What to Listen to, Watch, and Read, inspired by This House
Ready to keep the memories alive?
Curious about This House? Step inside. Our playlist brings together articles, podcasts, and even a curated Spotify mix featuring other works by Ricky Ian Gordon. From interviews with the mother-daughter librettist team to behind-the-scenes insights from the Guggenheim’s Works & Process series, this playlist is a great way to get a feel for the opera’s emotional depth, creative collaborators, and musical texture.
This House is one of four operas featured in OTSL’s 2025 Festival Season, alongside the sparkling comedy of Die Fledermaus, Donizetti’s crowd-pleasing Don Pasquale, and Britten’s enchanting A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Whether you’re an opera veteran or a first-timer, this season offers something fresh, funny, and profound.
Explore the This House playlist now — and get ready for a world premiere that will stay with you long after the final note.
World Premiere
OPERA IN TWO ACTS
Music by Ricky Ian Gordon
Libretto by Lynn Nottage and Ruby Aiyo Gerber
Commissioned by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
 What to read alongside This House
Ready for another night at the opera? Grab your tickets for This House and the rest of this unforgettable season — because the magic is just getting started.
Leadership support for Opera Theatre’s 50th anniversary season comes from Noémi Neidorff.Â
Leadership support for This House comes from Noémi Neidorff, the Berges Family Foundation, and the Whitaker Foundation.Â
This House is made possible in part by the Fred M. Saigh Endowment at Opera Theatre and the Sally S. Levy Family Fund for New Works.Â
Daniela Candillari’s engagement is made possible with generous support from Kim & Tim Eberlein.
Funded in part by The Amphion Foundation, Inc.
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