By Engelbert Humperdinck
Nov 19 - Dec 17, 2006

This playful production of the classic children’s fairy tale will captivate the entire family. Virtuoso character tenor Graham Clark makes his company debut as the delightfully evil witch, joined by a cast including Lucy Schaufer, Maria Kanyova, Luana DeVol and Donnie Ray Albert. Conducted by Alan Gilbert and directed by Douglas Fitch, this entrancing new production features a newly commissioned English translation by Richard Sparks.

By Claudio Monteverdi
Nov 25 - Dec 16, 2006

Shrewd and scheming, Poppea will stop at nothing in her ruthless quest to share the throne with Emperor Nero. A not-to-be-missed production of Monteverdi’s riveting masterpiece features Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade and David Daniels, artists whose masterful vocal and dramatic talents are perfectly suited for this pivotal work in the opera repertoire. Also starring Christine Brandes, Kurt Streit and Reinhard Hagen. Director Pierre Audi’s celebrated production is conducted by Baroque specialist Harry Bicket.