Production images courtesy of Houston Grand Opera Felix Sanchez
A Mariachi Opera with
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán Music by
Jose “Pepe” Martinez, Mariachi Vargas Music Director Book & Lyrics by
CAST
Leonard Foglia
A
n electrifying season
Phoenix S ymp h o n y H a ll
opens as Arizona Opera brings the world’s first
mariachi opera to the stage. Cruzar la Cara de la Luna has become a
Octavio Moreno Laurentino
blending the passion and artistry of mariachi with the emotionally immigrant family. Commissioned
7:30 pm
Brian Shircliffe Mark
in celebration of the anniversaries
2:00 pm
of Mexican Independence and Revolution, Cruzar la Cara de la
Tucson M us i c H a ll
Luna features the legendary Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán and promises to be an unforgettable night of raw
Cecilia Duarte Renata
energy, drama and virtuosity.
Oct
18 19 7:30 pm
Sung in Spanish and English with English Supertitles An HGOco Production of Houston Grand Opera Commissioned by Houston Grand Opera Premiered at Houston Grand Opera in Sept., 2010
10 11 12 7:30 pm
smash sensation around the globe,
touching story of a Mexican
Oct
Brittany Wheeler Diana
2:00 pm
Artists and schedule subject to change.