Role

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Ensemble

Country

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United States of America

Genre

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Opera

 

Santa Fe Opera is a world-renowned classical music ensemble that was founded in 1957 by John Crosby, a visionary impresario who wanted to create a unique opera experience in the American Southwest. The ensemble is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and performs in an open-air theater that offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and desert landscape. From its inception, Santa Fe Opera has been committed to presenting innovative productions of both classic and contemporary operas, featuring some of the most talented singers, conductors, and designers in the world. The ensemble has also been a pioneer in the use of supertitles, which provide translations of the libretto for non-native speakers of the language in which the opera is being performed. Over the years, Santa Fe Opera has become known for its adventurous programming, which has included world premieres of new operas as well as lesser-known works by established composers. Some of the highlights of the ensemble's history include: - The world premiere of "The Last Savage" by Gian Carlo Menotti in 1963, which was a critical and popular success and helped establish Santa Fe Opera as a major player in the opera world. - The American premiere of "The Makropulos Affair" by Leoš Janáček in 1966, which was a groundbreaking production that helped introduce Janáček's music to a wider audience. - The world premiere of "Emmeline" by Tobias Picker in 1996, which was a powerful and moving opera about a young woman's struggle to come to terms with her family's dark past. - The American premiere of "The Fiery Angel" by Sergei Prokofiev in 2001, which was a visually stunning and musically complex production that showcased the talents of the ensemble's singers and designers. - The world premiere of "Cold Mountain" by Jennifer Higdon in 2015, which was a major event in the opera world and received widespread critical acclaim for its powerful music and compelling storytelling. Throughout its history, Santa Fe Opera has also been recognized for its commitment to excellence and innovation. The ensemble has won numerous awards and accolades, including: - The National Medal of Arts, which was awarded to Santa Fe Opera in 2001 in recognition of its contributions to the arts in the United States. - The Opera America Award for Artistic Excellence, which was awarded to Santa Fe Opera in 2013 in recognition of its innovative programming and commitment to new opera. - The Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording, which was awarded to Santa Fe Opera in 2016 for its recording of "Cold Mountain" by Jennifer Higdon. Today, Santa Fe Opera continues to be a leading force in the opera world, presenting innovative productions that push the boundaries of the art form and showcase the talents of some of the most exciting artists working today. With its stunning setting, world-class productions, and commitment to excellence, Santa Fe Opera is truly one of the great cultural institutions of our time.

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