Houston Grand Opera Presents the American Premiere of Sir Nicholas Hytner's THE MAGIC FLUTE, Now thru 2/14

Houston Grand Opera is proud to present The Magic Flute, one of two Mozart offerings for the 2014-15 season. From the coloratura pyrotechnics of the Queen of the Night to Pamina's anguished lament, to the comic love duet of Papageno and Papagena, Mozart's genius is evident as the music in The Magic Flute illustrates his unique and profound understanding of humanity. The Magic Flute marks the American premiere of Sir Nicholas Hytner's iconic English National Opera staging, in a revival directed by Ian Rutherford.

Making their HGO debuts, Houston resident David Portillo sings the role of Tamino and Kathryn Lewek performs the Queen of the Night. HGO Studio alumna Nicole Heaston* joins the cast as Pamina. Bass Morris Robinson sings the antagonist, Sarastro, and bass-baritone Michael Sumuel returns as the comical bird catcher, Papageno, under the baton of Grammy Award-winning conductor Robert Spano.

When: Jan. 30, Feb. 1m, 4, 7, 14, 2015

Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and the matinee begins at 2 p.m.

Where: Wortham Theater Center

500 Texas Avenue

Houston, TX 77002

*Artist change

About Houston Grand Opera

Since its inception in 1955, Houston Grand Opera has grown from a small regional organization into an internationally renowned opera company. HGO enjoys a reputation for commissioning and producing new works, including 55 world premieres and seven American premieres since 1973. In addition to producing and performing world-class opera, HGO contributes to the cultural enrichment of Houston and the nation through a diverse and innovative program of performances, community events, and education projects that reaches the widest possible public. HGO has toured extensively, including trips to Europe and Asia, and has won a Tony, two Grammy awards, and two Emmy awards-the only opera company to have won all three awards.

Through HGOco, Houston Grand Opera creates opportunities for Houstonians of all ages and backgrounds to observe, participate in, and create art. Its Song of Houston project is an ongoing initiative to create and share work based on stories that define the unique character of our city and its diverse cultures. Since 2007, HGOco has commissioned sixteen new works along with countless innovative community projects, reaching more than one million people in the greater Houston metropolitan area. The NEXUS Initiative is HGO's multi-year ticket underwriting program that allows Houstonians of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy world-class opera without the barrier of price. Since 2007 NEXUS has enabled more than 170,000 Houstonians to experience first-quality opera through discounted single tickets and subscriptions, subsidized student performances, and free productions.

Photo Courtesy of the Houston Grand Opera

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