“The confluence between the vision of its artistic direction and the community’s sense of ownership at this particular moment in the city’s history are generating a galvanic river of energy.'ĭetroit Opera's 2022-23 dance series, meanwhile, will feature five dance experiences, including Alonzo King LINES Ballet, a reimagining of 'The Nutcracker' by Mark Morris Dance Group's The Hard Nut, 'Swan Lake' by Ballet Preljocaj, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and a rare U.S.Detroit Opera House currently has 55 events with tickets available to purchase. “Something extraordinary is brewing in Detroit Opera,” said Golijov. Composed by Osvaldo Golijov, it is the tragic story of legendary poet Frederico García Lorca, who was assassinated by fascists during the Spanish Civil War. After premiering in 2003, it will mark Detroit Opera's first international co-production with Opera Ventures and Scottish Opera. One of the season's most contemporary operas is 'Ainadamar,' which means 'fountain of tears' in Arabic.

It is my hope that the Detroit community will connect with the tenacity powered by her redeeming love.” “It is her courage and self-sacrifice that restores the universe to its natural order.

“I am thrilled to have 'Die Walküre: Act III' open our 2022–23 season and the opportunity to portray Brünnhilde on the Detroit Opera House stage in such a unique way,” said Goerke in a press release. 17-20, will be performed in its original German. And Sir Andrew Davis, former Music Director of Lyric Opera of Chicago, will lead the Detroit Opera Orchestra. The first production of the new season is a stand-alone presentation of Act III of Richard Wagner’s 'Die Walküre,' a co-production with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with Detroit Opera Associate Artistic Director Christine Goerke as Brünnhilde. Internationally renowned bass baritone Alan Held will make his Detroit Opera debut as Wotan.

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