center

Soprano, Danielle Talamantes and Bass-baritone, Kerry Wilkerson, with pianist Dr. Samuel Wellman, are thrilled to present an all-American program of vocal selections featuring selections from Copland’s iconic Old American Songs, original compositions written especially for their voices as well as cherished gems of the musical theater and American Songbook canon.

Family Harmony: Americans in Paris

Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church

In this operatic adaptation of Henry James’ 1898 spine-tingling book, a young governess is hired to care for Miles and Flora, two orphaned children with a strange upbringing. When she arrives at the remote English estate, the governess is met with the mysterious presence of two ghosts whom she believes are influencing the children. As the lines blur between reality and the supernatural, she embarks on a mission to protect them from these sinister forces that ultimately end in tragedy.  Enter the world of Bly Manor…if you dare!

Family Ghosts: The Turn of the Screw by Benjamin Britten

Moss Arts Center

Opera Roanoke proudly brings one of the greatest of all operatic treasures to life, with a gorgeous and witty fully-staged production of The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart’s timeless and irrepressible masterpiece that levels the playing field between members of 18th-century aristocracy and the lovable human beings who are their servants. Boasting music that is as recognizable as it is perfect, time flies during this joyous romp through Figaro and Susanna’s wedding day. As comedic drama it is unmatched in all the repertoire, with every character infused by Mozart with unmatched personality. But in the end, Mozart unites all classes and struggling parties with music that is as astonishing as anything ever composed for the stage.

Opera Roanoke

14 - 16 Mar, 2025

Family Feuds: Gianni Schicchi + Chorus and Orchestra Concert

Feb 16, 2025

Family Harmony: Americans in Paris

Opera Roanoke