Victor DeRenzi, Artistic Director
Richard Russell, Executive Director
Bizet’s Carmen Feb 17–Mar 24
fate united two lovers,
now fate will tear
their lives apart
The 2018 winter opera festival
PUccini’s Manon Lescaut Feb 10–Mar 23
puccini’s first great success
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Bellini’s Norma Mar 3–24
a struggle of love and duty
in ancient times
d’albert’s Tiefland Mar 10–25
a young woman’s journey
from oppression to freedom
All operas performed in the original language with English translations projected above the stage.
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