A behind-the-scenes look at our Festival Season

Discover fascinating insights into the season’s operas through panel discussions with composers, librettists, directors, designers, singers, and special guest speakers. Moderated by General Director Andrew Jorgensen, each Spotlight focuses on a different production and features live performances of operatic excerpts by our Richard Gaddes Festival Artists and Gerdine Young Artists. Join us before and after the program to enjoy socializing, light treats, and a cash bar!

2025 Spotlight on Opera Schedule:

• Monday, May 5: Die Fledermaus
  George Manahan (Conductor), Shawna Lucey (Director), Robert Hopkins (Costume/Set Designer)
• Monday, May 12: This House
  Ricky Ian Gordon (Composer), James Robinson (Director), Daniela Candillari (Conductor)
• Monday, May 19: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
  Leonard Slatkin (Conductor), Tim Albery (Director), Jennifer Johnson Cano (Hermia)
• Monday, June 2: Don Pasquale
  Kensho Watanabe (Conductor), Christopher Alden (Director), Sheri Greenawald (Principal Artist)
  

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