Camille Zamora: Ilia

Idomeneo, King of Crete, makes a promise to Neptune, God of the Sea. When the king realizes the terrible price it will exact, vows and hearts are broken. Longing pours into arias and ensembles as only Mozart writes them. Buy Tickets.read more

Javier Abreu: Count Almaviva

“Figaro…Figaro…Figaro!”  Rossini returns to the Knoxville Opera festival that bears his name with a vibrant, exciting cast.  Don’t miss this glittering romp about the escapades of Seville’s favorite barber, who arranges for Count Almaviva  to marry the beautiful Rosina. This sparkling comedy has inspired countless interpreters, from Bugs Bunny to … read more

Craig Irvin: Don Basilio

“Figaro…Figaro…Figaro!” Rossini returns to the Knoxville Opera festival that bears his name. Don’t miss this glittering romp about the escapades of Seville’s favorite barber, who arranges for Count Almaviva to marry the beautiful Rosina. This sparkling comedy has inspired countless interpreters, from Bugs Bunny to Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfireread more

Lauren McNeese: Wellgunde

The curse of the ring runs its course in the final chapter of Wagner’s epic music drama. The Twilight of the Gods begins with the rapturous love shared by Brünnhilde and Siegfried. But the evil Hagen, son of the dwarf Alberich, plots against Siegfried, first administering a magic potion of … read more

Jason Hardy: Speaker

An enchanting journey of love and self-discovery, the Prince Tamino and Princess Pamina pass through several trials to find each other.  Fantastic characters, an evil queen (with some very high notes) and incredible music make The Magic Flute a family favorite.  Tickets & Information.read more

Matt Morgan

Originally composed for the opening of the Kennedy Center in 1971, it is the largest and most theatrical of the great composer/conductor’s works.  Mass is a simple name for a soaring work that fills the stage with choruses, a Broadway-sized cast, an orchestra and even a rock band.  Matt … read more

Matt Boehler: Soloist

Originally composed for the opening of the Kennedy Center in 1971, it is the largest and most theatrical of the great composer/conductor’s works.  Mass is a simple name for a soaring work that fills the stage with choruses, a Broadway-sized cast, an orchestra and even a rock band.  Matt … read more

Elizabeth Byrne: Herodias

Obsession, served on a silver platter.
Scandalously erotic, Strauss’s infamous opera tells the Biblical story of obsession and vengeance. Salome lusts after the imprisoned prophet John the Baptist, who rejects her advances. Her lecherous stepfather, King Herod, vows to pay any price to watch her dance. She agrees, and perversely … read more

Christian Reinert

Scandalously erotic, Strauss’s infamous opera tells the Biblical story of obsession and vengeance. Salome lusts after the imprisoned prophet John the Baptist, who rejects her advances. Her lecherous stepfather, King Herod, vows to pay any price to watch her dance. She agrees, and perversely claims the prophet’s head as her … read more