People often think opera has to be a grand affair. Huge theatres, massive orchestras and performances that last longer than some flights to Tenerife.
Not always.
The Opera in Lowercase series proves that you don’t need a cast of hundreds to tell a powerful story. Smaller productions often feel more personal, more intimate, and if you’ve never given opera a chance before, this could be the perfect place to start.
This year’s pre-season programme has four very different productions spread across September and early October.
12 September, 7pm
Luciérnaga by Gabriela Ortiz takes place at Espacio La Granja.
This production combines soprano, acting, chamber music and multimedia to create something a little different from what most people expect when they hear the word “opera”.
19 September, 7pm
Svadba (The Wedding) by Ana Sokolović also takes place at Espacio La Granja.
Performed by six female voices, it’s a contemporary opera centred around friendship, tradition and the emotions surrounding a wedding.
25 & 26 September, 7pm
The Golden Dragon by Péter Eötvös moves to Teatro Leal.
This is a brand new production from Auditorio de Tenerife and promises something a little more theatrical, mixing humour with some fairly serious themes.
3 October, 7pm
The Closure of Love by Reyes Otero rounds off the programme in the Chamber Hall at Auditorio de Tenerife.
Produced alongside Teatro Xtremo and the Community of Madrid, it’s an intense and emotional performance that finishes this year’s series.
Tickets and discounts
Tickets are already on sale, and if you’re planning to see both performances at Espacio La Granja, there’s a handy 25% discount when you buy them together.
You can book your tickets here:
https://cutt.ly/6tBhSOY5
If you’re buying tickets for both Luciérnaga and Svadba (The Wedding), you can claim the discounted offer here:
https://cutt.ly/eyqBnCt8
If you’re looking for something a bit different to do while you’re in Tenerife, this could be well worth an evening. Even if opera isn’t normally your thing, smaller productions like these have a habit of surprising people.