Austin Opera has announced the works to be featured in its Opera ATX series during the 2022-23 season. The ATX series highlights new operas, emerging artists, and experiments with alternative venues. This season is produced in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin and Mexico City’s Ópera de Bellas Artes. Opening the season is the “Bella Noche de {…}
Philanthropists Sarah and Ernest Butler donated $3.3 million to the Austin Opera. The donation aims to support programming in Spanish and the new appointment of Claudia Chapa as the inaugural curator of Hispanic and Latinx programming for the Austin Opera. “I am honored to be part of this forward-thinking initiative and grateful that Annie Burridge has integrated me into the {…}
The Austin Opera has announced its 2022-23 season which will feature three classic works with all star casts. The 2022–2023 Long Center Season opens with Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” starring soprano Lauren Snouffer, baritone Emmett O’Hanlon in the title role, and Jack Swanson. Stephanie Rhodes Russell conducts. Performance Dates: Nov. 5-13, 2022 “Sweeney Todd” will be conducted by Timothy {…}
Austin Opera has announced that it has reached its goal for the first phase of its fundraising campaign to raise funds for its digital and live work. Per a press statement, the company revealed that it had surpassed its $3 million Phase One goal and will be launching Phase Two, with the aim of bringing in another $4 million by {…}
Austin Opera and the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin have announced “Concerts at the Consulate,” a new series of free concerts spotlighting Latinx composers and performers. Renowned Mexican mezzo-soprano and Austin resident Claudia Chapa has joined Austin Opera as the artistic curator of the series. Chapa’s responsibilities include program development and artist selection. “The arts are such a source of {…}
As the Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Austin Opera, Timothy Myers has had one of the most difficult years of his life. Last year, 2020, left a mark on the operatic industry that forced many leaders to make difficult decisions and rethink the way the entire business of opera worked. As a result, Myers is taking the time {…}
Austin Opera has announced that its recently-premiered digital concert film “Lauren + Mark” will be available to stream for free through November. The concert features power couple soprano Lauren Snouffer and baritone Mark Diamond, accompanied by Nyle Matsuoka. The film is directed by Austin-based technology firm Subvrsive, and showcases the local landmarks of Texas alongside operatic selections chosen by local {…}
Austin Opera has announced that Latonia Moore will headline the company’s 2021 production of Puccini’s “Tosca.” Moore will be replacing soprano Leah Crocetto who was originally scheduled to perform but withdrew due to an “extended engagement” in Australia. This will be Moore’s Austin Opera debut. The soprano has appeared in the role of Tosca with such companies as Washington National {…}
Minnesota Opera, ADA Artist Management, Austin Opera, Berkshire Opera Festival, Opera Colorado, and San Diego Opera are teaming up to present the world premiere of “The Trial of Susan B. Anthony” on Oct. 26, 2020. The song cycle by Steven Mark Kohn will star mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala in multiple roles accompanied by pianist Myra Juang. “We find ourselves at a {…}
Austin Opera, The Dallas Opera, Fort Worth Opera, Opera San Antonio, and Houston Grand Opera are joining forces to create the Texas Opera Alliance. The new partnership aims to advance and protect the future of opera in Texas. In its first year, the initiative will focus on cross-promoting digital content and programming as well as proving member companies access to {…}
Austin Opera General Director & CEO Annie Burridge has announced the appointment of Timothy Myers, the company’s current Artistic Advisor, as the newest member of its artistic leadership team. Supported by a $2.5-million endowment fund created by longtime patrons Sarah and Ernest Butler, Myers will become the Sarah and Ernest Butler Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor, effectively immediately through 2023. {…}