Goyescas by Enrique Granados: This stirring tale was inspired by Francisco Goya’s paintings of Spain’s majismo movement, reflecting bohemian attitudes and artistic expression circa 1800. The romantic tension of the main characters and vivacious energy of the world around them shines through in Granados’ score. Sung in Spanish with English supertitles
Abu Hassan, a one-act comedy by Carl Maria von Weber: In this wacky take on an Arabian tale, Abu Hassan can’t pay his debts. What to do? Stall as long as possible! Love letters, faked deaths, and other schemes keep the lender’s head spinning! Sung in English