Opera in the Park

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courtesy Fletcher Artists

Limmie Pulliam

Madison Opera’s annual Opera in the Park is back in full force this summer. That means the opera company will be joined by the Madison Opera Chorus and the Madison Symphony Orchestra, as before the pandemic. Guest soloists — soprano Vanessa Becerra, mezzo Margaret Gawrysiak, tenor Limmie Pulliam, and baritone Michael Adams — are all making their Madison Opera debuts. Selections are wide-ranging from Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” to Bernstein’s “Trouble in Tahiti,” and one song the audience will get to conduct with light sticks. The event is free, so bring your blankets and picnic baskets to Garner Park for a memorable evening of music under the stars.

media release: Join us to celebrate the power of community connection through beautiful performances, beautiful music, and a beautiful night.  Opera in the Park is the very definition of what Madison Opera means to our community. Garner Park fills with music, as our soloists share their favorite opera and musical theater numbers.  As the night goes on, the stars come out in the sky, and light sticks come out in the audience.

Starring:

Soprano Vanessa Becerra, mezzo-soprano Margaret Gawrysiak, tenor Limmie Pulliam, and baritone Michael Adams

The Madison Opera Chorus and Madison Symphony Orchestra

Conducted by John DeMain

Repertoire will be announced in June.

Garner Park opens at 7am on the day of the concert. Blankets, chairs, food, and beverages are allowed.

Note: As of April 10, Opera in the Park 2022 is scheduled as normal. Should public health conditions dictate, we will make appropriate changes and post updates on this webpage.

The closest you can get to the stars under the night sky! Support Opera in the Park by joining us for a special Prelude Dinner on Saturday, July 23, 2022 (rain date of July 24) in Garner Park. Attendees receive a dinner catered by Upstairs Downstairs Catering, wine and beer, VIP seating at the concert, complimentary glow sticks, and an invitation to an artist’s reception following the concert.

Beverage service for the evening will begin at 6pm in the white tent next to the stage, with dinner served promptly at 6:30pm. The performance will begin at 8pm. Tickets are $165, and must be purchased by July 8.