Cincinnati Opera knocks it out of the park for its 101st season

The “buck” moon rose after “Tosca” in Summit Park

Although the Cincinnati Opera 2021 Summer Festival isn’t over yet, I was lucky enough to attend all three opera productions, as well as the concert, “Opera in the Park.” As you know, the company mounted its 101st season outdoors at Summit Park, Blue Ash.

It was a complex operation. Here’s a story about what it took to set up the stage.

Midway through, I enjoyed catching up with star conductor Xian Zhang, who earned her doctorate at CCM.

Catching up with Xian Zhang between rehearsals for “Tosca” at Music Hall

 

Concert in the Park
One of the lighting towers for the outdoor stage

And here are links to my reviews of each production. Cincinnati Opera season concludes July 31.

There may be a few tickets left to sit on the lawn. 513-241-2742, cincinnatiopera.org.

Carmen

Tosca

The Barber of Seville