| 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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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 |
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