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Madama ButterflySarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Sarasota Opera soars with moving ‘Madame Butterfly’ to open season |
 22 Feb 23 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Il matrimonio segretoSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Sarasota Opera blends lively comedy and melodies for rarely seen ‘The Secret Marriage’ |
| 31 Oct 22 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
AttilaSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Sarasota Opera's 'Attila' highlights great performances |
| 14 Mar 22 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Les pêcheurs de perlesSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Bizet's genius to the stage with 'The Pearl Fishers' |
| 7 Mar 22 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
La fille du régimentSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Sarasota Opera’s Daughter of the Regiment is a 2022 season must-see |
| 21 Feb 22 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
ToscaSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Strong performances highlight emotional ‘Tosca’ from Sarasota Opera |
| 14 Feb 22 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
La scala di setaSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Sarasota Opera reopens with laughter for masked audiences with Rossini’s rarely seen ‘Silken Ladder’ |
| 31 Oct 21 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Dido and AeneasSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Rarely seen Baroque opera ‘Dido and Aeneas’ staged by Sarasota Opera |
| 13 Apr 21 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Il Signor BruschinoSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Singers maintain balance in comically twisted ‘Il signor Bruschino’ |
| 11 Apr 21 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
La serva padronaSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Comical ‘Maid to Mistress’ brings fun to Sarasota Opera |
| 21 Feb 21 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
L'inganno feliceSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Sarasota Opera stages a ‘Happy’ delight |
| 14 Feb 21 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
La bohèmeSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Sarasota Opera’s beautifully performed “La Boheme” |
| 28 Mar 20 / Opera Warhorses |
Moving ‘La bohème’ opens new Sarasota Opera season |
| 10 Feb 20 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Sarasota Opera's 'La Bohème' rises to the penthouse |
| 10 Feb 20 / Your Observer |
L'elisir d'amoreSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Sarasota Opera’s endearing “Elixir of Love” starring Geoffrey Agpalo and Adelaide Boedecker |
| 21 Mar 20 / Opera Warhorses |
High-spirited balance to Sarasota Opera's season |
| 25 Feb 20 / Your Observer |
Roméo et JulietteSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Sarasota Opera’s dramatically persuasive “Roméo et Juliette” |
| 21 Mar 20 / Opera Warhorses |
‘Romeo and Juliet’ rates among the best at Sarasota Opera |
| 17 Feb 20 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Sarasota Opera lavishes loving attention to its production of 'Roméo et Juliette' |
| 17 Feb 20 / Your Observer |
La WallySarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Caitlin Crabill and Rafael Davila lead strong cast for Catalani’s “La Wally” |
| 14 Mar 20 / Opera Warhorses |
‘La Wally’ returns to Sarasota Opera after 31 years years |
| 9 Mar 20 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Sarasota Opera in rare air with 'La Wally' |
| 9 Mar 20 / Your Observer |
BrundibárSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
'Brundibár' has a message that holds true to this day |
| 20 Nov 19 / Your Observer |
RigolettoSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
The Sarasota Opera's 'Rigoletto' tells an emotional tale |
| 5 Nov 19 / Your Observer |
Powerful ‘Rigoletto’ opens Sarasota Opera season |
| 3 Nov 19 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
NabuccoSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Soprano Rochelle Bard was an intimidating Abigaille |
| 19 Mar 19 / Broadway World |
Blood, thunder and grand singing |
| 9 Mar 19 / Classical Voice North America |
‘Nabucco’ brings Verdi back to Sarasota Opera’s winter season |
| 6 Mar 19 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
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Sarasota Opera chorus shines as bright as principals in 'Nabucco' |
| 6 Mar 19 / Your Observer |
RitaSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Sarasota Opera's comedic double bill impresses with lively melodies |
| 12 Mar 19 / Your Observer |
Il segreto di SusannaSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Sarasota Opera's comedic double bill impresses with lively melodies |
| 12 Mar 19 / Your Observer |
Die ZauberflöteSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Sarasota Opera impresses in 'The Magic Flute' with return artists |
| 19 Feb 19 / Your Observer |
TurandotSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Kara Shay Thomson as the Princess Turandot is stunning |
| 15 Feb 19 / Broadway World |
‘Turandot’ provides grand opening for new Sarasota Opera season |
| 12 Feb 19 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Sarasota Opera is near perfection in Giacomo Puccini's 'Turandot' |
| 12 Feb 19 / Your Observer |
NormaSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | 
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Victor DeRenzi masterfully conducted Bellini’s masterpiece |
| 31 Mar 18 / Opera Warhorses |
Bellini’s “Norma” is a rewarding evening at the opera |
| 6 Mar 18 / Your Observer |
An operatic whirlwind named ‘Norma’ comes to Sarasota |
| 6 Mar 18 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Manon LescautSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Stephanie Sundine staged the opera effectively |
| 31 Mar 18 / Opera Warhorses |
A challenging tragedy opens Sarasota Opera season |
| 14 Feb 18 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Opera opens Winter Festival with impressive 'Manon Lescaut' |
| 14 Feb 18 / Your Observer |
CarmenSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
A fast-paced, persuasively sung performance of Carmen |
| 24 Mar 18 / Opera Warhorses |
Sarasota Opera’s 'Carmen' is a sold-out success |
| 20 Feb 18 / Your Observer |
Lisa Chavez takes command in strong ‘Carmen’ at Sarasota Opera |
| 19 Feb 18 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
TieflandSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Rarely seen opera by D’Albert stands tall in Florida |
| 17 Mar 18 / Classical Voice North America |
Sarasota Opera rediscovers beauty of rarely seen ‘Tiefland’ |
| 12 Mar 18 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Rootabaga CountrySarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Zany Sarasota Youth Opera premiere meets highest standards |
| 15 Nov 17 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
La TraviataSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | 
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Sarasota Opera opens its fall season with timeless 'La Traviata' |
| 5 Nov 17 / Your Observer |
Dialogues des CarmelitesSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
The entire cast is superb, brining this very tragic story to life |
| 24 Mar 17 / Broadway World |
L'amore dei tre reSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Sarasota Opera’s affectionate mounting of “Love for Three Kings" |
| 18 Mar 17 / Opera Warhorses |
With 'The Love of Three Kings,' Sarasota Opera beautifully revives a rarity |
| 13 Mar 17 / Your Observer |
L'Italiana in AlgeriSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Sarasota Opera delivers hilarity in true Rossini fashion |
| 21 Feb 17 / Your Observer |
Madama ButterflySarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Sarasota Opera’s singers take flight for 'Madama Butterfly' |
| 13 Feb 17 / Your Observer |
Puccini's music soars in Sarasota Opera's 'Butterfly' |
| 13 Feb 17 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
The Secret World of OgSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
With 'The Secret World of Og,' the Sarasota Opera showed youth opera at its finest |
| 15 Nov 16 / Your Observer |
Don PasqualeSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
An evening of rollicking fun at Sarasota Opera's season opener |
| 1 Nov 16 / Your Observer |
Welcome laughter at Sarasota Opera's 'Don Pasquale' |
| 30 Oct 16 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
AidaSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Sarasota Opera creates an electrifying Aida |
| 23 Mar 16 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Sarasota Opera wraps Verdi cycle with a rousing “Aida” |
| 4 Mar 16 / Classical Review |
'Aida' worth the wait |
| 10 Feb 16 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
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Verdi’s 'Aida' sails into Sarasota Opera House |
| 2 Feb 16 / Your Observer |
La Battaglia di LegnanoSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Sarasota completes its epic Verdi cycle |
| 19 Mar 16 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Superb singing provides fine advocacy for Verdi’s “Legnano” at Sarasota Opera |
| 2 Mar 16 / Classical Review |
Overlooked 'Legnano' a Verdi surprise |
| 1 Mar 16 / Sunday Star Times |
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Passion, drama and patriotism in 'The Battle of Legnano' |
| 29 Feb 16 / Your Observer |
FidelioSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Sarasota Opera offers a dramatic and largely rewarding “Fidelio” |
| 2 Mar 16 / South Florida Classical Review |
'Fidelio' requires suspension of disbelief |
| 15 Feb 16 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Sarasota Opera's spot-on production of 'Fidelio' offers a change of pace |
| 15 Feb 16 / Your Observer |
Così fan tutteSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Despite a lack of vocal gleam, Sarasota Opera’s “Cosi” does Mozart right |
| 28 Feb 16 / South Florida Classical Review |
Sarasota Opera meets Mozart in "Cosí fan tutte" |
| 8 Feb 16 / Your Observer |
'Cosi fan tutte' hits all its marks |
| 8 Feb 16 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
La bohèmeSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | 
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A gorgeous and emotional staging of 'La Boheme' opens Sarasota Opera's fall season |
| 7 Nov 15 / Bradenton Herald |
Attention to detail allows a timeless classic to shine |
| 2 Nov 15 / Your Observer |
ToscaSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Sarasota Opera presents a thrilling Tosca |
| 26 Mar 15 / Brooklyn Daily Eagle |
Sarasota Opera delivers an intense, gripping “Tosca” |
| 17 Mar 15 / South Florida Classical Review |
Kara Shay Thomson is 'Tosca' |
| 10 Feb 15 / Your Observer |
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'Tosca' tragedy never fails to surprise |
| 9 Feb 15 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Sarasota Opera season opens with 'Tosca' |
| 9 Feb 15 / Bradenton Herald |
Le coq d'orSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Rimsky’s “Golden Cockerel” gets a colorful revival at Sarasota Opera |
| 17 Mar 15 / South Florida Classical Review |
An unexpectedly modern fable unfolds on the opera stage |
| 23 Feb 15 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Le nozze di FigaroSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Uneven vocalism makes for a routine “Figaro” at Sarasota Opera |
| 15 Mar 15 / South Florida Classical Review |
A charming but inconsistent 'Marriage of Figaro' at Sarasota Opera |
| 26 Feb 15 / Your Observer |
'Figaro' a terrific Valentine |
| 16 Feb 15 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Don CarloSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
'Don Carlos' is worth the length |
| 12 Mar 15 / Ticket Sarasota |
JerusalemSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Rare 'Jerusalem' stands out at Sarasota Opera |
| 15 Mar 14 / The Tampa Tribune |
Jérusalem allows the stirring musical vocabulary of early Verdi |
| 12 Mar 14 / Financial Times |
'Jerusalem' overlooked, but stands proudly on its own |
| 10 Mar 14 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Il barbiere di SivigliaSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Sarasota Opera serves up rollicking Rossini with an inspired “Barber” |
| 10 Mar 14 / South Florida Classical Review |
'Barber of Seville' is brilliant entertainment |
| 20 Feb 14 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Il TrovatoreSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Sarasota Opera’s “Trovatore” eventually sparks Verdian fire |
| 10 Mar 14 / South Florida Classical Review |
Solid, no surprises |
| 10 Feb 14 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Der Fliegende HolländerSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Sarasota Opera’s static “Dutchman” offers more ebb than flow |
| 9 Mar 14 / Classical Review |
'Dutchman' offers excellent theater at Sarasota Opera |
| 6 Mar 14 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Die FledermausSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
'Die Fledermaus' delights audiences with great humor, music and stagecraft |
| 9 Nov 13 / Bradenton Herald |
Soaring 'Fledermaus' at Sarasota Opera |
| 3 Nov 13 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Un Giorno di RegnoSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Verdi’s delightful “Un giorno” fit for a king at Sarasota Opera |
| 21 Mar 13 / South Florida Classical Review |
Sarasota Opera's 'Un Giorno di Regno' is royally entertaining |
| 6 Mar 13 / Tampa Bay Times |
'King for a Day' a clever, charming production |
| 5 Mar 13 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Of Mice and MenSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Sarasota Opera closes its American series with a devastating “Of Mice and Men” |
| 19 Mar 13 / Classical Review |
'Of Mice and Men' moves opera audience |
| 11 Mar 13 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Les pêcheurs de perlesSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
“Pearl Fishers” not a jewel at Sarasota Opera |
| 18 Mar 13 / South Florida Classical Review |
'Pearl Fishers' continues Sarasota Opera tradition of excellent work |
| 19 Feb 13 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
TurandotSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Brenda Harris makes a memorable debut in Sarasota Opera’s “Turandot” |
| 18 Mar 13 / South Florida Classical Review |
Little Nemo in SlumberlandSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
‘Little Nemo in Slumberland’ has a timeless appeal |
| 14 Nov 12 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
CarmenSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Sarasota Opera stumbles with a clinker of a “Carmen” |
| 18 Mar 12 / Classical Review |
‘Carmen’ effective at Sarasota Opera despite misfortunes |
| 17 Feb 12 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
VanessaSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Vanessa, we hardly know you |
| 14 Mar 12 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Seldom-seen 'Vanessa' a rare treat |
| 13 Mar 12 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
OtelloSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Sarasota tackles another big one |
| 14 Mar 12 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Lucia di LammermoorSarasota OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Sarasota Opera soprano's voice carries her debut in 'Lucia di Lammermoor' |
| 2 Mar 12 / Tampa Bay Times |
‘Lucia’ brings Sarasota Opera a hit |
| 23 Feb 12 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
Without question the evening belonged to Kathleen Kim |
| 23 Feb 12 / Sarasota Observer |
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| Sarasota Opera announces 2023-2024 season |
Season will include four exciting opera productions, with one company premiere, a revival of a Sarasota Opera favorite, and more. |
| 17 Feb 2023 / Broadway World |
| Sarasota Opera plans a grand return next season |
The season that was planned has been pushed back a year and will now make up the 2022 winter lineup. |
| 6 Jun 2021 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
| Marco Nisticò named Artistic Administrator for Sarasota Opera |
Since 2019 Mr. Nisticò has been the General Director of Opera on the James in Lynchburg, Virginia. |
| 14 Oct 2020 / Broadway World |
| Sarasota Opera plans a season of favorites and rarities |
Sarasota Opera will bring back several of its most popular productions and a couple of rarely performed works for its 2020-21 season. |
| 5 Feb 2020 / Sarasota Herald Tribune |
| Sarasota Opera announces 2019-2020 season |
"Love in its many forms inspired our 2019-20 season." |
| 6 Feb 2019 / Broadway World |
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