Italian kids want to sing at The Met and Mexican kids dream of La Scala. Says Chief Artistic Officer David Lomelí, “I believe in people and art, not their nationalities. After exploring every available avenue for maintaining the originally scheduled artists, the opera regrets that current travel restrictions have impacted these five individuals. The Santa Fe Opera had 13 foreign artists contracted for the 2021 Season. They write, “We are saddened by the situation and wish wholeheartedly we could have been allowed to perform these special roles in such a special place.” Lastly, lighting designer Rick Fisher replaces London-based lighting designer Matt Haskins in Eugene Onegin Haskins is unable to travel to Santa Fe due to international travel restrictions. The real-life husband and wife are unable to travel to Santa Fe due to international travel restrictions. Baritone Lucas Meachem and soprano Sara Jakubiak replace French-Canadian baritone Etienne Dupuis and Australian soprano Nicole Car in the roles of Eugene Onegin and Tatyana in Eugene Onegin. Bass-baritone Nicholas Brownlee makes his company debut in the title role in The Marriage of Figaro and Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, replacing British baritone Ashley Riches who is unable to travel to Santa Fe due to international travel restrictions.

Santa Fe, NM - The Santa Fe Opera announces the following casting updates for the 2021 Season opening on July 10 and running through August 27: Laurie Feldman will direct The Marriage of Figaro after a concept by French Director Laurent Pelly, who is unable to travel to Santa Fe due to international travel restrictions and has therefore been following rehearsals and the progress of the production from France. The Santa Fe Opera Announces Six Cast & Creative Team Updates for 2021 Season

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