Join Us For Opera In The Park

Everyone is invited to the party!

Please help us to celebrate our 10th Anniversary of Portland SummerFest Opera in the Park!

Join us for free performances of Die Fledermaus on Saturday, August 4, 6 pm, at Washington Park Amphitheater, next to the Rose Gardens, and on Saturday, August 11, 6 pm, at Concordia University Campus Green in NE Portland. Die Fledermaus, by Johann Strauss, is a sparkling comedy perfect for a summer night. Metropolitan opera singers Emily Pulley and Richard Zeller headline as Rosalinda and Dr. Falke. They will be joined by San Francisco Opera tenor Daniel Snyder as Eisenstein, Stacey Rishoi as Prince Orlofsky and Gregory Carroll as Alfredo, both recently on the roster at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Oregon favorite Amy Hansen sings Adele.

Opera in the Park has brought free opera to more than 21,000 Oregonians since the first performance of The Barber of Seville in 2003. It draws among the largest crowds of the Washington Park Summer Concert series. In 2011 Carmen, featuring Stacey Rishoi as Carmen and Daniel Snyder as Don José, played to record crowds. In 2010, more than 5,500 people attended the two performances of Il Trovatore, featuring Metropolitan Opera singers Angela Meade in her debut as Leonora, and Richard Zeller as Il Conte di Luna.

Opera in the Park attracts audiences of all ages and backgrounds who attend performances to enjoy this unique contribution to the cultural life of Portland. Presented in concert format with full orchestra and lively narration, these concerts have introduced thousands of Portlanders to the world of opera and been avidly attended by a growing number of loyal fans.

Opera in the Park is free to all.

The audience atmosphere is informal and welcoming. Picnics and families are welcome!