New York Opera Conservatory Free Summer Program Opera
Taconic Opera opens its season with performances from the New York Opera Conservatory, the company’s young artist summer program. Four casts of two operas are performed free of charge at the Croton Free Library performance space.
Trovatore takes place in the Middle Ages and tells the story of a Count seeking revenge for the loss of his brother who was killed as a baby by the traveller Azucena. Manrico, raised by Azucena, is the mortal enemy of the Count, yet both have fallen in love with Leonora. From a purely vocal standpoint, the opera is considered by many to be Verdi’s best bel-canto opera. The singing is extravagant and challenging. It features the famous Anvil chorus, Azucena’s “Condotta” and Manrico’s soaring “Di quella pira.”
Where: Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Dr, Croton-On-Hudson
When: Wed. July 3, Fri. July 5, and Sat. July 6 at 7:00 pm
and Sunday July 7 at 3pm
Cost: FREE!
New York Opera Conservatory Free Summer Program Opera
by Gaetano Donizetti
The second opera performed by the NYOC is Donizetti’s hilarious comedy, Don Pasquale. A bumbling buffoon is taught a life lesson as he is tricked into a fake marriage with a young woman who turns into a demanding shrew. Taconic Opera’s favorite hilarious mainstage buffo, Jorge Ocasio, comes into the Conservatory to sing the title role with the young casts!
Where: Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Dr, Croton-On-Hudson
When: August 7, 9, 10 at 7pm
and August 11 at 3:00 pm
Cost: FREE!
2024 Gala!
27th Anniversary Gala
This year’s gala will celebrate all of the weddings and marriages that create a backdrop of comedy and tragedy in our favorite operas. Dine on wonderful catered cuisine while listening to Taconic Opera’s leading singers. In addition, we will be honoring three very special supporters of the company. Please get your tickets early!
Where: CV Rich Mansion, 305 Ridgeway, White Plains
When: Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:00pm
Cost: Bronze, Silver and Gold tickets from $150-$250 with discounts for tables of 8.
Taconic Opera Main Season
CARMEN
by Georges Bizet
Carmen is one of the most famous operas of all time. The opera tells the story of the downfall of Don José, a naïve officer, who is seduced by the fiery Carmen. José abandons his childhood sweetheart and becomes a criminal, yet loses Carmen’s love to the famous Escamillo. The opera created a scandal when first performed because of its immorality, lawlessness, and violence. It is well known for its arias “Habanera,” “Seguidilla,” and the famous “Toreador song.”
We're moving on up! Join us at our new home at Tarrytown Music Hall, Westchester county's oldest and most famous theater!
Where: Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St.
Tarrytown, NY
When: Saturday, November 2, at 2pm; and Sunday, November 3, and 1:00 pm
All Tickets for this event must be purchased directly from Tarrytown Music Hall (tarrytownmusichall.org).
Tarrytown Music Hall:
Requiem
by Camille Saint-Saëns
Stabat Mater
by Francis Poulenc
Taconic Opera presents two of the most beautiful oratorios ever written but rarely performed. First, the opera chorus, soloists, and orchestra of the Taconic Opera will perform the Requiem of Saint-Saëns. Listeners familiar with his Christmas Oratorio will be excited to hear this beautiful work. In the same program, the company will present Poulenc’s gorgeous Stabat Mater. While Poulenc’s Gloria is more famous, the Stabat Mater, with sumptuous soprano solos, is perhaps the greatest choral work written by this composer. Together, these two liturgical oratorios should create an unforgettable afternoon. TWO PERFORMANCES!
Spectacular Parking at this new venue!
Where: St. Columbanus Catholic Church,
Cortlandt Manor, NY
122 Oregon Rd, Cortlandt Manor
Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00 pm; and
Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Advance Ticket Prices: $35 with additional discounts for seniors and $15 Student tickets. (Tickets are more at the door).