233 search results for…

News

Florida Grand Opera Renews Assistant Conductor Felix Jarrar’s Contract for 2025-26 Season

https://operawire.com/florida-grand-opera-renews-assistant-conductor-felix-jarrars-contract-for-2025-26-season/

Florida Grand Opera has renewed the contract of Assistant Conductor Felix Jarrar for the 2025-26 season. He will be working on productions of “Silent Night,” “Die Fledermaus,” and “Turandot,” in addition to taking on roles as vocal coach and orchestra administration. “I would like to give a huge thanks to Florida Grand Opera Studio Manager Dr. Jared Peroune for being {…}

Business

Florida Grand Opera Adds 2 Members to Board of Directors

https://operawire.com/florida-grand-opera-adds-2-members-to-board-of-directors/

Florida Grand Opera has announced two new members to its Board of Directors. The new members include Fidelma Fariña-Cobas and John Keeler. Fariña-Cobas is an independent wealth executive who has worked with PNC Private Bank Hawthorn. “We are honored to welcome Fidelma to our board,” said Maria Todaro, General Director and CEO of Florida Grand Opera, per an official press {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Florida Grand Opera 2024-25: Carmen

https://operawire.com/florida-grand-opera-2024-25-carmen/

(Photo credit: Lewis Valdes) Florida Grand Opera’s 2024-25 season finale featuring Bizet’s “Carmen” served as a capstone for General Director Maria Todaro’s inaugural year with the company. Thoughtfully crafted to resonate with a diverse audience, the production honored traditional operatic sentiments while embracing contemporary themes of women’s rights and political discourse, and it celebrated the region’s diverse cultural ties. Notably, {…}

News

Florida Grand Opera to Present ‘Opera Meets Reggae’

https://operawire.com/florida-grand-opera-to-present-opera-meets-reggae/

“Opera Meets Reggae 2.0: Hit Me With Music,” will take place as part of the Florida Grand Opera’s Innovation Hub. Following the success of last year’s concert,”Hit Me With Music” continues to explore the surprising commonalities between opera and reggae, blending powerful storytelling, rich vocal traditions, and infectious rhythms into an unforgettable night of music. Sopranos Sydney Dardis and Mary Burke {…}

News

Florida Grand Opera Announces 2025-26 Season

https://operawire.com/florida-grand-opera-announces-2025-26-season/

Florida Grand Opera has announced its 2025-26 season, the first under General Director and CEO Maria Todaro. “In my first year leading this company, my focus was on stabilizing FGO, building a strong team, re-energizing longtime opera lovers, and creating excitement in our community to attract new audiences. Now, as we enter the next season, we are committed to expanding {…}

News

Christine Goerke to Give Public Masterclass at Florida Grand Opera

https://operawire.com/christine-goerke-to-give-public-masterclass-at-florida-grand-opera/

Christine Goerke is set to present an exclusive public masterclass on Feb. 23, 2025, at the Florida Grand Opera. The event, which kicks off at 2 p.m. at the FIU Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts Concert Hall, will feature performances from Florida Grand Opera Studio artists, including Mary Burke Barber (Mezzo-Soprano), Sydney Dardis (Soprano), Monique {…}

News

Florida Grand Opera to Make History with ‘Carmen’ Starring the Costa-Jackson Sisters

https://operawire.com/florida-grand-opera-to-make-history-with-carmen-starring-the-costa-jackson-sisters/

The Florida Grand Opera is set to make operatic history when mezzo-soprano Ginger Costa-Jackson and her soprano sisters Marina Costa-Jackson and Miriam Costa-Jackson perform together for the first time in a production of “Carmen.” Maria Todaro will direct the production, which will feature Ginger Costa-Jackson in her signature role as Carmen. Her sisters Marina and Miriam will alternate the role {…}

News

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

https://operawire.com/florida-grand-opera-to-present-lelisir-damore/

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 {…}