The musical celebration features opera and musical theater favorites performed by stars from Cincinnati Opera’s 2023 season, the Cincinnati Opera Chorus, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Brass Institute.
Opera in the Park. Photo by Philip Groshong.
Cincinnati, Ohio—Cincinnati Opera celebrates the kickoff of its 2023 Summer Festival this weekend with a free community concert in the heart of Over-the-Rhine.
On Sunday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m., Cincinnati Opera presents Opera in the Park, a free concert in Washington Park featuring a selection of opera and musical theater favorites performed by star singers from Cincinnati Opera’s 2023 Summer Festival, the Cincinnati Opera Chorus, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Brass Institute. Guests who arrive early can also enjoy a free preview performance by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Brass Institute, beginning at 6 p.m.
Admission to Opera in the Park is free and open to the public. Visit cincinnatiopera.org for more information.
CALENDAR INFORMATION
What:
Cincinnati Opera presents Opera in the Park
When:
Sunday, June 11, 2023
6 p.m.: Preview concert by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Brass Institute
7:30 p.m.: Opera in the Park
Where:
Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Description:
Cincinnati Opera presents Opera in the Park, a free concert of opera and musical theater favorites in Washington Park
Featured singers include cast members from the company’s upcoming productions of Lucia di Lammermoor (June 22, 24), The Knock (June 23, 27; July 2, 5, 7), and The Barber of Seville (July 6, 8): sopranos Raven McMillon, Felicity Tomkins, and Saane Halaholo, mezzo-sopranos Kayleigh Decker and Briana Elyse Hunter, tenors Santiago Ballerini, Terrence Chin-Loy, and Sahel Salam, baritones Anthony Clark Evans, Thomas Dreeze, and Armando Contreras, and bass Griffen Hogan Tracy.
Also featured are the Cincinnati Opera Chorus, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra led by conductors Stephen Mulligan and Kevin Miller, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Brass Institute. Evans Mirageas, The Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director of Cincinnati Opera, will emcee.
Just before Opera in the Park, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Brass Institute will perform in Washington Park beginning at 6 p.m. Top high school brass players from around the region, conducted by Daniel Wylie, will join professionals from around the country, conducted by Professor Jaime Morales, to present arrangements of Cincinnati Opera-inspired music, from Wagner to Gershwin.
Attendees are invited to bring friends, families, and dogs--plus blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics–to enjoy this evening of opera under the stars. Concessions and food trucks will be available in and around Washington Park throughout the evening.
Admission:
Free. Guests are encouraged to register in advance for weather alerts and event updates. All registered attendees will also be entered in a drawing for a pair of tickets to a Cincinnati Opera 2023 Summer Festival performance. To register, visit cincinnatiopera.org/opera-park-2023.
For information:
cincinnatiopera.org
Looking ahead:
Cincinnati Opera 2023 Summer Festival
Lucia di Lammermoor
By Gaetano Donizetti
June 22 and 24 at Music Hall
The Knock
By Aleksandra Vrebalov and Deborah Brevoort
June 23 and 27 and July 2, 5, and 7 at Music Hall’s Wilks Studio
The Barber of Seville
By Gioachino Rossini
July 6 and 8 at Music Hall
Studio Sessions
July 12 and 19 at Music Hall’s Wilks Studio
Madame Butterfly
By Giacomo Puccini
July 22, 27, and 29 at Music Hall
Visit cincinnatiopera.org for complete details.
About Cincinnati Opera
Cincinnati Opera’s mission is to enrich and connect our community through diverse opera experiences. Founded in 1920 and the second-oldest opera company in the nation, Cincinnati Opera presents a thrilling season of grand opera every summer and engaging programs throughout the year. The company’s repertoire includes beloved classics and contemporary masterworks brought to life by some of the world’s most dynamic performers and creative artists.
Opera in the Park is a part of the DBL Law OTR Performs series in Washington Park. Opera in the Park is sponsored by Western & Southern Financial Group.
Cincinnati Opera is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. Cincinnati Opera also receives general season support from Chavez Properties, the Ohio Arts Council, The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Patricia A. Corbett Estate and Trust, the Harry T. Wilks Family Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts, along with general season and project support from many other generous individuals, corporations, and foundations. 2023 Media Partner is Classical 90.9 WGUC. Cincinnati Opera is a proud member of OPERA America. To learn more, visit cincinnatiopera.org.
Media Contact:
Katie Syroney / 513-768-5526 / ksyroney@cincinnatiopera.org
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