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Francesca Zambello (Photo by Scott Suchman)

Francesca Zambello

Francesca Zambello is the Artistic Director of Washington National Opera. Previously she has served as its Artistic Advisor.  She has directed many WNO productions, including Of Mice and Men (debut in 2001), Fidelio (2003), Die Walküre (2003 and 2007), Billy Budd (2004), Porgy and Bess (2005 and 2010), Das Rheingold (2006), Siegfried (2009), and Salome (2010). Since September 2010 she has also been the Artistic and General Director of the Glimmerglass Festival in upstate New York.An internationally recognized director of opera and theater, Zambello's work has been seen at the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala, the Bolshoi, Royal Opera House, Munich State Opera, Paris Opera, New York City Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and English National Opera.

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  • Washington National Opera: <i>Show Boat</i> Washington National Opera: Show Boat 5/4/2013 - 5/26/2013

    Featuring legendary songs like "Ol' Man River" and "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man," in a spectacular new production, "this joyous, beautifully mounted entertainment should keep rolling along for a long while to come" (Chicago Tribune).

  • Washington National Opera: <i>The Force of Destiny</i> Washington National Opera: The Force of Destiny 10/12/2013 - 10/26/2013

    Thrust together by fate, three lives become intertwined on a path to ruin. WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello brings her inventive staging to this new production of Verdi's demanding masterpiece, featuring an exciting cast of international singers.

  • Washington National Opera: WNO Commission Holiday Family Opera: <i>The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me</i> Washington National Opera: WNO Commission Holiday Family Opera: The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me 12/14/2013 - 12/22/2013

    Most everyone knows the story of the Nativity, but probably not from the donkey's point of view! WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello brings this award-winning children's book to vibrant life in this heartwarming, world premiere holiday family opera.

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