On this week's #ThrowbackThursday: The determined and poignant words of children rise up with unity and hope. Sarasota Opera is bringing back the oldies — but goodies — for its 2019-2020 season. The production, which will run for six shows through Nov. 17, will feature baritone Marco Nisiticò in the title role with tenor William Davenport as the villainous Duke of Mantua and Hanna Brammer as Gilda. It was amusing and got some Maestro DeRenzi will conduct, with Stephanie Sundine directing.

Elixir of Love is lighter opera and cute but equally as well done. Sarasota Opera is pleased to announce the lineup for the 2019 season of HD at the Opera House and Classic Movies at the Opera House. Designed for all skill levels, Sarasota Youth Opera engages young people ages 8 to 18 in the magic of opera. Finally, Annie Chester will take on the role of Maddalena. Baritone Marco Nisticò will reprise the title role of the vengeful court jester, which he sang with the company in 2012. All solo roles will be sung by members of Sarasota Youth Opera, ages 8-18.

Sarasota Opera is bringing back the oldies — but goodies — for its 2019-2020 season. La Boheme and Romeo and Juliet were both outstanding and beautifully sung, staged and conducted. August Sarasota Opera Announces Casting for the 2019-2020 Season . The opera will be preceded by a powerful prologue by Sarasota Youth Opera Music Director Jesse … Sarasota Youth Opera Let us show you how fun opera is on and off the stage. The 2019 Fall Season will also include Sarasota Youth Opera’s revival of their acclaimed production of Brundibár by Czech composer Hans Krása. Sarasota Opera is set to open its 2019-20 season with Verdi’s “Rigoletto” starting on Nov. 1, 2019. The HD at the Opera House … Sarasota Opera will celebrate its 60th Season when the 2019 Winter Opera Festival opens on February 9th with Puccini's Turandot. 2019 fall season. Operatic Favorites in Celebration of Sarasota Opera’s 60th Anniversary. Rigoletto will open on November 1, 2019 with six performances through November 17, 2019. The Sarasota Opera’s 2018-19 season may be over, but the company is already preparing for the 2019-20 schedule, announced recently. April 5, 2019. Young Bok Kim will play Sparafucile. Sarasota Opera’s 2019-2020 season summary: Operas: 2019 Fall Season “Rigoletto” (Nov. 1-17) The story of a protective father, a lecherous Duke, and a naive woman who discovers that love isn’t always true, one of Verdi’s greatest works returns to Sarasota Opera. For more information on the 2019/2020 season, contact the Sarasota Opera Box Office at (941) 328-1300 or visit in person at 61 N. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236. 2018-19 Season May 2019 Sarasota Youth Opera to receive $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Current Season: Sarasota Opera will open its 60 th consecutive season on Saturday, February 9 th with Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot . For more information on the 2019/2020 season, contact the Sarasota Opera Box Office at (941) 328-1300 or visit in person at 61 N. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236. May 10, 2019 . Longtime Sarasota … Rigoletto’s naive daughter Gilda will be performed by Hanna Brammer.

Opera Composers in Song. Also returning will be tenor William Davenport as the lustful Duke of Mantua. Sarasota Opera is set to open its 2019-20 season with Verdi’s “Rigoletto” starting on Nov. 1, 2019. Sarasota Opera will open the fall season with Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” one of the composer’s greatest works. Rigoletto will open on November 1, 2019 with six performances through November 17, 2019. Sarasota Youth Opera fundraiser "Taste of Downtown" welcomes new partners and returning favorites on Saturday, September 21, 1-4 pm. We always enjoy opera, but this season is particularly stellar at the Sarasota Opera.

The production, which will run for six shows through Nov. 17, will feature baritone Marco Nisiticò in the title role with tenor William Davenport as the villainous Duke of Mantua and Hanna Brammer as Gilda.