Dolores
Saturday, August 2 at 2 PM
Sunday, August 10 at 2 PM
Saturday, August 16 at 8 PM
Dolores, composed by Nicolás Lell Benavides, libretto by Marella Martin Koch, is the first full length commission that was created and developed through West Edge Opera’s Aperture Program. The opera takes us on the personal journey of Chicano Civil Rights activist and icon Dolores Huerta, her tireless work alongside Cesar Chavez, Larry Itliong during the Delano Grape Strike, and her advocacy to get Robert F. Kennedy elected. With the assassination of Senator Kennedy, the nation lost a leader, the movement lost an ally, and Dolores lost a friend.
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David & Jonathan
Sunday, August 3 at 2 PM
Saturday, August 9 at 8 PM
Saturday, August 16 at 2 PM
David & Jonathan is a French Baroque masterpiece that intertwines sacred drama with operatic splendor. This biblical tragedy tells the timeless story of war and how it pushes us to struggle with fate, loyalty, and the tragic conflict between love and duty. This rarely performed gem brings to life another side of David, whom we know to have slain Goliath, and the romantic love shared between him and Jonathan, son of King Saul. Charpentier’s expressive and lush harmonies pull us into the drama of the anguish of Saul, and the divine forces shaping all of their destinies.
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Wozzeck
Sunday, August 3 at 2 PM
Saturday, August 9 at 8 PM
Saturday, August 16 at 2 PM
Wozzeck is a harrowing and intensely moving exploration of the human condition, a revolutionary work that shattered conventions of opera when it premiered in 1925. Breaking away from the traditional tonal harmonies, Berg’s music reflects the emotional state of this anti-hero and portrays a bleak and unflinching view of human suffering and societal injustice. Wozzeck is considered one of the most important operatic achievements of the 20th century, challenging us to face the emotional effects of poverty, mental health, and social pressures. This extraordinary work offers audiences an unforgettable journey of reflection.
