There were many points of excellence: a solid slate of singers, most notably in the roles of Roméo and Friar Laurence; an orchestra which maximized the score’s it-factor most notably in the last two acts of the opera, and eight Ballet West II dancers who effectively communicated the interior monologues percolating in the characters.
What a fantastic way to start another summer in beautiful Park City — listening to the talented singers of Park City Opera and the accompanying orchestra!
Park City Opera’s third summer season will have more shows and concerts than ever before. The nonprofit will host two mainstage productions and a free concert series.
Although “Romeo & Juliet” is about a forbidden union, Park City Opera and Ballet West II are making this summer’s production of Charles Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette” a formidable partnership.
There were many points of excellence: a solid slate of singers, most notably in the roles of Roméo and Friar Laurence; an orchestra which maximized the score’s it-factor most notably in the last two acts of the opera, and eight Ballet West II dancers who effectively communicated the interior monologues percolating in the characters.
The fledgling company in Park City has undertaken a huge task in bringing orchestra, chorus, dancers, and a large principal cast together. It is hard to believe such a young company is capable of taking such a risk, but the effect is overall pleasing and deserves a large house as its reward.
The well-matched cast shared warm, rich vocal tones and crisp articulation that were immensely satisfying to hear.
Written by Aaron Copland in plain English, the piece centers on Laurie, an adventurous young woman coming of age on the American prairie. The protagonist wrestles with the decision to stay in her small town tending to her family’s farm or leave to pursue her new relationship.
Park City Opera plans to till some new ground with its premiere of Aaron Copland’s “The Tender Land” on July 18 and 19 at Temple Har Shalom. These events will turn into a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and feature a pre-performance mixer with folk music, complimentary light bites by Chef Galen Zamarra and a cash bar featuring a specialty cocktail by Alpine Distillery.
Vocalists, along with directors, musicians and conductors, are just parts of the village it takes to put on a full-scale opera or theatrical production. And stage managers and assistant stage managers are paramount in making sure the show runs smoothly and professionally.
What a fantastic way to start another summer in beautiful Park City — listening to the talented singers of Park City Opera and the accompanying orchestra!
Park City Opera will raise the curtain on its 2026 summer season Saturday with “American Opera at Promontory” at the Promontory Club’s The Shed.
What makes PCO special, Wangermann says, is “the way that we incorporate place and community in our work. It’s really specific to what people in Park City want to hear. We’re in conversation with the audience and with venues and with businesses.”
PARK CITY, Utah — Park City Library will host three free outdoor performances with Park City Opera this summer as part of the Opera on the Patio series, on July 1, 8 and August 5. All performances start at 6:30 p.m. and are expected to end at 8 p.m.
Park City Opera’s third summer season will have more shows and concerts than ever before. The nonprofit will host two mainstage productions and a free concert series.
Although “Romeo & Juliet” is about a forbidden union, Park City Opera and Ballet West II are making this summer’s production of Charles Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette” a formidable partnership.
PARK CITY, Utah — Park City Opera (PCO)’s third summer of programming is its largest to date, featuring two fully-staged mainstage operas, one at Temple Har Shalom and one at the Eccles Center for Performing Arts in Park City, and a concert series comprising a total of 16 public events.
Park City Opera has announced its Summer 2026 season.
Park City Opera has announced details for its Summer 2026 season, featuring two fully staged productions—Aaron Copland’s The Tender Land and Charles Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette—alongside a new weekly outdoor concert series and additional community programming.
The Park Record worked with Park City Opera and sent a string of questions to some of this season’s guest artists. Three — Rachel Kobernick, Kevin Spooner and Allison Deady — are looking forward to performing in Park City, and here are their answers:
Park City Opera will take audiences to the heartland, Italy and around the world during its upcoming 2026 season.
The Park City Opera seeks thoughtful, eager and community collaborators to help strengthen its dedication to the local arts and culture scene.
If the idea of accessible opera piques your interest, or maybe you just want to get acquainted with the art form, Park City Opera is the troupe for you!
Park City Opera’s production of The Gift of the Magi features an accomplished and finely matched cast whose vocal qualities complement each other beautifully.
After Park City Opera’s successful summer production, the nonprofit is returning to the stage with a musical holiday story of love. It's called “The Gift of the Magi.”
“One component of Park City Opera that is unique is that you’re much closer physically to the performers when you’re in venues like the Park City Community Church or the Clubhouse,” she said. “So there’s this element of physicality and humanness to the art making, and our audiences see something more closely than they are used to.”
Working on the Park City Opera’s production of David Conte’s heartwarming, holiday-flavored opera, “Gift of the Magi” that opens next week, has been an experience full of good cheer for four cast members — sopranos Theodora Cottarel and Sarah Neal and baritones Shea Owens and Riley Findley.
Lena Goldstein, Lisl Wangermann and Benjamin Beckman share a vision for inspiring passion and appreciation for classical music in all ages. Upon recognizing their collective love for opera and drive for making the performing arts more accessible, these three Yale graduates quickly founded the nonprofit Park City Opera.
Opera wasn’t supposed to be the art form that captured Gen Z’s imagination, yet that’s exactly what’s happening in Park City. A group of young creators has turned unconventional venues, community energy, and a fearless approach into a cultural shift that few saw coming.
PARK CITY, Utah — After performing three sold-out performances of the Barber of Seville in Park City in August, Park City Opera decided to present a family-friendly holiday opera, ‘The Gift of the Magi’. Performances will take place at the Park City Community Church, 4501 Hwy 224, Park City, on Dec. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m with doors opening at 6 p.m.
On many Park City evenings, a stage somewhere is lighting up — actors orate, guitars ring, sopranos sing, a crowd applauds. As Lisl Wangermann of Park City Opera said of visiting performers at this summer’s Barber of Seville, “They could not stop raving about this amazing place.”
Right off the happy ending where Count Almaviva marries Rosina in the full-length production debut of Gioachino Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” two months ago, the Park City Opera is getting back on stage this weekend.
Once again Utah has wowed us with an amazing Labor Day weekend, beginning with Swiss Days in Midway on Friday to Miners’ Day on Monday, but the highlight of the weekend was Park City Opera’s beautiful, funny and creative performance of Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” on Saturday night.
The foundation, the fundraising arm of the Promontory development in Summit County, raises thousands of dollars to support local groups every year as part of its Fourth of July celebration. To date, the Promontory Foundation has made an impact of more than $8.9 million, with $3.2 million in awarded grants and $5.7 million in matching funds.
