The World Premiere of Bless Me, Ultima – the most famous New Mexican novel, now is an opera.

Opera Southwest, along with the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque and Opera Cultura in California, is thrilled to have commissioned an opera based on Rudolfo Anaya’s best-selling novel Bless Me, Ultima. The composer, Héctor Armienta, consulted with Mr. Anaya on the libretto and the resulting piece will be an historic event.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the story of Tony’s coming of age under the watchful guidance of the curandera, Ultima, as part of our expanded 2017-18 Season.