To win a marksmanship contest and the hand of his beloved, a young ranger makes a deal with the dark side. From its famous overture to its exciting conclusion, Der Freischütz is a seminal work of German Romanticism. Read More...
New England Premiere. Described as an “anarchistic grenade” at its premiere, Shostakovich’s first opera is a surreal and satirical romp about Kovalyov, an Everyman whose nose runs away from his face to make its own way in the world. Read More...
Jenik and Marenka are in love, but her parents don’t approve of the match. They each scheme to outwit their elders, especially the village marriage broker, but almost double-cross each other! In addition to the virtuoso instrumental and vocal writing, frequent dances and a troupe of traveling circus performers make The Bartered Bride a buoyant comic masterpiece. Read More...
