2024
Don Giovanni
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Embassy of Austria
3524 International Ct NW, Washington, DC 20008
Friday September 13, 2024, 7:30 PM
Mozart's Don Giovanni thrillingly explores the passions and perils of love, morality, and the inevitable fallout of reckless choices, all centered on the daring exploits of Don Giovanni. His seductive adventures ignite intense encounters and fierce conflicts with unforgettable characters like Donna Anna, Donna Elvira, and Zerlina. The electrifying drama pulls audiences into a world of intrigue, where every action has thrilling consequences. Join us at the Embassy of Austria, September 13th at 7:30 pm for what will be an exhilarating night of opera!
Maestro Julien Benichou, Conductor
featuring:
Franco Pomponi as Don Giovanni
Kevin Thompson as Il Commendatore
Alexandra Razskazoff as Donna Elvira
Heidi Middendorf as Donna Anna
Maggie Polglaze as Zerlina
Henrique Carvalho as Masetto
Michael Butler as Don Ottavio
Matthew Burns as Leporello
Presented with Orchestra and Chorus
Wine and Dessert Buffet
Immediately following the performance
Orchestra Reserved $195
Unreserved $165
Students w/ID $40
IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSING OF GIACOMO PUCCINI
THE WASHINGTON OPERA SOCIETY
Presents
JOIN US FOR OUR SPRING FUNDRAISER IN OUR EARLY-20TH CENTURY PARIS CAFÉ.
Step into the enchanting world of Giacomo Puccini as the Washington Opera Society proudly presents an extraordinary concert that brings the timeless beauty and passionate drama of Puccini's operas to life.
Our world-class performers will deliver powerful renditions of Puccini's most beloved arias and duets from masterpieces such as
La fanciulla del west, La Bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, and Turandot.
We promise an unforgettable evening of musical splendor and operatic grandeur.
Featuring:
Jonathan Burton, Michael Butler, Adam Cioffari, Kristin Sampson, & Kevin Short
and Maestro Julien Benichou
Conducting the Chamber Ensemble of the Washington Opera Society
Narration provided by Robin Phillips
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At the Atrium of the Embassy of France
4101 Reservoir Rd. NW Washington, DC 20007
MAY 28, 2024
6:30 PM French Dinner with Wine
8:00 PM Performance
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Reserved Table Seating $150
Unreserved $100
Seniors +70 $ 75
Students $25
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Cocktail Attire
Featuring Gustavo Ahualli, Melanie Ashkar, Juliette Di Bello*
And Israel Lozano
Under the Direction of José Antonio Espinal, piano accompaniment
Wine Reception/Light Supper 6:30 PM
Performance 8 PM
$50 with Promo Code WOS2024
Students $25
Tickets: InstantSeats
Free Parking
* Miss Di Bello appears through the generosity of the Juilliard School
2023
2022
2021
2020
Dark due to pandemic.
2019
Above: An Evening Under the Stars III: 24 August 2019
2018
Above: Christmas in Croatia, 16 November 2018
2017
16 DECEMBER, 2017
Under the Gracious Patronage of H.E. Stanislav Vidovič, Ambassador of Slovenia
CHRISTMAS IN SLOVENIA - AN OPERATIC HOLIDAY SONGFEST
Featuring: Jesús Daniel Hernández, Elizabeth Treat, Gustavo Ahualli, Nicole Butler,
Timothy Augustin, Kwuangkyu Lee, Fairouz Foty, April Yeager
And The Washington Opera Society Chorus
Under the direction of: Maestro Robert Scott Beard
The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia
A Michael J. Reilly Production
L’Elisir de Amore
BY GAETANO DONIZETTI
23 SEPTEMBER, 2017
A GALA PERFORMANCE
23 SEPTEMBER, 2017
A GALA PERFORMANCE OF L’ELISIR D’AMORE BY GAETANO DONIZETTI
To Honor and Welcome H.E. Camilo Reyes, Ambassador of Colombia and Mrs. Gloria Ritter
Featuring: Suzanne Karpov, Jesús Daniel Hernández, Gustavo Ahualli, Kwuangkyu Lee & Nicole Butler
with
The Washington Opera Society Chorus & Orchestra
Under the Baton of Maestro Julien Benichou
at
The Residence of the Ambassador of Colombia
A Michael J. Reilly Production
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See photos of this show on Facebook.
18 MAY, 2017
LA CENERENTOLA BY GIOACHINO ROSSINI
Under the Gracious Patronage of H.E. the Ambassador of France to the United States Gérard Araud
Featuring: Magdalena Wór in the title role, and Timothy Augustin as Prince Ramiro, with
Elizabeth Treat, Gustavo Ahualli, Anamer Castrello, & Kwuangkyu Lee
Leading an all-star cast
Conducted by: Maestro Julien Benichou
Narrations by: Dr. Scott Beard
at
The Embassy of France - La Maison Française
See backstage photos on Fakebook.
See society scene photos on Facebook.
2016
Above: photo of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
A HOLIDAY GALA OF GRAND OPERA
09 DEC 2016
A Holiday Gala of Grand Opera, Indonesian Embassy, 9 December 2016
Under the Gracious Patronage of H.E. Budi Bowoleksono, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the United States of America & Mrs. Reshanty Bowoleksono
Featuring: Gustavo Ahualli, Timothy Augustin, Anamer Castrello, Natalie Conte, Israel Lozano,
Liora Michelle, & Elizabeth Treat
Accompanied by the Washington Opera Society Orchestra and Chorus,
Conducted by Maestra Lucy Arner, Narrations Provided by Dr. Scott Beard
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
A Michael J. Reilly Production
A GALA OF RIGOLETTO HIGHLIGHTS
23 SEP 2016
A Gala of Rigoletto Highlights, Woman's National Democratic Club, 23 September 2016
Featuring: Gustavo Ahualli, Narda Muñoz, Israel Lozano,
Washington Opera Society Orchestra
Conducted by Maestra Rachel Carlson
Narrations Provided by Dr. Scott Beard
A Michael J. Reilly Production
2015
Christmas / Hanukkah Party
Celebrate the Season with the Washington Opera Society with a sumptuous buffet, including wine and puddings and then...
Enjoy our opera and holiday concert as we present our lead singers: Nicole Butler, Narda Muñoz, Jesús Daniel Hernández, Pablo Henrich, Kwangkyu Lee, & Dariusz Ocetek. All under the Direction of Dr. Scott Beard. Business Attire.
December 11, 2015
A WARSZAWA SALON
23 OCT 2015
A Warszawa Salon ~ An Evening of Music and Song, Embassy of Poland, 23 October 2015
Under the gracious patronage of the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland and Mrs. Schnepf ~ Proudly presented by: The Washington Opera Society, in collaboration with The International Club of Washington.
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Featuring: Magdalena Wór, Jesús Daniel Hernández, Elizabeth Treat, Liora Michelle, & Dariusz Ocetek ~ Under the direction of Lucy Arner ~ Narrated by Hanna Bondarwska
A Michael J. Reilly Production