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Palm Beach Opera is dedicated to producing opera at an international standard of excellence and to enriching the life of the communities it serves with a diverse offering of education programs. Founded in 1961 as the Civic Opera of the Palm Beaches, the fully professional Palm Beach Opera is proud to present its 50th Anniversary season with four main stage performances from December through April at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach.
2011/2012 50th ANNIVERSARY SEASON
MADAMA BUTTERFLY
By Giacomo Puccini
Dec 16, 17, 18 & 19, 2011
Experience the world’s most beloved opera featuring powerhouse soprano Maria Luigia Borsi as the vulnerable Cio-Cio San and audience favorite tenor James Valenti as the caddish Lt. Pinkerton and Emmy Award winning baritone Michael Chioldi as the compassionate Sharpless in a stunning production new to Palm Beach.
THE BEST OF 50 YEARS
50th ANNIVERSARY GALA CONCERT
Jan 20 & 22, 2012
Look back on 50 years of grand opera in Palm Beach with scenes from La Traviata, Die Fledermaus, Pagliacci, Carmen, Aïda and more! Join General Director Daniel Biaggi, special guest emcees, and a who’s who of established artists and rising stars for a celebration of the history and a look to the future of Palm Beach Opera.
ROMEO AND JULIET
By Charles Gounod
Feb 24, 25, 26, & 27, 2012
Experience the world’s most famous love story with American opera stars and recording artists Nicole Cabell and Eric Cutler in the title roles for Friday and Sunday performances. Shakespeare’s timeless play combined with Gounod’s sumptuous music makes this an event not to be missed.
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR
By Gaetano Donizetti
Mar 23, 24, 25 & 26, 2012
Opera’s most famous mad scene is the thrilling finale of this bel canto masterpiece in a stunning new production featuring tenor Roberto De Biasio as Edgardo fresh from his Metropolitan Opera debut.
2011-2012 Season Subscriptions are on sale now!
Call 561.833.7888 or visit www.pbopera.org.