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Michigan Opera Theatre presents its first show of the '22 season: Frida by composer Xavier Rodríguez
31 January 2022
“Robert Rodríguez’s bright and engaging look at the remarkable life of Frida Kahlo was one of MOT’s biggest artistic successes in the last decade,” Yuval Sharon says.
The opera, which premiered in 1991, chronicles the life of Frida Kahlo from the age of 13 until her death.
The opera, which features music by Robert Xavier Rodríguez and lyrics and monologues by Migdalia Cruz, tackles everything from Kahlo's childhood in the Mexican Revolution to her life-changing bus accident and her relationship with painter Diego Rivera, including a year spent in Detroit in the 1930s.
Frida returns with the original cast including Catalina Cuervo as Frida and Ricardo Herrera as Diego Rivera.
In a news statement, MOT's Artistic Director Yuval Sharon said, "...Our season this year emphasizes everyday life and visions of reality, from Italian verismo to American realism." "Frida is an example of an extraordinary woman who created her own distinct language for an indomitable vision of reality. From humble origins and despite crushing obstacles, Frida Kahlo forged an artistic identity that captured the world’s imagination."
MOT is performing the opera on Feb. 26 and Feb. 27 at Music Hall in Detroit.
For more details about this opera, dating back to 1991, go to this page.
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