Mercury Opera Rochester's 2007-08 Season

Giacomo Puccini: La Bohème

June 6th and 7th, 2008 at 8:00 PM at the Eastman Theatre with the Mercury Opera Orchestra conducted by Gerard Floriano.

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Aaron Copland: The Tender Land

September 14 and 16, 2007 at the Callahan Theater at Nazareth College with the Mercury Opera Orchestra conducted by Gerard Floriano and stage direction by Steven Daigle.

Click here for production photos, cast bios, background, program and the review of The Tender Land.

Gian Carlo Menotti: Amahl and the Night Visitors

December 2007 brings repeat performances of this cherished opera. Gerard Floriano conducts with stage directioin by Melanie Blood.

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W. A. Mozart: Don Giovanni

January 18 and 20, 2008 at the Eastman Theatre with Ian Greenlaw in the title role, John Davies as Leporello, Jill Gardner as Donna Anna, Mary Elizabeth Williams as Donna Elivra and John Pickle as Don Ottavio.

Maestro Benton Hess leads the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra with stage direction by Steven Daigle. Jack Langerak will give a pre-performance lecture one hour before the curtain.

Click here for a video interview with Maestro Benton Hess and director Steven Daigle.

Click here for photos and bios of this stellar cast.

Click here for history and story of Don Giovanni.

Click here for access to a study guide and playlist.

Previous Seasons

Click here to see a history of opera performances in Rochester including cast photos and bios, production photos, videos and more from our first two seasons!