On June 18, 2024, Cincinnati Opera will host Creators Forum, a rare and insightful conversation with the creative teams behind two operas that the company has commissioned as part of its groundbreaking artistic initiative, The Black Opera Project. The first program of its kind, The Black Opera Project seeks to illuminate the resilient spirit and vibrant heritage of the Black {…}
The Cincinnati Opera and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music have announced the next workshop in their joint program, Opera Fusion: New Works. The partners will host a workshop of Act one of the new opera “The Highlands,” with music by composer Carlos Simon and a libretto by playwright Lynn Nottage and her daughter, poet and writer Ruby Aiyo {…}
Cincinnati Opera has unveiled several community programs and performances as part of its 2024 summer festival experience. Among the events are “Opera Rap: Hausmusik: Mozart and Friends at Home,” an opportunity for audience members dive into Mozart’s work and life in anticipation of the company’s production of “Don Giovanni.” Audiences will hear music for piano, songs, and a string quartet {…}
Cincinnati Opera’s “Opera Raps” series returns for the 2024 season. “Opera Raps” aspires to pull back the curtain and reveal behind-the-scenes insights into the operas that make up the company’s 2024 Summer Festival. The series kicks off with “Hausmusik: Mozart and Friends at Home” in anticipation its upcoming production of “Don Giovanni.” Performance Date: January 25, 2024 Dame Jane Glover {…}
Cincinnati Opera and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music will be workshopping “Two Corners” and “Bulrusher” through their Opera Fusion: New Works Program. First up will be the workshop for “Two Corners,” an opera by B.E. Boykin and Jarrod Lee on Dec. 17, 2023. The work “explores the evolving friendship of a Black woman, Florine, and a white woman, {…}
The Cincinnati Opera has announced the election of officers for its board of trustees for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The board also announced five trustees and two Cincinnati Opera Board Associates. The elected officials were President Melanie M. Chavez, Partner at Chavez Properties, Executive Vice President Ronald T. Bates, Managing Director at 1919 Investment Counsel, Chair Liz Kathman Grubow, Vice {…}
(Credit: Philip Grosbong) This week the Cincinnati Opera is set to present the world premiere staging of the opera “The Knock.” The opera explores what must be endured by the loved ones of those who serve. Based on years of interviews with real spouses of American soldiers, this new opera tells dramatic stories of heroism that often go unheard, tragedies {…}
The Cincinnati Opera has announced that it will offer an additional performance of the new opera, “The Knock” on July 7 due to popular demand. The work is part of its 2023 Summer Festival and is composed by Aleksandra Vrebalov with a libretto by Deborah Brevoort. “The Knock” offers a glimpse into the sacrifices made by U.S. military wives on {…}
Cincinnati Opera has announced a fresh lineup of free community conversations featuring engaging speakers exploring topics related to the season’s operas: “Lucia di Lammermoor,” “The Knock,” “The Barber of Seville,” and “Madama Butterfly.” Here is a look at the detailed lineup. First up is “Opera Rap: 2023 Season Preview.” Evans Mirageas, The Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director, offers an introduction {…}
The Cincinnati Opera has announced its 2023 season featuring four productions. The season opens with Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” featuring a cast that includes Raven McMillon, Santiago Ballerini, Anthony Clark Evans, Griffen Hogan Tracy, Terrence Chin-Loy, and Sahel Salam. Renato Balsadonna conducts the production by Jose Maria Condemi. Performance Dates: June 22 & 24, 2023 The World Stage Premiere of {…}
Cincinnati Opera is set to partner with 90.9 WGUC to broadcast performances from the 2022 summer festival. The public radio station will broadcast four works, including “La Bohème,” “Pirates of Penzance,” the world premiere of “Fierce,” and “Aida.” Audiences will be able to hear the performances live on 90.9 FM or online at the radio station’s official website. “La Bohème,” {…}