Ainadamar

A new production of Osvaldo Golijov's stunning new work for Cincinnati Opera featuring the original premiere cast.

Margarita Xirgu: Dawn Upshaw
Nuria: Jessica Rivera
Federico Garcia Lorca: Kelley O'Connor

Concept and direction: Jose Maria Condemi
Lighting: Thomas Hase
Conductor: Miguel Harth-Bedoya

"Ainadamar was a huge musical and dramatic success. A new production gave director Jose Maria Condemi a chance to work closely with his singers and create a show of visual beauty, grace and touching drama"

Charles Parsons for AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE, Jul, 20, 2009

"RIVETING... powerful, haunting and exquisitely crafted, Cincinnati Opera presented a new concept directed by Jose Maria Condemi. It was an artistic triumph and one of the most riveting musical experiences this city has ever witnessed"

Janelle Gelfand for CINCINNATI ENQUIRER, Jul, 20, 2009