50th Anniversary Gala Concert

March 22, 2025

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In celebration of 50 years of championing the vocal arts, Indianapolis Opera presents a thrilling legacy gala concert at the historic Hilbert Circle Theater in collaboration with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for the first time in 20 seasons. This once-in-a-lifetime event will showcase returning opera stars and world-renowned alumni from IO’s many decades of artistry in the heart of Indiana, alongside members of the Indianapolis Opera Chorus, in a special evening presentation of opera favorites and classic lyric theater hits. Join us in celebrating a 50-year legacy of sharing this timeless art form, the strength of the human voice, and the healing power of music with the vibrant community of central Indiana!

West Side Story

May 09, 2025 - May 11, 2025

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In an exciting return to the Indianapolis Zoo, with an original onsite design inspired by the beautiful Bicentennial Pavilion, Indianapolis Opera presents a beloved musical classic, West Side Story! A modern retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, West Side Story is set in 1950s New York, where growing racial tensions between the Sharks, a gang of first-generation Puerto Rican immigrants, and the Jets, made up of ‘American’ boys, lead to an all-out street fight over territory. Meanwhile Tony, best friend of the Jets’ leader Riff, and Maria, sister to Shark’s leader Bernardo, unwittingly fall in love at a neighborhood dance, despite their differing backgrounds. But the purity of their love is challenged as chaos, prejudice, and tragedy churn around them. Boasting a brilliant score from Leonard Bernstein and libretto from Stephen Sondheim with famous numbers, like “Maria,” “Tonight,” and “Somewhere,” this production features an internationally acclaimed cast and shares a hope for peace in trying times.

Thaïs

May 23, 2025 - May 25, 2025

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Jules Massenet’s lush score is the centerpiece of this immersive opera experience placing the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra and Chorus on stage alongside the cast. Conducted by Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra Music Director Timothy Myers, the romantic French music, crowned with the famous Méditation for violin and orchestra, is unmitigated by pit walls, resulting in this profound new concert-staged production. Soprano Nicole Heaston, from Spoleto’s 2023 Vanessa, portrays the enigmatic Thaïs. Alongside her, baritone Troy Cook embodies the conflicted Athanaël. Together, they will guide you through a captivating tale of love, lust, and spiritual awakening.

Limón Dance Company featuring Spoleto Festival USA Chorus

May 31, 2025 - June 01, 2025

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Considered one of the world’s iconic dance companies, the Limón Dance Company makes its Spoleto return in collaboration with the Festival Chorus. The company has been at the vanguard of American modern dance since its inception in 1946 and offers a diverse repertoire from classical masterpieces to cutting-edge contemporary works. This mesmerizing evening of dance and music includes a breathtaking performance of Missa Brevis, a Limón masterpiece. Set to Zoltán Kodály’s rich and resilient choral classic, composed during the darkest days of World War II, this piece stands as a testimony of enduring humanity, pushing the spirit to resurrect and sustain.

Bach B Minor Mass

June 07, 2025

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After 19 years of inspiring performances, Dr. Joe Miller, Director of Choral Activities, bids farewell with a monumental performance of Bach’s Mass in B Minor. A fitting tribute to his extraordinary career, this masterpiece, with its soaring choruses, virtuosic solos, and intricate counterpoint, is a testament to the enduring power of music and the human voice. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the legacy of Joe Miller before he takes his final Spoleto bow.

Spoleto Festival USA Chorus + Orchestra: The Creation

June 03, 2024

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The Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra and Chorus unite for a jubilant production of Joseph Haydn’s 1798 oratorio The Creation. The three-act masterwork chronicles the biblical creation narrative from emptiness to Eden, entwining Haydn’s exultant score with a vivid libretto drawn from Genesis, Psalms, and John Milton’s Paradise Lost—in a riveting journey from chaos to order. Conducted by Joe Miller; Sarah Shafer, soprano; Karim Sulayman, tenor; Anthony Reed, bass.

Spoleto Festival USA Chorus: The Heart Starts Singing

June 06, 2024 - June 07, 2024

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The Heart Starts Singing — June 6, 7, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
This diverse program of sacred and secular works spans classical and contemporary and featuring music by Spoleto Chamber series composer-in-residence Reena Esmail, Russian masterworks, and Ugis Praulins’ epic Laudibus in Sanctis. Director of Choral Activities Joe Miller helms a captivating concert brimming with rich sonorities and subtle nuances.

Master’s Recital

April 23, 2023

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Featuring selections by Gioachino Rossini, Isabella Colbran, Joseph Marx, Henri Duparc, and Robert Owens

La finta giardiniera

October 20, 2023

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Conductor: Marzio Conti

Director: Amy Hutchison

L'amant anonyme

April 30, 2022 - May 01, 2022

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Director: James Kenon Mitchell