The Moores Opera Center鈥檚 2025-26 season features three productions. Pictured is the 2024 performance of 鈥淟ittle Women鈥� from the center, which is part of the Moores School of Music.
The Moores Opera Center, part of the Moores School of Music at the 91破解版鈥檚 Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, is proud to announce its 2025-26 season: a compelling lineup of three productions that explore powerful themes of love, loss and redemption through music that endures.
Under the artistic direction of Kathleen Belcher and music direction of Jorge Parodi, the Moores Opera Center continues to be a national leader in developing the next generation of opera talent while presenting ambitious and emotionally resonant performances to Houston audiences.
鈥淭his season is about transformation,鈥� Belcher said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e exploring the ways people evolve through love, heartbreak, and ultimately, the hope of redemption. These stories resonate deeply because they reflect our shared humanity.鈥�
Opening in October, the season begins with the world premiere of 鈥淗obson鈥檚 Choice鈥� by award-winning American composer Tom Cipullo. Inspired by the classic British play, this witty and heartwarming opera tells the story of Maggie Hobson, a determined woman in turn-of-the-century Boston who defies her domineering father鈥檚 expectations to chart her own path.
鈥淭his season is about transformation. We鈥檙e exploring the ways people evolve through love, heartbreak, and ultimately, the hope of redemption. These stories resonate deeply because they reflect our shared humanity.鈥�
鈥� Kathleen Belcher, artistic director
Full of resilience, humor, and unexpected romance, 鈥淗obson鈥檚 Choice鈥� celebrates independence and the courage to fight for love. Sung in English, the production runs Oct. 23-26.
In February, the Opera Center presents Mozart鈥檚 beloved masterpiece, 鈥淭he Magic Flute (Die Zauberfl枚te),鈥� a fantastical tale of love, enlightenment and the triumph of good over evil. With enchanting arias, colorful characters and rich symbolism, this timeless work continues to captivate audiences of all ages. Sung in German with English dialogue, the production runs Feb. 5-8.
The season concludes in April with a special Carlisle Floyd centennial tribute featuring two of his one-act operas: 鈥淪low Dusk鈥� and 鈥淢arkheim.鈥� 鈥淪low Dusk鈥� is a lyrical, intimate portrayal of rural life and young love in the American South, while 鈥淢arkheim鈥� delves into a dark psychological journey of guilt and possible redemption, based on a short story by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Together, the works highlight Floyd鈥檚 emotional depth and distinctive American voice. Floyd, who held the 91破解版 School of Music鈥檚 M.D. Anderson Professorship from 1976 to 1996, is celebrated for his emotional depth and distinctive American voice. Performances will be held April 16-19.
鈥淲e鈥檙e also thrilled to present a world premiere by Tom Cipullo, whose music is as emotionally nuanced as it is dramatically engaging. And honoring Carlisle Floyd鈥攁 giant in American opera 鈥� on his 100th birthday with two of his most moving works is both a privilege and a joy,鈥� Belcher said. 鈥淭his season promises unforgettable performances for audiences and transformative experiences for our students.鈥�
Performance Details
鈥淗obson鈥檚 Choice鈥�
- Oct. 23, 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m.; and Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.
- Post-show reception on opening night, Oct. 23
- Pre-show talk on Oct. 26 at 1 p.m.
鈥淭he Magic Flute (Die Zauberfl枚te)鈥�
- Feb. 5, 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m.; and Feb. 8 at 1 p.m.
- Post-show reception on opening night, Feb. 5
- Pre-show talk on Feb. 8 at 1 p.m.
鈥淪low Dusk鈥� & 鈥淢arkheim鈥�
- April 16, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m.; and April 19 at 2 p.m.
- Post-show reception on opening night, April 16
- Pre-show talk on April 19 at 1 p.m.
Tickets
- General public: $25
- Staff/faculty/alumni: $20
- Seniors and students: $20
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Contact the KGMCA Box Office or purchase tickets online.