San Diego Opera to Launch Inaugural Forbes Prize Vocal Competition
San Diego Opera announced a new annual competition for emerging opera singers offering cash prizes and mainstage roles.
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Video: FELLOW TRAVELERS Tenor Andy Acosta Performs Aria on Fox San Diego
Tenor Andy Acosta, who plays Tim Laughlin in San Diego Opera's FELLOW TRAVELERS, performs the aria 'Last Night' live on Fox 5 San Diego, accompanied by Resident Conductor Bruce Stasyna.
FELLOW TRAVELERS to Make Southern California Premiere at San Diego Opera
San Diego Opera will present the Southern California premiere of FELLOW TRAVELERS at the historic Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego, featuring baritone Joseph Lattanzi and tenor Andy Acosta as part of the opera's Tenth Anniversary Tour.
San Diego Opera Receives $4.5 Million Gift From Irwin Jacobs
San Diego Opera has received a $4.
PAGLIACCI Comes to San Diego Opera Next Month
Following the productions of its landmark 60th anniversary season, San Diego Opera will open its 2025-26 season with Ruggero Leoncavallo's Pagliacci.
San Diego Opera to Present Southern California Premiere of FELLOW TRAVELERS in July 2026
San Diego Opera has announced it will present the Southern California premiere of Fellow Travelers, the acclaimed opera by Gregory Spears and Greg Pierce, from July 10–12, 2026.
San Diego Opera Welcomes Adam Cioffari as New Artistic Administrator
San Diego Opera has announced that Adam Cioffari has joined the team as its new Artistic Administrator.
San Diego Opera Welcomes Adam Cioffari As New Artistic Administrator
San Diego Opera has welcomed Adam Cioffari as its new Artistic Administrator.
San Diego Opera Unveils Five Year Plan Ahead of 60th Season Launch
San Diego Opera will commence its 60th anniversary season on November 1 with a performance of Puccini's 'La bohème,' the same opera that inaugurated the company on May 5, 1965, at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
San Diego Opera Appoints Ed Hofmeister As Director Of Marketing And Communications
Ed Hofmeister returns to the San Diego arts community, where he built his marketing and communications career at organizations like The Old Globe, Lamb's Players Theatre and Mainly Mozart.
Carlisle Floyd Centennial To Celebrate The American Composer's Legacy In 2026/2027
Celebrate the legacy of American composer Carlisle Floyd with a centennial event in 2026/2027, featuring performances and tributes to his influential work in the world of opera.
San Diego Opera Announces 2023-2024 Season
Beloved classics, a new mariachi opera, and special one-night-only concerts with world-renown artists make up San Diego Opera's 2023-2024 season.
Llewellyn Crain Joins San Diego Opera As Chief Development Officer
San Diego Opera has announced that Llewellyn Crain has been appointed to the position of Chief Development Officer after an extensive search.
Interview: Nicolas Reveles of San Diego Opera's Production of GHOSTS at The Balboa Theatre
Recently retired Nicolas Reveles was the face of San Diego Opera for 40 years, known to most opera-goers primarily because of his informative and entertaining pre-performance talks.
San Diego Opera Appoints Melody Moore As Artistic Administrator
San Diego Opera has announced that Melody Moore has been appointed to the position of Artistic Administrator after a national search.
Review: SAN DIEGO OPERA'S WORLD PREMIERE OF THE LAST DREAM OF FRIDA AND DIEGO at the San Diego Civic Theater
What did our critic think of SAN DIEGO OPERA'S WORLD PREMIERE OF THE LAST DREAM OF FRIDA AND DIEGO at San Diego Civic Theater? The San Diego Opera, reveling in modern phantasies, has followed its successful production of Aging Magician with El último sueño de Frida y Diego (The Last Dream
Isabel Leonard and Pablo Sáinz-Villegas to Perform at The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
San Diego Opera and La Jolla Music Society have announced the co-presentation of mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard and guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas in concert on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 7:30 PM at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center.
World Premiere of EL ULTIMÓ SUEÑO DE FRIDA Y DIEGO And More Announced for San Diego Opera 2022-2023 Season
The season opens with the world premiere of El ultimó sueño de Frida y Diego, the Company debut of Puccini's Suor Angelica, the return of Gianni Schicchi after a fifty-two-year absence, and performances of the beloved warhorse Tosca.
San Diego Opera Announces Matthew E. Graber As Chief Marketing Officer
San Diego Opera has announced that Matthew E.
BWW Interview: Yves Abel of SAN DIEGO OPERA'S ROMEO AND JULIET at San Diego Civic Center
Conductor Yves Abel arrived in San Diego from Europe a few days ago to begin rehearsals for Romeo and Juliet by French composer Charles Gounod.
