“A refreshing experience for the audience. More of this, please.” — American Rossini Society
Pico Opera is a community-based opera company consisting of both professional and amateur musicians. We perform intimate bel canto operas in the Boston/Cambridge area.
Rossini’s Il Conte Ory
Two nights!
Thursday December 4, 2025
Saturday December 6, 2025
The illustrious Count Ory is at it again, with no disguise too ridiculous and no plot too audacious in his quest to seduce the women of Touraine while the townsmen are away at war.
A Rossini masterpiece, this high-flying opera is thrillingly fast-paced musically and dramatically. More commonly performed in French as Le Comte Ory, the gender-bending, bawdy humor of Il Conte Ory was considered too racy to be performed in Rossini’s native Italy in 1828. Pico Opera brings Il Conte Ory to the stage in Cambridge for an unforgettable evening of big laughs, big arias, and big ensembles. Don’t miss out on the Count’s misadventures, nor those of Isoliero and The Countess Adele to give him his just deserts!
A look back at…
In a quaint little village, peasant Nemorino hopelessly dreams of nothing more than for the beautiful and sharp-witted farm owner, Adina, to notice his love and admiration. When a quack doctor, Dulcamara, comes to town selling a potion for every ailment, Nemorino asks for a remedy for Adina’s indifference. The charlatan takes what little Nemorino has in return for his “Elixir of Love”—in reality, a cheap bottle of wine. Nemorino, drunk on hope and an excess of vino, stumbles around content, unconcerned, and convinced Adina will fall for him within a few days. Suddenly neglected, Adina finds herself unexpectedly troubled, prompting her to vie to get Nemorino’s attention back by entertaining the advances of a handsome but noxious soldier, Belcore. So ensures chaos!
Featuring luscious melodies and crowd favorite arias (Una furtiva lagrima, Prendi, and more), you won’t want to miss this hilarious tale where innocent love ultimately conquers even the coldest of hearts.
A look back at
Bellini’s I Puritani
December 7th 2024 and January 26th 2025
Audiences were captivated by Pico Opera’s winter season of I Puritani. Featuring luscious vocals, beautiful scenery and special effects including a thunderstorm and vibrant sunrise, viewers were transported into the world of the English Civil War and immersed in the timeless conflict between duty and matters of the heart.
"Getting to share this timeless story with the Cambridge community at The Foundry and The Multicultural Arts Center was an unforgettable and transformative experience for our diverse group of young artists."
– Srini Raghuraman, Arturo Talbot
