Austin Opera's 2026-2027 Season will begin in October with the company's first world premiere commission, Ofrenda, with music by Jorge Sosa and a libretto by John de los Santos.
Houston Grand Opera will present Carlisle Floyd's OF MICE AND MEN as part of its Butler Studio production series. The opera, based on John Steinbeck's classic novel, will be performed in 2026, showcasing emerging talents in a compelling adaptation.
Houston Grand Opera announced the winners for this year’s Concert of Arias, the 38th Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers, held February 6 at the Wortham Theater Center and livestreamed for worldwide audiences.
On Friday, November 28, 2025, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated Miró Quartet will release a new holiday album, Hearth, on PENTATONE. In curating this album, Miró asked each participating composer to select a piece linked to his or her own heritage and personal associations.
The Austin Symphony Orchestra has announced that Peter Bay will step down as music director and principal conductor at the conclusion of the 2026–27 season, marking the end of a remarkable 30-year tenure.
The Sarah and Ernest Butler Houston Grand Opera Studio will present the annual Butler Studio Showcase in the Cullen Theater at the Wortham Theater Center. Learn more!
Austin Opera's 2025-2026 Season will mark several major milestones, as the company celebrates its 40th birthday as well as the 10th anniversary of Annie Burridge's tenure as General Director & CEO.
Houston Grand Opera has announced the seven finalists for this year's Concert of Arias, the 37th Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers, to be presented at the Wortham Theater Center this month.
Houston Grand Opera is partnering with the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, created to foster cultural exchange and collaboration between the two internationally recognized opera houses. Learn more.
On Friday, January 17, 2025, American conductor James Gaffigan will lead the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra in the 37th annual, newly reimagined 'Concert of Arias' featuring finalists of the Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers.
Ballet Austin will open its 2024/25 season with a weekend of passion and intrigue in BELLE / A Tale of Beauty & the Beast. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Sarah and Ernest Butler Houston Grand Opera Studio will present the annual Butler Studio Showcase on Sept. 13, 2024, in the Cullen Theater at the Wortham Theater Center.
Ballet Austin will conclude the 2023/24 Season Mother’s Day weekend with one of the most memorable classical ballets of all time, The Sleeping Beauty.
Discover the MIRÓ QUARTET's tribute to their hometown of Austin in their latest music video, OVER THE RAINBOW.
Houston Grand Opera will present two free performances of Puccini’s stunning masterpiece, Madame Butterfly. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Discover the ten talented singers who have advanced to the final round of the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition.
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to debut the winners for this year's Concert of Arias, the 36th Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers, held this evening at the Wortham Theater Center and livestreamed for audiences at home.
Music by José “Pepe” Martinez, Lyrics by José “Pepe” Martinez and Leonard Foglia, Book by Leonard Foglia, Orchestration by David Hanlon, CRUZAR offers a deeply moving and acutely transparent experience.
Ballet Austin presents TRIAD: Three Bold Dances! Celebrate Valentine's Weekend with George Balanchine's Concerto Barocco, Amy Seiwert's Renaissance, and the world premiere of Stephen Mills' BUBBLEGUM! Don't miss this unforgettable evening of dance.
Austin-based female composer and cellist Sophie Mathieu has been named KMFA Classical 89.5's 2024 Draylen Mason Composer-in-Residence.
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