An acclaimed state-of-the-art interpretation of Mozart’s The Magic Flute inspired by the expressive artistry of silent films will take place this Thursday and Saturday at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

This staging of the beloved opera by director Barrie Kosky and British theater group 1927 will include a live performance that unfolds alongside animated storytelling with English translations of the sung and spoken dialogue projected above the stage.

The Mozart classic seems perfect for the high-contrast treatment inherent in classic 1920s filmmaking since it weaves a timeless fairytale full of both darkness and light.

“This production points toward a freer, more experimental style of producing opera, even in a mainstream context,” the New York Times raved about 1927’s approach.

The production is presented in collaboration with the Orchestra San Antonio.

$36-$160, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 4, H-E-B Performance Hall at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle, (210) 223-8624, tobincenter.org. 

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Each June as part of the CMI210 Festival, the Classical Music Institute welcomes young performers and educators from across the country to San Antonio for performance and educational opportunities. The Teaching Artist Fellows play alongside the pros onstage, and as future educators, learn new pedagogical techniques as well.

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Each summer, the Classical Music Institute puts on a great series of concerts for their CMI210 Festival, bringing together San Antonio musicians and talent from out of town to create a unique chamber music experience. Part of that is the Teaching Artist Fellows program, where students from around the country fly to San Antonio to embed with CMI and professional mentors to both perform as well as to learn about pedagogy and practice teaching through working with younger student musicians.

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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A magical night awaits at Opera on the Border at the San Agustin Cathedral in an unforgettable evening where borders blur and music brings us together.

Opera on the Border, now in its fourth year, was born from a desire to give back to the community in a time of tragedy. Diana Peña, a board member with the San Antonio Opera, shared, “After the shooting in Uvalde, the San Antonio Opera wanted to do something good for their community. They said, ‘We’re going to go on tour. We’re going to bring what we have in San Antonio to the rest of South Texas,’ and Laredo is one of the beneficiaries.”

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Opera San Antonio’s “Explore Opera for Kids” will have a Uvalde performance June 23 at the Uvalde Grand Opera House, located at 104 W. North St. The free, family-friendly show will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Mendell Morgan, director of development for El Progreso Memorial Library, encourages the community to attend the event. Morgan describes the event as a fun, child-friendly version of an opera performance.

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Apprentice Artists from the OPERA San Antonio/Classical Music Institute Young Artist Program are offering a free family show at the Parman at Stone Oak. Witness how opera characters come alive, sharing their stories through the incredible magic of music with the kids.

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Gather the whole crew for Explore Opera at the McNay, a lively and interactive performance that throws open the doors to the captivating world of opera.

Prepare to be swept away by beloved arias and thrilling scenes brought to life by the talented artists of OPERA San Antonio.

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Apprentice Artists from the OPERA San Antonio/Classical Music Institute Young Artist Program are offering a free family show at the Parman at Stone Oak. Witness how opera characters come alive, sharing their stories through the incredible magic of music with the kids.

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Ah, fall — when an arts and entertainment fan’s fancy turns toward national tours and all sorts of other delights.

This year, San Antonians can look forward to Billy Joel and Sting at the Alamodome, Shakira, a mariachi opera, Twyla Tharp and big anniversaries for the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts and Ruby City, among many, many other offerings.

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Madeline Elizondo, education coordinator for Opera San Antonio, asks the audience gathered in the rotunda at El Progreso Memorial Library about the difference between an opera and a musical. Opera San Antonio talent, including a couple sopranos and a tenor, offered a free child-friendly workshop on Monday, June 24.

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One event is set to transcend borders, barriers, and languages. Where borders blur and music unites, the Opera on the Border is bridging two communities for an evening of classical tunes for a contemporary audience.

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In collaboration with San Antonio Public Library, OPERA San Antonio presents Explore Opera For Kids! – a concert series bringing family-friendly opera to five SAPL locations throughout June. During each performance, characters from operatic masterpieces share their stories through the power of music.

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The opening of a nature-themed art exhibit, the debut of a new music and art festival, classical music performances, a Pride Month hike, and pet friendly events are among major activities scheduled between June 14 and 18 in San Antonio.

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coming to San Antonio this summer with Make Music Day San Antonio serving as the signature event. From noon to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Texas Public Radio Headquarters (321 W Commerce St.), the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture will be cohosting a free, live music activation to kick off and celebrate Make Music Day.

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Opera San Antonio will kick off its 10th season this fall with the mariachi opera "Cruzar la Cara de la Luna (To Cross the Face of the Moon)." Much of the creative team from Houston Grand Opera's debut staging, pictured, will be working on the San Antonio production. 

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In the midst of its production of the classic opera Pirates of Penzance, Opera San Antonio has announced the two major productions of its upcoming 2024-2025 season: Cruzar la Cara de la Luna on Oct. 3 and Oct. 5, and Madama Butterfly on April 17 and 19, 2025.

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OPERA San Antonio (OSA), in collaboration with the Classical Music Institute (CMI), will fill the Tobin Center with jaunty jigs and moving ballads in its two-performance run of The Pirates of Penzance (dir. Sean Curran).
The Gilbert & Sullivan operetta has enamored audiences since 1879 with its comedic renditions of seafaring, swashbuckling and smitten first love.

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The Orchestra San Antonio will perform for the first time under its new name at Opera San Antonios “Pirates of Penzance.”

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OPERA San Antonio, the Classical Music Institute and the Main Plaza Conservancy is hosting a free night of pirate-themed live performances that will take place this weekend downtown.

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The Three Kings ventured far from home to honor the birth of a new savior, signaled by a star. Opera San Antonio is venturing forth from its home at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, following its mission to make opera more accessible to all.

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