Metroactive » Bless Me Ultima https://activate.metroactive.com Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:08:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.38 Bless Me, Ultima at Mexican Heritage Theater https://activate.metroactive.com/2018/04/bless-me-ultima-at-mexican-heritage-theater/ https://activate.metroactive.com/2018/04/bless-me-ultima-at-mexican-heritage-theater/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2018 19:18:44 +0000 http://wp.blvdscms.com/activate-metroactive-com/?p=121097
Questioning the familial ties that bind and rend him, Antonio Marez embarks on a magical journey of self-discovery in New Mexico with the help of Ultima, a curandera, or shaman. Based on the acclaimed coming-of-age novel by Chicano lit luminary Rudolfo Anaya, the Mexican-American opera debuts on the West Coast following its…]]>

Questioning the familial ties that bind and rend him, Antonio Marez embarks on a magical journey of self-discovery in New Mexico with the help of Ultima, a curandera, or shaman. Based on the acclaimed coming-of-age novel by Chicano lit luminary Rudolfo Anaya, the Mexican-American opera debuts on the West Coast following its Feb. 18 world premiere in New Mexico. Featuring music by nationally recognized Mexican-American composer Héctor Armienta, the opera explores themes of destiny, the natural world and balance. Mezzo-soprano Suzanna Guzman will star as Ultima and members of the San Mateo-based Masterworks Chorale will perform the opera chorus. It runs through Sunday.

Bless Me, Ultima
Fri, 7:30pm: $15+
Mexican Heritage Theater, San Jose

 

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