Ricky Ian Gordon's highly anticipated opera, 'This House,' is set to make its world premiere at the Opera Theater of Saint Louis in June 2025. The libretto for the opera is written by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and her daughter, Ruby Aiyo Gerber. Originally scheduled to debut this year, the commission for 'This House' was announced in 2022 and has been eagerly awaited by opera enthusiasts.
Conducted by Daniela Candillari, the production of 'This House' will be a significant highlight of the Opera Theater's 50th season. Candillari, who began serving as the principal conductor in 2022, has been instrumental in introducing world premieres to the opera world. Under her leadership, the Opera Theater presented the premiere of Rene Orth's '10 Days in a Madhouse' at Opera Philadelphia and Jeanine Tesori's 'Grounded' at the Washington National Opera.
