New York City Opera production of Brokeback Mountain Music Charles Wuorinen U.S. Premiere Daniel Okulitch Ennis del Mar Glenn Seven Allen Jack Twist Heather Buck Alma Beers Hilary Ginther Lureen Conductor Kazem Abdullah Director Jacopo Spirei Scenery Photo

From: Photo Flash: New York City Opera Presents BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN

Following the success of last season's production of Peter Eotvos's Angels in America, New York City Opera presents Charles Wuorinen's Brokeback Mountain as the second installment in its annual LGBT Pride Series. Annie Proulx, author of the original short story that also inspired the 2005 blockbuster film, created the opera's libretto. Jacopo Spirei directs the production which premiered in 2016 at Salzburger Landestheater. Conductor Kazem Abdullah leads the New York City Opera Orchestra. The production marks the American premiere of the opera which was commissioned by City Opera in 2008. Four performances of Brokeback Mountain will be presented at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center on May 31 and June 4 at 7:30 p.m., June 2 at 2:00 p.m., and June 3 at 4:00 p.m.