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Florida Grand Opera to Present ‘L’Elisir d’Amore’

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The Florida Grand Opera is set to perform Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore.” The opera which will be performed in Miami between Feb 1 and 4 and then in Fort Lauderdale between Feb 13 and 15, will be shown in a production by Matt Cooksey. Cooksey will draw attention to the relatable humanity in “The Elixir of Love,” calling Nemorino’s journey “one {…}

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Florida Grand Opera Receives Historic Gift

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The Florida Grand Opera has received an additional $1 million matching gift from philanthropists Tina Vidal-Duart and Carlos Duart. This latest donation follows a 2024 gift of $2 million, providing a total of $3 million in funding to the organization. The donations were given due to teh new leadership and the presentation of vibrant productions as well the company’s insistence {…}

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Florida Grand Opera 2024-25 Review: The Magic Flute

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(Photo credit: Lewis Valdes) Opening night of “the new FGO” sought to pique the interest of multiple generations by combining the magic of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” with the unique fantasy world building of role-playing games, like Dungeons and Dragons. In this production, director Jeffrey Marc Buchman took full advantage of the creative liberties bestowed upon the leader of a {…}

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Florida Grand Opera Launches New FGO Innovation Hub With Preview of ‘Triângulo’

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Florida Grand Opera (FGO) launched its new FGO Innovation hub with a preview of “Triângulo,” a new mixed-martial arts opera, on August 31, 2024. The event featured performances as well as martial arts choreography. The work is led by Joe Specter, an accomplished arts executive, former opera singer, and martial arts practitioner, and Latin Grammy-nominated composer Martin Bejerano. The work {…}

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Elizabeth Caballero, Arturo Chacón-Cruz, & Louis Otey to Lead Florida Grand Opera’s Studio Artist Program

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(Photo credit: Alexander Jane Creative, Florida Grand Opera has announced a transformation of its Studio Artist Program. Soprano Elizabeth Caballero, tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz, and baritone Louis Otey will join Florida Grand Opera’s studio as Artist Training and Development Consultants for the 2024-25 season. They will work alongside Neil Nelson, the Senior Artist Training and Development Consultant, and Dr. Jared Peroune, {…}

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Florida Grand Opera Names Three New Board Members

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Florida Grand Opera announced the appointment of Giacomo Bossa, Sandra Savini, and Chang Oh Turkmani to its Board of Directors. Bossa is a partner at Barakat + Bossa, and is known for his adeptness in navigating different legal jurisdictions and cultural frameworks. Bossa successfully leads trials to verdicts and counsels clients towards innovative, cost-effective solutions. He is admitted to practice {…}

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Felix Jarrar to Serve As Assistant Conductor at Florida Grand Opera

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Felix Jarrar will serve as Florida Grand Opera’s assistant conductor for the 2024-25 season. The composer and pianist announced the news via social media and said, “I am so honored and thrilled to share that I will be the Assistant Conductor for the 2024-25 Season at Florida Grand Opera for their productions of ‘Die Zauberflöte,’ ‘L’elisir d’amore,’ & ‘Carmen.’ Thank {…}

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Florida Grand Opera Names Sissi Fleitas New Ambassador

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The Florida Grand Opera has named Sissi Fleitas one of its newest ambassadors. In this role, Fleitas will focus on educating Spanish-speaking youth about the transformative power of opera, drawing on her deep-rooted passion for the arts and cultural preservation. Fleitas is a renowned Cuban-American actress known for her vibrant career in television, theater, and film. She made her stage {…}

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Radmila Lolly is Florida Grand Opera’s Newest Board Member

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Radmila Lolly has joined the board of the Florida Grand Opera. Lolly is a Russian-American artist with a varied career that has seen her make incursions into music, fashion, and literature. As a musician, she has released a series of major albums including “IV Stories at the Standard Hotel” and “Wonderland.” Some of her major hits include “U R Moving {…}