Opera in DC | Wolf Trap

2020 Productions

Puccini’s La bohème
Wolf Trap Opera
National Symphony Orchestra

Considered one of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s romantic depiction of Parisian bohemians captivates audiences. Soaring arias and glorious melodies collide with harsh realities. Wolf Trap Opera’s bright young cast will embody these effervescent bohemians, including the impoverished seamstress Mimi and idealistic poet Rodolfo, in this poignant tale.

Friday, Aug 07 | 8 PM

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Tchaikovsky
Eugene Onegin

Pushkin’s sweeping novel comes vividly to life in Tchaikovsky’s masterful opera. Arrogant Onegin’s careless rejection of innocent Tatyana’s confession of love sets into motion a series of events ending in a fatal duel. This deeply moving Russian tale of love, rejection, and remorse is brimming with highly melodic arias and a sweeping score.

Sunday, Jun 21 | 3 PM
Tuesday, Jun 23 | 7:30 PM
Thursday, Jun 25 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, Jun 27 | 7:30 PM

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Henze
Elegy for Young Lovers

In Henze’s intense opera, a famous poet manipulates the people around him to invigorate his creativity. When his muse no longer inspires, he engineers a tragedy to provoke his latest literary triumph. The enthralling score, set to a compelling libretto by W.H. Auden and Chester Kallman, features exquisite duets and ensembles.

Sunday, Jul 19 | 3 PM
Wednesday, Jul 22 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, Jul 25 | 7:30 PM

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Concerts & More

Te Adoro: Latin Theater Songs
with Steven Blier

A spicy afternoon of zarzuela and song with Steven Blier and Joseph Li joined by a quintet of Wolf Trap Opera artists.

Saturday, May 30 | 3 PM
Sunday, May 31 | 3 PM

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Aria Jukebox
The audience gets to choose!

An afternoon of opera highlights curated by the audience and sung by Wolf Trap Opera soloists. Come to the preshow reception to vote for the arias of your choice!

Sunday, Jul 26 | 3 PM

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Class

Master Class with Denyce Graves
2020 Filene Artist in Residence

Each season’s Filene Artist in Residence holds a public master class, offering Wolf Trap Opera’s singers guidance on style, performance enhancement, language, stagecraft, and more. Attendance at this class is open to the public—aspiring singers and opera aficionados welcome.

Wednesday, Jul 01 | 7:30 PM

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UNTRAPPED

Cinematic Soundscapes

Wolf Trap Opera Studio Artists join Cincinnati Pops conductor John Morris Russell and the NOI Philharmonic in the opening concert of the 2020 National Orchestral Institute + Festival. This high-energy evening will feature an array of audience favorites from the worlds of opera, theater and cinema.

Saturday, May 30 | 8 PM

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American Masters

Wolf Trap Opera’s Shannon Jennings joins the NOI Philharmonic to perform Barber’s Knoxville, Summer 1915 on a concert that also includes works from Haydn and Corigliano. Grammy-award winning David Alan Miller conducts.

The National Orchestral Institute + Festival brings together aspiring orchestral musicians from across the country for a month of dynamic music-making and professional exploration. Chosen by a rigorous, cross-country audition process, these young artists present passionate and awe-inspiring performances of adventuresome repertoire at The Clarice and in the community.

Saturday, Jun 06 | 8 PM

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Vocal Colors
Wolf Trap Opera at The Phillips Collection

Visual art and music are paired in two intimate evenings of song at the beautiful Music Room of Washington D.C.’s The Phillips Collection.

Thursday, Jun 11 | 6:30 PM
Thursday, Jul 09 | 6:30 PM

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Nelly's Salon
a recital at Mt. Vernon

George Washington loved music, and in 1793 he purchased a highly intricate harpsichord from London for his granddaughter, Eleanor “Nelly” Custis. Over the last several years Mount Vernon has been lovingly creating a replica of this instrument; Wolf Trap Opera artists will help to celebrate its completion in a recital of popular music from the time period.

Friday, Jul 24 | 7 PM

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