Opera in the Outfield Music Selections
Overture from The Marriage of Figaro
The Minnesota Opera Orchestra performs the instantly recognizable “Overture” from The Marriage of Figaro, one of Mozart’s most loved pieces.
“Cheti, cheti, immantinente” from Gaetano Donizetti’s Don Pasquale
Resident Artists Allen Michael Jones as Don Pasquale and Aaron Keeney as Malatesta show off their lyricism and diction in this famously fast paced aria from Donizetti’s Don Pasquale.
“Regnava nel silenzio” from Gaetano Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor
Resident Artists Leah Brzyski as Lucia and Mia Athey as Alisa perform the strange yet alluring aria “Regnava nel silenzio” from Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor.
“Go Figure” from Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s Blue
Mezzo-soprano and Resident Artist Mia Athey sings the touching aria “Go Figure” from Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s Blue.
“Ah! lève-toi soleil” from Charles Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette
Resident Artist Joseph Leppek plays Roméo in this brilliant tenor aria from Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette.
Gremin’s Aria from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin
Bass and Resident Artist Allen Michael Jones brings the luscious phrases in “Gremin’s Aria” from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin to life.
“We Will Trust You As Our Leader” from by Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha arranged by J.D., Billy, and Fred Steele
The Steeles featuring J.D. Steele, Jevetta Steele, Fred Steele, Jearlyn Steele, Billy Steele
Special Guests, The Steeles bring Scott Joplin’s empowering, “We Will Trust You As Our Leader” from Treemonisha to Minnesota Opera.
“I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles” from Joel Puckett and Eric Simonson’s The Fix
Resident Artists Joseph Leppek, Aaron Keeney, and Allen Michael Jones bring the jovial “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles” from Joel Puckett and Eric Simonson’s The Fix to the big screen.
“The Tale of Shoeless Joe” from Joel Puckett and Eric Simonson’s The Fix
Baritone and Resident Artist Aaron Keeney performs “The Tale of Shoeless Joe”, a sweeping aria from Joel Puckett and Eric Simonson’s The Fix.
Brindisi from Giuseppe Verdi’s La traviata
The 2020-2021 class of Resident Artists along with the Minnesota Opera Chorus deliver Verdi’s “Libiamo ne’ lieti calici” from La Traviata with all the passion and excitement it deserves.
Toreador Song from Georges Bizet’s Carmen
The Minnesota Opera Chorus and 2020-2021 class of Resident Artists boisterously belt the Toreador Song from Georges Bizet’s Carmen.