Gotham Chamber Opera

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  • Opening scene of Dark Sisters. Photo: Richard Termine
  • Caitlin Lynch as Eliza. Photo: Richard Termine
  • L-R: Eve Gigliotti, Margaret Lattimore, Caitlin Lynch, Jennifer Check, Jennifer Zetlan. Photo: Richard Termine
  • Caitlin Lync (Eliza) and Kevin Burdette (Prophet). Photo: Richard Termine
  • Catilin Lynch in Act I of Dark Sisters. Photo: Richard Termine
  • End of Act I of Dark Sisters. Photo: Richard Termine
  • Eve Gigliotti (Ruth) and Caitlin Lynch (Eliza). Photo: Richard Termine
  • Caitlin Lynch (Eliza) and Kristina Bachrach (Lucinda). Photo: Richard Termine
  • End of Act I of Dark Sisters. Photo: Richard Termine
  • Dark Sisters Act II. Photo: Richard Termine
  • Kevin Burdette. Photo: Richard Termine
  • Act II of Dark Sisters. Photo: Richard Termine
  • Margaret Lattimore (Presendia) and Kevin Burdette. Photo: Dark Sisters
  • Eve Gigliotti (Ruth) in Act II of Dark Sisters.
  • Caitlin Lynch in Act II of Dark Sisters. Photo: Richard Termine

Reviews

"Nico Muhly's score is striking in its clarity and texture."

Phillip Gardner  |  Oberon's Grove  |  Nov 12, 2011

"Muhly and Karam seem to have succeeded where many new operas fail."

Mike Silverman  |  Associated Press  |  Nov 10, 2011

"Neal Goren enforced lyrical sensitivity and dramatic thrust...the performance was splendid."

Martin Bernheimer  |  The Financial Times  |  Nov 11, 2011

"A moving and mournful new opera"

Henry Stewart  |  The L Magazine  |  Nov 14, 2011

"A beautiful and disturbing work...the cast is first rate."

Bruce-Michael Gelbert  |  QonStage  |  Nov 12, 2011

"Neal Goren drew rich sonorities and character from the Gotham Chamber Opera orchestra."

Anthony Tommasini  |  The New York Times  |  Nov 11, 2011

Listen to a series of podcasts with composer Nico Muhly, librettist Stephen Karam, and historian Ken Verdoia.

Artist Noah Scalin/Another Limited Rebellion created this striking image for Dark Sisters, evoking the red earth that is so much a part of the story.

This poster is 14" x 22" and is available for $15.

Limited edition posters signed by composer Nico Muhly and librettist Stephen Karam are available for $150. 

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