Event

Bless Me Ultima

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ON DAY OF PERFORMANCE.
Based on Rudolfo Anayas epic Mexican-American novel Bless Me Ultima, Opera Cultura will present excerpts of a new opera written by composer/librettist Héctor Armienta. Special guest artist is internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Suzanna Guzman, who will sing the role of Ultima.

Seating is limited (100 seats) so make reservations right away.You won't want to miss this event!

Following the presentation, there will be a private-post reception. Join us for refreshments to celebrate the performance and meet the artists! This special event after the performance will be limited to 25 guests.

2:00pm Bless Me Ultima Presentation ($15.00)
3:00pm Private Post-Reception ($30.00)

*PLEASE NOTE: You must purchase an "Adult-General" ticket AND a "Private Post-Reception" ticket if you plan to attend both the performance and the reception.

**Children under age 12 can attend for free and do not need to purchase a ticket.

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FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
The opera will have its world premiere in Albuquerque New Mexico in 2018. Opera Cultura will present the west coast premiere later that year.

THE STORY
Antonio Marez is a young boy when Ultima comes to stay with his family in New Mexico. She is a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic. Under her wise wing, Tony will probe the family ties that bind and rend him, and he will discover himself in the magical secrets of the pagan past-a mythic legacy as palpable as the Catholicism of Latin America. And at each life turn there is Ultima, who delivered Tony into the world...and will nurture the birth of his soul