Opera on Tap Boston and Circus 617 Present “Arias Aloft: Euphoria” at Hutchinson’s Field in Milton Aug. 3

Opera on Tap Boston and Circus 617 present, “Arias Aloft: Euphoria” in partnership with The Trustees of Reservations scheduled for August 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at Governor Hutchinson’s Field in Milton, MA. 

This series combines two thrilling art forms for a one-of-a-kind event in stunning outdoor locations. Featuring vocal acrobatics and physical virtuosity courtesy of some of Boston’s leading circus artists and classical singers, this performance will showcase opera, musical theater and cabaret classics paired with breathtaking original circus acts. Inspired by the unique natural surroundings of the Trustees of Reservations properties, “Arias Aloft: Euphoria” explores the use of nature as a metaphor for human emotion.

Arias Aloft returns to The Trustees of Reservations for an expanded program after a sold out performance on deCordova’s expansive lawn during the summer of 2023. The program is conceptualized and curated by each organization’s prospective co-founder and director, Kathryn McKellar(she/her) and Ellen Waylonis (she/her).

Opera on Tap Boston and Circus 617 present performers from each organization’s professional rosters whose credits include work with top music organizations including The Metropolitan Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, The Boston Pops, and Boston Symphony Orchestra, and movement arts companies including Cirque Productions, Shanghai Circus, and Nimble Arts.  In addition to McKellar and Waylonis, artists include aerialists Amanda Hackman (she/her), Rachel Barringer (she/her), Sophie Kaufman (she/her), and singers Erin Anderson (she/her), Arielle Rogers-Wilkey (she/her), Nicola Santoro (she/her) with Lindsay Albert (she/her), pianist.

“We are thrilled to return to deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum and to introduce “Arias Aloft” to Governor Hutchinson’s Field,” said Kathryn McKellar, Executive and Artistic Director of Opera on Tap Boston. “This year’s theme, exploring nature as a metaphor for human emotion, combined with the extraordinary talents of our opera singers and circus artists, promises a truly magical evening.

VENUE AND TICKETS: Arias Aloft: Euphoria will be performed Sunday, July. 14 @ 6:00 p.m., at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773 and Saturday August 3rd @ 6:00 p.m. at Governor Hutchinson’s Field in Milton, MA. Individual tickets are $40 ($32 for members) and children under 10 are $5.  Tickets are available now at https://thetrustees.org/event/416680/ and https://thetrustees.org/event/418979/.  Additional information can be found at www.operaontapboston.com/ariasaloft2024.

About Opera on Tap Boston

Opera on Tap Boston is a Boston based organization dedicated to bringing opera and classical music to diverse audiences in unconventional and accessible spaces. Through innovative programming and engaging performances, Opera on Tap Boston strives to make classical music an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all.

About Circus 617

Circus 617 is a collective dedicated to highlighting Boston-area circus artists, choreographers, and directors in new works of contemporary circus, created right here in the city we love. Company productions meld the spectacular, expressive physicality of circus with theatrical and musical methods of storytelling. Founded in 2020, Circus 617 received a LAB grant from the Boston Foundation in 2021 to create their debut ensemble production, Gathering the Threads. Circus 617 now performs around Boston and beyond. Learn more about Circus 617’s current and upcoming projects at www.circus617.com.