February 16, 19, 21, & 23, 2025 2:00 pm Sundays, 7:30 pm Wednesday & Friday Opera Southwest presents Adam Del Monte’s Llantos 1492. “Oh, times of light, how they have fallen through the narrow passage of the hourglass into an ashtray of darkness.” The Reconquista is drawing to a close and the Inquisition’s dark cloud is gathering on the Spanish horizon. A lawyer defends a village of gitanos against false accusations. Against a musical backdrop that blends the musical traditions of flamenco and opera, the story unfolds: (more...)

April 6, 11, & 13, 2025 2:00 pm Sundays, 7:30 pm Friday Opera Southwest presents Boccherini’s Doña Clementina. Discover Boccherini’s Gem: The American Premiere of Doña Clementina. Experience love, honor, and Spanish flair in Luigi Boccherini’s opera Doña Clementina, making its American debut. Follow the captivating journey of a courageous young woman navigating passion, loyalty, and the trials of family honor, all set to stirring melodies and sung en español. Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes including one intermission. $29, $49, $69, $89 & $109 with discounts for (more...)

2:00 pm Opera Southwest presents the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus: Verdi's Requiem Verdi’s vigorous rhythms, sublime melodies, and dramatic contrasts express powerful emotions. 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 (more...)