A poet in love with the moon.

Before Night Falls by Jorge Martín is based on the autobiography of Reinaldo Arenas, a gay Cuban novelist, poet, playwright, political dissident and prisoner. The story follows his childhood in Cuba, his time in prison, and his escape to the United States. Arenas is determined to stave off death to finish his work “Before Night Falls”.

This opera will be produced in collaboration with the New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus (NMGMC). They have been an empowering voice in Albuquerque since 1981, with their mission to reduce intolerance through musical performance.

“American Opera Projects does the useful task of presenting workshop performances of new scores, often before the ink has dried. “ (Allan Kozinn, New York Times 2005)

NOTE: The opening performance of “Before Night Falls” scheduled for February 25th has been delayed due to COVID. The new schedule is as follows:

·         Friday, March 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM
·         Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM
·         Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM