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Maria Natale & Christopher Oglesby Lead Opera San Jose’s ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ & ‘Pagliacci’

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(Credit: Bob Shomler) Opera San José opens the new year with the operatic double bill of Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” and Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci.” The operas will star soprano Maria Natale as Santuzza and tenor Christopher Oglesby as Turiddu in “Cavalleria Rusticana” and baritone Kidon Choi as Alfio in “Cavalleria Rusticana” and Tonio in “Pagliacci.” The cast will be rounded out by {…}

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Opera San José Partners with Cloud4Wi for Unique Audience Engagement Experience

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Opera San José has partnered with Cloud4Wi to introduce a new interactive audience experience, using enterprise WiFi-based technology to engage patrons in real time. The project aims to expand the traditional performance model by allowing audiences to influence the outcome of a live production. The initiative debuted during the company’s run of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte,” allowing patrons to vote {…}

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Opera San José to Present ‘Madama Butterfly’ with Emily Michiko Jensen

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Opera San José is set to present Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” The opera will be directed by Michelle Ainna Cuizon and conducted by Joseph Marcheso and will be presented at the California Theatre. The cast will feature Opera San José Artist-in-Residence Emily Michiko Jensen in the title role of Cio-Cio-San, mezzo-soprano Kayla Nanto as Suzuki, Courtney Miller as Kate Pinkerton, tenor {…}

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Here are Opera San José’s 2025-26 Artists-in-Residence

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Opera San José has named its 2025-26 Artists-in-Residence. The artists include Joanne Evans (mezzo-soprano), Emily Michiko Jensen (soprano), Nicole Koh (soprano), Noah Lindquist (conductor), Courtney Miller (mezzo-soprano), Benjamin Ruiz (tenor), and MarkAnthony Vallejo (director). They will be a part of the company’s four mainstage productions, community engagements, and will also receive personalized mentorship, free housing during their residencies. “This remarkable {…}

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Opera San José Opens 2025-26 Season with ‘Così Fan Tutte’

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(Credit: Bob Shomler) Opera San José is set to open its 42nd season with Mozart’s “Così Fan Tutte.” The opera will be directed by Alek Shrader in his OSJ directorial debut, with Music Director and Principal Conductor Joseph Marcheso leading Mozart’s score. The ensemble cast will feature Ricardo José Rivera as Guglielmo, Ricardo Garcia and Benjamin Ruiz alternating as Ferrando, Dale {…}

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Sidney P. Jackson Jr. Named President & CEO of Chicago Sinfonietta

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The Chicago Sinfonietta has announced that Sidney P. Jackson Jr. has been appointed as its new President and CEO. Jackson was selected from 186 candidates who hailed from across the United States, Canada, and Europe. He has extensive experience as an executive in non-profit and arts organizations. His most recent position was as Vice President for Development of the New {…}

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Opera San José Loses $25,000 National Endowment for the Arts Grant

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Opera San José has announced that it has lost its grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The NEA announced on Friday, May 2, that it was updating its grantmaking policy priorities to focus funding on projects “that reflect the nation’s rich artistic heritage and creativity” as prioritized by President Donald Trump. As such, Opera San José will {…}

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Emily Jensen, Mikayla Sager, Ricardo José Rivera, Maria Natale Star in Opera San José’s 2025-26 Season

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Opera San José has unveiled its 2025-26 season. First up is “Così fan tutte” starring Ricardo José Rivera as Guglielmo and Dale Travis as Don Alfonso. Alek Shrader directs and Joseph Marcheso conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 14-28, 2025 Next up, Emily Jensen stars in “Madama Butterfly” alongside César Delgado as Pinkerton. Michelle Ainna Cuizon directs and Marcheso conducts. Performance Dates: Nov. 16-30, {…}