The pious soldier Don Jose is captivated by the beguiling gypsy Carmen with disasterous results in Georges Bizet's exotic masterpiece. Directed by Beth Greenberg and choreographed by Syracuse's own Marisa Guzman, Syracuse Opera opens its 43rd season with an audience favorite. Christian Capocaccia (Rigoletto) returns to conduct the instantly recognizable score.
Read moreCourtesan Violetta encounters the young Alfredo at a glamorous party, thrusting them into a whirlwind romance that burns too brightly to last. Soprano Raquel Gonzalez will make her role debut as Violetta with Todd Thomas (Rigoletto) as Alfredo's father, Germont. Directed by Kathleen Stakenas and conducted by Christian Capocaccia.
Read moreIn turn-of-the-century Japan, the geisha Cio Cio San leaves her mother, companions, and religion to marry the American naval officer B. F. Pinkerton. Following their wedding, Pinkerton departs for America, promising he will return when "the robins build their nests." When he does return 3 years later, Butterfly is mortified to learn the real reason why.
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