American Opera Company

Opera Philadelphia Will Offer $11 Tickets as Part of 'Pick Your Price' Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

All tickets for every performance of Opera Philadelphia's 2024-2025 Season will be available for $11, or a higher price of your choosing, as part of a new initiative called Pick Your Price.

OPERA America Announces NYC Opera Grants Support For Small-Budget Companies
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2024

OPERA America has announced $195,000 in awards for NYC Opera Grants, providing crucial support for small-budget companies. This initiative aims to bolster the city's vibrant opera scene.

James Conlon Presents The Music Of William Grant Still And Alexander Zemlinsky, February-March 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2024

This February and March, James Conlon directs and curates a series of performances and events across Los Angeles highlighting the music of William Grant Still and Alexander Zemlinsky around the momentous return of Conlon’s Recovered Voices initiative at LA Opera featuring the Los Angeles premiere of Still’s Highway 1, USA and the revival of Zemlinsky’s The Dwarf (Der Zwerg) from February 24 to March 17. 

New York City Opera to Present ENRICO CARUSO AND HIS SONGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024

New York City Opera presents Caruso and His Songs, a recital by tenor Mark Milhofer and pianist Marco Scolastra, paying homage to the legendary Enrico Caruso. The program features songs written for Caruso, including compositions by Caruso himself.

Opera Saratoga and Artists From Juilliard Collaborate on AMERICA SINGS at Caffè Lena
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024

Opera Saratoga's America Sings recital series continues with a unique spin - passing the mic to young artists from The Juilliard School.

New York City Opera to Offer a Presentation of Pedro Halffter's Opera KLARA This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 13, 2024

New York City Opera will present a presentation of Pedro Halffter's opera KLARA, an operatic and dance performance about artificial intelligence this month.

New York City Opera to Present An Evening Of Caroling At Bank Of America Winter Village At Bryant Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023

New York City Opera presents an evening of caroling at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, featuring singers from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts Show Choir.

Houston Grand Opera Announces New Partnership with Apple Music Classical
by Michael Major - Oct 30, 2023

As part of the new partnership, the company will be presenting new recordings of classic and contemporary operas from current and future seasons alongside special remastered releases from its rich back catalogue, which spans decades and includes history-making productions such as Treemonisha (1975) and Porgy and Bess (1976).

Teatro Nuovo to Celebrate The Centenary Of Maria Callas With CALLAS: PAST AND FUTURE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023

Teatro Nuovo will celebrate the centenary of Maria Callas (1923-1977) with a special event titled 'CALLAS: PAST AND FUTURE.'

New York City Opera's ANGELS IN AMERICA Awarded The Austrian Musical Theater Award For Best Contemporary Musical Theater Production
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2023

New York City Opera has announced Angels in America has received the Austrian Musical Theater Award for Best Contemporary Musical Theater Production for its co-production with The Salzburger Landestheater. The eleventh annual Austrian Music Theater Awards ceremony took place in Vienna City Hall, honoring exceptional works of music, theater, and musical theater, from across Austria.

New York City Opera to Present FROM VIENNA TO BROADWAY! at Bryant Park Picnic Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2023

Join New York City Opera at Bryant Park Picnic Performances for a delightful musical journey from Vienna to Broadway. Experience a charming review of songs, duets, and ensembles from the 20th century, featuring works by Lehar, Herbert, Gershwin, and more. No tickets required, ample seating available. Livestream broadcasts available nationwide.

Tenor Alessandro Lora to Perform in Concert at Bryant Park Picnic Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2023

Experience the enchanting vocals of tenor Alessandro Lora in concert at Bryant Park Picnic Performances. Join us on Saturday, August 19th at 7pm for an unforgettable evening of diverse Italian repertoire and operatic favorites. Don't miss this classic Italian romance and passion.

New York City Opera to Present THE BARBER OF SEVILLE As Part Of Bryant Park Picnic Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023

Join New York City Opera for a free outdoor performance of The Barber of Seville in Bryant Park. No tickets required, seating available, and free picnic blankets for audience members to borrow. Can't attend in person? Livestream broadcasts are available nationwide.

New York City Opera Presents THE GARDEN OF THE FINZI-CONTINIS At NYU Florence, June 29-30
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2023

This summer, in partnership with NYU Florence, New York City Opera will bring The Garden of the Finzi-Continis to Florence, Italy for two exclusive performances of selected scenes at the historic Villa La Pietra.

San Francisco Opera Reveals Program For One-Night-Only Centennial Concert Celebration
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

San Francisco Opera announced the program for its 100th Anniversary Concert at the War Memorial Opera House on Friday, June 16. Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim, former Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles and former Principal Guest Conductor Patrick Summers will conduct the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and Chorus along with a host of star soloists in selections inspired by the Company's history.

New York City Opera Presents LA BOHEME This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2023

New York City Opera will present La Bohème on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 7pm as part of their Park Series in Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America.

Long Beach Opera Presents THE FEAST This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2023

THE FEAST is a world premiere reinvention of a baroque banquet inspired by G. F. Handel’s opera Alessandro, featuring wide-ranging operatic and orchestral works from Handel’s repertoire in an evening-length experience that merges opera, dance, theater, and cuisine.

New York City Opera Presents Summer 2023 Season Part Of Bryant Park Picnic Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2023

New York City Opera will present a season of four free, live performances this summer as part of their Park Series in Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America. Each performance features City Opera's brightest stars as well as members of the City Opera orchestra and will begin at 7pm on the Bryant Park Stage.

New York City Opera Announces Winners Of The Duncan Williams Voice Competition, In Partnership With Manhattan School Of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2023

New York City Opera has announced the winners of the 2023 Duncan Williams Voice Competition. Hosted by J'Nai Bridges, the competition spotlights Black and Latinx singers and awards over $50,000 in prize money.

What You Need to Know About the World Premiere of PROXIMITY at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023

See details about the world premiere of Proximity at Lyric Opera of Chicago!