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Ofrenda with Austin Opera
Kelly will star as Macaria in Jorge Sosa and John de los Santos’ new opera, Ofrenda with Austin opera.
...(iphigenia) in Wrocław
Experience (…) IPHIGENIA by Wayne Shorter and esperanza spalding as a new opera.
With … (IPHIGENIA), Wayne Shorter (1933–2023) and esperanza spalding reimagined one of the oldest tales from the Western canon. Shorter was hailed by The New York Times as "jazz’s greatest living composer." Together with spalding, he created not a classical adaptation but an intervention - into the myth, into music, into opera itself.
Kelly will perform the role of Iphigenia Unbound.
...(iphigenia) in Antwerp
Experience (…) IPHIGENIA by Wayne Shorter and esperanza spalding as a new opera.
With … (IPHIGENIA), Wayne Shorter (1933–2023) and esperanza spalding reimagined one of the oldest tales from the Western canon. Shorter was hailed by The New York Times as "jazz’s greatest living composer." Together with spalding, he created not a classical adaptation but an intervention - into the myth, into music, into opera itself.
Kelly will perform the role of Iphigenia Unbound.
NYE Gala with Opera Southwest
Join us for an operatic New Year’s Eve! New Year’s with the Opera is a fun variety show featuring the remarkable talents of your favorite singers, to be announced soon. Accompanying our singers are the Opera Southwest Orchestra, the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus, and the Albuquerque Youth Symphony, all masterfully conducted by Maestro Anthony Barrese. With a variety of opera favorites and light classics, there is something for everyone to ring in the New Year. This is your chance to enjoy an incredible celebration without any hassle.
https://www.operasouthwest.org/operas/new-years-eve-with-the-opera
Beethoven 9 with Opera Southwest
At the National Hispanic Cultural Center Journal Theater
The “Ode to Joy,” sung in Spanish – Sunday, March 14, 2027
2:00 PM
Schiller’s poem imagined a day when all people become brothers. Beethoven set it as the most famous finale in music. Now the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus sings the Ninth in Spanish, carrying that universal message to this community in the world’s second most spoken language. After the acclaim of Mesías and the Brahms Requiem, the Spanish-Masterworks series takes on the summit. A message meant for everyone, sung so everyone hears it.
https://www.operasouthwest.org/operas/new-mexico-symphonic-chorus/symphony-no-9
Kelly starring in Bizet's Carmen
Opera San Jose closes their season with the most celebrated tale of passion, jealousy, and fatal attraction, set against the sultry backdrop of Seville: Bizet’s Carmen. In this high-stakes collision of autonomy and obsession, the bold, free-spirited Carmen refuses to be possessed, drawing the soldier Don Jose into a dangerous world of defiance that ends in a seismic reckoning of the heart. From the defiant “Habanera” to the triumphant “Toreador Song,” this production pulses with an intensity and sensuality that persists until the final, bitter moments. Kelly Guerra, fresh from her Met debut, debuts at the California Theatre stage as the fiery Carmen. This beloved Opera San José production, which has introduced the transformative force of opera to thousands, remains an essential experience for a city that values radical independence and the unfiltered spirit.
Directed by an iconic Carmen herself, Denyce Graves
Kelly starring in Bizet's Carmen
Opera San Jose closes their season with the most celebrated tale of passion, jealousy, and fatal attraction, set against the sultry backdrop of Seville: Bizet’s Carmen. In this high-stakes collision of autonomy and obsession, the bold, free-spirited Carmen refuses to be possessed, drawing the soldier Don Jose into a dangerous world of defiance that ends in a seismic reckoning of the heart. From the defiant “Habanera” to the triumphant “Toreador Song,” this production pulses with an intensity and sensuality that persists until the final, bitter moments. Kelly Guerra, fresh from her Met debut, debuts at the California Theatre stage as the fiery Carmen. This beloved Opera San José production, which has introduced the transformative force of opera to thousands, remains an essential experience for a city that values radical independence and the unfiltered spirit.
Directed by an iconic Carmen herself, Denyce Graves
Kelly starring in Bizet's Carmen
Opera San Jose closes their season with the most celebrated tale of passion, jealousy, and fatal attraction, set against the sultry backdrop of Seville: Bizet’s Carmen. In this high-stakes collision of autonomy and obsession, the bold, free-spirited Carmen refuses to be possessed, drawing the soldier Don Jose into a dangerous world of defiance that ends in a seismic reckoning of the heart. From the defiant “Habanera” to the triumphant “Toreador Song,” this production pulses with an intensity and sensuality that persists until the final, bitter moments. Kelly Guerra, fresh from her Met debut, debuts at the California Theatre stage as the fiery Carmen. This beloved Opera San José production, which has introduced the transformative force of opera to thousands, remains an essential experience for a city that values radical independence and the unfiltered spirit.
Directed by an iconic Carmen herself, Denyce Graves
Kelly starring in Bizet's Carmen
Opera San Jose closes their season with the most celebrated tale of passion, jealousy, and fatal attraction, set against the sultry backdrop of Seville: Bizet’s Carmen. In this high-stakes collision of autonomy and obsession, the bold, free-spirited Carmen refuses to be possessed, drawing the soldier Don Jose into a dangerous world of defiance that ends in a seismic reckoning of the heart. From the defiant “Habanera” to the triumphant “Toreador Song,” this production pulses with an intensity and sensuality that persists until the final, bitter moments. Kelly Guerra, fresh from her Met debut, debuts at the California Theatre stage as the fiery Carmen. This beloved Opera San José production, which has introduced the transformative force of opera to thousands, remains an essential experience for a city that values radical independence and the unfiltered spirit.
Directed by an iconic Carmen herself, Denyce Graves
Kelly starring in Bizet's Carmen
Opera San Jose closes their season with the most celebrated tale of passion, jealousy, and fatal attraction, set against the sultry backdrop of Seville: Bizet’s Carmen. In this high-stakes collision of autonomy and obsession, the bold, free-spirited Carmen refuses to be possessed, drawing the soldier Don Jose into a dangerous world of defiance that ends in a seismic reckoning of the heart. From the defiant “Habanera” to the triumphant “Toreador Song,” this production pulses with an intensity and sensuality that persists until the final, bitter moments. Kelly Guerra, fresh from her Met debut, debuts at the California Theatre stage as the fiery Carmen. This beloved Opera San José production, which has introduced the transformative force of opera to thousands, remains an essential experience for a city that values radical independence and the unfiltered spirit.
Directed by an iconic Carmen herself, Denyce Graves
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Kelly will be the mezzo soloist in Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with York Symphony
Ofrenda with Austin Opera
Kelly will star as Macaria in Jorge Sosa and John de los Santos’ new opera, Ofrenda with Austin opera.
Ofrenda with Austin Opera
Kelly will star as Macaria in Jorge Sosa and John de los Santos’ new opera, Ofrenda with Austin opera.
Ofrenda with Austin Opera
Kelly will star as Macaria in Jorge Sosa and John de los Santos’ new opera, Ofrenda with Austin opera.
Ofrenda with Austin Opera
Kelly will star as Macaria in Jorge Sosa and John de los Santos’ new opera, Ofrenda with Austin opera.
Light in the Piazza with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Book by Craig Lucas
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
Love awakens in the city of statues
On a sun-drenched trip to Florence, a young American girl named Clara falls head over heels for a charming Italian named Fabrizio. Their love story begins with a flying hat and a fateful glance — but beneath their whirlwind romance lies a deeper tension. Clara’s over-protective mother, Margaret, harbors concerns about her daughter’s vulnerability and hesitates as the couple rushes toward marriage. Despite language barriers and cultural confusion, the warmth of Fabrizio’s family begins to change everything. With lush music and heartfelt emotion, The Light in the Piazza is a shimmering tale of hope and love.
Kelly will sing the role of Franca Naccarelli
Light in the Piazza with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Book by Craig Lucas
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
Love awakens in the city of statues
On a sun-drenched trip to Florence, a young American girl named Clara falls head over heels for a charming Italian named Fabrizio. Their love story begins with a flying hat and a fateful glance — but beneath their whirlwind romance lies a deeper tension. Clara’s over-protective mother, Margaret, harbors concerns about her daughter’s vulnerability and hesitates as the couple rushes toward marriage. Despite language barriers and cultural confusion, the warmth of Fabrizio’s family begins to change everything. With lush music and heartfelt emotion, The Light in the Piazza is a shimmering tale of hope and love.
Kelly will sing the role of Franca Naccarelli
Light in the Piazza with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Book by Craig Lucas
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
Love awakens in the city of statues
On a sun-drenched trip to Florence, a young American girl named Clara falls head over heels for a charming Italian named Fabrizio. Their love story begins with a flying hat and a fateful glance — but beneath their whirlwind romance lies a deeper tension. Clara’s over-protective mother, Margaret, harbors concerns about her daughter’s vulnerability and hesitates as the couple rushes toward marriage. Despite language barriers and cultural confusion, the warmth of Fabrizio’s family begins to change everything. With lush music and heartfelt emotion, The Light in the Piazza is a shimmering tale of hope and love.
Kelly will sing the role of Franca Naccarelli
Light in the Piazza with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Book by Craig Lucas
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
Love awakens in the city of statues
On a sun-drenched trip to Florence, a young American girl named Clara falls head over heels for a charming Italian named Fabrizio. Their love story begins with a flying hat and a fateful glance — but beneath their whirlwind romance lies a deeper tension. Clara’s over-protective mother, Margaret, harbors concerns about her daughter’s vulnerability and hesitates as the couple rushes toward marriage. Despite language barriers and cultural confusion, the warmth of Fabrizio’s family begins to change everything. With lush music and heartfelt emotion, The Light in the Piazza is a shimmering tale of hope and love.
Kelly will sing the role of Franca Naccarelli
Light in the Piazza with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Book by Craig Lucas
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
Love awakens in the city of statues
On a sun-drenched trip to Florence, a young American girl named Clara falls head over heels for a charming Italian named Fabrizio. Their love story begins with a flying hat and a fateful glance — but beneath their whirlwind romance lies a deeper tension. Clara’s over-protective mother, Margaret, harbors concerns about her daughter’s vulnerability and hesitates as the couple rushes toward marriage. Despite language barriers and cultural confusion, the warmth of Fabrizio’s family begins to change everything. With lush music and heartfelt emotion, The Light in the Piazza is a shimmering tale of hope and love.
Kelly will sing the role of Franca Naccarelli
Sesto in Giulio Cesare at Opera Santa Barbara
Kelly will return to OSB in February 2026 for Giulio Cesare.
Sesto in Giulio Cesare at Opera Santa Barbara
Kelly will return to OSB in February 2026 for Giulio Cesare.
The Music of Joseph Summer at Carnegie Hall
Presented by PARMA Recordings and The Shakespeare Concerts
Radek Baborák, Horn
Josef Špaček, Violin
Miroslav Sekera, Piano
Omar Najmi, Tenor
Kelly Guerra, Mezzo-soprano
Program, in order:
“What a Piece of Work is Man” for Tenor, Natural Horn, and Piano (NY premiere)
The Tempest Sonata for Violin and Piano
Little Rock for solo Horn (NY premiere)
Intermission
“O God, That I Were a Man” for Mezzo and Horn (NY premiere)
“Full Fathom Five” for Mezzo, Tenor, and Piano (NY premiere)
Four Poems of Devotion for Horn, Violin, and Piano (NY premiere)
Annual Christmas Recital
Eric and Kelly will have their annual X-mas recital at West Center Congregational Church
2pm-3pm December 21st, 2025
101 Pondfield Rd W, Yonkers, NY 10708
Mercedes in Carmen with Gulfshore Opera
A bold, visually stunning spirited production of Bizet’s Carmen, where freedom and jealousy clash in music’s most passionate tale.
December 2, 2025 | Barbara B. Mann PAH
December 4, 2025 | Charlotte Performing Arts Center
December 7, 2025 | Artis–Naples (with Naples Philharmonic)
Mercedes in Carmen with Gulfshore Opera
A bold, visually stunning spirited production of Bizet’s Carmen, where freedom and jealousy clash in music’s most passionate tale.
December 2, 2025 | Barbara B. Mann PAH
December 4, 2025 | Charlotte Performing Arts Center
December 7, 2025 | Artis–Naples (with Naples Philharmonic)
Mercedes in Carmen with Gulfshore Opera
A bold, visually stunning spirited production of Bizet’s Carmen, where freedom and jealousy clash in music’s most passionate tale.
December 2, 2025 | Barbara B. Mann PAH
December 4, 2025 | Charlotte Performing Arts Center
December 7, 2025 | Artis–Naples (with Naples Philharmonic)
Dolores at Opera Southwest
Dolores — a powerful new opera that brings to life the legacy of labor rights icon Dolores Huerta to the stage. Composer Nicolás Lell Benavides and a libretto by Marella Martin Koch, Dolores is an intimate portrait of a woman who galvanized a generation.
Dolores at Opera Southwest
Dolores — a powerful new opera that brings to life the legacy of labor rights icon Dolores Huerta to the stage. Composer Nicolás Lell Benavides and a libretto by Marella Martin Koch, Dolores is an intimate portrait of a woman who galvanized a generation.
Dolores at Opera Southwest
Dolores — a powerful new opera that brings to life the legacy of labor rights icon Dolores Huerta to the stage. Composer Nicolás Lell Benavides and a libretto by Marella Martin Koch, Dolores is an intimate portrait of a woman who galvanized a generation.
The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language
Join YIVO for the world premiere production of The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language, a new chamber opera with music by Pulitzer Prize finalist Alex Weiser and libretto by Ben Kaplan. The opera tells the remarkable true story of Yiddish linguist Yudel Mark’s unfinished effort to create a comprehensive Yiddish dictionary.
With a runtime of 50 minutes, the opera is performed by an ensemble of five singers, combining characters based on historical figures — Yudel Mark and Max Weinreich, with those inspired by Jewish mystical themes; the character of Yudel Mark is haunted by three ‘alefs,’ three divine emanations of the Yiddish language—played by three mezzo-sopranos—who compel him to breathe new life into Yiddish as he works to complete the dictionary.
The Great Dictionary invites audiences to contemplate the surprisingly grand ambition of Yiddish culture after its decimation during the Holocaust and to consider the power of language to transform and shape us.
Directed by Rebecca Miller Kratzer, the production will feature tenor Jason Weisinger, baritone Gideon Dabi, and mezzo-sopranos Kristin Gornstein, Kate Maroney, and Kelly Guerra. An ensemble featuring clarinet, string quintet, and piano will be led by conductor David Bloom. The production will feature scenic design by Michael Bennett Lewis, projection design by Camilla Tassi, lighting design by Stacey Boggs, and costume design by Matsy Stinson.
The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language
Join YIVO for the world premiere production of The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language, a new chamber opera with music by Pulitzer Prize finalist Alex Weiser and libretto by Ben Kaplan. The opera tells the remarkable true story of Yiddish linguist Yudel Mark’s unfinished effort to create a comprehensive Yiddish dictionary.
With a runtime of 50 minutes, the opera is performed by an ensemble of five singers, combining characters based on historical figures — Yudel Mark and Max Weinreich, with those inspired by Jewish mystical themes; the character of Yudel Mark is haunted by three ‘alefs,’ three divine emanations of the Yiddish language—played by three mezzo-sopranos—who compel him to breathe new life into Yiddish as he works to complete the dictionary.
The Great Dictionary invites audiences to contemplate the surprisingly grand ambition of Yiddish culture after its decimation during the Holocaust and to consider the power of language to transform and shape us.
Directed by Rebecca Miller Kratzer, the production will feature tenor Jason Weisinger, baritone Gideon Dabi, and mezzo-sopranos Kristin Gornstein, Kate Maroney, and Kelly Guerra. An ensemble featuring clarinet, string quintet, and piano will be led by conductor David Bloom. The production will feature scenic design by Michael Bennett Lewis, projection design by Camilla Tassi, lighting design by Stacey Boggs, and costume design by Matsy Stinson.
Dolores at West Edge Opera
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.
Dolores at West Edge Opera
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.
Dolores world premiere at West Edge Opera
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.
RBG in Scalia/Ginsburg
Kelly will reprise the role of Ruth Bader Ginsburg with Raylynmor the Monadnock Opera Company
RBG in Scalia/Ginsburg
Kelly will reprise the role of Ruth Bader Ginsburg with Raylynmor the Monadnock Opera Company
Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha
Kelly will star as Mrs. Fox in Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha Jun 5-8th.
Skip into a whimsical world of furry friends and adventures in Fantastic Mr. Fox. Roald Dahl’s classic novel comes to life in this delightful opera by American composer Tobias Picker. Join Mr. Fox and his clever animal companions as they outsmart three bumbling farmers. Perfect for opera enthusiasts and families alike, this new production performed at Lauritzen Gardens will leave you with a smile as big as Mr. Fox’s plans!
https://www.operaomaha.org/season-tickets/current-season/2425-season/fantastic-mr-fox
Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha
Kelly will star as Mrs. Fox in Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha Jun 5-8th.
Skip into a whimsical world of furry friends and adventures in Fantastic Mr. Fox. Roald Dahl’s classic novel comes to life in this delightful opera by American composer Tobias Picker. Join Mr. Fox and his clever animal companions as they outsmart three bumbling farmers. Perfect for opera enthusiasts and families alike, this new production performed at Lauritzen Gardens will leave you with a smile as big as Mr. Fox’s plans!
https://www.operaomaha.org/season-tickets/current-season/2425-season/fantastic-mr-fox
Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha
Kelly will star as Mrs. Fox in Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha Jun 5-8th.
Skip into a whimsical world of furry friends and adventures in Fantastic Mr. Fox. Roald Dahl’s classic novel comes to life in this delightful opera by American composer Tobias Picker. Join Mr. Fox and his clever animal companions as they outsmart three bumbling farmers. Perfect for opera enthusiasts and families alike, this new production performed at Lauritzen Gardens will leave you with a smile as big as Mr. Fox’s plans!
https://www.operaomaha.org/season-tickets/current-season/2425-season/fantastic-mr-fox
Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha
Kelly will star as Mrs. Fox in Fantastic Mr. Fox with Opera Omaha Jun 5-8th.
Skip into a whimsical world of furry friends and adventures in Fantastic Mr. Fox. Roald Dahl’s classic novel comes to life in this delightful opera by American composer Tobias Picker. Join Mr. Fox and his clever animal companions as they outsmart three bumbling farmers. Perfect for opera enthusiasts and families alike, this new production performed at Lauritzen Gardens will leave you with a smile as big as Mr. Fox’s plans!
https://www.operaomaha.org/season-tickets/current-season/2425-season/fantastic-mr-fox