| Cincinnati Opera - Cincinnati | 20 April 2019 |
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As OneCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
A transgender study is a breath of fresh air |
 2 Aug 18 / Seen and Heard |
Another Brick in The WallCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Operatic inspiration from—yes—Pink Floyd |
| 2 Aug 18 / Seen and Heard |
Cincinnati Opera's 'Another Brick in the Wall' is an entertaining, cathartic trip |
| 26 Jul 18 / Cincinnati City Beat |
Pink Floyd's classic rock opera of rebellion and chaos gets the symphonic treatment in its U.S. premiere |
| 25 Jul 18 / The Hollywood Reporter |
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'Another Brick in Wall' opera ambitious, relevant, but lacks dramatic credibility |
| 22 Jul 18 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
Der Fliegende HolländerCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
‘Flying Dutchman’ thrills in new Cincinnati Opera production |
| 7 Jul 18 / Cincinnati Business Courier |
L'incoronazione di PoppeaCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Cincinnati Opera's 'The Coronation of Poppea' features a thrilling young cast |
| 26 Jun 18 / Cincinnati City Beat |
A seventeenth-century embarrassment of operatic riches |
| 25 Jun 18 / Seen and Heard |
Costanzo delivers searing portrayal of Nero in ‘Poppea’ |
| 23 Jun 18 / Cincinnati Business Courier |
La TraviataCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
A triple-threat soprano heads Traviata cast |
| 16 Jun 18 / Seen and Heard |
‘La Traviata’ a triumph as Cincinnati Opera returns to Music Hall |
| 16 Jun 18 / Cincinnati Business Courier |
Die ZauberflöteCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Die Zauberflöte is a feast for the eyes and ears |
| 19 Jul 17 / Broadway World |
The Cincinnati Opera's re-imagined production of ‘The Magic Flute’ is a must-see |
| 19 Jul 17 / Cincinnati City Beat |
'The Magic Flute' a surreal visual extravaganza |
| 17 Jul 17 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
FridaCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
A revival of Frida, an opera about two Mexican artists |
| 10 Jul 17 / Seen and Heard |
Cincinnati Opera paints Frida in vibrant colors |
| 1 Jul 17 / Classical Voice North America |
Artist Frida Kahlo is the star of the opera's second production of its 97th season |
| 30 Jun 17 / Cincinnati City Beat |
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As Frida Kahlo, soprano Catalina Cuervo was totally convincing |
| 30 Jun 17 / Opera News |
Artist Frida Kahlo is the star of the opera's second production of its 97th season |
| 27 Jun 17 / Cincinnati City Beat |
Cincinnati Opera’s ‘Frida’ tinged with emotion, fiery spirit |
| 25 Jun 17 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
La bohèmeCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Puccini’s Bohemians move to the 1930s |
| 19 Jun 17 / Seen and Heard |
Moving performances impress in 'La Bohème' |
| 17 Jun 17 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
ToscaCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
'Tosca' a triumph of singing, visual splendor |
| 25 Jul 16 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
Striking visuals are just the beginning of this Tosca |
| 25 Jul 16 / Seen and Heard |
Fellow TravelersCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | 
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At Cincinnati Opera, a gay love story unfolds in the shadows of McCarthy era |
| 13 Jul 16 / Chicago Tribune |
Fellow Travelers’ delicacy came through in full, and so did its emotional wallop |
| 22 Jun 16 / Opera News |
Deeply felt ‘Fellow Travelers’ makes powerful impression |
| 22 Jun 16 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
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New opera documents a sober era in American history |
| 22 Jun 16 / Seen and Heard |
Gay love in the time of McCarthy |
| 21 Jun 16 / New York Times |
FidelioCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Beethoven’s impassioned cry for the rights of man |
| 10 Jul 16 / Seen and Heard |
Cincinnati Opera's grim, heroic 'Fidelio' displays commitment to its musical and dramatic meaning |
| 10 Jul 16 / Jay Harvey Upstage |
Beethoven's 'Fidelio' rivets in rare outing |
| 9 Jul 16 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
Die FledermausCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
'Fledermaus' sparkles in opera's temporary home |
| 19 Jun 16 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
A sublime, edgy Die Fledermaus |
| 18 Jun 16 / Seen and Heard |
TurandotCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Marcy Stonikas is a formidable Turandot, physically and vocally |
| 28 Jul 15 / Cincinnati City Beat |
Cincinnati Opera's "Turandot" great spectacle |
| 28 Jul 15 / Music in Cincinnati |
Cincinnati Opera's 'Turandot' a dazzling spectacle |
| 27 Jul 15 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
Morning StarCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
A bright Morning Star in need of scissors |
| 23 Jul 15 / Seen and Heard |
"Morning Star" makes history |
| 4 Jul 15 / Music in Cincinnati |
Work and love in early 20th-century urban America are lifted toward grandeur in Cincinnati Opera's world premiere |
| 4 Jul 15 / Jay Harvey Upstage |
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Chicago-born opera 'Morning Star' shines powerfully |
| 3 Jul 15 / Chicago Tribune |
Bravo to Cincinnati Opera and Opera Fusion: New Works for fostering this project |
| 2 Jul 15 / Cincinnati City Beat |
'Morning Star' tuneful but trying |
| 2 Jul 15 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
Don PasqualeCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Fun, fun, fun |
| 11 Jul 15 / Cincinnati City Beat |
Don Pasquale goes to Hollywood |
| 11 Jul 15 / Seen and Heard |
Il TrovatoreCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Singing central to "Il Trovatore" |
| 21 Jun 15 / Music in Cincinnati |
'Il Trovatore' lifted by great singing |
| 20 Jun 15 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
Madama ButterflyCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Opera's magical 'Butterfly' soars on star's power |
| 26 Jul 14 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
In Cincinnati Opera production, Puccini's opera proves as fresh and affecting as the title-role performance |
| 26 Jul 14 / Jay Harvey Upstage |
La CalistoCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
It's heavenly... |
| 23 Jul 14 / Cincinnati City Beat |
Cincinnati Opera’s Calisto is stylish baroque venture |
| 22 Jul 14 / Classical Voice North America |
'Calisto' is a silly, beautiful opera |
| 19 Jul 14 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
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Cincinnati Opera's first Baroque opera production ever probes playing around among the Olympians |
| 19 Jul 14 / Jay Harvey Upstage |
Silent NightCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
In Cincinnati Opera's 'Silent Night,' the poetry is in the pity |
| 19 Jul 14 / Jay Harvey Upstage |
Puts' "Silent Night" finds light in the darkness |
| 13 Jul 14 / Music in Cincinnati |
A gripping onstage representation of battle |
| 13 Jul 14 / Cincinnati City Beat |
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Opera's 'Silent Night' breathtaking tale of war, people |
| 12 Jul 14 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
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Q&A: 3 baritones at center of Cincinnati Opera’s ‘Silent Night’
Cincinnati Opera presents “Silent Night,” a new opera by Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell based on the film, “Joyeux Noël.”
Cincinnati Opera presents “Silent Night,” a new opera by Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell based on the film, “Joyeux Noël.”
CarmenCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
'Carmen' lacks fire |
| 14 Jun 14 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
The promise of things to come in straightforward Carmen |
| 14 Jun 14 / Seen and Heard |
AidaCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
‘Aida’ thrills local opera goers |
| 3 Aug 13 / Cincinnati Herald |
Aida climaxes Cincinnati opera season |
| 1 Aug 13 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Grandeur and intimacy in poignant Aida |
| 23 Jul 13 / Seen and Heard |
Galileo GalileiCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Visually arresting and dramatically cohesive |
| 23 Jul 13 / Seen and Heard |
Don GiovanniCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Stylish “Giovanni” with perfectly delicious cast |
| 15 Jun 13 / Seen and Heard |
La TraviataCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
A ‘Traviata’ to treasure |
| 28 Jul 12 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
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Opera singers make their marriage work
Life can be complicated when you have two soaring opera careers under the same roof. Ailyn Pérez and Stephen Costello estimate that in their first two years of marriage, they were together for five months.
Life can be complicated when you have two soaring opera careers under the same roof. Ailyn Pérez and Stephen Costello estimate that in their first two years of marriage, they were together for five months.
Porgy and BessCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Porgy and Bess as Gershwin intended |
| 1 Jul 12 / Music in Cincinnati |
Forgetting their troubles with song: Porgy and Bess |
| 30 Jun 12 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
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Measha Brueggergosman talks life and loss
Measha Brueggergosman’s heart has been ripped open three times since 2009, but you’d never know it from the way she tears into an order of chicken and waffles.
Measha Brueggergosman’s heart has been ripped open three times since 2009, but you’d never know it from the way she tears into an order of chicken and waffles.
PagliacciCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Opera's double bill wonderful mix of comedy, tragedy |
| 17 Jun 12 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
Gianni SchicchiCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Opera's double bill wonderful mix of comedy, tragedy |
| 17 Jun 12 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
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News & Articles
| Nation’s second-oldest opera company celebrates 100 years |
Cincinnati Opera has announced its 2020 season. It was not just any season, promised Patricia K. Beggs, the company’s CEO and general director. |
| 12 Apr 2019 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
| 'There's just no one like her' |
Cincinnati Opera CEO, Patricia K. Beggs, to retire after Opera’s 100th season, after 35 years at the company. |
| 9 Mar 2019 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
| Cincinnati Opera announces its 2019 summer season |
Productions include spectacular "Romeo and Juliet" and a world premiere of new work "Blind Injustice." |
| 21 Jul 2018 / Cincinnati City Beat |
| Cincinnati Opera announces 2018 summer season |
The festival kicks off with Verdi’s 'La Traviata' on June 14, and will include ‘As One’ and ‘Another Brick in The Wall’. |
| 20 Jul 2017 / OperaWire |
| Opera's 2017 festival mixes old favorites, new wave |
Cincinnati Opera’s 2017 Summer Festival will include two grand operas and a company premiere. |
| 7 Oct 2016 / Cincinnati Enquirer |
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