Maryland Opera has announced its 2024-2025 season, which will open on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Redeemer on Charles Street in North Baltimore.
The opening performance will be “Morte e Vita,” fully staged and costumed, featuring the final acts from Puccini’s “La Bohème,” “Madama Butterfly,” and “Manon Lescaut.”
“Sounds of the Season” will be a holiday-themed program featuring two internationally renowned singers along with alumni of the Maryland Opera Summer Camp in a variety of operatic and holiday favorites on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at Boordy Vineyards in Hydes, MD and Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Tickets are $18-$34.
In 2025, Maryland Opera will honor the contributions of generous supporters of the arts with its “Heritage Series.” On Feb. 16 at 3 p.m., Mahin Shamszad & Homayoon Farzadegan will be honored at at Grace United Methodist Church at Charles Street and Northern Parkway. On March 16 at 3 p.m., Susie & Sam Macfarlane will be celebrated at The Church of the Redeemer at Charles Street and Melrose Avenue. Repertoire will feature three singers in grand opera and operetta repertoire, semi-staged and accompanied by a chamber orchestra. Tickets are $18-34.
Maryland Opera’s final performance of the season will be Georges Bizet’s “Carmen” performed in its entirety, fully staged and costumed with orchestra and an international cast of singers. Performances will be April 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Redeemer. Tickets are $29-$96.
“I don’t think I will ever forget, for the rest of my life, the joyous roar from our audience at the conclusion of Act 1 of Tosca!” said James Harp, artistic director for Maryland Opera. “It was the convergence of so many things—stellar artists, compelling sets and costumes, expressive orchestra and chorus—but above all it was the triumph of our community’s love and desire for grand opera. Thank you for allowing us to yet again present self-produced opera in fulfillment of our mission to continue this beloved art form. We have many exciting events planned for next season and, of course, I’m especially looking forward to another full production—Carmen, the immortal story of the enigma of Love. Please join us for the glory of grand opera!”
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