Cincinnati Opera - Cincinnati | 26 April 2018 |
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Die ZauberflöteCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
The Cincinnati Opera's re-imagined production of ‘The Magic Flute’ is a must-see |
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Die Zauberflöte is a feast for the eyes and ears |
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'The Magic Flute' a surreal visual extravaganza |
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FridaCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | ![]() |
A revival of Frida, an opera about two Mexican artists |
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Cincinnati Opera paints Frida in vibrant colors |
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Artist Frida Kahlo is the star of the opera's second production of its 97th season |
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As Frida Kahlo, soprano Catalina Cuervo was totally convincing |
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Artist Frida Kahlo is the star of the opera's second production of its 97th season |
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Cincinnati Opera’s ‘Frida’ tinged with emotion, fiery spirit |
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La bohèmeCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Puccini’s Bohemians move to the 1930s |
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Moving performances impress in 'La Bohème' |
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ToscaCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Striking visuals are just the beginning of this Tosca |
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'Tosca' a triumph of singing, visual splendor |
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Fellow TravelersCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | ![]() ![]() |
At Cincinnati Opera, a gay love story unfolds in the shadows of McCarthy era |
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New opera documents a sober era in American history |
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Fellow Travelers’ delicacy came through in full, and so did its emotional wallop |
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Deeply felt ‘Fellow Travelers’ makes powerful impression |
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Gay love in the time of McCarthy |
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FidelioCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
Beethoven’s impassioned cry for the rights of man |
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Cincinnati Opera's grim, heroic 'Fidelio' displays commitment to its musical and dramatic meaning |
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Beethoven's 'Fidelio' rivets in rare outing |
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Die FledermausCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
'Fledermaus' sparkles in opera's temporary home |
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A sublime, edgy Die Fledermaus |
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TurandotCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() ![]() |
Marcy Stonikas is a formidable Turandot, physically and vocally |
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Cincinnati Opera's "Turandot" great spectacle |
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Cincinnati Opera's 'Turandot' a dazzling spectacle |
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Morning StarCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | ![]() ![]() |
A bright Morning Star in need of scissors |
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"Morning Star" makes history |
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Work and love in early 20th-century urban America are lifted toward grandeur in Cincinnati Opera's world premiere |
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Chicago-born opera 'Morning Star' shines powerfully |
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'Morning Star' tuneful but trying |
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Bravo to Cincinnati Opera and Opera Fusion: New Works for fostering this project |
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Don PasqualeCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
Fun, fun, fun |
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Don Pasquale goes to Hollywood |
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Il TrovatoreCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
Singing central to "Il Trovatore" |
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'Il Trovatore' lifted by great singing |
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Madama ButterflyCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
In Cincinnati Opera production, Puccini's opera proves as fresh and affecting as the title-role performance |
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Opera's magical 'Butterfly' soars on star's power |
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La CalistoCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | ![]() ![]() |
It's heavenly... |
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Cincinnati Opera’s Calisto is stylish baroque venture |
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Cincinnati Opera's first Baroque opera production ever probes playing around among the Olympians |
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'Calisto' is a silly, beautiful opera |
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Silent NightCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | ![]() ![]() |
In Cincinnati Opera's 'Silent Night,' the poetry is in the pity |
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A gripping onstage representation of battle |
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Puts' "Silent Night" finds light in the darkness |
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Opera's 'Silent Night' breathtaking tale of war, people |
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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 |
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The promise of things to come in straightforward Carmen |
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AidaCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
‘Aida’ thrills local opera goers |
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Aida climaxes Cincinnati opera season |
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Grandeur and intimacy in poignant Aida |
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Galileo GalileiCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Visually arresting and dramatically cohesive |
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Don GiovanniCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Stylish “Giovanni” with perfectly delicious cast |
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La TraviataCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
A ‘Traviata’ to treasure |
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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 |
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Forgetting their troubles with song: Porgy and Bess |
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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 |
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Gianni SchicchiCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Opera's double bill wonderful mix of comedy, tragedy |
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News & Articles
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’. |
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Opera's 2017 festival mixes old favorites, new wave |
Cincinnati Opera’s 2017 Summer Festival will include two grand operas and a company premiere. |
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Down-to-earth diva Christine Goerke |
Christine Goerke’s favorite moment in Beethoven’s opera “Fidelio” has nothing to do with her character, Leonore. |
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Cincinnati Opera announces $15 million campaign |
when the campaign is completed in 2020, local opera fans will continue to experience opulent productions such as the currently playing Turandot, see more big-name singers, directors and conductors. |
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Cincinnati Opera reveals casting for its 2015 season |
The 2015 summer festival of the nation's second oldest opera company will feature four operas, including the world premiere of "Morning Star," with music by Ricky Ian Gordon. |
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