Utah Opera - Salt Lake City | 19 April 2021 |
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La voix humaineUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Harmer dazzles in Utah Opera’s downsized season opener |
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Gentleman's IslandUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Harmer dazzles in Utah Opera’s downsized season opener |
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Silent NightUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Utah Opera’s triumphant “Silent Night” finds humanity in battle |
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La TraviataUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Utah Opera’s “Traviata” soars with soprano’s poignant Violetta |
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Roméo et JulietteUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Utah Opera opens season with Romeo et Juliette |
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Die FledermausUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Raise a glass to four decades of Utah Opera with bubbly ‘Die Fledermaus’ |
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PagliacciUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
An unconventional pairing |
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Gianni SchicchiUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
An unconventional pairing |
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Moby-DickUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | ![]() ![]() |
Utah’s new Moby Dick sets sail |
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A fine cast and thoughtful staging help Jake Heggie’s leviathan of an opera to sail again |
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‘Moby-Dick’ opera transforms a massive novel into a human-scaled epic |
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All whale breaks loose in Utah Opera's captivating 'Moby-Dick' |
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La bohèmeUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
Utah Opera’s La boheme is a charming start to anniversary season |
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An amateur's experience at Utah Opera's 'La Boheme' |
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Do you need to see yet another ‘Bohème’? Actually, yes |
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Don GiovanniUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Utah Opera’s Don Giovanni goes Film Noir |
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Utah Opera ends its season with stylish ‘opera noir’ |
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Lucia di LammermoorUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Utah Opera delivers an enjoyable Scottish tragedy with ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ |
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Man of La ManchaUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Utah Opera's "Man of La Mancha" is a dream production |
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CarmenUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
Stirring ‘Carmen’ opens the Utah Opera season |
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Le nozze di FigaroUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Utah Opera closes season with charming The Marriage of Figaro |
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Utah Opera’s ‘Figaro’ is one marriage you won’t want to miss |
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AidaUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
A worthy Utah Opera Aida enhanced by graceful orchestral playing |
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Lavish spectacle, strong voices in Utah Opera’s Aida |
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Utah Opera’s ‘Aida’ is a blockbuster |
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Die Lustige WitweUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Utah Opera’s Merry Widow is a riotous romp |
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‘Merry Widow’ delights crowd with fun and frivolity |
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ToscaUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Superb talent in Utah Opera’s Tosca |
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Utah Opera kicks off season with stirring ‘Tosca’ |
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The Rake's ProgressUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
‘The Rake’s Progress’ is a milestone for Utah Opera |
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Utah Opera’s The Rake’s Progress is bold and creative |
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Così fan tutteUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Strong singing, fabulous costumes make ‘Così fan tutte’ a sure bet |
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Les pêcheurs de perlesUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Utah Opera’s ‘Pearl Fishers’ is a treasure worth seeking |
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Madama ButterflyUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
A nuanced, powerful delivery by Yunah Lee in the title role is enough reason to see the sad tearjerker |
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Die Entführung aus dem SerailUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Utah Opera’s ‘Abduction From the Seraglio’ a Turkish delight |
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TurandotUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Utah Opera delivers superb ‘Turandot’ |
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La TraviataUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Excellent performances, great chemistry make Utah Opera production a ‘Traviata’ to remember |
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Il barbiere di SivigliaUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Utah Opera’s ‘Barber of Seville’ is a shear delight |
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Die ZauberflöteUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Mozart masterpiece is as magical as ever |
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Florencia en el AmazonasUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Utah Opera takes a magical mystery tour with ‘Florencia’ |
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Il TrovatoreUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Singing carries the day in ‘Il Trovatore’ |
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Of Mice and MenUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Of Mice & Men is not a Rossini |
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Utah Opera’s production of the modern classic is top-notch |
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L'elisir d'amoreUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Charming cast sells 'Elixir of Love' at Utah Opera |
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Utah Opera’s ‘Elixir of Love’ bubbles over with charm |
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RigolettoUtah OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() ![]() |
No clowning around in Utah Opera’s exciting ‘Rigoletto’ |
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Performance schedule
Bizet/Brook
8 to 16 May 2021
Rossini
9 to 17 Oct 2021
Dove
15 to 23 Jan 2022
Puccini
12 to 20 Mar 2022
Gilbert & Sullivan
7 to 15 May 2022
News & Articles
Utah Opera announces 2021-22 season |
Utah Opera’s 2021-22 season will feature productions canceled by COVID-19, starting with ‘Barber of Seville.’ |
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Utah Symphony | Utah Opera chief resigns |
Paul Meecham, who has served in the position since July 2016, said his last day will be Monday. He’ll be replaced on an interim basis by Patrica A. Richard. |
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Utah Opera announces 2019-20 season |
Utah Opera brings back some classics for 2019-2020 season, and the Utah premiere of a Pulitzer winner about World War I. |
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Utah Opera announces 2018-19 season |
Utah Opera's 41st season runs from October 2018 to May 2019 and comprises three main-stage productions at Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre and a semi-staged production at Abravanel Hall. |
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‘Moby-Dick’ headlines Utah Opera’s 2017-18 season |
A new production of Jake Heggie's "Moby-Dick" is the highlight of Utah Opera's 2017-18 season, a celebration of the company's 40th anniversary. |
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