Category Archives: Opera

Annapolis Opera presents Angels and Demons at the Bowie CPA, Dec 12

Annapolis Opera presents Angels and Demons at the Bowie CPA, Dec 12

The Annapolis Opera presents Angels & Demons
Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 8:00 PM

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

A concert showcasing the many saints and sinners of the operatic repertoire. As in our main-stage production, Faust, human desires can drive the forces of good and evil, and can take many forms. These universal themes are still a part of contemporary life. Performed by several of Annapolis Opera’s favorite singers, and accompanied by Artistic Director, Maestro Ronald Gretz.

$35 General/$22 Student. For group pricing, please contact the Maryland Hall Box Office at 410-280-5640.

Don Giovanni at Clarice Smith, Nov 20-24

Don Giovanni at Clarice Smith, Nov 20-24

Maryland Opera Studio
Don Giovanni
Libretto & Composer: W.A. Mozart
Libretto: Lorenzo da Ponte

Fri, Nov 20, 2015 . 7:30PM
Sun, Nov 22, 2015 . 3:00PM
Mon, Nov 23, 2015 . 7:30PM
Tue, Nov 24, 2015 . 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Kay Theatre, Reserved Seating.

Mozart masterfully shadows the conniving but captivating Don, aided by his loyal servant, Leporello, in his quest to conquer all of the beautiful women he encounters. Part comedy, part tragedy, this opera is Mozart at his finest, sparkling with music full of sheer genius, dynamic characters and some bold supernatural payback.

General Public: Regular: $25, Student: $10.

Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette at Clarice Smith, Jul 18-26

Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette at Clarice Smith, July 18-26

Maryland Lyric Opera presents
Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Kay Theatre, reserved seating.

Sat, Jul 18, 2015 . 7:30PM
Sun, Jul 19, 2015 . 3:00PM
Fri, Jul 24, 2015 . 7:30PM
Sun, Jul 26, 2015 . 3:00PM

Maryland Lyric Opera presents Charles Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, in French with English surtitles, semi-staged, with full orchestra and a cast of professionals and young artists.

Tickets $35 to $100, reserved seating with multiple price levels. Buy tickets here.

Opera Scene Study at Clarice Smith, May 7-8

Opera Scene Study at Clarice Smith, May 7-8

Maryland Opera Studio presents Opera Scene Study

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Opera Scene Study
May 7, 8, 2015 . Gildenhorn Recital Hall . FREE

After a year of taking apart their craft and sculpting it from the ground up, the final class project for out first-year students pairs them in operatic scenes from a wide variety of repertory and featuring all aspects of their training. Accompanied only by piano and minimal props, these performances give our young artists a chance to shine in the purest of forms.

Music, Movement, Mind and Score at Clarice Smith, May 3

Music, Movement, Mind and Score at Clarice Smith, May 3

UMD Symphony Orchestra
Maryland Opera Studio
Music, Movement, Mind and Score
Sunday, May 3, 2015 . 8PM

Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yanez

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Taught by James Ross and Liz Lerman, the School of Music’s first course on improvisation, collaboration, and art-making culminates on stage with a conductorless performance that integrates music and movement.

The Maryland Opera Studio joins UMSO on the second half of the concert to perform highlights from their spring production of Rossini’s one-act opera, L’occasione fa il ladro (Opportunity makes a thief).

Free.