Opera Southwest

04/24/2026

Performance #2 Tonight for 𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙚̀ 𝙞𝙣 𝙀𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙤 (Moses in Egypt) at 7:30PM!

Tickets available at OperaSouthwest.org or call 505-724-4771

📸: Lance W. Ozier

CAST
Mosè / Justin Hopkins
Elcia / Ashley Milanese
Osiride / Blake Friedman
Faraone/ Hans Tashjian
Amaltea / Ingela Onstad
Aronne / John Tiranno

CREATIVE TEAM
Conductor / Anthony Barrese
Director / Keturah Stickann
Scenic & Lighting Design / Daniel Chapman
Costume Design / Kaylee Silcocks
Wigs & Makeup Design / Jacqueline Chavez
Chorus Master / Aaron Howe

04/23/2026

When you gotta leave the party, but the exit is dramatic. ⚡️

𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙚̀ 𝙞𝙣 𝙀𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙤 (Moses in Egypt)
Next shows: Fri. April 24 at 7:30 PM & Sun. April 26 at 2 PM
Tickets: OperaSouthwest.org or call 505-724-4771
📷: Lance W Ozier

04/22/2026

Be not afraid of missing 𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙚̀ 𝙞𝙣 𝙀𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙤 (Moses in Egypt)! This opera promises a breathtaking visual experience and an unforgettable sound that has left audiences in awe after its debut.

Two performances left: Friday, April 24 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 PM

Tickets: OperaSouthwest.org or 505-724-4771

📷: Lance W. Ozier

04/21/2026

We’re down to our last two performances of 𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙚̀ 𝙞𝙣 𝙀𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙤 (Moses in Egypt), and you won’t want to miss this unforgettable experience!

Gather your friends and loved ones for a powerful evening on Friday night, April 24th.

Please note that seats for the performance on Sunday, April 26th, are limited, so we encourage you to get your tickets soon at OperaSouthwest.org.

📷: Lance W. Ozier

CAST
Mosè / Justin Hopkins
Elcia / Ashley Milanese
Osiride / Blake Friedman
Faraone/ Hans Tashjian
Amaltea / Ingela Onstad
Aronne / John Tiranno
Mambre / Eric Botto
Amenofi / Chiara Biondani

CREATIVE TEAM
Conductor / Anthony Barrese
Director / Keturah Stickann
Scenic & Lighting Design / Daniel Chapman
Costume Design / Kaylee Silcocks
Wigs & Makeup Design / Jacqueline Chavez
Chorus Master / Aaron Howe

04/17/2026

Opera Southwest offers the New Mexico premiere of the composer's Biblical epic as its final 2025-2026 production.

04/17/2026

𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙚̀ 𝙞𝙣 𝙀𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙤 (Moses in Egypt) is a sweeping Biblical epic rarely heard in the United States. Expect dramatic storms, plagues, and miracles, set to some of Rossini’s most powerful writing. It’s as if The Ten Commandments were an opera!

𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙚̀ 𝙞𝙣 𝙀𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙤 opens at the National Hispanic Cultural Center starting April 19th at 2PM! ⭐

𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙚̀ 𝙞𝙣 𝙀𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙤 runs through April 26, with only 3 performances!
For tickets and information, visit OperaSouthwest.org

CAST
Mosè / Justin Hopkins
Elcia / Ashley Milanese
Osiride / Blake Friedman
Faraone/ Hans Tashjian
Amaltea / Ingela Onstad
Aronne / John Tiranno
Mambre / Eric Botto
Amenofi / Chiara Biondani

CREATIVE TEAM
Conductor / Anthony Barrese
Director / Keturah Stickann
Scenic & Lighting Design / Daniel Chapman
Costume Design / Kaylee Silcocks
Wigs & Makeup Design / Jacqueline Chavez
Chorus Master / Aaron Howe

04/13/2026

Let my people go! “E torno a minacciar: sciogli Israele”

Rossini’s Moses in Egypt comes to the National Hispanic Cultural Center April 19-26

Get your tickets at OperaSouthwest.org

Baritone Justin Hopkins (Bluebeard 2023, Norma 2018, William Tell 2017) as Mosè in Egitto

Albuquerque's Opera

03/26/2026

If 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 were an opera.

Rossini’s biblical epic, 𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙚̀ 𝙞𝙣 𝙀𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙤, arrives at Opera Southwest in a visually stunning production featuring storms, plagues, and breathtaking performances. Rarely seen in the U.S., this opera tells the story of Moses and the Exodus through Rossini’s powerful score, blending intimate prayer with grand drama as a people seek freedom.

📆April 19 - April 26, 2026
⭐Pre-Show Dinner Friday, April 24 @ 6:00 PM La Fonda del Bosque
📍National Hispanic Cultural Center Journal Theatre
🎟OperaSouthwest.org

Featuring:
Mosè / Justin Hopkins
Elcia / Ashley Milanese
Osiride / Blake Friedman
Faraone/ Hans Tashjian
Amaltea / Ingela Onstad
Aronne / John Tiranno
Conductor / Anthony Barrese
Director / Keturah Stickann

03/25/2026

If 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 were an opera.
Rossini’s biblical epic, 𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙚̀ 𝙞𝙣 𝙀𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙤, arrives at Opera Southwest in a visually stunning production featuring storms, plagues, and breathtaking performances. Rarely seen in the U.S., this opera tells the story of Moses and the Exodus through Rossini’s powerful score, blending intimate prayer with grand drama as a people seek freedom.

📆April 19 - April 26, 2026
⭐Pre-Show Dinner Friday, April 24 @ 6:00 PM La Fonda del Bosque
📍National Hispanic Cultural Center Journal Theatre
🎟OperaSouthwest.org

Featuring:
Mosè / Justin Hopkins
Elcia / Ashley Milanese
Osiride / Blake Friedman
Faraone/ Hans Tashjian
Amaltea / Ingela Onstad
Aronne / John Tiranno
Conductor / Anthony Barrese
Director / Keturah Stickann

Albuquerque's Opera