EVENTS THIS WEEK

“Silent Night” Opera Debuts in Miami, Honoring Humanity and Veterans Day

Premier Guide Miami
The singers have assembled from across the globe, tasked with singing in 3 languages —French, German, and English (with a bit of Italian).
The singers have assembled from across the globe, tasked with singing in 3 languages —French, German, and English (with a bit of Italian).

Performance Dates

MIAMI | Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Nov 15 – 7:00 PM
Nov 16 – 3:00 PM
Nov 18 – 8:00 PM

FORT LAUDERDALE | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Dec 4 – 7:30 PM
Dec 6 – 7:30 PM

Opening this Saturday at the Adrienne Arsht Center, “Silent Night”—composed by Kevin Puts with a libretto by Mark Campbell—brings to life the powerful 1914 Christmas Truce, when soldiers from both sides of World War I temporarily laid down their weapons and connected through song.

The costumes are authentic recreations of uniforms soldiers from each country would have worn in World War I.
The costumes are authentic recreations of uniforms soldiers from each country would have worn in World War I.

This modern-day opera highlights universal themes of empathy, connection, and hope amidst darkness. As the world commemorates Veterans Day, the production serves as a poignant reminder of humanity’s capacity for peace and understanding.

The set designer created a 3-tiered set to portray the World War I trenches of all 3 countries- France, Britain, and Germany.
The set designer created a 3-tiered set to portray the World War I trenches of all 3 countries- France, Britain, and Germany.

Audience members are encouraged to share what the performance means to them by tagging @FGOpera, as the opera’s message resonates especially on this day of remembrance and reflection.

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