• Arthur Kaplan has over 20 years of experience in the opera field, lecturing for major opera companies in this country and leading opera groups to France and Italy. Arthur has edited the San Francisco Opera Magazine, written numerous scholarly articles on opera, and interviewed various opera personalities. He has also led Smithsonian opera tours around the world.
  • Enjoy Premier seating for four outstanding operas, including Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann, Britten’s Albert Herring, and Mozart’s Magic Flute.
  • Meet with aspiring young apprentice artists during a private luncheon.
  • Go backstage on a tour of the unique opera house, where members of the Santa Fe Opera staff discuss costume and set design and the opera’s history.
  • Enjoy a walking tour of Santa Fe’s historic plaza, free time in the afternoons, and memorable meals.


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