Opera Southwest was founded in 1972 as Albuquerque Opera Theatre by Dr. Edward T. Peter, Maestro Kurt Frederick and others. Opera Southwest’s mission is to produce quality, professional, enjoyable and accessible opera in an intimate setting for audiences of all ages.
A new opera for families and children based on Rudolfo Anaya’s beloved children’s book, The Farolitos of Christmas, is a heartwarming holiday opera about love, tradition, and the quiet power of invention.
Luz’s father is away at war. Her grandfather is too sick to build the luminarias. So Luz finds a new way to light the path on Christmas Eve, one that will become tradition.
Dive into the emotional depths of Verdi’s “Messa da Requiem,” where operatic drama meets sacred reverence. This monumental masterpiece captures the raw intensity of human emotion, blending heart-wrenching sorrow with soaring hope. From the thunderous “Dies Irae” to the ethereal “Libera Me”, Verdi’s powerful choral and orchestral writing brings the themes of life, death, and redemption to vivid life. Experience the electrifying energy and profound beauty of one of the most compelling requiems ever composed.
Featuring
Brenna Markey, Olivia Vote, Cesar Delgado, and Young Bok Kim Maestro Anthony Barrese
A new opera for families and children based on Rudolfo Anaya’s beloved children’s book, The Farolitos of Christmas, is a heartwarming holiday opera about love, tradition, and the quiet power of invention.
Luz’s father is away at war. Her grandfather is too sick to build the luminarias. So Luz finds a new way to light the path on Christmas Eve, one that will become tradition.