![]() fully staged scenes showcasing the remarkable talent of Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Singers and Technicians. ![]() ![]() Sung in English with opera titles in English and SpanishĪpprentice Showcase Scenes. Sung in German with opera titles in English and SpanishĬompany’s world premiere “ M. New co-production of Verdi’s comic “ Falstaff” (Opens on July 16, 2022).ħ Performances - July 16, 20, 29 August 4, 9, 16 & 25.Ĭompany’s premiere of Wagner’s “ Tristan und Isolde” (Opens on July 23, 2022).Ħ Performances - July 23, 27 August 5, 11, 19 & 23. Sung in Italian with opera titles in English and Spanish New production of Rossini’s comedy “ The Barber of Seville” (Opens on July 2, 2022).Ĩ Performances - July 2, 8, 13 August 1, 6, 10, 20 & 26. Sung in French with opera titles in English and Spanish Since 1957, the company has presented over 2,000 performances of 177 operas by 90 composers spanning five centuries of opera, creating a legacy of 45 American premieres and 17 world premieres. Nestled atop a mountain vista in northern New Mexico, the company’s iconic Crosby Theatre is open on three sides, allowing visitors to enjoy performances complemented by the elements. The Santa Fe Opera annually draws 85,000 people from New Mexico and around the globe. The Opera’s 65th season, led by General Director Robert Meya and Music Director Harry Bicket, will explore classic works of the repertory as well as operas new to the Santa Fe Opera and the world’s stage. Like its audience, Lomelí said he believes the industry itself also is moving toward more diversity among its artists.Come to Santa Fe in 2022 for the Santa Fe Opera’s exciting 65th season, featuring 38 performances of five different operas and two Apprentice Scenes performances that run from July 1-August 27, 2022. “An opera company today will need all the artistic firepower that they can summon in order to capture the minds of an audience that is already bombarded with myriad options for entertainment at the reach of their hands.” The industry leaders of our companies are changing,” said Lomelí, a native of Mexico who recently joined the Santa Fe Opera. “We are experiencing a generational shift in our industry. He believes the Santa Fe Opera can lead a think tank of creators who can tell stories relevant to the world today while still holding true to the traditions of the medium. There also will be a special, one night-only concert featuring soprano Angel Blue in early August.Īmong the health precautions this season, masks will be required for everyone visiting the opera.Īs the opera prepares for a different kind of opening night, new Chief Artistic Officer David Lomelí said the industry also is navigating a new era that includes audiences in cyberspace. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, who died last fall, also used to be a regular visitor to performances in Santa Fe.Īmong the new productions this season will be the world premiere of The Lord of Cries by John Corigliano and Mark Adamo. In recent years, the venue has been the backdrop for productions about the dawn of the nuclear age in 1940s New Mexico and a world premiere of a techno-infused opera about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. “The fact that we will be on stage in a few weeks is a testament to the hard work, unfailing optimism and sheer faith of the hundreds of staff members - both year-round and seasonal - who call the Santa Fe Opera their home,” he said. Meya did not address the opera’s financial situation during the news conference, but acknowledged that the journey over the past year has been long. Some patrons held on to their tickets for future years while others donated theirs back to the opera to help compensate seasonal staff. In a regular year, the opera’s operating budget is about $25 million, with 40% coming from ticket sales and donations making up another 40%. ![]() Without a regular season, the opera was faced with a $10 million loss in revenue, leaving officials to stretch federal relief money and donations as far as they could go. More than $5 million in tickets had been sold last year before the opera was forced to cancel the 2020 season due to the pandemic.
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