Kentucky Opera - Louisville | 19 April 2021 |
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Il barbiere di SivigliaKentucky OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Strong cast, vocal power push Kentucky Opera’s ‘Barber Of Seville’ into high gear |
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Dead Man WalkingKentucky OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
A work that fully engages an audience in the essence of humanity |
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Kentucky Opera’s ‘Dead Man Walking’ displays superb voices amid stunning story |
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The MikadoKentucky OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Opera's 'Mikado' mines common culture |
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Die Entführung aus dem SerailKentucky OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Opera's Mozart a strong performance |
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Madama ButterflyKentucky OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
A magical, mystical Butterfly |
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MacbethKentucky OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Opera’s 'Macbeth' gives standout performances |
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A Streetcar Named DesireKentucky OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Strong ensemble lifts Kentucky Opera's A Streetcar Named Desire |
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La fanciulla del WestKentucky OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Lively and warm, Kentucky Opera's Girl Of The Golden West glows |
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FidelioKentucky OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Kentucky Opera launches new repertory with emotional 'Fidelio' production |
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Roméo et JulietteKentucky OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Kentucky Opera's polished and romantic Romeo et Juliette |
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Simon BoccanegraKentucky OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
The somber beauty of Simon Boccanegra |
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La bohèmeKentucky OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Beautiful Bohème |
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Don GiovanniKentucky OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Don Giovanni succeeds on strength of strong cast, stylish concept |
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CendrillonKentucky OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Kentucky Opera's Cinderella a shimmery, sweet confection |
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ToscaKentucky OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Arias abound in Kentucky Opera’s striking “Tosca” |
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Kentucky Opera's triumphant Tosca |
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Michael Chioldi
Michael Chioldi loves playing villains, stars in Kentucky Opera's Tosca.
Michael Chioldi loves playing villains, stars in Kentucky Opera's Tosca.
Die Lustige WitweKentucky OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Kentucky Opera serves up a fast and loose Widow |
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Performance schedule
Gluck
11 to 13 Feb 2022
Perla
8 to 10 Apr 2022
Moore
10 to 11 Jun 2022
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Kentucky Opera announces 2021/22 season |
Kentucky Opera has announced its Brown-Forman 2021/22 season highlighting community and artistic partners, as well as key themes of Faith, Justice and Family. |
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A universal story |
Your guide to the Kentucky Opera's new season. |
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Kentucky Opera announces 2018/19 season |
Kentucky Opera's new season offers tragedy, comedy, magic and powerful women. |
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Kentucky Opera announces 2017-18 line-up |
The Kentucky Opera’s lineup for the 2017-18 season includes works by Romanic composers Strauss and Rossini and American composer Jake Heggie’s “Dead Man Walking.” |
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Kentucky Opera names new general director |
Kentucky Opera named current Dallas Opera artistic administrator Ian Derrer as the company’s next general director, nearly a year after the sudden death of its previous leader David Roth. |
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