Tickets
Sunday, April 6, 2025 2:00 PM
Friday, April 11, 2025 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 13, 2025 2:00 PM
At the National Hispanic Cultural Center Albuquerque Journal Theatre
Music / Luigi Boccherini
Libretto / Ramón de la Cruz
Discover Boccherini’s Gem: The American Premiere of Doña Clementina
Experience love, honor, and Spanish flair in Luigi Boccherini’s opera Doña Clementina, making its American debut. Follow the captivating journey of a courageous young woman navigating passion, loyalty, and the trials of family honor, all set to stirring melodies and sung en español. Soprano Teresa Castillo returns to make her official Opera Southwest debut in the title role.
CAST
Doña Clementina / Teresa Castillo
Doña Narcisa / Alejandra Sandoval
Doña Damiana/ Laurel Semerdjian
Don Urbano / Spencer Britten
Don Lazzaro / Carlos Archuleta
Cristeta / Christina Martos
CREATIVE TEAM
Conductor / Darwin Aquino
Director / Pat Diamond
Scenic Designer / Daniel Chapman
Costumer / Kaylee Silcocks
Wigs & Makeup / Jacqueline Chavez
Lighting / Daniel Chapman
Chorus Master / Aaron Howe
Piano tuning and preparation are provided by Albuquerque Piano Services: http://www.albuquerque-piano-tuning.com
Running Time:
SUNG IN SPANISH
-English translations are projected above the stage for all operas-
45 Minutes before curtain, Opera Southwest offers our “Opera Insights” pre-opera talks. These take place in either Bank of America auditorium or Wells Fargo auditorium, accessible from the shared lobby with the Journal Theatre.
