Tobias Picker's Opera 'Lili Elbe' Premieres at Santa Fe Opera with Trans Baritone Lucia Lucas
Composer Tobias Picker's new opera 'Lili Elbe' receives its US premiere this weekend at Santa Fe Opera. The opera is based on the life of Lili Elbe, a trans woman whose story was previously told in the film 'The Danish Girl'. Picker wrote the title role specifically for baritone Lucia Lucas, who is recognized as the first active opera singer to come out as transgender. The production marks a significant moment for transgender representation in opera.
Key facts
- Opera 'Lili Elbe' by Tobias Picker gets US premiere at Santa Fe Opera
- Based on trans pioneer Lili Elbe, subject of film 'The Danish Girl'
- Title role written for baritone Lucia Lucas
- Lucia Lucas is the first active opera singer to come out as trans
- Premiere takes place this weekend at Santa Fe Opera
Entities
Artists
- Tobias Picker
- Lucia Lucas
- Lili Elbe
Institutions
- Santa Fe Opera
- The New York Times
Locations
- Santa Fe
- United States