July 19, 2025 – February 4, 2026
Jul 2025
BRITTEN - Mrs. Grose in The Turn of the Screw
Santa Fe Opera • Santa Fe
In the shadowed corridors of a country estate, a young governess finds herself destabilized by mystery. As disturbing events occur, she grapples with increasing paranoia that plunges audiences into a realm of psychological suspense. This is an operatic ghost story for the ages.
Staged by Louisa Muller, get ready to be immersed in a haunting atmosphere that mirrors the eerie tension of the narrative. New Zealand-born conductor Gemma New takes the podium in her company debut. The cast features former Apprentice singer and soprano Jacquelyn Stucker as the Governess, soprano Wendy Bryn Harmer as Miss Jessel, Jennifer Johnson Cano sings Mrs. Grose and Brenton Ryan is Peter Quint.
Jul 2025
BRITTEN - Mrs. Grose in The Turn of the Screw
Santa Fe Opera • Santa Fe
In the shadowed corridors of a country estate, a young governess finds herself destabilized by mystery. As disturbing events occur, she grapples with increasing paranoia that plunges audiences into a realm of psychological suspense. This is an operatic ghost story for the ages.
Staged by Louisa Muller, get ready to be immersed in a haunting atmosphere that mirrors the eerie tension of the narrative. New Zealand-born conductor Gemma New takes the podium in her company debut. The cast features former Apprentice singer and soprano Jacquelyn Stucker as the Governess, soprano Wendy Bryn Harmer as Miss Jessel, Jennifer Johnson Cano sings Mrs. Grose and Brenton Ryan is Peter Quint.
Jul 2025
WAGNER - Schwertleite in Die Walküre
Santa Fe Opera • Santa Fe
In a broken land where rules no longer apply, Gods clash, heroes rise and music resounds with titanic magnitude. This second installment of Wagner’s Ring Cycle weaves an epic tale of forbidden love and cosmic destiny.
Melly Still makes her company debut directing this company premiere. Conductor James Gaffigan returns to the podium to lead a stellar cast that includes three-time Grammy-Award winning bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green in his role debut as Wotan. Tamara Wilson returns to sing Brünnhilde following her praiseworthy interpretation of Isolde in 2022. American tenor Jamez McCorkle makes his role and company debut as Siegmund and Lithuanian-born soprano Vida Miknevičiūtė makes her US debut as Sieglinde.
Jul 2025
WAGNER - Schwertleite in Die Walküre
Santa Fe Opera • Santa Fe
In a broken land where rules no longer apply, Gods clash, heroes rise and music resounds with titanic magnitude. This second installment of Wagner’s Ring Cycle weaves an epic tale of forbidden love and cosmic destiny.
Melly Still makes her company debut directing this company premiere. Conductor James Gaffigan returns to the podium to lead a stellar cast that includes three-time Grammy-Award winning bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green in his role debut as Wotan. Tamara Wilson returns to sing Brünnhilde following her praiseworthy interpretation of Isolde in 2022. American tenor Jamez McCorkle makes his role and company debut as Siegmund and Lithuanian-born soprano Vida Miknevičiūtė makes her US debut as Sieglinde.
Aug 2025
BRITTEN - Mrs. Grose in The Turn of the Screw
Santa Fe Opera • Santa Fe
In the shadowed corridors of a country estate, a young governess finds herself destabilized by mystery. As disturbing events occur, she grapples with increasing paranoia that plunges audiences into a realm of psychological suspense. This is an operatic ghost story for the ages.
Staged by Louisa Muller, get ready to be immersed in a haunting atmosphere that mirrors the eerie tension of the narrative. New Zealand-born conductor Gemma New takes the podium in her company debut. The cast features former Apprentice singer and soprano Jacquelyn Stucker as the Governess, soprano Wendy Bryn Harmer as Miss Jessel, Jennifer Johnson Cano sings Mrs. Grose and Brenton Ryan is Peter Quint.
Aug 2025
BRITTEN - Mrs. Grose in The Turn of the Screw
Santa Fe Opera • Santa Fe
In the shadowed corridors of a country estate, a young governess finds herself destabilized by mystery. As disturbing events occur, she grapples with increasing paranoia that plunges audiences into a realm of psychological suspense. This is an operatic ghost story for the ages.
Staged by Louisa Muller, get ready to be immersed in a haunting atmosphere that mirrors the eerie tension of the narrative. New Zealand-born conductor Gemma New takes the podium in her company debut. The cast features former Apprentice singer and soprano Jacquelyn Stucker as the Governess, soprano Wendy Bryn Harmer as Miss Jessel, Jennifer Johnson Cano sings Mrs. Grose and Brenton Ryan is Peter Quint.
Aug 2025
WAGNER - Schwertleite in Die Walküre
Santa Fe Opera • Santa Fe
In a broken land where rules no longer apply, Gods clash, heroes rise and music resounds with titanic magnitude. This second installment of Wagner’s Ring Cycle weaves an epic tale of forbidden love and cosmic destiny.
Melly Still makes her company debut directing this company premiere. Conductor James Gaffigan returns to the podium to lead a stellar cast that includes three-time Grammy-Award winning bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green in his role debut as Wotan. Tamara Wilson returns to sing Brünnhilde following her praiseworthy interpretation of Isolde in 2022. American tenor Jamez McCorkle makes his role and company debut as Siegmund and Lithuanian-born soprano Vida Miknevičiūtė makes her US debut as Sieglinde.
Aug 2025
WAGNER - Schwertleite in Die Walküre
Santa Fe Opera • Santa Fe
In a broken land where rules no longer apply, Gods clash, heroes rise and music resounds with titanic magnitude. This second installment of Wagner’s Ring Cycle weaves an epic tale of forbidden love and cosmic destiny.
Melly Still makes her company debut directing this company premiere. Conductor James Gaffigan returns to the podium to lead a stellar cast that includes three-time Grammy-Award winning bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green in his role debut as Wotan. Tamara Wilson returns to sing Brünnhilde following her praiseworthy interpretation of Isolde in 2022. American tenor Jamez McCorkle makes his role and company debut as Siegmund and Lithuanian-born soprano Vida Miknevičiūtė makes her US debut as Sieglinde.
Aug 2025
WAGNER - Schwertleite in Die Walküre
Santa Fe Opera • Santa Fe
In a broken land where rules no longer apply, Gods clash, heroes rise and music resounds with titanic magnitude. This second installment of Wagner’s Ring Cycle weaves an epic tale of forbidden love and cosmic destiny.
Melly Still makes her company debut directing this company premiere. Conductor James Gaffigan returns to the podium to lead a stellar cast that includes three-time Grammy-Award winning bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green in his role debut as Wotan. Tamara Wilson returns to sing Brünnhilde following her praiseworthy interpretation of Isolde in 2022. American tenor Jamez McCorkle makes his role and company debut as Siegmund and Lithuanian-born soprano Vida Miknevičiūtė makes her US debut as Sieglinde.
Oct 2025
PERGOLESI - Stabat Mater with Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Center • Chicago
Simon Fate Now Conquers
Barber Adagio for Strings
Musgrave Piccolo Play
Pergolesi Stabat Mater
Daniela Candillari, Conductor
Jennifer Gunn, Piccolo and Flute
Giulia Semenzato, Soprano
Jennifer Johnson Cano, Mezzo Soprano
Oct 2025
PERGOLESI - Stabat Mater with Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Center • Chicago
Simon Fate Now Conquers
Barber Adagio for Strings
Musgrave Piccolo Play
Pergolesi Stabat Mater
Daniela Candillari, Conductor
Jennifer Gunn, Piccolo and Flute
Giulia Semenzato, Soprano
Jennifer Johnson Cano, Mezzo Soprano
Oct 2025
BACH - BWV 170, "Vergnügte Ruh’, beliebte Seelenlust"
Mechanics Hall • Worcester
Program
Herr Gott, nun schleuss den Himmel auf, BWV 617
Der Leib zwar in der Erden, BWV 161
Keyboard Concerto in E Major, BWV 1060
Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust, BWV 170
Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3, BWV 1068
Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BWV 9
Chorale-Preludes from BWV99, 22 & 182
PERFORMERS
Baroklyn
Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo soprano
Peggy Pearson, oboe
CONCORA - Connecticut Choral Artists
Simone Dinnerstein, piano and artistic director
Dec 2025
HANDEL - The Messiah with San Francisco Symphony
Davies Symphony Hall • San Francisco
Artists
Jane Glover, Conductor
Heidi Stober, Soprano
Jennifer Johnson Cano, Mezzo-soprano
Josh Lovell, Tenor
Will Liverman, Baritone
San Francisco Symphony Chorus
Jenny Wong
Director, San Francisco Symphony Chorus
Dec 2025
HANDEL - The Messiah with San Francisco Symphony
Davies Symphony Hall • San Francisco
Artists
Jane Glover, Conductor
Heidi Stober, Soprano
Jennifer Johnson Cano, Mezzo-soprano
Josh Lovell, Tenor
Will Liverman, Baritone
San Francisco Symphony Chorus
Jenny Wong
Director, San Francisco Symphony Chorus
Jan 2026
MOZART - Coronation Mass with Colorado Symphony
Boettcher Concert Hall • Denver
MOZART Mass in C major, K. 317, “Coronation”
JOEL THOMPSON To Awaken the Sleeper
MOZART Serenade No. 10 in B-flat major, K. 361, “Gran partita”
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Jessica Rivera, soprano
Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo soprano
Isaiah Bell, tenor
Andrew Garland, baritone
Colorado Symphony Chorus, Taylor Martin, director
Jan 2026
MOZART - Coronation Mass with Colorado Symphony
Boettcher Concert Hall • Denver
MOZART Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385
MOZART Mass in C major, K. 317, “Coronation”
MOZART Serenade No. 10 in B-flat major, K. 361, “Gran Partita”
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Jessica Rivera, soprano
Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo soprano
Isaiah Bell, tenor
Andrew Garland, baritone
Colorado Symphony Chorus, Taylor Martin, director
Feb 2026
Recital with Beth Guterman Chu and Christopher Cano
American Philosophical Society • Philadelphia
Following her hauntingly beautiful music theater performance in 2024’s A Song by Mahler, Jennifer Johnson Cano brings her “voluminous voice with remarkable agility” (Washington Post) back to PCMS. This performance with her husband, acclaimed collaborative pianist Christopher Cano, and St. Louis Symphony Principal Violist Beth Guterman Chu, features solo pieces, duos, and trios that highlight the eloquence and depth of the modern mid-range.
Berg: Seven Early Songs
Reutter: Five Antike Oden for Voice, Viola, and Piano
Vaughan Williams: Romance
Bridge: Three Songs for Voice, Viola, and Piano
Dove: All the Future Days