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Jules Massenet’s opera ‘Thérèse’ was eclipsed by his more popular works like ‘Manon,’ but Sarasota Opera gives this rarity fresh eyes in new staging.

Sarasota Opera presents a company premiere of Doimenico Cimarosa’s comic opera “The Secret Marriage,” with a cast of mostly returning artists

The Sarasota Opera opens its production of Puccinis "Tosca." It marks Maestro Victor DeRenzis 40th Winter Season with the Sarasota Opera.

The Sarasota Opera announces one major debut and the return of some favorite singers for its 2022 winter season of four productions

The core of the story is that of the widowed Dido feeling a revival of desire upon meeting the visiting warrior Aeneas. She loves, only to lose again when Aeneas is persuaded to sail away by a deceitful sorceress and her followers. The women are the focal point and have numerous opportunities to shine. As Dido’s maiden Belinda, soprano Lindsay Ohse is a steady thread from beginning to end. She confidently leads the chorus urging Dido to open up to Aeneas and is there at Dido’s death. Yes, ...

There are only three – the strong-willed servant, Serpina; the badgered old master, Uberto; and the mute manservant, Vespone.   Ample recitative drives the bickering and narrative between Stefano de Peppo’s Uberto and Anna Mandina’s lofty-minded Serpina. The musical highlights are found in their respective arias and duets. De Peppo captures the contrast of Uberto’s gruff complaints and submissive resignation to his servant-mistress first in “Sempre in contrasti,” where he talks a ...