Minnesota Opera - Minneapolis | 26 April 2024 |
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The Dream of ValentinoMinnesota OperaNo. of reviews: 6 |
Dominick Argento's revised 'Valentino' is a triumph for Minnesota Opera |
3 Mar 14 / Minnesota Star Tribune |
MacbethMinnesota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 |
More fire and brimstone needed in 'Macbeth' |
1 Feb 14 / The Post Bulletin |
Minnesota Opera's dark chiller thrills |
27 Jan 14 / Pioneer Press |
ArabellaMinnesota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 |
Jacquelyn Wagner a true Strauss heroine in 'Arabella' |
12 Nov 13 / Minnesota Star Tribune |
Minnesota Opera gets the mix just right |
11 Nov 13 / Pioneer Press |
Manon LescautMinnesota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 |
Minnesota Opera captures Puccini's passion |
23 Sep 13 / Pioneer Press |
Minnesota Opera's 'Manon' rocks |
23 Sep 13 / Minnesota Star Tribune |
TurandotMinnesota OperaNo. of reviews: 4 |
'Turandot' leaves some riddles unanswered |
18 Apr 13 / The Post Bulletin |
Minnesota Opera concludes its 50th season with Turandot |
16 Apr 13 / The Examiner |
Visuals rule in Minnesota Opera's 'Turandot' |
15 Apr 13 / Pioneer Press |
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The score’s problems are gratifyingly “solved” in a meticulous new Minnesota Opera production |
15 Apr 13 / Minnesota Star Tribune |
HamletMinnesota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
Minnesota Opera's 'Hamlet' has modern tweaks and fabulous voices |
4 Mar 13 / Pioneer Press |
DoubtMinnesota OperaNo. of reviews: 5 |
Intrigue’s shadow in a church |
4 Feb 13 / New York Times |
The Minnesota Opera’s revisit of the Pulitzer Prize winning play has moments of promise, but never quite works |
30 Jan 13 / Minnesota Daily |
Operatic venue enhances dramatic power of 'Doubt' |
28 Jan 13 / Minnesota Star Tribune |
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No ‘Doubt’ about it: Minnesota Opera stages compelling adaptation of Shanley play |
28 Jan 13 / Washington Post |
Complex Minnesota Opera production is simply impressive |
28 Jan 13 / Pioneer Press |
Anna BolenaMinnesota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 |
Trilogy ends on high note |
15 Nov 12 / The Post Bulletin |
'Anna' for all the ages |
12 Nov 12 / Pioneer Press |
NabuccoMinnesota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 |
New life for 'Nabucco' |
25 Sep 12 / Minnesota Star Tribune |
Minnesota Opera's 'Nabucco' is colorful and superbly sung |
25 Sep 12 / Pioneer Press |
Madama ButterflyMinnesota OperaNo. of reviews: 2 |
A remarkable 'Madame Butterfly' |
18 Apr 12 / Pioneer Press |
'Madame Butterfly' a tragic tale, beautifully sung |
17 Apr 12 / Minnesota Star Tribune |
Lucia di LammermoorMinnesota OperaNo. of reviews: 4 |
Young singer shines in Minnesota Opera's 'Lucia' |
6 Mar 12 / The Post Bulletin |
Honor, blood, and madness |
6 Mar 12 / The Examiner |
Susanna Phillips is exquisite in 'Lucia' |
6 Mar 12 / Minnesota Star Tribune |
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Voices soar in 'Lucia' amid stagnant staging |
5 Mar 12 / Pioneer Press |
WertherMinnesota OperaNo. of reviews: 1 |
To love or die in Germany |
2 Feb 12 / Minnesota Star Tribune |
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Puccini
4 to 19 May 2024
Gounod
2 to 10 Nov 2024
Thompson
8 to 16 Feb 2025
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3 to 10 May 2025
News & Articles
Minnesota Opera announces its 2024-25 season |
Minnesota Opera's 2024-25 season features 'The Barber of Seville,' 'The Snowy Day,' a recital series, and opens Nov. 2 with 'Romeo and Juliet.' |
28 Feb 2024 / Minnesota Star Tribune |
Minnesota Opera brings back 'Carmen,' with former star as director |
Bizet will cap the 2021-22 season, split between in-person and online shows. |
9 Jun 2021 / Minnesota Star Tribune |
Minnesota Opera revamps 2020-21 season |
The company originally had five operas scheduled between September 2020 and May 2021. None of them will be presented. In lieu of this, the company is presenting a revamped slate. |
29 Jul 2020 / OperaWire |
Minnesota Opera will bring back 'The Shining' next season |
Along with old favorites, the 2020-21 schedule includes Jeanine Tesori's bold new opera "Blue," about a black family torn apart by a police shooting. |
19 Feb 2020 / Minnesota Star Tribune |
Minnesota Opera hits better balance for 2019-20 season |
Minnesota Opera hits better balance with old favorites, women artists . |
20 Feb 2019 / Minnesota Star Tribune |