Festival Opera Announces First Resident Artist Program

The Festival Opera has announced the launch of its first Resident Artist Program, a comprehensive, season-long professional development initiative designed to support emerging opera singers at a pivotal stage in their careers. The program will provide paid performance opportunities, individualized training and vocal coaching and an array of practical business/marketing classes to help artists in their post academic training achieve {…}

Festival Opera Announces its 2026 Season Featuring Zachary Gordin, Nikola Printz & Efrain Solis

The Festival Opera has announced its 2026 season in Walnut Creek California will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Opera The season opens with a Spring Soiree featuring soprano Carrie Hennessey, baritone Zachary Gordin and pianist Daniel Lockert. Performance Date: March 29, 2026 Derek Tam conducts Handel’s “Alcina” with Nikola Printz in the title role, Courtney Miller as Ruggiero, Shawnette Sulker as Morgana {…}

Festival Opera Announces 2023 Summer Slate

Walnut Creek’s Festival Opera has announced its summer season. First up is “Opera in the Park I” which will feature Festival Opera artists including soprano Aisha Campbell, mezzo-soprano Dalyte Kodzis, countertenor Matheus Coura, tenor Michael Foreman, and bass-baritone Matthew Lovell, bass-baritone as they present popular operas, Broadway favorites, and works from the Great American Songbook. will be accompanied by pianist Chun {…}