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Jake Heggie's 'The Judgment of Paris' Premieres This July

12/11/2025

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Composer Jake Heggie will premiere opera 'The Judgment of Paris' on July 18, featuring Danielle De Niese as Venus and Quinn Kelsey as Bacchus.
The work is inspired by the 1976 wine tasting.
Kent Nagano conducts the premiere with Jean-Romain Vesperini directing.
Heggie collaborates with librettist Gene Scheer, emphasizing the comedic potential.
Excerpts will be performed at events leading up to the debut.

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Composer Jake Heggie will premiere opera 'The Judgment of Paris' on July 18, featuring Danielle De Niese as Venus and Quinn Kelsey as Bacchus.
The work is inspired by the 1976 wine tasting.
Kent Nagano conducts the premiere with Jean-Romain Vesperini directing.
Heggie collaborates with librettist Gene Scheer, emphasizing the comedic potential.
Excerpts will be performed at events leading up to the debut.