Turandot Puccini

The Pearl Fishers Bizet

A King for a Day Verdi

Of Mice and Men Floyd

2013 Winter OperaFestival Guide

Winter Opera Festival runs February 9 to March 24, 2013

We Tell Stories in a Way You Will Never Forget

T Opera tickets start @ just $19

T One of America’s top opera venues

T World class vocal soloists

T A full orchestra

T Beautiful costumes

T Spectacular sets

T “Real-Time” English translations

T A chorus of professional singers

T An award-winning historic theatre

Table of Contents

Festival at a Glance 4

Turandot 6

The Pearl Fishers 8

A King for a Day 10

Of Mice and Men 12

Concerts 14

Special Events 15

Donating 16

1st time at the Opera? 17

Tours 17

Order Tickets 18

Parking 19

World Renown

The Sarasota Opera House is a beautifully renovated 1,100 seat historic theater close to fine restaurants & shops in the heart of downtown Sarasota. A delightful courtyard and numerous other amenities are sure to make for an unforgettable, elegant evening. For Opera House tours see page 17.

Opera Tells a Story in a way that no other

live performance can. It is a visual, aural and

emotional spectacle that engages the senses:

timeless tales, incredible music, beautiful

costumes, magnificent sets, and the emotion

found only in the human voice.

Affordable: Opera tickets start at only $19.

In addition, student rush seats are available

for $10 one hour before the start of the

performance.

Understand Everything: Real-Time

English Translations are projected above the

stage.

1st time at the Opera?

We want you to have a great experience –

see page 17 for some opera pointers.

The Sarasota Opera Orchestra, made up of over 60 professional musicians, performs for all of our opera performances.

TurandotThe Pearl FishersA King for a DayOf Mice and Men

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Cover credit: Title page of the score of Puccini’s Turandot(Ricordi, Milan), c.1926 (akg-images)

Welcome to Sarasota Opera, Verdi’s American Home!

“Filled with fun, excellently sung, and brilliantly

executed.” — l’Opera (Milan)

“DeRenzi…one of our finest Verdi conductors…led the superb orchestra with idiomatic pacing, uncommon vitality and taut

dramatic tension. ” — Opera News (New York)

“…one of the finest venues for opera in

America.” — Musical America

“A tremendous festival.” — Opera Now (London)

The 2003 Sarasota Opera production of Verdi’s Macbeth. Photo: Deb Hesser

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Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun28 JAN. 29 30 31 1 FEB. 2 3

Spoken & Sung 5pm

(Of Mice & MenEducation Event)

SArASoTA opErA WiNTEr GAlA 6:30pm

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Meet the Artists: Turandot 5pm

TurandoT 7pm11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Meet the Artists: The Pearl Fishers 5pm

TurandoT 8pm Pearl Fishers 8pm

TurandoT 1:30pm

18 19 20 21 22 23 24Opera House Tour 10:30am

Film Screening: Of Mice & Men (1992) 4pm Pearl Fishers 8pm TurandoT 8pm Pearl Fishers 8pm

Film Screening: Of Mice & Men (1939) 10am

(Lakewood Ranch Cinemas)

TurandoT 8pm

Pearl Fishers 1:30pm

25 26 27 28 1 MAr. 2 3Opera House Tour 10:30am Meet the Artists:

A King for a Day 5pm

Pearl Fishers 8pm TurandoT 8pm

Noon Concert

Pearl Fishers 8pm King For a day 8pm

TurandoT 1:30pm

4 5 6 7 8 9 10Opera House Tour 10:30am Meet the Artists:

Of Mice & Men 5pm

King For a day 8pmYouth Opera Concert 7:15pm King For a day 8pm

Pearl Fishers1:30pm

Verdi’s Times Concert 8pm

A Conversation with Carlisle Floyd 1:00pm

Pre-Show Chat 7:15pm Mice & Men 8pm

King For a day 1:30pm

TurandoT 8pm11 12 13 14 15 16 17Opera House Tour 10:30am

Pre-Show Chat 7:15pm Mice & Men 8pm King For a day 8pm

Pre-Show Chat 7:15pm Mice & Men 8pm

Noon Concert

Covers at 3 Concert 3pm

TurandoT 8pm

Pearl Fishers 1:30pm

King For a day 8pm

Pre-Show Chat 12:45pm

Mice & Men 1:30pm

Artists Choice Concert 8pm

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Pre-Show Chat 7:15pm Mice & Men 8pm

Salute to the Stars Awards Luncheon 11:30am

Pearl Fishers 8pm

Pre-Show Chat 12:45pm Mice & Men 1:30pm

TurandoT 8pm

Youth Opera Concert 12:45pm

King For a day 1:30pm

VErdi CoNCErT 8pm

45 minutes before every performance of Carlise Floyd’s of Mice & Men, there is a Pre-Show Chat, FREE with your opera ticket, in Felding Hall (in the back of the Donna Wolf Steigerwaldt Courtyard).

The Sarasota Youth Opera Chamber Chorus will perform a FREE Pre-Performance Concert (45min before curtain) in the Donna Wolf Steigerwaldt Courtyard on March 7 and 24.

opera lovers Weekends:

See all 4 Winter Festival operas in just 3 days! March 8–10, 15–17 and 22–24.

Turandot Brenda Harris Calaf Jonathan BurtonLiù Maria NataleTimur Young Bok KimPing Matthew Hanscom

Conductor Victor DeRenziStage Director Stephanie Sundine

Men travel from all over the world to attempt to melt the heart of the beautiful ice princess, Turandot, by solving three riddles.

Answer correctly and win her eternal love; answer incorrectly and lose your head.

Set in ancient China, come and bathe in Puccini’s vocally extravagant final opera which features some of his most glorious music, including the famous tenor aria “Nessun dorma.” Turandot will be the largest production ever staged at Sarasota Opera.

Young Bok Kim

Jonathan Burton

Brenda Harris

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20 (Wed) 8pm

23 (Sat) 8pm

28 (Thu) 8pm

MARCH 3 (Sun)1:30pm

10 (Sun) 8pm

15 (Fri) 8pm

19 (Tue)1:30pm

23 (Sat) 8pm

Lady Feng and the Bear, from ‘Admonitions of an Imperial Preceptress to court ladies’, attributed to Gu Kaizhi (b.345) (horizontal scroll, red seals, ink and colour on silk), Chinese School, (4th century) / British Library, London, UK / © British Library Board. All Rights Reserved / The Bridgeman Art Library

Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 6:30pmThe Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

A new night to celebrate! Due to popular demand, we have separated our Gala from the season’s opening night performance. This year, The Opera Gala will be held one week prior to the opening night performance of Turandot at the elegant Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

The evening will feature a decadent four course dinner, a performance by Sarasota Opera Principal Artists, as well as dancing to the tunes of the 42nd Street Big Band. To give the occasion a taste of Turandot, the ballroom will be decorated with beautiful Chinese accents.

We have negotiated a special room rate at the ‘Ritz’ so you can enjoy yourself and take the elevator home if you desire. This will be a party not to miss!

Event Chair: Rachael Worthington Vice Chairs: Jonathan Coleman and Richard Ferrell

T Tickets: $250 per person

T Black Tie Attire

Reserve your tickets today!Contact Jennifer Simms, Special Events Officer, at (941) 366-8450 ext. 402 / jsimms@sarasotaopera.orgCall the Box Office at (941) 328-1300Order on line at sarasotaopera.org

Sarasota Opera Winter GalaAn evening in the Forbidden City

Meet the Artists $15 admission Tues., Feb. 5 – 5pm Sarasota Opera HouseMaestro DeRenzi interviews the singers, the stage director and designers responsible for bringing Turandot to the stage.

By arrangement with Hendon Music, a Boosey & Hawkes company, Sole Agent in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico for Casa Ricordi/Universal Publishing S.R.L., publisher and copyright owner.

Turandot

Opera in three acts by

Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

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Set in legendary Sri Lanka, the story follows two men whose vow of eternal friendship is threatened when the object of their

mutual desires, the priestess Léïla, suddenly returns and ignites a dangerous triangle of forbidden love.

This proven Sarasota Opera favorite features the famous Act I duet for tenor and baritone, “Au fond du temple saint,” which is sure to lift you out of your seat.

Léïla Asako TamuraNadir Heath HubergZurga Lee PoulisNourabad Andrew Gangestad

Conductor Robert TwetenStage Director& Choreographer Keturah Stickann Lee Poulis

Heath Huberg

Asako Tamura

The Cloud Damsels, from the Rock Fortress, (fresco) (detail), Sri Lankan School, (5th century) / Sigiriya, Sri Lanka / © World Religions Photo Library / The Bridgeman Art Library

The Pearl Fishers – a Sarasota favorite featuring Asako Tamura, last season’s Madama Butterfly

Before Carmen there was The Pearl Fishers. Composed when he was only 24, The Pearl Fishers launched Bizet’s career in the Parisian musical world.

Our past two productions (2000 & 2003) of Bizet’s famous work sold out. J. Michael Wingfield’s exotic sets and Howard Tsvi Kaplan’s gorgeous costumes will once again provide a stunning framework for Bizet’s lush score.

Meet the Artists $15 admissionTues., Feb. 12 – 5pm Sarasota Opera HouseMaestro DeRenzi interviews the singers, the stage director and designers responsible for bringing The Pearl Fishers to the stage.

Christina Bouras as Léïla and Jonathan Boyd as Nadir in Sarasota’s 2003 production of Les Pêcheurs de perles.

The Pearl Fishers

(Les Pêcheurs de perles)

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Opera in three acts by

Georges Bizet Libretto by Michel Carré and eugène Cormono

Sung in French with English supertitles

FeBRuARY 16 (Sat) 8pm

19 (Tue) 8pm 21 (Thu) 8pm

24 (Sun) 1:30pm

27 (Wed) 8pm

MARCH 1 (Fri) 8pm

8 (Fri) 1:30pm

16 (Sat) 1:30pm

22 (Fri) 8pm

“…beautifully sung…a visually sumptuous production…” — John Von Rhein, The Chicago Tribune

“…a suave, polished and often ardent performance…” — Ursula Weiss, Opera Canada

“As the star, Japanese native Asako Tamura was a pure

joy as Butterfly.” — Albert Cohen, ProOpera Magazine

Kevin Short as Nourabad in Sarasota’s 2000 production of Les Pêcheurs de perles.

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In Verdi’s second opera, the King of Poland hides from his enemies by asking an unknown knight, Belfiore, to impersonate him. Recognizing

the unique advantages associated with impersonating a king, Belfiore ends up not only enabling his own happy ending by weaving a web of amorous intrigues, but the happy ending of others as well.

Using as its principal source Verdi’s own manuscript, Sarasota Opera is proud to perform, as its 29th operatic presentation in The Verdi Cycle, the world premiere of this opera’s critical edition.

Cavaliere of Belfiore Corey CriderBaron of Kelbar Stefano de PeppoMarchesa of Poggio Jennifer FeinsteinGiulietta of Kelbar Danielle Walkeredoardo of Sanval Hak Soo KimLa Rocca Kevin Short

Conductor Victor DeRenziStage Director Martha Collins

Danielle Walker

Kevin Short

Corey Crider

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Sarasota Opera: Verdi’s American Home

The Verdi Cycle

“One of the most significant achievements in the opera world.”— John Fleming, Tampa Bay Times

The Verdi Cycle began in 1989 as a unique undertaking to perform the complete works of Giuseppe Verdi, both operas (including all alternative versions), and his impressive body of non-operatic music. By the completion of the Cycle in 2016, Sarasota Opera will be the only company in the world to have performed every note of music Verdi ever wrote.

The Verdi Circle

T Are you a Verdi enthusiast?

T Would you like to be a part of Sarasota Opera’s historic artistic mission?

Join the Verdi Circle, a group of patrons dedicated to fulfilling this mission while enjoying unique opportunities to get first-hand insight into the life and works of Giuseppe Verdi.

For more info, contact David Walker, Associate Director of Development, at (941) 366-8450 ext. 538.

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Shhhhhh! It’s a secret society dedicated to the production of Verdi’s operas. To find out more about this exclusive society of Verdi lovers, contact Max Kellogg, Individual Giving Officer, at (941) 366-8450 ext. 253

Verdi Cycle Concerts:

T Verdi’s Times: Apprentice & Studio Artists ConcertMarch 8, 2013 8:00pm(see page 14 for details)

T The Verdi Concert: Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Verdi

March 24, 2013 8:00pm(this concert features the Triumphal Scene from Aida - see page 14 for details)

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A King for a Day

Meet the Artists $15 admissionTues., Feb. 26 – 5pm Sarasota Opera HouseMaestro DeRenzi interviews the singers, the stage director and designers responsible for bringing A King for a Day to the stage.

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A King for a Day

MARCH 2 (Sat) 8pm

5 (Tue) 8pm

7 (Thu) 8pm

10 (Sun) 1:30pm

13 (Wed) 8pm

16 (Sat) 8pm

24 (Sun) 1:30pm

Comic Opera in two acts by

Giuseppe Verdi Libretto by Felice Romani

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

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Lennie Small Corey BixGeorge Milton Sean AndersonSlim Matthew HanscomCandy Andrew Gangestad

Conductor David NeelyStage Director Michael unger

Based on the novel and play by John Steinbeck, Carlisle Floyd’s Of Mice and Men stays faithful to the story of two depression

era workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, struggling to achieve their American dream of owning their own farm. However, when fate forces them down a different path, they must say goodbye to their dreams of a bright future.

Premiered in 1970, Floyd’s Of Mice and Men has become an essential piece of the American repertoire and is performed all over the world.

By arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, publisher and copyright owner. Andrew Gangestad

Sean Anderson

Corey Bix

MARCH 9 (Sat) 8pm

12 (Tue) 8pm

14 (Thu) 8pm

17 (Sun)1:30pm

20 (Wed) 8pm

23 (Sat)1:30pm

The New Fence, 1945 (tempera on canvas laid down on plywood),Thomas Hart Benton, (1889-1975) / Private Collection / Photo © Christie’s Images / The Bridgeman Art Library

The American Classics Series presents recognized 20th Century opera classics created from the unique American perspective. As they continue to work their way into the standard repertoire, most audiences have not had the chance to see these musically and dramatically powerful works. Of Mice and Men will be the third opera in the series, following the critically acclaimed productions of The Crucible by Robert Ward and Vanessa by Samuel Barber.

Of Mice and Men – Education EventsThese education events will explore the connection between Steinbeck’s famous work and this iconic American operatic work.

Spoken and Sung $5 admissionPartner: The Asolo Conservatory Monday, January 28 5pm Sarasota Opera HouseAsolo Conservatory Actors present sections from Steinbeck’s play, followed by our Studio Artists performing the corresponding scenes from Floyd’s opera.

Of Mice and Men Film Screenings free eventPartner: Sarasota Film Society

Monday, Feb 18 4pm Jonas Kamlet Library, Sarasota Opera House Pavilion 1992 version Gary Sinise, Director; starring John Malkovich and Gary Sinise

Saturday, Feb 23 10am Lakewood Ranch Cinemas 1939 version Lewis Milestone, Director; musical score by Aaron Copland

Meet the Artists $15 admissionTuesday, March 5 5pm Sarasota Opera HouseMaestro DeRenzi interviews the singers, directors and designers responsible for bringing Of Mice and Men to the stage.

A Conversation with Composer Carlisle Floyd $5 admissionSaturday March 9 1pm Sarasota Opera HouseCarlisle Floyd, one of opera’s foremost composers and librettists, will be interviewed by Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi.

Like our American Classics Series, Sarasota’s Asolo Repertory Theatre’s The American Character Project will examine and celebrate the extraordinary people, culture, history and experiences that make our country unique. It will serve as a guiding, artistic principle for Asolo Rep over the next five seasons. www.asolorep.org

Pre-Performance Introductions 45 minutes before Of Mice and Men performances. A pianist from our music staff presents musical insights and excerpts from this landmark American opera. FREE with your opera ticket. Felding Hall (in the back of the Donna Wolf Steigerwaldt Courtyard)

Of Mice and Men

Opera in three actsMusic and Libretto by

Carlisle Floyd after the novel and play of the same name by John Steinbeck

Sung in English with English supertitles

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Signature Concerts

Verdi’s Times: Apprentice & Studio Artists Concert Friday, March 8 8:00pmMaestro Victor DeRenzi narrates a concert of music that illuminates works that were important to Verdi and impacted his life. The concert, presented as part of the Verdi Cycle, features Sarasota Opera vocalists and instrumentalists. Tickets: $15 - $40

Artists Choice ConcertSunday, March 17 8:00pmA Sarasota Opera tradition! Our Principal and Studio Artists perform their choice of the best of Opera, Broadway and everything in between!Tickets: $15 - $40

The Verdi Concert: Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of VerdiSunday, March 24 8:00pmThis year’s Verdi Concert – featuring Sarasota Opera soloists, orchestra and chorus – will include many of Verdi’s great works and will be highlighted by the Triumphal Scene from Aida. With the end of the Verdi Cycle only four years away this concert offers you the opportunity to experience some of Verdi’s lesser known but equally magnificent music. Tickets: $25 - $100

Other Concerts

Concerts at NoonMarch 1, 15 NoonContinuing our mission to educate and enrich the Sarasota Community, these hour long concerts will feature Apprentice Artists performing songs, arias, and operatic ensembles. Seating is limited and first come, first serve. Tickets: $5 per person

Covers at 3March 15 3:00pmStudio Artists who are understudying principal roles on the mainstage will sing excerpts from the season’s operas. Tickets: $5 per person

Spectacular Events!

Sarasota Opera Winter GalaAn Evening in the Forbidden City Saturday, February 2, 2013 6:30pmThe Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $250(See page 6 for further details)

Salute to the Stars Awards LuncheonFriday, March 22, 2013 11:30amThe Francis Ballroom, 1289 North Palm AvenueEach year Sarasota Opera Studio and Apprentice Artists are selected to receive awards for outstanding artistic achievement, courtesy of visionary individuals and the Sarasota and Bradenton Opera Guilds. Enjoy a gourmet lunch and a live performance by these award winning performers. Tickets $65 per Individual or $100 per patron* *Patron seating includes premium seating and program listing

Just My Style Mini-EventsJanuary – July 2013Prices vary by event.

Are you looking for an opportunity to meet new people and socialize in a more intimate setting? If so, these warm and friendly gatherings are just for you! Enjoy a wide variety of fun parties hosted by our patrons. Your commitment, hospitality and attendance have made this program one of our greatest successes over the years. Please visit our website for an updated listing of events, dates and pricing.

Reserve your tickets today! Tickets for events can be purchased through the Sarasota Opera Box Office or Special Events Office.Contact: Jennifer Simms, Special Events Officer(941) 366-8450 ext. 402 jsimms@sarasotaopera.org

Concerts Special events

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Simultaneous English translations projected above the stage mean that you can follow along even if the opera is in a foreign language. No special preparation is required. You will be given a program book with a full cast list and program notes. If you are inclined to read further, check our website, www.sarasotaopera.org, for suggested reading, recordings and other information.

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Allow extra time for travel and parking. Late seating is available in the second floor lounge where you can watch and listen to a live stream of the performance. You will be seated in the theater at the first available opportunity.

Food and drinks are available prior to the performance and during intermissions at concessions throughout the Opera House and Courtyard.

OPErA HOuSE TOurS The thrill of opera goes beyond the stage – see what happens behind the scenes on a Sarasota Opera Backstage Tour! Mondays at 10:30am: Feb. 18, 25 & Mar. 4, 11, 18Tickets: $12 per person

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Opera Lovers Weekends See all 4 Winter Festival operas in just 3 days! March 8–10, 15–17 and 22–24.

Winter Opera Festival Feb–Mar 2013

Jan. 28 (Mon) Spoken & Sung 5pm

(Of Mice & Men Education Event)

Feb. 2 (Sat) SaraSota opEra WintEr Gala 6:30pm

Feb. 5 (tue) Meet the artists: Turandot 5pm

Feb. 9 (Sat) Turandot 7pm

Feb. 12 (tue) Meet the artists: The Pearl Fishers 5pm

Turandot 8pm

Feb. 16 (Sat) The Pearl Fishers 8pm

Feb. 17 (Sun) Turandot 1:30pm

Feb. 18 (Mon) opera House tour 10:30am

Film: Of Mice & Men (1992) 4pm

Feb. 19 (tue) The Pearl Fishers 8pm

Feb. 20 (Wed) Turandot 8pm

Feb. 21 (thu) The Pearl Fishers 8pm

Feb. 23 (Sat)Film: Of Mice & Men (1939) 10am

(at lakewood ranch Cinemas)Turandot 8pm

Feb. 24 (Sun) The Pearl Fishers 1:30pm

Feb. 25 (Mon) opera House tour 10:30am

Feb. 26 (tue) Meet the artists: King for a Day 5pm

Feb. 27 (Wed) The Pearl Fishers 8pm

Feb. 28 (thu) Turandot 8pm

Mar. 1 (Fri) noon Concert 12:00n

The Pearl Fishers 8pm

Mar. 2 (Sat) A King for a Day 8pm

Mar. 3 (Sun) Turandot 1:30pm

Mar. 4 (Mon) opera House tour 10:30am

Mar. 5 (tue)Meet the artists: Of Mice & Men 5pm

A King for a Day 8pm

Mar. 7 (thu)Youth opera Concert 7:15pm

A King for a Day 8pm

Winter Opera Festival (continued)

Mar. 8 (Fri) The Pearl Fishers 1:30pm

Verdi’s Times Concert 8pm

Mar. 9 (Sat)Conversation with Carlisle Floyd 1pm

pre-Show Chat 7:15pm

Of Mice & Men 8pm

Mar. 10 (Sun) A King for a Day 1:30pm

Turandot 8pm

Mar. 11 (Mon) opera House tour 10:30am

Mar. 12 (tue) pre-Show Chat 7:15pm

Of Mice & Men 8pm

Mar. 13 (Wed) A King for a Day 8pm

Mar. 14 (thu) pre-Show Chat 7:15pm

Of Mice & Men 8pm

Mar. 15 (Fri)noon Concert 12:00n Covers at 3 Concert 3pm

Turandot 8pm

Mar. 16 (Sat) The Pearl Fishers 1:30pm

A King for a Day 8pm

Mar. 17 (Sun)pre-Show Chat 12:45pm

Of Mice & Men 1:30pm

Artists Choice Concert 8pm

Mar. 18 (Mon) opera House tour 10:30am

Mar. 19 (tue) Turandot 1:30pm

Mar. 20 (Wed) pre-Show Chat 7:15pm

Of Mice & Men 8pm

Mar. 22 (Fri) Salute to the Stars luncheon 11:30am

The Pearl Fishers 8pm

Mar. 23 (Sat)pre-Show Chat 12:45pm

Of Mice & Men 1:30pm

Turandot 8pm

Mar. 24 (Sun)Youth opera Concert 12:45pm

A King for a Day 1:30pm

Verdi Concert 8pm

Parking at Sarasota Opera

Palm Avenue Parking Garage: free public parking. located northwest of the palm avenue and Main Street intersection, just behind the opera House Plaza at Five Points: $2 per hour, up to $6 max. located at 50 Central avenue: entrance on 1st Street. 100 Central Avenue: free public parking (2nd floor only, up to 4-hour limit). Entrance on 2nd Street. Please do not park in the parking lot of the William G. Selby Library, or in the ground floor lot adjacent to the Whole Foods Market, as you may be towed. Valet Parking is available in front of the opera House an hour prior to curtain. please be prepared for a brief wait following the performance for your car to arrive. tipping is encouraged.

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Parking at Sarasota OperaPalm Avenue Parking Garage: free public parking. Located northwest of the Palm Avenue and Main Street intersection, just behind the Opera HousePlaza at Five Points: $2 per hour, up to $6 max. Located at 50 Central Avenue: entrance on 1st Street.100 Central Avenue: free public parking (2nd floor only, up to 4-hour limit). Entrance on 2nd Street.Please do not park in the parking lot of the William G. Selby Library, or in the ground floor lot adjacent to the Whole Foods Market, as you may be towed.Valet Parking is available in front of the Opera House an hour prior to curtain. Please be prepared for a brief wait following the performance for your car to arrive. Tipping is encouraged.

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Turandot Puccini

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