Cincinnati Opera - Cincinnati | 19 April 2021 |
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Blind InjusticeCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | ![]() |
Falsely accused, falsely convicted by Blind Injustice |
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Songs of innocence |
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Cincinnati Opera's 'Blind Injustice' is a 'masterpiece' |
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Cincinnati Opera’s ‘Blind Injustice’ intense, powerful storytelling |
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Cincinnati Opera does great justice to Blind Injustice |
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Porgy and BessCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
Cincinnati Opera's 'Porgy and Bess' is as relatable as it is lively |
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'Porgy and Bess' is so American, musically magnificent and still very current |
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Stellar cast illuminates humanity in Cincinnati Opera’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ |
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Ariadne auf NaxosCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Gorgeously sung Ariadne in Cincinnati |
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Cincinnati Opera's 'Ariadne auf Naxos ' is not to be missed |
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Roméo et JulietteCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
‘Romeo and Juliet’ captivates at Cincinnati Opera |
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Le nozze di FigaroCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Cincinnati Opera's 'The Marriage of Figaro' brings the wit |
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Cincinnati Opera opens 99th season with charming Figaro |
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As OneCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
A transgender study is a breath of fresh air |
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Another Brick in The WallCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | ![]() |
Operatic inspiration from—yes—Pink Floyd |
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Cincinnati Opera's 'Another Brick in the Wall' is an entertaining, cathartic trip |
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Pink Floyd's classic rock opera of rebellion and chaos gets the symphonic treatment in its U.S. premiere |
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'Another Brick in Wall' opera ambitious, relevant, but lacks dramatic credibility |
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Der Fliegende HolländerCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
‘Flying Dutchman’ thrills in new Cincinnati Opera production |
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L'incoronazione di PoppeaCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() ![]() |
Cincinnati Opera's 'The Coronation of Poppea' features a thrilling young cast |
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A seventeenth-century embarrassment of operatic riches |
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Costanzo delivers searing portrayal of Nero in ‘Poppea’ |
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La TraviataCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() ![]() |
A triple-threat soprano heads Traviata cast |
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‘La Traviata’ a triumph as Cincinnati Opera returns to Music Hall |
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Die ZauberflöteCincinnati OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
Die Zauberflöte is a feast for the eyes and ears |
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The Cincinnati Opera's re-imagined production of ‘The Magic Flute’ is a must-see |
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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 | ![]() |
'Tosca' a triumph of singing, visual splendor |
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Striking visuals are just the beginning of this Tosca |
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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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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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New opera documents a sober era in American history |
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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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Bravo to Cincinnati Opera and Opera Fusion: New Works for fostering this project |
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'Morning Star' tuneful but trying |
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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 | ![]() |
Opera's magical 'Butterfly' soars on star's power |
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In Cincinnati Opera production, Puccini's opera proves as fresh and affecting as the title-role performance |
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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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'Calisto' is a silly, beautiful opera |
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Cincinnati Opera's first Baroque opera production ever probes playing around among the Olympians |
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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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Puts' "Silent Night" finds light in the darkness |
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A gripping onstage representation of battle |
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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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Performance schedule
Bizet
17 to 30 Jul 2021
Puccini
23 to 31 Jul 2021
Rossini
24 to 29 Jul 2021
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Cincinnati Opera to stage its 2021 season outdoors |
For the first time since 1971, the Cincinnati Opera’s entire summer season will take place outside. |
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Cincinnati Opera pivots to ‘Plan B’ for its 101st season |
Cincinnati Opera announced on Thursday that it is working on “Plan B” for its 2021 Summer Festival due to the ongoing challenges of Covid-19. |
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Cincinnati Opera announces all-digital winter festival |
Well known among opera fans as a summertime arts experience, Cincinnati Opera steps into winter with its first-ever, all-digital Winter Festival. |
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Cincinnati Opera announces 2021 festival |
The Cincinnati Opera will return to Music Hall in 2021 with live performances and its annual Summer Festival, having canceled its 2020 season. |
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Cincinnati Opera lost its 100th season, but its history and future remain intact. |
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