Houston Grand Opera News

George And Nora London Foundation Presents Baritone Blake Denson In Recital In April

by A.A. Cristi — March 20, 2024

Join the George and Nora London Foundation as they present a recital by Blake Denson, a renowned baritone, on Sunday, April 28.

Five Singers Named Winners of the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition

by Stephi Wild — March 18, 2024

The Met has announced the winners of the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition.

PORGY AND BESS, World Premieres & More Set for Washington National Opera 2024–2025 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 14, 2024

The Washington National Opera will present a 2024–2025 season that pays tribute to the grand tradition of opera, while shaping its future with two new productions.

Photos: Janáček's JENŮFA Returns to the London Coliseum

by A.A. Cristi — March 13, 2024

David Alden’s double Olivier Award-winning production of Janáček’s Jenůfa returns to the London Coliseum.

Ten Singers Advance To The Final Round Of The 2024 Met Opera Eric And Dominique Laffont Competition

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 13, 2024

Discover the ten talented singers who have advanced to the final round of the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces 2024 FIRST LIGHT FESTIVAL

by A.A. Cristi — March 12, 2024

Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P.

Opera San José Presents the Bay Area Premiere of FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS

by A.A. Cristi — March 11, 2024

Experience the Bay Area premiere of Daniel Catán's FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS at Opera San José from April 20 to May 5.

Eric Melear Named Artistic Director of National Opera Studio

by Stephi Wild — March 6, 2024

The National Opera Studio has announced the appointment of American coach, pianist and conductor Eric Melear as Artistic Director, effective July 2024.

Houston Grand Opera to Open Mozart's DON GIOVANNI This April

by A.A. Cristi — March 4, 2024

Experience the magic of Mozart's DON GIOVANNI as Houston Grand Opera opens its doors on April 19.

Cast and Creative Team Set for AN AMERICAN SOLDIER at Perelman Performing Arts Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 29, 2024

The Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed the complete and creative team for An American Soldier at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.

New Orleans Opera Closes 81st Season With Operatic Thriller LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR

by Stephi Wild — February 28, 2024

The New Orleans Opera Association will close its 81st season with a hair-raising story of marriage, madness, and murder in LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR on March 22nd at 7:30 PM and 24th at 2:30 PM at the Mahalia Jackson Theater.

Houston Chamber Choir Performs MASS IN EXILE in March

by Stephi Wild — February 27, 2024

Houston Chamber Choir will present the world premiere of their commission “Mass in Exile,” composed by Mark Buller with libretto by Leah Lax.

American Spiritual Ensemble Comes To The Curtis Performance Hall At Assumption University

by Stephi Wild — February 23, 2024

Music Worcester will present the critically acclaimed American Spiritual Ensemble in Assumption University's Curtis Performance Hall on Saturday, April 6th.

Opera Philadelphia to Present Karen Slack In TO SIT AND DREAM Celebrating Black Composers

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 22, 2024

Karen Slack will be the featured soloist in To Sit and Dream, presented by Opera Philadelphia as part of its Sounds of America series.

Five New Productions Announced For Canadian Opera Company's 2024/2025 Season

by Joshua Wright — February 22, 2024

The Canadian Opera Company announced its 2024/2025 season with exciting programming comprised almost entirely of new-to-Toronto productions including the first-ever COC staging of Verdi’s Nabucco, the world premiere of a new production of Gounod’s Faust, and the Toronto premi