Cincinnati Opera has revealed its 2024 Summer Festival lineup, highlighted by the highly anticipated world stage premiere of “Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio.” This significant event marks the first time the oratorio will be presented on a theatrical stage. The festival will also include new productions of two operatic masterpieces: Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” and Verdi’s “La Traviata.”.

The company plans to stage “Liverpool Oratorio,” inspired by McCartney’s experiences growing up in Liverpool, bringing the music and story to life in a new, dramatic context. Further details regarding specific dates, casting, and venue information for the 2024 season will be released at a later date. This announcement signals a major artistic endeavor for Cincinnati Opera, aiming to draw both established opera enthusiasts and new audiences to its programming.

Source: https://www.cincinnatiopera.org/media-resources/2023/9/19/cincinnati-operas-2024-summer-festival-to-feature-the-world-stage-premiere-of-paul-mccartneys-liverpool-oratorio