Child wonder, virtuoso performer and prolific creative artist, Mozart is the first composer whose operas have never been out of repertory. His prodigious talents were apparent very early in his life; by the age of four he could reproduce on the keyboard a melody played to him, at five he could play the violin with perfect intonation, and at six he composed his first minuet….

Don Alfonso and his young friends Ferrando and Guglielmo are arguing over the fidelity of women. Alfonso insists that all women are fickle, while Ferrando and Guglielmo refuse to believe that their fiancées, the sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella, could ever be unfaithful. Don Alfonso wagers that by the end of that very day…

Fabric Hunting for Così fan tutte’s Costumes

We’re taking you behind the scenes at the creative process that goes into designing the stunning costumes you’ll soon see on stage. Costume Director, Corinna Bakken, recently traveled to New York City to source the perfect fabrics, working in tandem with Costume Designer Amber Brown, to bring the opera’s characters and themes to life.

Early set and costume design renderings

Explore the visual world of Così fan tutte through a gallery of set and costume renderings by Scenic and Lighting Designer Paul Whitaker and Costume Designer Amber Brown. These early sketches offer a glimpse into the visual storytelling behind Mozart’s comedic masterpiece — from intricate costumes to dynamic stage concepts.

Learn more about the performance and the many people who make this production possible.