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Suor Angelica by Giacomo Puccini

Sister Angelica, a Florentine noblewoman, has been compelled by her family to take the veil, following a youthful fault, and for seven years has in vain been waiting tidings from her family or friends. The abbess announces that Angelica's aunt, the Princess, has come to call on her and warns her to be full of submission and humility in her conversation with the old lady. The Princess coldly tells Angelica that she has come in order that she may sign a certain act of release which is made necessary by the coming wedding of the nun's younger sister. She adds that one course of action only is open to Angelica, and that course is lifelong expiation.

Finally, in answer to Angelica's question, the Princess informs her that her child, “the baby whom she had seen and kissed only once,” had died two years previously. Thereupon Angelica, seized by a sudden frenzy, concocts a poison and seeks suicide. Seized by remorse at her act, she implores the Virgin not to let her die in mortal sin, and then a miracle takes place. The Mother of Comfort suddenly appears on the threshold of the little church, enveloped in celestial radiance. A blonde child walks in front of the Virgin, who, with a gesture of ineffable benevolence, gently pushes the boy into the arms of his dying mother, while a choir of nuns and angels sings “Thou Art Saved.”

L'Enfant Prodigue by Claude Debussy

The opera opens with Lia, a mother mourning the absence of her wayward son, Azaël, who has left home with his inheritance in search of worldly pleasures. He has been gone several years and Lia is heartbroken and desperately misses him, while her husband, Siméon, tries to comfort her. Azaël, now a changed man, returns home in rags, filled with remorse and apprehension. He is reluctant to face his family, especially his father. Lia recognizes Azaël and joyfully welcomes him home, forgiving him immediately. Siméon, initially hesitant, eventually relents and embraces his son as well. The opera concludes with a celebration of Azaël's return, with the family praising God for their reunion.

Suor Angelica - Giacomo Puccini

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In collaboration with the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Passion Project: Opera! presents two compelling and dramatic one-act operas centered around religious themes of redemption.

FEBRUARY 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM

FEBRUARY 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM

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