| Florentine Opera - Milwaukee | 2 June 2024 |
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Maria de Buenos AiresFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Florentine's tango opera 'Maria de Buenos Aires' a dark, immersive experience |
 18 May 24 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
L'elisir d'amoreFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Florentine Opera’s Rom-Com ‘d’amore’ |
| 18 Oct 23 / Shepherd Express |
CendrillonFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Many highlights in Florentine Opera’s gorgeous production |
| 15 Mar 22 / Shepherd Express |
L'Enfant et les SortilègesFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Many highlights in Florentine Opera’s gorgeous production |
| 15 Mar 22 / Shepherd Express |
RigolettoFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Florentine's 'Rigoletto' a heartbreaking opera, but also a happy reunion for music lovers |
| 10 Oct 21 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Le nozze di FigaroFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Florentine Opera opens its season with some world-class performances |
| 15 Oct 19 / Shepherd Express |
L'incoronazione di PoppeaFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Florentine Opera's 'Poppea' reminds us that lust and corruption are timeless |
| 24 Mar 19 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Prince of PlayersFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Florentine hits a theatrical high note with 'Prince of Players' |
| 14 Oct 18 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Die ZauberflöteFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
‘Magic Flute’ boasted strong cast |
| 15 May 18 / Urban Milwaukee |
After disruptive week, Florentine Opera sings Mozart's 'Magic Flute' |
| 13 May 18 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Die Lustige WitweFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Alyson Cambridge embodies the effervescent widow |
| 23 Oct 17 / Broadway World |
Florentine Opera's 'Merry Widow' musically elegant, comically satisfying |
| 22 Oct 17 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Il barbiere di SivigliaFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Florentine Opera keeps focus on singing, characters in 'Barber of Seville' |
| 7 May 17 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Don GiovanniFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Florentine's 'Don Giovanni' seduces with eight beautiful voices |
| 19 Mar 17 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Sister CarrieFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Florentine Opera scored a success with the world premiere of Sister Carrie |
| 19 Oct 16 / Opera News |
World premiere boasts strong score, great cast, uneven drama |
| 11 Oct 16 / Urban Milwaukee |
Compelling singers lead Florentine's world premiere of 'Sister Carrie' |
| 9 Oct 16 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Die FledermausFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
A lively blend of singing, acting |
| 15 May 16 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Three DecembersFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Florentine Opera's 'Three Decembers' puts poignant family drama onstage |
| 13 Mar 16 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
L'elisir d'amoreFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Florentine Opera closes season with Donizetti |
| 14 May 15 / Shepherd Express |
Comic opera sparkles |
| 13 May 15 / Urban Milwaukee |
'Elixir of Love' a delicious potion |
| 10 May 15 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Elmer GantryFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Florentine Opera delivers theatrical take on 'Elmer Gantry' |
| 15 Mar 15 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Wuthering HeightsFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Concert performance of Carlisle Floyd’s seldom-heard opera |
| 14 Jan 15 / Express Milwaukee |
Florentine Opera delivers involving 'Wuthering Heights' concert |
| 11 Jan 15 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Der Fliegende HolländerFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | 
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Florentine Opera sets sail with special voices for Wagner's 'Flying Dutchman' |
| 26 Oct 14 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
La bohèmeFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Florentine's 'La Bohème' brings down the house |
| 11 May 14 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Giulio Cesare in EgittoFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Ava Pine's Cleopatra made the slog through Florentine's 'Julius Caesar' worth the effort |
| 6 Apr 14 / Wisconsin Gazette |
Florentine Opera's 'Julius Caesar' has hits, misses |
| 30 Mar 14 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
La TraviataFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Florentine Opera begins new season with lush 'La Traviata' |
| 10 Nov 13 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Le nozze di FigaroFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Glorious, funny, poignant |
| 14 May 13 / Third Coast Digest |
Singing, acting both stellar in 'Figaro' |
| 12 May 13 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Albert HerringFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Florentine finds cozy home for 'Albert Herring' |
| 10 Mar 13 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
Florentine “Albert Herring” gets funny — eventually |
| 9 Mar 13 / Third Coast Digest |
CarmenFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Uneven, but sizzling |
| 28 Oct 12 / Third Coast Digest |
Florentine Opera shows energy in traditional 'Carmen' |
| 28 Oct 12 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
SusannahFlorentine OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Compelling story, sung with power |
| 18 Mar 12 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
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Performance schedule
Puccini
18 to 20 Oct 2024
Handel
14 to 16 Feb 2025
Donizetti
21 to 23 Mar 2025
Bizet
16 to 18 May 2025
News & Articles
| Florentine Opera postpones Rigoletto |
Florentine Opera's October 2020 production of Rigoletto has been postponed this fall as a result of public health issues related to COVID-19. |
| 27 Jun 2020 / Broadway World |
| William Florescu resigned because of sexual misconduct |
William Florescu's resignation as Florentine Opera general director was related to "violation of the Florentine Opera’s policies and prohibitions concerning sexual misconduct." |
| 18 May 2018 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
| Florentine Opera Company announces its 85th anniversary season |
The milestone season will feature an original commercial recording, a new production of a classic Baroque piece, and Beethoven's only operatic masterpiece. |
| 23 Mar 2018 / Broadway World |
| Florentine Opera plans 'Sister Carrie' premiere next season |
The Florentine Opera Company's 2016-'17 season will include a world premiere and two beloved staples of the opera repertoire. |
| 17 Feb 2016 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
| Florentine Opera announces 2015-16 season. |
In its 2015-'16 season, the Florentine Opera will once again perform a newer American work, while also staging two of the most popular titles in opera tradition. |
| 28 Mar 2015 / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
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