Arias Aloft Midsummer Magic
Arias Aloft Midsummer Magic
Circus 617 and Opera on Tap Boston combine two thrilling art forms for a one-of-a-kind event in a stunning outdoor location.
June 29 2025 | 6-7:30pm
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
July 13 2025| 6-7:30pm
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Arias Aloft: Midsummer Magic
The beloved opera-circus experience returns—this time with an extra touch of enchantment.
Join Opera on Tap Boston and Circus 617 for a spellbinding evening in some of New England’s most spectacular outdoor spaces. Featuring vocal acrobatics and physical virtuosity courtesy of some of Boston's leading circus artists and classical singers, this performance showcases opera, musical theater, and cabaret classics paired with breathtaking original circus acts.
This year’s theme conjures a world of magic, mystery, and the supernatural—featuring music inspired by spells, enchantments, fairies and fairytales. Soaring vocals and breathtaking original circus acts transform this extraordinary landscape into a midsummer night full of wonder. Arias Aloft: Midsummer Magic invites audiences into a world of whimsy, wonder, and the mystical beauty of nature—capturing the true enchantment of a New England summer.
Opera Artists: Erin Anderson, Jaime Korkos, Kathryn McKellar, Arielle Rogers-Wilkey
Circus Artists: Alissa Feller, Rin Judith, Sophie Kaufman, Tori Markwalder, Reece Matthews
Pianists: Sally Naredla and Julian Gau
Creative Directors: Kathryn McKellar and Ellen Waylonis
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On the heels of the pandemic, OOT Boston and Circus 617 forged a partnership - embarking on a mission to meld opera and circus arts and demonstrate that these two art forms – both epic in nature, but traditionally distinct – are not confined to historical perceptions and can be reimagined to resonate with all audiences.
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