Portland Opera proudly presents Antonín Dvořák’s Rusalka – or ‘the Mermaid Opera.’ In this centuries-old lyrical folktale with roots in Slavic mythology, a mermaid falls in love with a prince. With the help of the moon and a witch, she defies her father’s advice giving up her home and voice to win the prince’s love on.
April 6, 2023: Host Christa Wessel welcomes Portland Opera and the Pacific University Chamber Singers to the Roger O. Doyle performance studio. Portland Opera will preview their upcoming production of Antonín Dvořák’s Rusalka (or ‘the Mermaid Opera’). In this centuries-old lyrical folktale with roots in Slavic mythology, a mermaid falls in love with a prince. Tune in Thursday.