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Celebrating National Classical Music Month: Evans's Top 10 American Opera Arias
Class Act: Cincinnati Opera Takes Center Stage in Schools
For students across Greater Cincinnati, school is back in session, and with it, a new year full of possibilities. Cincinnati Opera is excited to play a role in enhancing students’ learning by partnering with local schools on a variety of arts-based educational offerings geared toward young people of all ages.
A Summer at the Opera: Meet some of Cincinnati Opera’s 2024 Summer Interns!
Phil Groshong: Celebrating 40 years at the Opera
Synchronicity, Paint, and Paul McCartney
Barnes reached out to the Opera and a partnership was formed. Her series of eight paintings tracing the storyline of the Liverpool Oratorio, including the striking Liverpool Cathedral, will be displayed in the P&G Founders Lounge during the opera’s premiere, and another two dozen related works will grace the walls of nearby Wash Park Art Gallery.
2024 Summer Festival Featured Artist: Katrina Dienno
Making Opera Accessible to All: Cincinnati Opera’s Access Night
Access to opera can sometimes feel out of reach, especially for audience members with diverse abilities and accommodation needs. Cincinnati Opera strives to change that with its second annual Access Night at the Opera, on Saturday, June 15, with its season-opening production of Mozart's Don Giovanni.
Liverpool Oratorio Director's Note: War's Lament, Hope's Refrain
La Traviata Director's Note: Don't Forget Me
La Traviata has captivated audiences with its timeless themes of love, tragedy, and societal expectations. However, in many productions, there is a sense of unfulfillment and missed opportunities to delve into the deeper humanity of the characters. While these productions are musically brilliant and visually stunning, they often fall short in portraying the depth of character and the underlying tragedy that defines La Traviata.
Don Giovanni Director's Note: Unmasking Mozart's Don
Robeson Rediscovered: The Making of an Opera
A team of student filmmakers from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) Department of Media Production took a look behind the scenes of the development of Robeson, a new opera inspired by the life of the legendary singer and activist Paul Robeson. The result is the documentary Robeson Rediscovered: The Making of an Opera.
Music in Motion: Connecting Through Creativity and Compassion
Developing Opera's Future Fandom: Cincinnati Opera Young Professionals
Amid Cincinnati's diverse cultural landscape, Cincinnati Opera Young Professionals (COYP) is turning heads with its dynamic approach to arts engagement.
All Eyes on Opera Fusion: New Works
Evans's Top 5 Thanksgiving Tunes
Meet our 2023 Interns!
Every summer, Cincinnati Opera welcomes a new group of interns who bring fresh curiosity and energy to Music Hall, and our 2023 Summer Festival has been no exception. As our interns conclude their summers with us, they took the time to share their personal journeys with opera, their aspirations for the future, and what they’ve enjoyed most about the 2023 season.
An Augmented Reality Experience at Cincinnati Opera's Madame Butterfly
For All the Rosinas Out There...
More Than Just Haircuts
The Community Open Dress Rehearsal (CODR) is a special opportunity for Cincinnati Opera to share the art of music with the community, but it is also a spectacular opportunity to showcase the gifts and talents of our valued community partners, including Margarita Whitson from Franciscan Ministries’ Haircuts from the Heart.