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  • Britten’s Peter Grimes

    Hear Britten's tragic opera about a fisherman, his distrustful neighbors, and the dark secrets of a small community.  Apr 29, 2023

    Britten’s Peter Grimes

  • Mozart’s Idomeneo

    Set in Crete, Idomeneo explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice in Mozart's first mature operatic undertaking.  Apr 22, 2023

    Mozart’s Idomeneo

  • Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier

    Set during the Habsburg Empire's final years, Strauss's comedy follows the love affairs of the Marschallin, her young lover, and the daughter of a wealthy bourgeois. Apr 15, 2023

    Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier

  • Puccini's Tosca

    Tune in to hear the story of a political prisoner, a Roman diva, and a self-serving chief of police in Puccini's classical thriller, Tosca.  Apr 8, 2023

    Puccini's Tosca

  • Verdi's Falstaff

    Adapted from Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor, Verdi's Falstaff tells the comedic story of a knight's attempts to woo two married women and gain access to their riches.  Apr 1, 2023

    Verdi's Falstaff

  • Bellini's Norma

    An opera in two acts, Bellini’s Norma is set in Gaul under Roman invasion. The priestess of a Druid temple, Norma is caught between between her love, her duties, and her community.  Mar 25, 2023

    Bellini's Norma

  • Wagner’s Lohengrin

    Listen to the tale of a magical swan knight, a virtuous duchess, and a cunning sorceress as they fight between truth and deception in their kingdom.  Mar 18, 2023

    Wagner’s Lohengrin

  • Verdi’s La Traviata

    A three-act opera, Verdi's La Traviata tells the story of a romantic and tragic love between a famous courtesan and her silent admirer.  Mar 11, 2023

    Verdi’s La Traviata