Schedule of Events

February 15, 2025

7:30PM

Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA 

Opera in one act

Music by Pietro Mascagni 

Libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti & Guido Menasci

PAGLIACCI

Opera in one act 

Music and Libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo

Two operas, two betrayed husbands, two tragic ends. In Cavalleria rusticana the calm of a Sicilian Easter morning is broken by a betrayed lover who sets off a chain of events ending in violent tragedy. In true theatrical tradition Pagliacci's clown tries to go on the show, but his real -life humiliation and despair lead to a grim climax. The violent passions and raw emotions of these two works changed the direction of Italian opera forever.

February 20, 2025

7:30PM

Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA 

Opera in one act

Music by Pietro Mascagni 

Libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti & Guido Menasci

PAGLIACCI

Opera in one act 

Music and Libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo

Two operas, two betrayed husbands, two tragic ends. In Cavalleria rusticana the calm of a Sicilian Easter morning is broken by a betrayed lover who sets off a chain of events ending in violent tragedy. In true theatrical tradition Pagliacci's clown tries to go on the show, but his real -life humiliation and despair lead to a grim climax. The violent passions and raw emotions of these two works changed the direction of Italian opera forever.

February 22, 2025

7:30PM

The Barber of Seville

Opera buffa in two acts

Music by Gioachino Rossini 

Libretto by Cesare Sterbini

Determined to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina, Count Almaviva enlists the help of Figaro, the barber of Seville, to steal her away from her guardian, Dr. Bartolo. Hilarious complications ensue to some of opera's most delightful music. The Barber of Seville is one of the most beloved comedic works in the operatic repertory.

February 23, 2025

1:30PM

Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA 

Opera in one act

Music by Pietro Mascagni 

Libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti & Guido Menasci

PAGLIACCI

Opera in one act 

Music and Libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo

Two operas, two betrayed husbands, two tragic ends. In Cavalleria rusticana the calm of a Sicilian Easter morning is broken by a betrayed lover who sets off a chain of events ending in violent tragedy. In true theatrical tradition Pagliacci's clown tries to go on the show, but his real -life humiliation and despair lead to a grim climax. The violent passions and raw emotions of these two works changed the direction of Italian opera forever.

February 25, 2025

7:30PM

The Barber of Seville

Opera buffa in two acts

Music by Gioachino Rossini 

Libretto by Cesare Sterbini

Determined to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina, Count Almaviva enlists the help of Figaro, the barber of Seville, to steal her away from her guardian, Dr. Bartolo. Hilarious complications ensue to some of opera's most delightful music. The Barber of Seville is one of the most beloved comedic works in the operatic repertory.

February 26, 2025

7:30PM

Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA 

Opera in one act

Music by Pietro Mascagni 

Libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti & Guido Menasci

PAGLIACCI

Opera in one act 

Music and Libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo

Two operas, two betrayed husbands, two tragic ends. In Cavalleria rusticana the calm of a Sicilian Easter morning is broken by a betrayed lover who sets off a chain of events ending in violent tragedy. In true theatrical tradition Pagliacci's clown tries to go on the show, but his real -life humiliation and despair lead to a grim climax. The violent passions and raw emotions of these two works changed the direction of Italian opera forever.

February 27, 2025

7:30PM

The Barber of Seville

Opera buffa in two acts

Music by Gioachino Rossini 

Libretto by Cesare Sterbini

Determined to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina, Count Almaviva enlists the help of Figaro, the barber of Seville, to steal her away from her guardian, Dr. Bartolo. Hilarious complications ensue to some of opera's most delightful music. The Barber of Seville is one of the most beloved comedic works in the operatic repertory.

March 1, 2025

1:30PM

Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA 

Opera in one act

Music by Pietro Mascagni 

Libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti & Guido Menasci

PAGLIACCI

Opera in one act 

Music and Libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo

Two operas, two betrayed husbands, two tragic ends. In Cavalleria rusticana the calm of a Sicilian Easter morning is broken by a betrayed lover who sets off a chain of events ending in violent tragedy. In true theatrical tradition Pagliacci's clown tries to go on the show, but his real -life humiliation and despair lead to a grim climax. The violent passions and raw emotions of these two works changed the direction of Italian opera forever.

March 2, 2025

1:30PM

The Barber of Seville

Opera buffa in two acts

Music by Gioachino Rossini 

Libretto by Cesare Sterbini

Determined to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina, Count Almaviva enlists the help of Figaro, the barber of Seville, to steal her away from her guardian, Dr. Bartolo. Hilarious complications ensue to some of opera's most delightful music. The Barber of Seville is one of the most beloved comedic works in the operatic repertory.

March 5, 2025

7:30PM

The Barber of Seville

Opera buffa in two acts

Music by Gioachino Rossini 

Libretto by Cesare Sterbini

Determined to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina, Count Almaviva enlists the help of Figaro, the barber of Seville, to steal her away from her guardian, Dr. Bartolo. Hilarious complications ensue to some of opera's most delightful music. The Barber of Seville is one of the most beloved comedic works in the operatic repertory.

March 7, 2025

7:30PM

Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA 

Opera in one act

Music by Pietro Mascagni 

Libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti & Guido Menasci

PAGLIACCI

Opera in one act 

Music and Libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo

Two operas, two betrayed husbands, two tragic ends. In Cavalleria rusticana the calm of a Sicilian Easter morning is broken by a betrayed lover who sets off a chain of events ending in violent tragedy. In true theatrical tradition Pagliacci's clown tries to go on the show, but his real -life humiliation and despair lead to a grim climax. The violent passions and raw emotions of these two works changed the direction of Italian opera forever.

March 8, 2025

7:00PM

The Marriage of Figaro

Dramma giocoso in four acts

Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte

Continuing the story of The Barber of Seville, Count Almaviva's eye has now wandered and his current objective is Susanna, Figaro's fiancée. The distressed couple, along with Rosina (now the Countess Almaviva) conspire to reveal the count's lechery, despite the many obstacles thrown in their way. Mozart's musical genius, along with Lorenzo DaPonte's witty libretto make The Marriage of Figaro one of opera's masterpieces.

March 9, 2025

1:30PM

The Barber of Seville

Opera buffa in two acts

Music by Gioachino Rossini 

Libretto by Cesare Sterbini

Determined to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina, Count Almaviva enlists the help of Figaro, the barber of Seville, to steal her away from her guardian, Dr. Bartolo. Hilarious complications ensue to some of opera's most delightful music. The Barber of Seville is one of the most beloved comedic works in the operatic repertory.

March 11, 2025

7:30PM

Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA 

Opera in one act

Music by Pietro Mascagni 

Libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti & Guido Menasci

PAGLIACCI

Opera in one act 

Music and Libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo

Two operas, two betrayed husbands, two tragic ends. In Cavalleria rusticana the calm of a Sicilian Easter morning is broken by a betrayed lover who sets off a chain of events ending in violent tragedy. In true theatrical tradition Pagliacci's clown tries to go on the show, but his real -life humiliation and despair lead to a grim climax. The violent passions and raw emotions of these two works changed the direction of Italian opera forever.

March 13, 2025

7:00PM

The Marriage of Figaro

Dramma giocoso in four acts

Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte

Continuing the story of The Barber of Seville, Count Almaviva's eye has now wandered and his current objective is Susanna, Figaro's fiancée. The distressed couple, along with Rosina (now the Countess Almaviva) conspire to reveal the count's lechery, despite the many obstacles thrown in their way. Mozart's musical genius, along with Lorenzo DaPonte's witty libretto make The Marriage of Figaro one of opera's masterpieces.

March 14, 2025

7:30PM

The Barber of Seville

Opera buffa in two acts

Music by Gioachino Rossini 

Libretto by Cesare Sterbini

Determined to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina, Count Almaviva enlists the help of Figaro, the barber of Seville, to steal her away from her guardian, Dr. Bartolo. Hilarious complications ensue to some of opera's most delightful music. The Barber of Seville is one of the most beloved comedic works in the operatic repertory.

March 15, 2025

7:30PM

Stiffelio

Opera in three acts

Music by Giuseppe Verdi

Poetry by Francesco Maria Piave

A Protestant minister returns from a mission abroad to be confronted by his wife's infidelity. Stiffelio faces his wife's transgression, battling his all-too-human emotions with his religious faith. Written just before Rigoletto, this long-neglected, emotionally charged work is now recognized as an important work by Verdi.

March 16, 2025

1:30PM

The Marriage of Figaro

Dramma giocoso in four acts

Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte

Continuing the story of The Barber of Seville, Count Almaviva's eye has now wandered and his current objective is Susanna, Figaro's fiancée. The distressed couple, along with Rosina (now the Countess Almaviva) conspire to reveal the count's lechery, despite the many obstacles thrown in their way. Mozart's musical genius, along with Lorenzo DaPonte's witty libretto make The Marriage of Figaro one of opera's masterpieces.

March 18, 2025

7:30PM

Stiffelio

Opera in three acts

Music by Giuseppe Verdi

Poetry by Francesco Maria Piave

A Protestant minister returns from a mission abroad to be confronted by his wife's infidelity. Stiffelio faces his wife's transgression, battling his all-too-human emotions with his religious faith. Written just before Rigoletto, this long-neglected, emotionally charged work is now recognized as an important work by Verdi.

March 19, 2025

1:30PM

Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA 

Opera in one act

Music by Pietro Mascagni 

Libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti & Guido Menasci

PAGLIACCI

Opera in one act 

Music and Libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo

Two operas, two betrayed husbands, two tragic ends. In Cavalleria rusticana the calm of a Sicilian Easter morning is broken by a betrayed lover who sets off a chain of events ending in violent tragedy. In true theatrical tradition Pagliacci's clown tries to go on the show, but his real -life humiliation and despair lead to a grim climax. The violent passions and raw emotions of these two works changed the direction of Italian opera forever.

7:00PM

The Marriage of Figaro

Dramma giocoso in four acts

Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte

Continuing the story of The Barber of Seville, Count Almaviva's eye has now wandered and his current objective is Susanna, Figaro's fiancée. The distressed couple, along with Rosina (now the Countess Almaviva) conspire to reveal the count's lechery, despite the many obstacles thrown in their way. Mozart's musical genius, along with Lorenzo DaPonte's witty libretto make The Marriage of Figaro one of opera's masterpieces.

March 20, 2025

7:30PM

Stiffelio

Opera in three acts

Music by Giuseppe Verdi

Poetry by Francesco Maria Piave

A Protestant minister returns from a mission abroad to be confronted by his wife's infidelity. Stiffelio faces his wife's transgression, battling his all-too-human emotions with his religious faith. Written just before Rigoletto, this long-neglected, emotionally charged work is now recognized as an important work by Verdi.

March 21, 2025

7:30PM

The Barber of Seville

Opera buffa in two acts

Music by Gioachino Rossini 

Libretto by Cesare Sterbini

Determined to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina, Count Almaviva enlists the help of Figaro, the barber of Seville, to steal her away from her guardian, Dr. Bartolo. Hilarious complications ensue to some of opera's most delightful music. The Barber of Seville is one of the most beloved comedic works in the operatic repertory.

March 22, 2025

1:30PM

The Marriage of Figaro

Dramma giocoso in four acts

Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte

Continuing the story of The Barber of Seville, Count Almaviva's eye has now wandered and his current objective is Susanna, Figaro's fiancée. The distressed couple, along with Rosina (now the Countess Almaviva) conspire to reveal the count's lechery, despite the many obstacles thrown in their way. Mozart's musical genius, along with Lorenzo DaPonte's witty libretto make The Marriage of Figaro one of opera's masterpieces.

7:30PM

Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA 

Opera in one act

Music by Pietro Mascagni 

Libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti & Guido Menasci

PAGLIACCI

Opera in one act 

Music and Libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo

Two operas, two betrayed husbands, two tragic ends. In Cavalleria rusticana the calm of a Sicilian Easter morning is broken by a betrayed lover who sets off a chain of events ending in violent tragedy. In true theatrical tradition Pagliacci's clown tries to go on the show, but his real -life humiliation and despair lead to a grim climax. The violent passions and raw emotions of these two works changed the direction of Italian opera forever.

March 23, 2025

1:30PM

Stiffelio

Opera in three acts

Music by Giuseppe Verdi

Poetry by Francesco Maria Piave

A Protestant minister returns from a mission abroad to be confronted by his wife's infidelity. Stiffelio faces his wife's transgression, battling his all-too-human emotions with his religious faith. Written just before Rigoletto, this long-neglected, emotionally charged work is now recognized as an important work by Verdi.

March 25, 2025

7:00PM

The Marriage of Figaro

Dramma giocoso in four acts

Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte

Continuing the story of The Barber of Seville, Count Almaviva's eye has now wandered and his current objective is Susanna, Figaro's fiancée. The distressed couple, along with Rosina (now the Countess Almaviva) conspire to reveal the count's lechery, despite the many obstacles thrown in their way. Mozart's musical genius, along with Lorenzo DaPonte's witty libretto make The Marriage of Figaro one of opera's masterpieces.

March 26, 2025

7:30PM

Stiffelio

Opera in three acts

Music by Giuseppe Verdi

Poetry by Francesco Maria Piave

A Protestant minister returns from a mission abroad to be confronted by his wife's infidelity. Stiffelio faces his wife's transgression, battling his all-too-human emotions with his religious faith. Written just before Rigoletto, this long-neglected, emotionally charged work is now recognized as an important work by Verdi.

March 27, 2025

1:30PM

The Barber of Seville

Opera buffa in two acts

Music by Gioachino Rossini 

Libretto by Cesare Sterbini

Determined to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina, Count Almaviva enlists the help of Figaro, the barber of Seville, to steal her away from her guardian, Dr. Bartolo. Hilarious complications ensue to some of opera's most delightful music. The Barber of Seville is one of the most beloved comedic works in the operatic repertory.

March 28, 2025

7:00PM

The Marriage of Figaro

Dramma giocoso in four acts

Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte

Continuing the story of The Barber of Seville, Count Almaviva's eye has now wandered and his current objective is Susanna, Figaro's fiancée. The distressed couple, along with Rosina (now the Countess Almaviva) conspire to reveal the count's lechery, despite the many obstacles thrown in their way. Mozart's musical genius, along with Lorenzo DaPonte's witty libretto make The Marriage of Figaro one of opera's masterpieces.

March 29, 2025

1:30PM

Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA 

Opera in one act

Music by Pietro Mascagni 

Libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti & Guido Menasci

PAGLIACCI

Opera in one act 

Music and Libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo

Two operas, two betrayed husbands, two tragic ends. In Cavalleria rusticana the calm of a Sicilian Easter morning is broken by a betrayed lover who sets off a chain of events ending in violent tragedy. In true theatrical tradition Pagliacci's clown tries to go on the show, but his real -life humiliation and despair lead to a grim climax. The violent passions and raw emotions of these two works changed the direction of Italian opera forever.

7:30PM

The Barber of Seville

Opera buffa in two acts

Music by Gioachino Rossini 

Libretto by Cesare Sterbini

Determined to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina, Count Almaviva enlists the help of Figaro, the barber of Seville, to steal her away from her guardian, Dr. Bartolo. Hilarious complications ensue to some of opera's most delightful music. The Barber of Seville is one of the most beloved comedic works in the operatic repertory.

March 30, 2025

1:30PM

Stiffelio

Opera in three acts

Music by Giuseppe Verdi

Poetry by Francesco Maria Piave

A Protestant minister returns from a mission abroad to be confronted by his wife's infidelity. Stiffelio faces his wife's transgression, battling his all-too-human emotions with his religious faith. Written just before Rigoletto, this long-neglected, emotionally charged work is now recognized as an important work by Verdi.

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Date: February 15 - March 29, 2025.  

Location: Sarasota Opera House

61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

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