Atlanta Opera Ticket Info
(404) 881-8885
728 W Peachtree St NW
Atlanta,
GA
30308
33.7746
-84.3875
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Midtown, Northeast
What People Are Saying About Atlanta Opera Ticket Info
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Company
Long the bastion of older, wealthy people, opera isn't so in Atlanta. While still appealing to traditional audiences, the Atlanta Opera also attracts a rising young audience through student discounts, aggressive marketing and edgy programming.
The Performances
The company presents four fully staged grand operas at the Civic Center every year. In keeping with its experimental nature, the Atlanta Opera performs its first of 2002, Puccini's "La Rondine," with a twist. Audience members enter through a backstage view of an opera in the chaos of rehearsal. The opera's second performance, "The Pearl Fishers" is not Bizet's most famous work, but an excellent example of French opera. The story follows two men whose friendship is tested by their love for a woman. In September, the beauty of Mozart's music shines in the beloved "Marriage of Fiagro." The mixed-up comedy of manners is based on the French play by Beaumarchais. Closing out the season is "The Flying Dutchman," one of Richard Wagner's more accessible works.
User Reviews
Anonymous
May 16, 2008
I've attended two operas by the Atlanta Opera Co. within the last six months... and they were both spectacular. Turandot was the first I attended. I was absolutely bowled over by the magnificent sets and costuming.... as well with the wonderful artistry of the soloists. The second opera was The Marriage of Figaro. Mozart's music was fantastic. All the singers were marvelous, and I paid particular attention to the orchestra. How wonderfully the orchestra meshed with the singers.... all, always in pitch with each other. And, of course, the sets were terrific. I would venture to say this Opera Company takes a back seat to no Opera Company in this country, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York. The operas are held at the Cobb Energy Centre for the Performing Arts, which is a beautiful setting for the operas.
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October 03, 2005
The great experience I never forget came from this place, home of the Atlanta Opera. They have different shows all year around and each time I visit is a different experience. The crowd, the atomosphere, the vive, the quality of a stage, the amazing set, sound and performance......everything is so awesome!!!
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August 11, 2005
The atlanta Opera get better and better all the time, especially since the move to the civic center. They have greats show and anyone can afford a ticket with the cheapest being around 20$ (Student discounts as well). They are very professional and want you to have a great time and enjoy yourself but also learn something - they hold pre performance lectures at every show (Optional but great!). Also - arrive ON TIME! The show must go on, with or without you! Parking is about 5-10$ in various lots around the civic center but the marta station is only 2-3 blocks away - Tkae marta is my suggestion! Carmen Rocked!!
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