Opera
The Enduring Popularity of Verdi’s La traviata
Maryland Hall 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, Maryland, United StatesBorn in 1813, Giuseppe Verdi was the major Italian musical dramatist of the 19th century. La traviata, his 1853 opera, enjoys well deserved popularity as one of opera’s most performed …
If Clothes Make the Man, Costumes Tell the Story
Maryland Hall 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, Maryland, United StatesA character’s stage presence can reveal their social status, era, setting, and culture—all through appearance alone. Costume designer Sharlene Clinton leads you behind the scenes of operatic costuming, and shows …
La Traviata Pre-Performance Discussion
Maryland Hall 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, Maryland, United StatesDon't miss the La Traviata Pre-Performance Discussion! For over 150 years, the captivating story of forbidden love between a courtesan and a young bourgeois gentleman has inspired artists worldwide, beginning …
La Traviata
Maryland Hall 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, Maryland, United StatesThe splendor of 19th-century Paris serves as the backdrop for Giuseppe Verdi’s story of passion and sacrifice, La Traviata. The glamorous courtesan Violetta’s tragic fate unfolds as she navigates the …
La Traviata Artist Talk-Back
Maryland Hall 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, Maryland, United StatesJoin Annapolis Opera’s artistic and music director, Craig Kier, with members of the cast for a brief conversation following the Sunday matinee performance of La Traviata. This conversation will commence shortly …
37th Annual Vocal Competition
Maryland Hall 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, Maryland, United StatesThe 37th Annual Vocal Competition is your chance to hear the most talented rising stars in the classical vocal world! This free event showcases singers selected by a panel of …