Opera Naples is set to present W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s popular operetta, “H.M.S. Pinafore.” The production will feature up-and-coming stars from their Resident Artists program and will be showcased on Feb. 17 and 18 at the Pulte Family Life Center at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Naples. Louis Dall’Ava, a Gilbert and Sullivan veteran performer and director {…}
Opera Naples raised more than $18,000 during the “¡Olé! A Celebration of Spanish Song” concert. The concert was a fundraiser in support of the Opera Naples Rebuilding Fund which suffered significant damage to the Wang Opera Center performance space from Hurricane Ian. The concert included music from Spanish opera and classic bolero performed by Ray Gonzalez, Latino-infused jazz by the {…}
Opera Naples will present a “Toast to Opera” on Nov. 17, followed by performances of “Roméo et Juliette” on December 4 and 5, 2022. This “toast to the opera,” which will be held at the home of long-time supporters Bronwen Adams and Gerald Goldberg, will allow audiences an opportunity to meet newly appointed executive director, Laura Burns. As for the {…}
Opera Naples has received a grant from the Collier Community Foundation to expand its Resident Artists In-School programming. The grant for $12,000 will support Resident Artists who the company brings in to provide performance experience. Resident Artists receive coaching, instruction, career advice, housing, and stipends. As part of the program, the artists tour a one-act youth opera throughout Collier and {…}
Opera Naples is set to host a Gala on Feb. 28, 2023. The event will be chaired by Cindy Stegemann and Louise Ost, alongside honorary chair Mayor Teresa Heitmann and will feature acclaimed Spanish-inspired entertainment led by conductor and Naples Cultural Ambassador Ramón Tebar. The event will be held at the Arthrex One after a highly successful event last year. {…}
Opera Naples has announced that due to the devastating hurricane damage that impacted the Wang Opera Center, “¡Olé! A Celebration of Spanish Song” will be held as a special fundraising event. The performance, which will be held on Nov. 7 at the Tobye Studio & Lobby of The Naples Players, will help support the Opera Naples Rebuilding Fund. The evening will {…}
Opera Naples has postponed some of its upcoming performances due to significant damage caused by Hurricane Ian. The company said, “The team at Opera Naples is committed to supporting our community and continuing to provide access to the arts. We plan to make adjustments that will allow us to move forward with programming. The remaining Opera Film Series have been {…}
Laura Burns will be the next Executive Director of Opera Naples. The company announced that Burns would take over the new position in October of 2022. “I am thrilled to work with Maestro Ramón Tebar and join Opera Naples in their endeavors to cultivate access to arts and culture for the Naples community and throughout Southwest Florida,” said Burns in {…}
(Photo by Fay Fox) Opera Naples has announced its 2022-23 season. The season opens with a double bill of two Mozart operas, “The Impresario” and “Bastien and Bastienne.” Performance Date: Oct. 15 & 16, 2022 Next up is “Olé,” a celebration of Spanish Song, Wine and Tapas.” Performance Date: Nov. 4, 2022 Next up is “Roméo et Juliette” conducted by {…}
Opera Naples will be presenting a summer film series starting on July 6, 2022 and running through Oct. 19. The screenings, which will take place at the Wang Opera Center, will kick off with a performance of “Madama Butterfly” from the Teatro alla Scala. The showcase, which is conducted by Riccardo Chailly and stars María José Siri, features the original {…}
On June 24, 2022, Opera Naples Summer Youth Program will present Gilbert and Sullivan’s popular operetta, “H.M.S. Pinafore.” Company Director of Education Robin Frank will music direct the production alongside veteran G&S performer and director Louis Dall’Ava. The cast will star students of the Summer Youth Program. Performances will be held on June 24, 25, and 26 at the Wang {…}
