Shepherd School of Music Opera Tickets Now On Sale

The Shepherd School of Music Opera is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for their upcoming production of Giuseppe Verdi’s La traviata. This timeless classic tells the story of Violetta, a courtesan who falls in love with a young man named Alfredo. Though their love is forbidden, the two must fight for their happiness. Don’t miss your chance to see this beautiful opera performed by the talented students of the Shepherd School of Music. Get your tickets

Introduction

The Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally opera, Dead Man Walking, will make its Shepherd School of Music debut Thursday, Oct. 29, in Alice Pratt Brown Hall. Set against the backdrop of the Louisiana State Penitentiary, Dead Man Walking follows the story of a convicted murderer on death row and the nun who befriends him.

Shepherd School of Music

The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University is one of the premier music schools in the United States. Located in Houston, Texas, the Shepherd School offers undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees in musical performance, composition, and musicology.

The Shepherd School opera program is one of the most highly respected in the country. Under the direction of Edward Prince, the program has produced many world-renowned opera singers, including Renee Fleming, Lawrence Brownlee, Joyce DiDonato, and Stephanie Blythe.

Opera tickets for the Shepherd School of Music’s 2016-2017 season are now on sale. The season features three operas: “The Barber of Seville,” “Carmen,” and “Don Giovanni.” For more information, visit the Shepherd School of Music website or contact the box office at (713) 348-8000.

Shepherd School of Music Opera

The Shepherd School of Music Opera is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for their upcoming production of Puccini’s “La Bohème.” The show will run from April 5-7 in Duncan Hall.

This timeless story of young love and lost innocence has captivated audiences around the world for over a century. Set amidst the poverty and romance of Paris’ Latin Quarter, “La Bohème” follows a group of young bohemians as they navigate love, loss, and friendship. From the iconic “Musetta’s Waltz” to the heart-wrenching “Your Tiny Hand is Frozen,” Puccini’s music paints a vivid picture of life in the city of lights.

The Shepherd School Opera’s production of “La Bohème” will feature a cast of rising stars from the conservatory, including sopranos Jennifer Kanady and Emilyrimbaud > as Mimì, mezzo-soprano Abigail Mitchell as Musetta, tenor Andrew Bogert as Rodolfo, baritone Gage johnson as Marcello, and bass-baritone Kofi Dennis as Colline. The production will be conducted by Maestro Timothy Myers and directed by James Robinson.

Tickets start at just $15 and can be purchased online at http://www.riceboxoffice.com or by calling 713-348-8000. Don’t miss your chance to see one of opera’s most beloved works performed by some of classical music’s brightest young talents!

Ticket Information

The Shepherd School of Music will present three fully-staged operas this spring. “The Consul,” “The Telephone,” and “Dido and Aeneas” will be performed in Stude Concert Hall March 23-25 and March 30-April 1. All performances are at 7:30 p.m., and both “The Consul” and “Dido and Aeneas” will be sung in English.

Ticket Prices

Opera tickets are now on sale for the upcoming production of The Marriage of Figaro at the Shepherd School of Music. Prices for tickets range from $15-$25, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. Tickets can be purchased online at the school’s website or by calling the box office.

Ticket Availability

Tickets for all four performances of the Shepherd School of Music’s fall opera production are now on sale. The opera, “The Barber of Seville,” will be performed in Rice University’s Stude Concert Hall Oct. 31-Nov. 3.

Performance times are as follows:

Thursday, Oct. 31 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1 – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 2 – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 3 – 2 p.m.

Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $5 for students with a valid ID and seniors aged 65 and over. Tickets can be purchased online at music.rice.edu or by calling the Shepherd School box office at 713-348-8000 weekdays from noon to 6 p.m

How to Purchase Tickets

The Shepherd School of Music Opera will be performing Verdi’s La Traviata and Mozart’s Don Giovanni in Rice University’s Stude Concert Hall January 25-26 and February 1-2. Tickets for all shows are now on sale and can be purchased online, by phone, or in person.

Online

Tickets are available online through the Shepherd School of Music website. To purchase tickets online, please visit the following link:

[Shepherd School of Music – Online Ticket Sales](https://music.rice.edu/events-tickets/tickets)

Please note that a service fee will be applied to all online orders.

Box Office

The Shepherd School of Music Opera program presents three fully-staged operas each academic year. Student performers are joined by faculty, alumni and professional guest artists in these major productions, which are performed in Rice University’s Stude Concert Hall.

To purchase tickets, please visit the Shepherd School Box Office website or call 713-348-8000.

Conclusion

The Shepherd School of Music Opera is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for its upcoming production of Giuseppe Verdi’s “Il Trovatore.” This classic opera tells the story of love, jealousy, betrayal, and revenge, set against the backdrop of medieval Spain. The production will feature a cast of talented young singers from the Shepherd School of Music, accompanied by the Houston Symphony.

“Il Trovatore” will be performed four times between April 27 and May 6 at Jones Hall in Houston, TX. Tickets start at just $15, and can be purchased online at houstonsymphony.org or by calling (713) 224-7575. Don’t miss your chance to see this exciting opera!