Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has announced the stories of three ground-breaking 20-minute operas commissioned for its 2023 New Works Collective. The company said that five composers and librettists have deftly woven together musical influences spanning rock, funk, jazz, blues, and more to create a soundscape that is wholly unique and completely American. The initiative, which was first announced in {…}

The Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has announced the renewal of General Director Andrew Jorgensen’s contract. The board of directors led by Kim Eberlein announced the renewal for an additional five-year term. Jorgensen well now lead the company through June 30, 2028, which will mark Jorgensen’s 10th year at Opera Theatre. In a statement Eberlein, “Andrew has proven himself to be {…}

The Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has announced the the 2022 Gerdine Young Artists and Gaddes Festival Artists. Among the artists are sopranos Angel Azzarra, Rachel Blaustein, Sydney Dardis, Dorothy Gal, Shelén Hughes, Melissa Joseph, Jayden Goldberg, Natalia González Santaliz, Angel Riley, and Hallie Schmid. The mezzo-sopranos include María Consamus, Daniela Magura, Jazmine Olwalia, Meridian Prall, Elissa Pfaender, Elizabeth Sarian, {…}

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has announced the second class of the Clayco Future Leaders Fellowship program. Participants include Kiandra Mays, Andréa Ochoa, and Aaron Walker. “OTSL is thrilled to be building on the success of the first year of this compelling program,” said OTSL General Director Andrew Jorgensen in a press statement. “Our company is known for preparing young {…}