Cincinnati Opera has announced the soloists for “Viva Verdi!,” made possible by a $6 million gift from The Harry T. Wilks Family Foundation. The concert, set for June 25, 2027, at Cincinnati Music Hall, will feature soprano Ailyn Pérez, mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges, tenor Matthew White, baritone Michael Chioldi, and bass Soloman Howard. The Cincinnati Opera Chorus, led by Chorus Master {…}

Cincinnati Opera and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music will present a public preview of “O’Keeffe: Kiss the Sky.” The new opera-ballet, commissioned by Washington National Opera, will take the stage on March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Cincinnati Ballet and traces the life of artist Georgia O’Keeffe. The score is by GRAMMY Award-winning composer Christopher Tin, with a {…}

Cincinnati Opera has announced “Underscore,” a new event series running March through May 2026 that explores opera through theatrical, social, and cultural lenses inspired by the company’s 2026 Summer Festival repertoire. “Underscore” opens with “The Importance of Being Oscar,” an original one-act play by Evans Mirageas and Audrey Chait that examines Oscar Wilde’s first visit to Cincinnati in 1882, prior {…}

(Photo by Philip Groshong) Cincinnati Opera has announced the return of “Opera Goes to Church!” The series is presented in partnership with Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church, Southern Baptist Church, and New Jerusalem Baptist Church, and combines gospel, jazz, and classical music to provide a unique experience. The showcases will feature famed opera soloists as well as congregational choirs and {…}