Rigoletto | Theater Freiburg
Sahel performs the role of Duke of Mantua.
Performance dates: Jan 24, 30, Feb 1, 28, March 7, April 6, 16, 19, May 8, 14, 16, 23, 29, June 6
Iphigénie en Tauride | Theater Freiburg
Sahel performs the role of Pylades.
Performance dates: March 14, 22, April 12, May 9, 25, June 4, 21, 25, July 1
Werther | Theater Freiburg
Sahel performs the role of Werther.
Performance dates: June 27, July 3, 9, 11, 16, 18
Alcina | Theater Freiburg
Sahel performs the role of Oronte.
Performance dates: Oct 11, 26, Nov 7, 23, Dec 27, Jan 4
Glimmerglass Festival Opera
The Rake's Progress: Tom Rakewell (cover)
Sunday in the Park with George: Louis the Baker/Billy Webster
Performance dates: May 27 to August 17, 2025
American Rhapsody Concert with Renee Fleming
Conductor Marin Alsop
-Ice Cream Sextet from Street Scene (Weill)
Lippo Sahel Salam
-"Make Our Garden Grow" from Candide (Bernstein)
Candide Sahel Salam
Cunegonde Renee Fleming
American Opera Initiative | Washington National Opera
Sahel performs in the world premieres of three one-act operas staged in a concert performance.
Jungle Book | Washington National Opera
Sahel performs the role of Sher Khan in this production of Kamala Sankaram’s The Jungle Book at Washington National Opera.
Concert at the Polish Embassy
Sahel performs with the Washington National Opera for this concert at the Polish Embassy.
Concert at the Italian Embassy
Sahel performs with Washington Concert Opera for this concert at the Italian Embassy.
Concert at the French Embassy
Sahel performs with L’Opèra Comique de Washington for this concert at the French Embassy.
Fidelio | Washington National Opera
Sahel performs the role of Jaquino in this production of Beethoven’s Fidelio at Washington National Opera.
Der Rosenkavalier | Santa Fe Opera
Sahel covers the role of Italian Singer in this production of Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier at Santa Fe Opera.
La Traviata | Santa Fe Opera
Sahel covers the role of Alfredo Germont in this production of Verdi’s La Traviata with Santa Fe Opera.
The Righteous | Santa Fe Opera
Sahel covers the role of Eli in the world premiere of Gregory Spears’ The Righteous at Santa Fe Opera.
Turandot | Washington National Opera
Sahel will perform the role of Pang in this 2023 Washington National Opera production of Turandot.
Grammy Award®–winning composer and playwright Christopher Tin, known for his film and video game soundtracks, and acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Susan Soon He Stanton, offer a compelling ending to Puccini’s otherwise unfinished fantasy story. Turandot will let audience members decide for themselves: is Turandot mercilessly cruel, or justifiably cautious?
Songbird | Washington National Opera
Sahel will perform the role of Pantellas in this new Washington National Opera production of Jacques Offenbach’s La Périchole.
Adaptation created by Eric Sean Fogel, James Lowe, and Kelley Rourke
Musical arrangement and orchestration by James Lowe
English lyrics and book by Kelley Rourke
Based on La Périchole by Jacques Offenbach, Henri Meilhac, and Ludovic Halévy
American Opera Initiative | Washington National Opera
Francesca Zambello, Artistic Director
Christopher Cano, Director of the Cafritz Young Artists & AOI
Kelley Rourke, Artistic Advisor
The American Opera Initiative is a comprehensive commissioning program founded in January 2012 by Washington National Opera. The Initiative was created to stimulate, enrich, and ensure the future of contemporary American opera by providing talented emerging composers and librettists with mentorship and opportunities to write for the stage.
The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me | Washington National Opera
Sahel will perform the role of Joseph in this production of The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me, with Washington National Opera.
Music by Jeanine Tesori / Libretto by J.D. McClatchy, based on the book by Jeanette Winterson. Adapted by Sandy McClathy.
The hit family opera returns for the holidays, based on the award-winning children’s book and featuring music from Tony®-winning composer Jeanine Tesori.
Roméo et Juliette | Washington National Opera
Sahel will perform the role of Tybalt (CYA show & mainstage cover), and cover the role of Roméo.
With Romeo and Juliet, WNO joins organizations across the Washington, D.C. region in an exciting festival celebrating the works of William Shakespeare. Simon Godwin, Artistic Director of Shakespeare Theatre Company, directs a phenomenal cast in his highly anticipated opera directorial debut.
CINCINATTI OPERA - LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR
Sahel will perform the role of Arturo in this production of Lucia di Lammermoor.
ACADEMY OF VOCAL ARTS DON GIOVANNI
Mozart’s sublime tragic comedy Don Giovanni is widely regarded as the first Grand Opera ever performed in Philadelphia, debuting at The Chestnut Street Theater in 1818. The devilish Don pursues women all over Europe, leaving a trail of broken hearts and shattered lives. A ghostly encounter ensures that this devil gets his due! AVA first presented Don Giovanni in 1986-87 and continued with performances in 2000, 2005, 2011 and 2015 which featured many alumni who have gone on to significant professional careers.
April 27, 29, May 2, 2023 – AVA’s Helen Corning Warden Theater
May 4, 2023 (tickets on sale at a later time) – Young Professionals performance
May 6, 2023 – Central Bucks South High School
May 9, 2023 – The Haverford School’s Centennial Hall
Unless otherwise noted, all performances at 7:30 PM
Cast to be announced at a later time
ACADEMY OF VOCAL ARTS DON PASQUALE
Sahel will perform the role of Ernesto in this production of Don Pasquale.
The venerable Don Pasquale has chosen a wealthy wife for his nephew Ernesto, who wants to marry Norina. The elderly Don disapproves, and decides to find a wealthy bride of his own. With Norina in disguise and a fake wedding, the couple and their friend Dr. Malatesta make Don Pasquale rue the day he ever considered marriage!
February 16, 18, 21, and 24, 2023 – All performances at the Helen Corning Warden Theater at AVA at 7:30 PM
Cast to be announced at a later time
CZECH WINTER RECITAL ACADEMY OF VOCAL ARTS
Musically directed by Luke Housner.
Performances: December 13, 15.
LA TRAVIATA ACADEMY OF VOCAL ARTS
Sahel will cover the role of Alfredo in this production of La Traviata.
Maestro Christofer Macatsoris conducts the AVA Opera Orchestra
Director: Dorothy Danner
