Premiering October 25-26, 2025 in San Francisco!
Hello, Star is the astronomically inspiring tale of a young Black girl who keeps her promise to a dying supernova. Music by Carla Lucero & Libretto by Jarrod Lee. Based on the book Hello, Star by Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic. Commissioned by Opera Paralléle.
An afternoon concert of arias and art songs by Latina composers featuring Maria Brea (Soprano), Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez (Mezzo-Soprano) and Mercedes Juan Musotto (Pianist) at the Ebell of Los Angeles in collaboration with Pacific Opera Project. Composers include Carla Lucero, Mariel Mayz, Maria Grever and more!
October 13, 2025
Escenia Ensamble presents the double bill Mexican tour with Jorge Sosa’s Generación Perdida in Mérida – November 7, 8 (Teatro Daniel Ayala) and then in Valladolid – November 9 (Teatro Jose María Iturralde). Upcoming dates in Morelia soon to be announced!
Commissioned by Mezzo-Soprano, Dr. Katie Hannigan, and in collaboration with Finger Lakes Opera, We Go On – Oswego, is a theatrical song cycle dedicated to the women of Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter. My contribution with lyricist/librettist Mark Campbell is “You May Stay”. Other lyricists and composers include Caitlin Vincent, John Musto, Lori Laitman, Felix Jarrar, Kurt Erickson, Jodi Goble, Erin Futterer and many more! December 3 – Nazareth University, Rochester NY.
Muriel & Anita is a true crime opera based in Napa, California in 1974. At the core of this story is the undying love between two sisters, leading to the discovery of a serial killer in this once sleepy town. Workshop scheduled for Spring 2026.
Carla Lucero featured on Composers Now IMPACT Series!
I had the great honor of being featured on the Composers Now IMPACT Series. In the video, created by Spencer Keene, I speak about my work and what motivates me to create stories rooted in social justice.
Tea
Tea, a haunting and empowering story centering on the lives of five Japanese war brides who reunite under less than ideal circumstances. Despite being separated after the war, they find their bond cannot be broken, even in death. Music by Carla Lucero & Libretto by Velina Hasu Houston. Based on the play, Tea, by Velina Hasu Houston. Commissioned by Hawai’i Opera Theatre. Premieres 2026/2027 Season.