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Opera in two acts
Music by Arthur Sullivan and Libretto by W.S. Gilbert
Spirited satire, romance, and mischief aboard a Royal Navy ship.
Sarasota Opera's inaugural staging of a Gilbert and Sullivan work, H.M.S. Pinafore is a cornerstone of Victorian comic operetta, where questions of love and social rank spark humor and delight. At the center of this story, set aboard a British Navy ship, is the earnest sailor Ralph Rackstraw and Josephine, the captain's daughter, whose affection challenges the strict hierarchies of their world. The uproarious satire includes witty patter songs and memorable melodies that make it a perennial favorite for audiences of all ages.
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March 6,9,14,18,21
Jenůfa
Music and Libretto by Leoš Janáček
Tradition, tragedy, and hidden truths in a Moravian village.
This landmark Czech opera is a captivating work of realism and emotional depth, following young Jenůfa as she endures hardship, love, and the unyielding expectations of her village. Central to the drama is the Kostelnička, Jenůfa’s stepmother – played by world renowned soprano Karita Mattila in her Sarasota Opera debut – whose desperate attempt to protect her stepdaughter leads to tragic consequences.
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Grandmother Buryjovkav
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Kostelnička Buryjovka
Laca Klemeň
Gabriel Lockheimer Toso sings his debut as Bass Soloist in Verdi's Requiem on Aug 21st at Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids, MI
Bass Soloist
Gabriel Lockheimer Toso is an American bass-baritone known for his commanding stage presence and rich, resonant sound. A versatile young artist, he is establishing himself as an emerging performer in both standard and contemporary operatic repertoire.
In 2027, Gabriel returns to Sarasota Opera as a Studio Artist, where he will perform the role of Rychtář in Janáček’s Jenůfa and Dick Deadeye in Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore. In 2026, he joins Michigan Sinfonia as the bass soloist in Verdi’s Requiem. He also returns to Sarasota Opera, where he performs the Doganiere in La Bohème, Brother Ott in Susannah, and Pritschitish in The Merry Widow.
In 2025, Gabriel made his company debut with Grand Rapids Opera as Dick Deadeye in H.M.S. Pinafore. That same year, he performed Colline in Puccini’s La Bohème with SERIO Opera and Alidoro in Rossini’s La Cenerentola with Michigan State University Opera. He previously appeared with Michigan State University Opera as Sarastro in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte and Leporello in Don Giovanni.
Gabriel was an Apprentice Artist with Sarasota Opera during the 2025–26 season. His recent work has included performances and study with conductors, coaches, and directors including Victor DeRenzi, Rachelle Jonck, Mo Zhou, Cody Martin, Artyom Pak, Eve Summers, Kevin Sütterlin, Elden Little, and Louisa Jonason.
Gabriel holds a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Concordia College Moorhead.
