Lauren McNeese – Rossweise

Siegmund, Wotan’s wandering son, stumbles upon the home of Sieglinde, his unrecognized twin sister. Although Sieglinde is the wife of Siegmund’s sworn enemy, the two are mutually attracted and consummate their incestuous relationship. Wotan’s outraged wife Fricka, protector of marriage vows, demands that Wotan order his daughter, the warrior-maiden Brünnhilde, … read more

Lauren McNeese – Wellgunde

The cunning dwarf Alberich, angered by the Rhinemaidens’ scorn, steals the precious metal and forges a ring that gives its bearer unimaginable power. The struggle for its possession drives this fantastic drama, in which the stakes—control of the entire world—could not be higher.

Francesca Zambello’s production colorfully evokes the California … read more

Rebecca Ringle: Ariodante

Widely acclaimed as a masterpiece containing some of Handel’s most emotionally expressive arias, Ariodante tells the story of a Scottish prince betrayed by a deceitful duke in a compelling tale of passion, envy, greed, despair and ultimate triumph.  Tickets & Information.read more

Craig Irvin: Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro has been called one of the greatest operas ever written, by scholars and audiences alike. From its famous overture to the brilliant finales, it combines the elegance and wonder of Mozart’s music with a very human comedy of wit and brilliance. It’s been just three years … read more

Amanda Crider: Cherubino

The Marriage of Figaro has been called one of the greatest operas ever written, by scholars and audiences alike. From its famous overture to the brilliant finales, it combines the elegance and wonder of Mozart’s music with a very human comedy of wit and brilliance. It’s been just three years … read more

Michael Mayes: Count Almaviva

The Marriage of Figaro has been called one of the greatest operas ever written, by scholars and audiences alike. From its famous overture to the brilliant finales, it combines the elegance and wonder of Mozart’s music with a very human comedy of wit and brilliance. It’s been just three years … read 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 (Linda Watson) and Siegfried (John Treleaven). But the evil Hagen (Eric Halfvarson) plots against … read more

Craig Irvin: Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro has been called one of the greatest operas ever written, by scholars and audiences alike. From its famous overture to the brilliant finales, it combines the elegance and wonder of Mozart’s music with a very human comedy of wit and brilliance. It’s been just three years … read more

Michael Mayes: Count Almaviva

The Marriage of Figaro has been called one of the greatest operas ever written, by scholars and audiences alike. From its famous overture to the brilliant finales, it combines the elegance and wonder of Mozart’s music with a very human comedy of wit and brilliance. It’s been just three years … read more

Amanda Crider: Cherubino

The Marriage of Figaro has been called one of the greatest operas ever written, by scholars and audiences alike. From its famous overture to the brilliant finales, it combines the elegance and wonder of Mozart’s music with a very human comedy of wit and brilliance. It’s been just three years … read more