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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis to Showcase Three Genre Bending World Premieres

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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 {…}

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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Extends General Director’s Contract

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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 {…}

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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Announces First Cohort of Creators for its New Works Collective

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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has announced three creative teams for the inaugural year of the New Works Collective. The new initiative pioneers a ground-breaking commissioning model that inverts the traditional power dynamics of the classical art world by allowing a panel of community leaders, rather than the organization itself, to choose where to award financial compensation for the creation {…}

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Laura Wilde, Brandie Sutton & Janai Brugger Lead Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ 2023 Season

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The Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has announced its 2023 season. The season opens with “Treemonisha,” Scott Joplin’s landmark opera. The work will see an expanded version, reimagined for the modern day with an added prologue and epilogue by composer Damien Sneed and librettist Karen Chilton. Charlotte Brathwaite directs the opera with George Manahan conducting. The cast includes Justin Austin, {…}

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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Announces 2022 Gerdine Young Artists and Gaddes Festival Artists

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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, {…}

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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Announce Two World Premieres

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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has announced two exciting world premieres slated for the 2023 and 2024 Festival Seasons. During the 2023 season, the company will present a new adaptation of Scott Joplin’s opera “Treemonisha.” The work is reimagined for the modern era by composer Damien Sneed and librettist Karen Chilton. “Working with OTSL is always a pleasure because they {…}

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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Names New Principal Conductor & Extends Artistic Leadership Appointments

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(Credit: Damjan Svarc) Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has announced that contracts for both Artistic Director James Robinson and Artistic Director of Young Artist Programs Patricia Racette have been extended to 2026, and that conductor Daniela Candillari has been named OTSL’s first Principal Conductor in a new three-year appointment. In a statement, General Director Andrew Jorgensen said, “Opera Theatre is {…}

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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Announces Second Class of Clayco Future Leaders Fellowship Program

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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 {…}