Opera in Concert: Noseda conducts Barber’s Vanessa Tickets

Immerse yourself in the passion of Samuel Barber’s tour de force in the hands of NSO Music Director and renowned opera conductor Gianandrea Noseda. Unfolding through bright, cinematic scenes and haunting twilight moments, Samuel Barber’s Vanessa casts a spell of densely layered emotion and the hopeless yearning for immortal love. NSO Music Director and renowned opera conductor Gianandrea Noseda—along with five acclaimed soloists in the major roles—bring the timeless tale of love and longing to life.

Vanessa tells the story of three generations of women whose lives are upended by the arrival of a mysterious stranger. As passions flare and long-held secrets unravel, Barber’s score captures the intensity of desire, regret, and the enduring hope for redemption. Presented as part of the NSO’s annual Opera in Concert series, Vanessa is a tale of self-discovery, longing, and the raw pursuit of love. Nicole Heaston, J’Nai Bridges, Matthew Polenzani, Susan Graham, and Thomas Hampson join the orchestra as special guests.