Performances of Osvaldo Golijov’s new chamber opera Ainadamar, which were to have taken place on October 28, 30, 31 and November 2 at BAM’s Harvey Theater, have been cancelled due to the illness of soprano Dawn Upshaw. The lead role of Margarita Xirgu was created for Ms. Upshaw.

Lincoln Center and BAM hope to present Ainadamar in a future season in New York. The next scheduled performance of Ainadamar is at the Los Angeles Philharmonic on February 29, 2004.

BAM ticket buyers: will be sent instructions via mail detailing how to exchange their tickets for a different BAM production, request a refund, or donate the value of tickets to BAM. BAM Ticket Services phone number is 718.636-4100.