How often do you get to “premiere” a Richard Strauss opera? Not very often. Strauss is considered one of the great composers of late Romantic opera, and his works are well known and widely performed. However, Strauss’s The Silent Woman (Die Schweigsame Frau) has only been performed a handful of times in the U.S. and Europe, and is ripe for an intriguing rediscovery. Jana McIntyre, an alumna of The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music (class of 2014), will sing the role of Aminta with Bard Summerscape Festival at Bard College from July 22 through July 31. It promises to be an imaginative rendering of Strauss’s truly comic, Italian-inspired opera, with an elaborate set, colorful costumes and precision staging. Read More: 🔗 Link in Bio ⬆️