Opera and More Under the Stars

Opera Naples' fourth annual Festival Under the Stars is underway, bringing acclaimed performances to Cambier Park through March 10 

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Opera Naples' fourth annual Festival Under the Stars will feature productions of Madame Butterfly March 8 and 10. Photo courtesy of Opera Naples
Opera Naples’ fourth annual Festival Under the Stars will feature productions of Madame Butterfly March 8 and 10. Photo courtesy of Opera Naples

Opera Naples’ fourth annual Festival Under the Stars is underway, bringing acclaimed performances to Cambier Park now through March 10.

Artistic and music director Ramón Tebar leads the festival’s musical activities, conducting the Naples Festival Orchestra and accompanying various artists on piano. The festival is the only outdoor winter opera festival in the United States.

The festival continues with a screening of Luciano Pavarotti: His Life, a film celebration of the legendary Italian tenor, taking place at the Wang Opera Center on March 6, beginning at 7 p.m. The film will be introduced by the late tenor’s wife, Nicoletta Pavarotti.

Ramón Tebar. Photo courtesy of Opera Naples
Ramón Tebar. Photo courtesy of Opera Naples

On March 7, head to the Cambier Park Softball Field for a performance of Carmen with Gulfshore Ballet. Then, on March 8 and 10, Elizabeth Caballero will star in productions of the beloved Madame Butterfly, also at the softball field. On March 9, enjoy the return of superstar tenor and “Male Vocalist of the Year” Gregory Kunde during the festival’s Opera Stars Concert.

Tickets are $23-$152, with VIP accommodations available starting at $350. For tickets and more information, visit operanaples.org.

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