Conductor Cues: Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

KMFA Draylen Mason Music Studio 41 Navasota St., Austin, TX, United States

Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Join Sarah & Ernest Butler Music Director Timothy Myers in conversation with Dr. José R. Torres, lecturer in Ethnomusicology and Director of the Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán at the University of Texas Butler School of Music, as they discuss the marriage of Mariachi and opera in Cruzar la Cara de la Luna.

Concerts at the Consulate: Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

Consulado General de México en Austin 5202 E Ben White Blvd, Suite #150, Austin, TX, United States

Wednesday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This unique event will be held at the Consulate of Mexico in Austin, and will feature Austin Opera Curator of Hispanic and Latinx Programming, Claudia Chappa, with commentary from Cruzar director, David Ramadés Toro. This program will explore themes from Cruzar, including immigration and the Bracero labor program.

Recurring

Martínez & Foglia’s Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

Dell Hall, the Long Center 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX, United States

Martínez and Foglia’s Mariachi opera Cruzar la Cara de la Luna continues our season this February. Embroidered with the ultimate symbol of migration, the Monarch butterfly, Cruzar follows the two families of Laurentino (Daniel Noyola), a Mexican man who has moved to the United States to work, even though that means leaving behind his wife […]

Recurring

Martínez & Foglia’s Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

Dell Hall, the Long Center 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX, United States

Martínez and Foglia’s Mariachi opera Cruzar la Cara de la Luna continues our season this February. Embroidered with the ultimate symbol of migration, the Monarch butterfly, Cruzar follows the two families of Laurentino (Daniel Noyola), a Mexican man who has moved to the United States to work, even though that means leaving behind his wife […]

Recurring

Martínez & Foglia’s Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

Dell Hall, the Long Center 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX, United States

Martínez and Foglia’s Mariachi opera Cruzar la Cara de la Luna continues our season this February. Embroidered with the ultimate symbol of migration, the Monarch butterfly, Cruzar follows the two families of Laurentino (Daniel Noyola), a Mexican man who has moved to the United States to work, even though that means leaving behind his wife […]

Noche de Ópera – Carmen

Private Residence Private, Austin, TX, United States

Friday, April 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Noche de Ópera is where Austin's international community comes together to share their love of opera! Enjoy an intimate performance by Austin Opera Resident Star Kristin Bilodeau and pianist Yu-Hsin Teng at the home of Christina and Alexis Aimard. Celebrate the upcoming production of Carmen as you mingle with fellow arts enthusiasts over wine and hors d'oeuvres.

Concerts at the Consulate: Children’s Day

Consulado General de México en Austin 5202 E Ben White Blvd, Suite #150, Austin, TX, United States

Saturday, April 6 at 12:00 p.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. This unique event for families will be held at the Consulate of Mexico in Austin. Teaching artists Cristina Flores and Monica Salas will engage kids through opera and music during this bilingual, one-hour interactive program and performance. The program content is ideal for children in grades K-3. However, kids of all ages and their caregivers will enjoy hearing Ms. Flores and Ms. Salas perform traditional arias and songs by Latinx composers.

Conductor Cues: Carmen

KMFA Draylen Mason Music Studio 41 Navasota St., Austin, TX, United States

Wednesday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Conductor Cues is an engaging, exploratory program created by Timothy Myers, featuring special guest stars, live performances, and insights inspired by one of Austin Opera's upcoming productions.

UT SAGE Enrichment Program: Carmen

LBJ Auditorium 2313 Red River Street, Austin, TX, United States

This spring we are excited to once again partner with UT OLLI SAGE as we explore the cultural juggernaut, Bizet's Carmen. Austin Opera Trustee and Associate Professor and Director of the John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies at the University of Texas Jennifer Wilks takes us on a whirlwind trip through the cultural […]