2021-22 season

WORLD’S TOP ARTISTS
TIMELESS CLASSICS
THE MOST POPULAR OPERAS

Conducted by Artistic Director and renowned conductor

Ramón Tebar

Featuring
The Naples Festival Orchestra

Opera Naples is excited to bring to you
one of the brightest seasons yet.
Tickets go on sale September 13 – Save the date!

OCT. 16 AND 17, 2021

Hansel and Gretel

A collaboration with Florida Gulf Coast University’s Bower School of Music, Hansel and Gretel is one of the most successful fairy-tale operas and resonates with both adults and children alike.

At the Wang Opera Center

MAY 18, 2022

Anna Netrebko & Yusif  Eyvazov 

Quite arguably the most popular female opera singer in the past 20 years, Anna Netrebko is known for her lustrous voice, compelling dramatic characterizations, and her alluring stage presence. Praised for his “metallic, stentorian and markedly Italianate instrument” by the L.A. Times, Azerbaijani dramatic tenor Yusif Eyvazov has emerged as one of the most sought-after tenors of his generation.

At Arthrex One

Jan. 20-21, 2022

The Pirates of Penzance

Gilbert and Sullivan

A comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W.S. Gilbert, The Pirates of Penzance is a beloved musical comedy masterpiece for all ages. 

At the Wang Opera Center

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*Dates and location to be announced at a later time.

Following last season’s inaugural runaway success, Opera Naples will host the
II Festival Under the Stars with more than a week of outdoor performances and concerts. 

The Festival line-up includes:

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*Dates and location to be announced at a later time.

Following last season’s inaugural runaway success, Opera Naples will host the
II Festival Under the Stars with more than a week of outdoor performances and concerts. 

The Festival line-up includes:

Tosca

by Giacomo Puccini

Starring Ramón Vargas and Ainhoa Arteta

One of the most acclaimed tenors of the 21st century, Ramón Vargas will capture our hearts in Tosca, a story of love, lust, murder, and political intrigue. Passion and jealousy drive this tragic tale, which depicts the tempestuous life of opera singer Floria Tosca, her lover Mario Cavaradossi, and the corrupt chief of police, Baron Scarpia.

Glory Denied

by Tom Cipullo

Composed in 2007, this acclaimed opera brings to life the story of the longest-held American prisoner of war from the Vietnam era and his agonizing re-introduction to an America that had moved on without him. This masterful adaptation makes a lasting impression with a thrillingly varied score and a mesmerizing libretto.

On The Town

by L. Bernstein & J. Robbins

New York City’s pomp and fanfare sets the stage for this story of three sailors looking for love in a whirlwind 24-hour adventure before heading off to battle in World War II. The appealing musical score, youthful exuberance of characters and the unique moment in history make On the Town a true American classic.

Javier Camarena

Opera Concert

Mexican tenor Javier Camarena is the preeminent Mozart and bel canto specialist of his generation. Praised for his burnished tone, gleaming high notes, flawless coloratura, and veracious portrayals, Camerana will shine under the beauty of Southwest Florida’s stars.

Feb. 9, 2022

The Annual Gala Starring Joseph Calleja

by L. Bernstein & J. Robbins

Due to popular demand, Opera Naples is bringing back Maltese top tenor and international opera icon, Joseph Calleja, for an encore performance at Arthrex One.