Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theatres nationwide and select locations internationally to present the Metropolitan Opera acclaimed summer encore series at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
The 2024 Summer Encore Series includes:
Puccini’s “La Bohème”
Saturday, July 27 at 12 p.m.
Soprano Sonya Yoncheva and tenor Michael Fabiano lead a celebrated cast of young artists in Franco Zeffirelli’s picturesque production of Puccini’s timeless love story. Marco Armiliato conducts.
Rossini’s “La Cenerentola”
Saturday, Aug. 3 at 12 p.m.
Rossini’s charming take on the Cinderella story returns to cinemas, starring mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and tenor Juan Diego Flórez in Cesare Lievi’s whimsical production. Fabio Luisi conducts.
Puccini’s “Turandot”
Saturday, Aug. 10 at 12 p.m.
In this 2016 Met performance of Puccini’s extravagant masterpiece, soprano Nina Stemme and tenor Marco Berti star in a larger-than-life staging from legendary director Franco Zeffirelli. Paolo Carignani conducts.
The Gershwins’ “Porgy and Bess”
Sunday, Aug. 17 at 12 p.m.
In an unforgettable Met performance from 2020, one of America’s greatest operas returns, featuring soprano Angel Blue and bass-baritone Eric Owens alongside a phenomenal ensemble cast. David Robertson conducts.
The 2024 Met Opera Summer Encores are generously sponsored by Chris Fladlien and Bea Hanks.
All Metropolitan Opera Summer Encores will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Tickets are $15 general admission, or $13 for Film Festival members. Tickets are available in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office or by calling 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information and to order tickets online, visit www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.