Opera Memphis

Entertaining, Inspiring and Educating Memphis and the Mid-South through the art of opera since 1956.

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Checking on the Arts | Darel talks w/ @operamemphis General Director Ned Canty about the return of 'The Falling and the Rising' to Opera Memphis, its unique history & its increasing resonance in today's world.

On stage this weekend at the Scheidt Center.
https://t.co/ZqRCiRnLnk

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Experience @operamemphis live.

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I get moved to tears more than I used to. Here is a moment of joy I caught today on the #BlackLivesMatter crosswalk outside of the @secondlinemem today. Just wanted y’all to see it too.

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Thank you to those who came out to last night's performance of Tosca! We're thrilled to be performing one more time tonight to a sold-out audience. Thank you for everyone's support 💙

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Happy opening day to the talented cast and crew of #Tosca! 👏Will we see you tonight at @gpac? https://t.co/ssROTZfJlx

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The @washingtonpost listed soprano Leah Hawkins among 23 composers and performers to watch in 2023. You can witness this rising star's remarkable talent right here in Memphis this weekend in #Tosca! https://t.co/tlkSsyzGXt

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Catch a preview of what we’re doing this weekend 👇

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Checking on the Arts | @operamemphis present's Puccini's masterpiece 'Tosca' at @gpac on Jan. 27 & 28.

Darel talks with General Director Ned Canty about the excitement of bringing a large production back to the stage after 2 years of smaller events.
https://t.co/QsKaeUQknL

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"[Tosca] is more about what you'd do for love. How far will we go for love?" Soprano Leah Hawkins and general director Ned Canty discussed on @3onyourside's Live at 9 the struggles of Tosca as she chooses between love and dishonor. See what path she takes: https://t.co/ssROTZfJlx

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ONE more day until #Tosca opens at @GPAC! Have you purchased your tickets yet? You don't want to miss this legendary performance. Get your tickets today: https://t.co/ssROTZfJlx

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Todd Thomas took his day off from Tosca rehearsals last week to mentor vocal students of @uofmscheidt in an interactive and insightful masterclass. Catch him tomorrow and Saturday, as he performs the role of the amoral Scarpia in Tosca!

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Just 2️⃣ more days until the talented cast of #Tosca hits the stage at GPAC. Which aria are you most excited to hear? https://t.co/ssROTZfJlx

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Rafael Davila chatted with @laprensalatina about his iconic role of Cavaradossi, which he will perform to Memphis audiences this weekend in #Tosca. Check it out on page 19-20 👇https://t.co/UQhH3cYlDk

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A play, installation, orchestra, and opera await you this week. Plus, see @DowntownMemphis come to life during the International Blues Challenge.

Featuring grantees @BluesFoundation, @irismemphis, @CrosstownArts, @BrooksMuseum, @operamemphis, and @gpac.

https://t.co/uPO0K77KMD

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Three days until #Tosca opens. Tell us which night you're coming! https://t.co/ssROTZfJlx

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Leah Hawkins met with Gina Neely of @WMCActionNews5's #BluffCityLife about her journey to her career today and how any music enthusiast can fall in love with opera. Tune in at noon today, Jan. 24 to watch, and then get your tickets as Leah makes her debut as #Tosca this weekend!

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Four more days until Opera Memphis opens #Tosca on the @GPAC stage. Have you purchased your tickets yet? It's not too late! https://t.co/ssROTZfJlx

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Meet Todd Thomas, who's starring as Scarpia in Tosca:
✨ Todd is recognized as one of the true Verdi baritones gracing stages today.
✨ He performed the title role of Gianni Schiichi with Opera Memphis in February 2020.
Catch #Tosca at GPAC on Jan. 27-28! https://t.co/ssROTZfJlx

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🚨ATTENTION 🚨
We are only T-minus 5️⃣ days away from #Tosca opening at @GPAC. Are you ready to witness the performance of a lifetime? Purchase your tickets today! https://t.co/ssROTZfJlx

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Catch Leah Hawkins Opera Memphis debut Jan. 27-28 in #Tosca.
✨The award-winning soprano is from Philadelphia.
✨She most recently appeared with Des Moines Metro Opera.
✨She received her master's degree from @Yale. https://t.co/ssROTZfJlx

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Tosca is faced with an impossible choice between love and dishonor. What will she choose?

Luckily, getting tickets to see #Tosca isn't as tough of a decision! Catch Puccini's gripping masterpiece at @GPAC, Jan. 27-28 at 7:30 pm: https://t.co/ssROTZfJlx

📸: @sarasotaopera