Dorothy Byrne: Marthe

Satan tempts Faust with the chance to live life over as a young man with power and wealth. Sounds like heaven to the aging philosopher. But debts come due and evil always collects.  Tickets & Information.… read more

Tyler Simpson: Pietro (cover)

Dmitri Hvorostovsky takes on the landmark title role of Simon Boccanegra for the first time at the Met. James Levine leads the Met forces, including Barbara Frittoli, Ramón Vargas, and Ferruccio Furlanetto.  Tickets & Information.… read more

Michael Mayes: Valentin

Would you sell your soul to the devil? The aged scholar Faust does in exchange for youth, but causes the tragic downfall of a virtuous young girl, Marguerite. Featuring one of the most thrilling finales in all of opera, Gounod’s masterpiece is one of the world’s most frequently performed operas, … read more

Christian Reinert – Romeo

Gounod’s powerful setting of the classic Shakespearian love story features unforgettable melodies set to sumptuous harmonies. Experience this timeless and tragic love story set to some of the most passionate music in the operatic repertoire in its first ever performances at Townsend Opera.

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Scott Scully: Gastone

Willy Decker’s strikingly beautiful production, a hit when it premiered at the Salzburg Festival in 2005, arrives at the Met with soprano Marina Poplavskaya starring as opera’s most fascinating heroine. “Violetta is an outlaw,” Decker says. “Society shuts her out and looks down on her as a person without feeling, … read more

Tyler Simpson: Dr Grenvil (cover)

Willy Decker’s strikingly beautiful production, a hit when it premiered at the Salzburg Festival in 2005, arrives at the Met with soprano Marina Poplavskaya starring as opera’s most fascinating heroine. “Violetta is an outlaw,” Decker says. “Society shuts her out and looks down on her as a person without feeling, … read more

Craig Irvin – Ashby

MUSIC THAT BLAZES LIKE A CALIFORNIA SUNSET — AND A PLOT EVEN CLINT EASTWOOD WOULD LOVE!

Gold Rush fever is running high, and every miner in camp hopes to claim the heart of Minnie — the pistol-packing, poker-playing proprietress of the Polka Saloon. Even Sheriff Rance is in hot pursuit, … read more

David Portillo – Trin

MUSIC THAT BLAZES LIKE A CALIFORNIA SUNSET — AND A PLOT EVEN CLINT EASTWOOD WOULD LOVE!

Gold Rush fever is running high, and every miner in camp hopes to claim the heart of Minnie — the pistol-packing, poker-playing proprietress of the Polka Saloon. Even Sheriff Rance is in hot pursuit, … read more

Tyler Simpson: Pietro (cover)

Dmitri Hvorostovsky takes on the landmark title role of Simon Boccanegra for the first time at the Met. James Levine leads the Met forces, including Barbara Frittoli, Ramón Vargas, and Ferruccio Furlanetto.  Tickets & Information.… read more

Karin Wolverton: Pamina

Filled with ritual and symbolism, Mozart’s final masterpiece is a playful but profound look at man’s search for love and his struggle to attain wisdom and virtue. From the virtuosic arias of the Queen of the Night to the folksong-like melodies of the bird catcher Papageno, the full range of … read more