Odyssey

Odysseus just wants to go home. After a decade of fighting the Trojan War, one more thing stands between him and his wife Penelope: a fantastical voyage packed with monsters, magic, and mayhem. In this vibrant youth opera by composer Ben Moore and librettist Kelley Rourke, commissioned by The Glimmerglass Festival, rising talents of the National Youth Opera Academy bring Homer’s ancient epic roaring to life. Journey with Odysseus as he escapes the drowsy spell of the Lotus-Eaters, outwits the one-eyed Cyclops, survives the wrath of Poseidon, resists the bewitching sorceress Circe, and sails past the deadly song of the Sirens, all while the wise and faithful Penelope holds off suitors back in Ithaca. Told through a soaring, playful score, Odyssey is a fast-paced, comedic introduction to one of the oldest stories ever told, making it fun for the whole family!

This performance is presented by the National Youth Opera Academy in collaboration with the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera, one of the nation’s premier training programs for talented young artists interested in a future in classical music.

In purchasing a Gold or Platinum VIP ticket to Odyssey, you are making a tax-deductible gift of $100 or $200, respectively. 100% of your contribution will go toward providing scholarships to qualifying recipients from across the nation. Thank you for helping make top-quality music education accessible for youth in Santa Fe and beyond. Inspiring young people through opera is our mission, and we appreciate you so much!

Gold VIP $195

A Gold VIP ticket to Odyssey includes a $100 tax-deductible gift to the National Youth Opera Academy. 100% of this contribution goes toward providing need-based scholarships. In gratitude for your generosity, please see the benefits listed below:

• Center mezzanine seating (among the finest seats at The Lensic)
• Post-show red carpet experience, with photographs and step-and-repeat
• VIP gift bag, with special thank you from the students

Platinum VIP $295

A Platinum VIP ticket to Odyssey includes a $200 tax-deductible gift to the National Youth Opera Academy. 100% of this contribution goes toward providing need-based scholarships. In gratitude for your generosity, please see the benefits listed below:

• Front Row, Center mezzanine seating (the finest seats at The Lensic)
• Post-show red carpet experience, with photographs and step-and-repeat
• VIP gift bag, with special thank you from the students
• Framed Odyssey poster, autographed by the entire cast
• Invitation to VIP listening party upon the release of our upcoming Odyssey album, featuring opera superstars Sun-ly Pierce and Will Liverman, along with the London Symphony Orchestra and National Youth Opera Academy (Signum Classics, November 2026)

The National Youth Opera Academy is a sponsored program of the National Children’s Chorus, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. All charitable contributions are fully tax deductible.