The Santa Fe Opera

If you are thinking of jetting off to New York for opera season this year, you might want to think again. Avoid the hustle and bustle and head to Santa Fe for a summer opera repertoire that is hard to top. Here’s a synopsis of what you shouldn’t miss

Courtesy of The Santa Fe Opera, produced by Patricia Ann Weigel

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Alceste

The Santa Fe Opera will tell a masterpiece tale of love and sacrifice this summer in Christoph Willibald Gluck’s reorganized rendition of Euripides’ drama. The role of Alceste is said to be one of the most demanding in the world of opera.

Pictured here: Soprano Christine Brewer will sing the challenging title role of Queen Alceste.

DATES: August 1, 5, 10, 14, and 19