Strauss' Ariadne auf Naxos in concert.
Sung in German with English supertitles.
January 26, 2013 - One Night Only!
Stranded on a rock with a horde of comedians? Just another night at the opera.
It's not often you get to see greek tragedy and burlesque performed on the same stage. You'd never expect to see them performed simultaneously. But when a dinner party runs long and the night's entertainment has to be curtailed, a young composer's masterpiece is suddenly overrun by a troupe of slapstick comedians. Come see this madcap mashup that would make the whole cast of Glee green with envy.
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Don Giovanni
Sung in Italian with English supertitles.
Opens May 24, 2013 with additional performances to be scheduled.
Two thousand sixty-five lovers: quite a few nights at the opera!
Attempted rape, murder, forced-abduction, and adultery: a day (yes, just one) in the life of Don Giovanni. But before you go thinking he's all fun and games, remember that this man works hard at weaving an intricate web of lies and deceit that would make even the most skilled politician cringe. Did we mention that this is a comedy? Come explore Mozart's dark sense of humor in what is widely considered the best opera ever written: Don Giovanni.
Past Productions
Mozart's Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) September 2012
Philosophy and Feathers: just another night at the opera.
It's a bird! It's a man! It's Papageno, and he's desperate for some wine and a girlfriend. His new friend, the Prince Tamino, has set out to rescue Pamina (herself the daughter of the Queen of the Night) who has been abducted and stashed away in a temple by Sarastro (the Priest of the Sun). Tamino is intent on dragging Papageno along for the adventure, and the fidgety fowl is proving to be quite the nuisance. Armed with some magical musical instruments, can these two really achieve their goals in a world where nothing is quite as it seems and enlightenment only comes to those willing to risk their very lives for it? Come find out in Mozart's fun, fizzy fairy tale, The Magic Flute.
*On September 21, we presented a matinée for Washington County elementary school students to introduce them to the magical world of opera!
Carmen
June 2012Record crowds for the Hub Opera Ensemble came to the new renovated theater at the Kepler Educational Center for the Visual and Performing Arts on the HCC campus. Our largest production by far, featuring a chorus of dozens and a full slate of comprimario and lead roles, The streets of old Seville came alive as we told the tragic tale of Carmencita, complete with several set and costume changes and universal acclaim.
Lucia di Lammermoor October 2011
Audiences at HCC's auditorium were transported to a mysterious Scotland where they were thrilled, chilled, and scared as they watched dear Lucia lose her love, then her husband, her mind, and ultimately her life. Though only up for two nights and done with staging and minimal costumes, the audiences were unanimous in their enjoyment of this production.
Cosi fan tutte
June 2011Braving the elements of late Spring and Early Summer, we staged an outdoor production of Mozart's tale of how 'women are like that'. Over four nights we sang into the fresh night air of deception and love to laughter and applause.
The Herald Mail Article
Caroling in Hagerstown
Filled with Holiday Cheer, members of The Hub braved a blustery December evening along with members of Hagerstown's Neighborhoods First Organization to spread the joy of the season with song and good will.
Ariodante
September 2010This past Autumn the Hub launched its first fully-staged opera. Handel’s Ariodante was a tremendous success leaving audiences asking for more Hub Opera productions!
The Herald Mail article
