Season at a glance
FRIDAY MAY 17TH OPENING NIGHT ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Astor Piazzolla’s sultry and passionate nuevo tango fuels the surreal story of María, born “one day when God was drunk.” Explore this drama of seduction, depravity, redemption, and rebirth in Buenos Aires’ urban underbelly.
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Delight in a rustic Italian dinner by Chef Shully served under the stars at La Lune’s charming Riverwest location, followed by a sunset serenade of your Italian favorites from our own opera stars.
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The Florentine Opera’s Summer Studio Ensemble presents the next iteration of our Covers series.
Join us for an evening of arias featuring the Florentine Opera’s Summer Studio Ensemble. These emerging voices bring classics to a gorgeous garden in Fredonia!
Deanna Breiwick, acclaimed soprano praised by The New York Times as a "vocal trapeze artist," enjoys a dynamic career. Notable for her roles with San Francisco Opera, the Metropolitan Opera, and Bayerische Staatsoper, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide in opera premieres and concert performances. She will be accompanied by Aurelia Andrews on piano.
Join us for a night of leather and lace in a space created for rebels! Celebrate and support the Florentine’s education programs.
Experience the timeless allure of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, where Japanese traditions collide with American dreams in a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and cultural clash as Cio-Cio San's unwavering devotion leads to a devastating sacrifice for her child's future amidst Puccini's iconic score.
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Immerse yourself in the captivating melodies of opera's rising stars in a breathtaking aria extravaganza! Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Baumgartner Studio Artists, showcasing their extraordinary vocal talents.
Join us for a festive and playful celebration of the season through holiday classics new and old, featuring the Baumgartner Studio Artists.
Join us for a joyful celebration of the season through timeless Christmas and holiday music from around the world featuring the Baumgartner Studio Artists and Milwaukee Children’s Choir.
Handel's beloved Acis & Galatea weaves a tale of love, jealousy, and mythological mischief. Director Meeker dubs it "visual poetry" as a shepherd's love for a sea nymph is disrupted by a cyclops, and a lover's tragic murder brings fountains of resolution to heartbreak.
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Donizetti's Viva la Mamma hilariously depicts a theatrical troupe grappling with a controlling stage mother, much to the director's chagrin. Dueling divas, a meddlesome maestro, and a grocer/poet add chaos to the mix, satirizing operatic stereotypes amidst comedic mishaps, all set to glorious bel canto melodies.
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Bizet's Carmen, a legendary opera, follows the passionate and free-spirited Carmen, a seductive factory worker living by her own rules. Her love triangle with soldier Don José and bullfighter Escamillo unfolds into jealousy, betrayal, and tragedy, showcasing a compelling tale of love, obsession, and fate.
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