Music by George Frideric Handel Libretto by Giacomo Rossi Rinaldo’s colorful, tune-filled story of love and war comes to MN Opera for the first time ever. In this magical tale filled with memorable melodies, our hero must save his innocent, true love from a sorcerer who will stop at nothing to gain victory. The opera sweeps the audience from laughter to heartbreak and back again in this enchanting musical fantasy where love triumphs. Learn more at mnopera.org/rinaldo

"Son amour" by Chevalier de Saint-Georges Performed by Symone Harcum, Soprano at the Shared Voices Program Launch. www.symoneharcumsoprano.com

Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte So hot, he’ll burn. Don Giovanni is an egotistical and infamous womanizer, brazen in his shameless seductions. But his betrayals soon catch up to him when divine retribution exacts the ultimate price. Set in the 1930s, this new production centers the women who cross paths with Don Giovanni and ultimately deliver his grim fate. Mozart’s sharp and otherworldly opera seamlessly blends dark comedy with biting social commentary, all set to some of opera’s most stirring music. Sung in Italian with English captions projected above the stage. Learn more at mnopera.org/don-giovanni This production contains mature content, including a simulated sexual assault which occurs during the Overture and depictions of a consensual sadomasochistic relationship which includes bondage. A late seating opportunity will be provided after the Overture for patrons who do not wish to view this scene. The production also contains theatrical haze, recorded gunshots, and simulated cigarette smoking. Recommended ages 14+

In Virginia Opera's production of Rossini's Cinderella, the step-sisters Clorinda and Tisbe (soprano Symone Harcum and mezzo-soprano Whitney Robinson) steal the show with their comedic timing.

Sisters Clorinda and Tisbe know just one thing... they are FAR superior to their step-sister Cinderella. Catch Rossini's "Cinderella" at Virginia Opera.

Soprano Symone Harcum and pianist Christopher Koelzer perform "Morró, ma prima in grazia from Verdi's Un ballo in maschera. MDLO Young Artist Institute Concert August 4, 2017 at the Italian Embassy in Washington, DC. www.marylandlyricopera.org Videography by D-Man Audio