Listing Description: Pittsburgh Opera presents Haydn’s Armida, a timeless masterpiece making its Pittsburgh debut. This captivating opera runs from January 25 to February 2, 2025, at the Pittsburgh CAPA School Theater in downtown Pittsburgh.
Set during the First Crusade, Armida tells the story of a sorceress who seduces the heroic knight Rinaldo. When she unexpectedly falls in love with him, their tale becomes a gripping battle between duty and desire. Featuring Haydn’s most inspired music, this production offers stunning new staging. The performance is sung in Italian, with English supertitles displayed above the stage.
You can purchase tickets online at opera.culturaldistrict.org, by phone at 412-456-6666, or in person at the Theater Square Box Office. Discounts are available for children, teens, students, seniors, military members, and groups. College students and staff can enjoy the Cheap Seats program, while the Opus Pass provides unlimited access to all operas for the season.
Don’t miss this extraordinary production, which Haydn himself praised as his greatest work!
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