Sarasota Opera Announces Its 68th Season featuring David Neely

From Sarasota Magazine:

"After celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Sarasota Opera House last year, Sarasota Opera is moving right into its 68th season, with five mainstage productions slated for 2026-2027: Hansel and Gretel, La traviata, H.M.S. Pinafore, Ariadne auf Naxos and Jenůfa, plus the Sarasota Youth Opera’s revival of Rootabaga Country.

"... Five guest conductors will lead the opera’s mainstage productions in the 2026-27 season: Anthony Barrese, Marcello Cormio, John Spencer IV, Jessé Martins and David Neely.

Jenůfa

March 6-March 21 | Music and libretto by Leoš Janáček

"Presented by Sarasota Opera for the first time in three decades, this landmark follows young Jenůfa as she endures hardship, love, and the unyielding expectations of her Ukrainian village. Central to the drama is the Kostelnička, Jenůfa’s stepmother, whose desperate attempt to protect her stepdaughter leads to tragic consequences. Janáček’s score heightens the opera’s psychological intensity, with standout moments including Jenůfa’s poignant prayer and theKostelnička’s monologue at the opera’s climax. The opera will be conducted by David Neely. Sung in Czech with English surtitles projected above the stage."

Learn more at sarasotaopera.org.