Austin Opera - Austin | 21 April 2021 |
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EverestAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
The production took audiences to the summit with powerhouse elements that made this opera grand |
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Austin Opera puts you on the top of the world for 70 minutes |
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RigolettoAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
Austin Opera dazzles with Rigoletto |
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Dive into the glorious snake pit that is Austin Opera’s ‘Rigoletto’ |
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La bohèmeAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Austin Opera shines with Puccini favorite |
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Silent NightAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
This production powerfully creates the tension of the battlefield and just as powerfully lets it go |
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A hard look at the unchanged reality of war |
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OtelloAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Austin Opera staged a victory worthy of the Lion of Venice |
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Austin Opera festively reimagines Verdi's Otello |
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La TraviataAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Austin Opera's glittering tragedy dazzles |
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Ariadne auf NaxosAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Ariadne auf Naxos wrangles a dynamic operatic experience |
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Dude ranch antics make this reimagining of Strauss too busy, but when the music takes center stage, it’s gorgeous |
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CarmenAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Austin Opera's stunning masterpiece |
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Madama ButterflyAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
The company delivers a lovely staging of this Puccini opera that builds to a heartbreaking finale |
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Austin Opera thrills with stunning production |
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La fille du régimentAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Just as the young woman of the title is deemed "charming," so too is Donizetti's work in this company's staging |
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Der Fliegende HolländerAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Wagner fans will satisfied with good solos from Melody Moore’s Senta |
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The Manchurian CandidateAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Austin Opera stages innovative version of Puts’ already innovative “Manchurian Candidate” |
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Il barbiere di SivigliaAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Austin Opera dazzles in The Barber of Seville |
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A good night out for both Looney Tunes aficionados and serious opera fans |
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Of Mice and MenAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Eventually the music begins to help the story instead of competing with it |
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AidaAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
‘Aïda’ full of pomp, impressive voices |
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Conductor Richard Buckley keeps the energy and intensity up |
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Don GiovanniAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
This production has a fantastic collection of voices |
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Roméo et JulietteAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
Shakespeare in Texas |
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Austin Opera's star-crossed lovers shine in Romeo & Juliet |
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Costello and El-Khoury have a winning chemistry on stage |
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Un Ballo in MascheraAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
An opera that sounds like the 1700s but looks like today |
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L'elisir d'amoreAustin Lyric OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
ALO introduced Austin to up-and-coming opera stars with Elixir of Love |
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ToscaAustin Lyric OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
A staging that pitted heaven against hell |
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Don CarloAustin Lyric OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Don Carlo sounds splendid but misses key plot points |
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Skilled vocalists shine in ‘Don Carlo’ |
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Le nozze di FigaroAustin Lyric OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Austin Lyric Opera's Marriage of Figaro is a crowd-pleasing farce |
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PagliacciAustin Lyric OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
Slow, rich Italian flair at Austin Lyric Opera's Pagliacci |
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This production is a spectacular treat from start to finish |
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ALO opens its season with satisfying 'Pagliacci' |
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TurandotAustin Lyric OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
The show’s musical highlight is Elizabeth Caballero’s turn as Liu |
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Austin Opera announces revised 2020-21 season |
Austin Opera has announced a revised 2020-21 season featuring a new slate of performances and partnerships. |
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Steve Jobs bio powers up next Austin Opera season |
Austin Opera’s 2020-2021 season, announced to backers Thursday night before the opening of “Everest,” tackles two big classics as well as two smaller operatic treats not seen before in Austin. |
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For now, Austin Opera opts to go without an artistic director |
After firing Artistic Director Richard Buckley for alleged misconduct, Austin Opera has opted to go without a leader in that position for the 2018-2019 season. |
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Austin Opera fires artistic director Richard Buckley |
Austin Opera has terminated the contract of artistic director and principal conductor Richard Buckley, citing unspecified inappropriate behavior. |
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Austin Opera announces 2018-19 season |
Austin Opera 2018-19 season to feature Marina Costa-Jackson, Kang Wang, and more. |
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