Indianapolis Opera Announces 2012-2013 Season

A combination of grand and modern operas will be performed during Indianapolis Opera's 37^th season, at both Clowes Memorial Hall and the Frank and Katrina Basile Opera Center. From Akhnaten, a new partnership with the Indiana University Opera Theater, to Amahl and the Night Visitors, a new holiday tradition, to the eerie story of The Flying Dutchman, this season's lineup offers something for everyone.

Akhnaten and Amahl and the Night Visitors, both 20^th century operas, provide viewers a glimpse of performances composed in both the past and present, in comparison to 18^th century The Flying Dutchman. Indianapolis Opera is also announcing a new strategic partnership with the Indiana University Opera and Ballet Theater.  Additionally, IO has recently appointed stage director and designer Joachim Schamberger as an Affiliate Artist for the 2012-2013 season.

Tickets will be reduced in price this season. Season subscribers will also receive 20 percent off of additional tickets and other conveniences.

Indianapolis Opera 2012-2013 Season

Amahl and the Night Visitors

When: Dec. 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15 & 16, 2012

Where: Basile Opera Center, 4011 N. Pennsylvania St.

Cost: $25 & $50

Additional info: Amahl and the Night Visitors, a family friendly show running just under an hour and performed in English, will place special emphasis on the message of giving during the holiday season. The show will be designed and directed by Affiliate Artist Joachim Schamberger and received a $100,000 grant from the LDI 100^th Anniversary Celebration Cultural Partnership Gift Program.

Akhnaten

When: March. 8 & 9, 2013

Where: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave.

Cost: $18, $25, $50 & $75

Additional info: Indianapolis Opera is proud to be partnering with the world renowned Indiana University Opera Theater for the first time for Philip Glass' Akhnaten. The two-day show will be performed by the talented opera students of the university.

The Flying Dutchman

When: May 10 & 12, 2013

Where: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave.

Cost: $25, $50, $75 & $100

Additional info: In honor of the 200^th anniversary of Richard Wagner's birth, his original composition The Flying Dutchman will be brought to the Indianapolis stage. The show will be designed and directed by Joachim Schamberger and will use similar set design techniques as Faust.

Discounts are available for seniors, military personnel and students. Season subscription cost is $70-$225. For tickets and further information, visit www.indyopera.org.

Single tickets will be available September 1, 2012.