Historic Arts Partnership Agreement signed
October 10, 2007
St. Paul, MN – In a ceremonial signing event today, leadership representing
Verdi's A Masked Ball opens 45th season
September 9, 2007
Minneapolis, MN—The Minnesota Opera 2007-2008 season will open with Giuseppe
Verdi’s A Masked Ball. Based on the real-life assassination of King Gustav III of Sweden,
Verdi’s opera pulsates with drama from beginning to end. King Gustav secretly loves
Amelia, who secretly loves him back. But she’s married to his best friend Anckarstroem.
When her husband finds out, he’s a man of vengeance.
2007-2008 Season Announced
August 11, 2007
The Minnesota Opera announced its 2007-2008 season, with repertoire from the Baroque, Bel Canto and Romantic periods. An American premiere, two company premieres and two new productions combine to create what will be one of the company's most memorable seasons.