The company’s mainstage season also includes a new production of Mozart’s darkly comic morality tale, Don Giovanni, and Verdi’s passionate and tragic La Traviata.
Production concept for Cincinnati Opera’s production of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio. Design by Leslie Travers.
CINCINNATI, OH (September 20, 2023)—Cincinnati Opera’s Harry Fath General Director & CEO Christopher Milligan and Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director Evans Mirageas today announced preliminary details for the company’s 2024 Summer Festival, which takes place June 13–July 27, 2024.
The mainstage season will include the world stage premiere of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio, an uplifting epic inspired by the legendary musician’s early life. The season also includes a compelling new production of W.A. Mozart’s Don Giovanni and Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless and tragic romance, La Traviata. Performances will take place in Springer Auditorium at Cincinnati’s historic Music Hall.
In addition to its mainstage productions, the 2024 Summer Festival experience will be enhanced by an engaging variety of community programs and smaller-scale performances, including projects developed specifically for Music Hall’s intimate Wilks Studio. Details will be announced in January 2024.
“What makes opera so special is that it is living, thriving, and ever evolving, and the same can be said for Cincinnati Opera itself,” said Mirageas. “Our mainstage repertoire for the 2024 season is emblematic of the diverse voices, captivating stories, and outstanding artistry we strive to elevate and celebrate. And we look forward to expanding the festival-going experience with surprising and evocative projects suited perfectly to the Wilks.”
Continued Milligan, “When we assemble an opera season, we are always in pursuit of projects that are operatic in their essence and appeal to a broad audience. Don Giovanni and La Traviata are classics for that very reason. And Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio has it all—a relatable and inspiring story, memorable melodies written for classically trained voices, and a connection to one of the world’s truly great singer-songwriters. We’re thrilled to bring this work to the opera stage for the first time.”
Subscriptions for Cincinnati Opera’s 2024 Summer Festival start at $105 and will be available for purchase beginning September 21, 2023. Tickets to individual performances start at $36 and go on sale April 1, 2024. Visit cincinnatiopera.org for more information.
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