Doña Francisquita
One of the
biggest zarzuelas, based freely on the comedy of Lope de Vega “La Discreta
Enamorada”, paints the portrait of a romantic Madrid in a poetical and faithful
manner, creating colorful, vivacious and fresh pictures.
Summer Performance
In a single scenographic frame, with a uniform costume design with small variations, extracts from operas by Richard Strauss and operettas.
Le Nozze di Figaro
David McVicar’s acclaimed production sets the action in a French château in 1830 on the eve of revolution, amplifying the opera’s undercurrents of class tension. The entire household is drawn into the notoriously complex plot, which covers all shades of human emotion: from spirited playfulness, to deep despair.
Powder Her Face
Carlos Wagner’s energetic production of Thomas Adés explicit essay on lust, glamour, fame and celebrity.
Tamerlano
Graham Vick's stunning and majestic production of Handel's vivid tragedy, Tamerlano, with Richard Hudson-s extravagant Baroque-Islamic designs emphasizing the brilliance of one of Handel’s finest dramatic achievements.
The Rake's Progress
Fall and redemption in an outstanding production of The Rake's progress by Robert Lepage, set in the United States of the 50's, bringing brilliantly to life Tom Rakewell's vulnerability and the steadfastness of Anne Trulove.
Der Rosenkavalier
Oscar-®-winning film director John Schlesinger’s dazzling production of Staruss’ opera set in 1740’s Vienna.
The Truth About Love, a little less than fate
A show formed by three song cycles. Each one of the performers has one of these cycles assigned, but they are crosswise and connected by its own dramaturgy.
Don Carlo
Nicholas Hytner’s acclaimed production of Verdi’s opera on love, ambition and intrigue in 16th-century Spain.
Master Peter's Puppet Show
Presented by the Colón Theatre's Chamber Opera as part of a doble bill with Il Maestro di Cappella by Cimarosa.
Il Maestro di Cappella
Presented by the Colón Theatre's Chamber Opera as part of a doble bill with Master Peter's Puppet Show by Manuel de Falla.
Cosi Fan Tutte
The juicy Mozart and Da Ponte’s bedroom farce, with characters delineated in delightful and refreshing manners, filled with delicate details.