Letter From Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. General & Artistic Director

Greetings and best wishes for the new year.

2022 is upon us, and at The Atlanta Opera we are optimistic that it holds our hopes in store much more than our fears.

We are grateful to have been able to present opera uninterrupted during this time—from the early dark days with our Big Tent Series to our triumphant return to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre last fall. We need stories now more than ever to help us navigate a tricky new time.

And, stories are headed your way in 2022. We’re delighted to present to you The Pirates of Penzance, which holds a record as the best-selling production in The Atlanta Opera’s history. It’s just the kind of escape we all need right now, and this cast is ready to impress.

Later this spring, we hope you will join us for Rossini’s The Barber of Seville and our new production of the contemporary treasure The (R)Evolution of Steve Jobs by Mason Bates and Mark Campbell. The (R)Evolution of Steve Jobs will actually travel across the country beginning in Austin in February, then to Kansas City and finally back to its home in Atlanta for performances in late April and May.

Plus, the Big Tent returns for our Discoveries Series in June. The tent is a great place to experiment with works both new to audiences (As One) and beloved for decades (Cabaret).

It feels great to think about our company’s future, despite the many challenges that continue to face the performing arts. We are looking forward to sharing a grand (epic, even!) 2022-23 season with you in March.

Please enjoy the performance, and stay safe out there.

Tomer Zvulun Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. General & Artistic Director