(Credit: David Allen) Opera San José is set to present free entertainment for art lovers participating in the Downtown San Jose SoFA District’s evening art walk, South First Friday, on Sept. 6. The opera company will open the doors of the California Theatre for an evening filled with music, a sneak peek of the upcoming production of Mozart’s “The Magic {…}

Opera San José has announced its 2024-25 Artists-in-Residence. This year’s roster includes Maria Brea (soprano), Michelle Ainna Cuizon (director), Johannes Löhner (conductor), Melisa Bonetti Luna (mezzo-soprano), Jesús Vicente Murillo (bass-baritone), Younggwang Park (bass), Melissa Sondhi (soprano), and WooYoung Yoon (tenor). Each Artist receives a personalized mentorship as well as free housing during the length of their residency. Moreover, they will {…}

Tech leader Nilab Hessabi has joined the Board of Trustees of Opera San José. In a statement, Opera San José General Director/CEO Shawna Lucey said, “As a leader in the technology space and one who has had a passion for opera since she was young, Nilab Hessabi joins a fabulous and dedicated team of community leaders who want to see opera {…}

Opera San José has been awarded $22,000 by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for Grants for Arts Projects. The grant will support diverse audience access and opportunities for the Bay Area premiere of “Florencia en el Amazonas” presented by Opera San José.  The company will put the funds from the grant towards the South Bay company’s community outreach {…}