El Milagro del Recuerdo (The Miracle of Remembering)
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How does the journey of a lifetime begin?
REGIONAL PREMIERE
A prequel to the sensational mariachi opera Cruzar la Cara de la Luna that was presented by Arizona Opera as part of its 2014/15 Season, El Milagro del Recuerdo brings audiences back to where the story of Cruzar all began: Michoacán, Mexico. Set during Christmas, the opera lovingly explores the themes of traditions and familial bonds while its characters deal with life-changing decisions and dream of something more.
Director and Librettist Leonard Foglia comments: “The piece deals with the basic issues surrounding the choices people have to make in life. It tells universal, human stories. How do we make decisions about what’s important? I hope it resonates with everyone.”
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Phoenix – December 3-5, 2021 – Herberger Theater Center
Tucson – December 11-12, 2021 – Temple of Music and Art
Performed in Spanish with English Supertitles
In Memory of Judd Herberger
Judd Herberger (1942 - 2021)
Judd was a dear member of our opera family, a generous patron, and an advocate for our work as an arts organization. With his unmatched personal commitment to our community, Judd’s support of the arts was an inspiration to Arizona Opera - and so many organizations and individuals - to do our best work to make the world a brighter and more beautiful place.
#azomilagro
Estimated running time: One hour and 15 minutes with no intermission
Commissioned by the Houston Grand Opera
Premiered by Houston Grand Opera in December, 2019
A Co-Production of Arizona Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and San Diego Opera
Part of the McDougall Arizona Opera RED Series. Production made possible, in part, through generous support from Drs. Herschel and Jill Rosenzweig, the Carol Franc Buck Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, Michael and Beth Kasser, and Lewis Roca.
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El Milagro del Recuerdo (The Miracle of Remembering)
Presented by: Courtney Clark, Director of Community Alliances at Arizona Opera
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Grade Level: Each performance is individually rated.
Cost: FREE for Title 1 Schools, $5 per student including College, $10 per chaperone
Chaperone Requirement: One supervising teacher (complementary ticket provided) per 10 students. Additional adult tickets must be requested and approved by Arizona Opera.
We are thrilled to have Jessica Winters Mirieles, author of Lost in Oaxaca joining us at our upcoming Book Club meeting on Dec. 2. She'll be speaking about her writing process and be participating in our discussion!
Join the Arizona Opera Book Club as we discuss our 2nd book of the season.
Learn more about each opera immediately before the performance with Courtney Clark, Director of Community Alliances. These half - hour talks will enhance your opera experience, beginning one hour before each performance in the performance hall.
We’re celebrating this incredibly special night with our RED Party at The Pavillion at Herberger Theater Center right after El Milagro del Recuerdo (The Miracle of Remembering) – and December 3 performance attendees are invited to join us for free!
Space is limited, so get your tickets while they last!
Learn more about each opera immediately before the performance with Courtney Clark, Director of Community Alliances. These half - hour talks will enhance your opera experience, beginning one hour before each performance in the performance hall.
Learn more about each opera immediately before the performance with Courtney Clark, Director of Community Alliances. These half - hour talks will enhance your opera experience, beginning one hour before each performance in the performance hall.
Your chance to meet the performers and have your questions answered, in the performance hall immediately after each matinee performance.
Learn more about each opera immediately before the performance with Courtney Clark, Director of Community Alliances. These half - hour talks will enhance your opera experience, beginning one hour before each performance in the performance hall.
We’re celebrating this incredibly special night with our RED Party on the Temple of Music and Art Plaza right after El Milagro del Recuerdo (The Miracle of Remembering) – and December 11 performance attendees are invited to join us for free!
Space is limited, so get your tickets while they last!
Learn more about each opera immediately before the performance with Courtney Clark, Director of Community Alliances. These half - hour talks will enhance your opera experience, beginning one hour before each performance in the performance hall.
Your chance to meet the performers and have your questions answered, in the performance hall immediately after each matinee performance.
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