It is fitting that Puccini’s masterpiece is presented in the season that celebrates the completion of recent renovations, the 50 th anniversary of the Opera’s current stage, and the continuation of the Setting the Stage Campaign. It was the first opera presented in the 1957 inaugural season of the company, the first performance in the rebuilt theater in 1968 following the Opera’s devastating fire, and the opening of the 1998 season which introduced the newest theater after major renovations and expansion. Perhaps no other opera has been more important or nostalgic within the history of Santa Fe Opera as Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. Bernstein’s 100 th birthday on August 25, 2018, closes the season and this production of Candide. The beloved American composer is honored in a year-long international celebration of his 100 th birthday (#BernsteinAt100) which officially kicked-off on August 25, 2017. Leonard Bernstein’s 1956 smash Broadway hit Candide opens the season in a new production by Laurent Pelly. The Opera’s 62 nd season offers works by American icons and European masters, four of which are repertory from the 20 th and 21 st centuries. The 2018 season presents five operas in 36 performances, running from June 29 to August 25, 2018. She will be replaced by Liv Redpath, a former Apprentice. Bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi returns to Santa Fe and has been added to the cast of The Italian Girl in Algiers as Taddeo. Santa Fe Opera congratulates Erin Morley on her pregnancy unfortunately, this means she will not be singing Zerbinetta in Ariadne auf Naxos this summer. Emily Johnson will make her company debut as choreographer for Doctor Atomic, replacing Lucinda Childs, and bass Andrew Harris, a former Apprentice, has been added in the role of Edward Teller. John Fiore has replaced Jader Bignamini as conductor for Madame Butterfly, Matthew Ozawa will direct the late Lee Blakeley’s original production, and bass Solomon Howard has been added to the cast as The Bonze. Santa Fe, NM - Santa Fe Opera’s General Director Charles MacKay announced updates for the company’s 2018 season:ĭue to its popularity, a performance has been added of Bernstein’s Candide on Tuesday, August 21.
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