Opera Cultura invites you to immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of cultural celebrations brimming with music, tradition, and stories. Starting the year with 'Cantar con los Reyes', this joyous event promises a heartwarming singalong that resonates with family-friendly festivity. As spring blooms, 'Sabores y Sonidos' brings forth an unforgettable gala where the symphony of delectable flavors harmoniously blends with beautiful melodies. The summer climax, 'Cuentos', offers an evocative operatic journey inspired by the poignant narratives of immigrants and farmworkers. Each event is a vibrant testament to the power of community and the arts.

Celebrate Culture: A Journey Through Music, Food, and Stories at Opera Cultura's Events

Opera Cultura invites you to a year filled with culturally rich events that promise to engage and inspire. From the joyful 'Cantar con los Reyes' singalong to the elegant 'Sabores y Sonidos' gala, and the poignant 'Cuentos' opera, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Join us at the School of Arts and Culture in San Jose, CA, for an unforgettable experience celebrating music, tradition, and stories from diverse communities. These events not only entertain but also honor deep cultural roots and narratives that resonate with audiences.

Celebrating Culture and Community through Opera Cultura's 2025 Events

Cuentos - created by Héctor Armienta - is a two-part song cycle inspired by interviews with immigrants and farmworkers in Santa Clara County and the surrounding regions.

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Cuentos

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Sabores y Sonidos - Ópera Cultura's Gala Benefit takes place on May 17th, 2025. Enjoy a night filled with beautiful music, delicious food, and great company.

Sabores y Sonidos

School of Arts and Culture

Ring in the new year with joyful music and cherished traditions at this vibrant holiday singalong event.

Cantar con los Reyes

Join us as we perform with other community arts organizations!

Celebrate Opera Cultura's own contribution to the American Mosaic of Cultures at the 4th annual Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley. This event is free for all. This event is presented by Mosaic America in partnership with History of San Jose.

Mosaic Festival 2024

History Park

Our video series that explores the extraordinary contributions of Latine artists transforming the opera world both on and off stage returns in October! Follow our Facebook and youtube pages to see who will be our guest speakers!

Los Revolucionarios

Pop Up Performances featuring music by Carla Lucero, Héctor Armienta, and Nicolás Lell Benavides. We are thrilled to present mezzo-soprano Melisa Bonetti Luna and pianist Marika Yasuda in celebration of Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month!

A Celebration of Bay Area Latine Composers

Legion of Honor

A show you won't want to miss! Opera Cultura presents the Northern California premiere of the bilingual opera Frida by Mexican-American composer Robert Xavier Rodriguez. The highly-regarded opera, which incorporates music from Mexican folk traditions, tells the dramatic story of the life of Frida Kahlo - one of the most visionary and iconic artists of the twentieth century. THE STORY Sung in both Spanish and English, Frida is the story of renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, wife of the country’s great muralist Diego Rivera. Her tortured life unfolds in a flowing succession of scenes. Diego’s preoccupation with art and other women shrivel Frida’s soul and her demands for love drain him; they need one another desperately. Divorce is imminent. Frida’s health deteriorates; only painting permits emotional release, translating her agonies into a series of canvases. Her fate is to live alone, engulfed by pain, but her paintings live forever, reflecting hidden dreams and inspiring courage to transcend conventional boundaries.

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Cuentos

May 17, 2025

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