Fort Worth Opera has announced that Anthony Pound will be its new Director of Education and Community Engagement. In his new role, Pound will be tasked with expanding the audience and planning and overseeing activities of the Young Artists who join the Hattie Mae Lesley Resident Artists program. “We are thrilled to welcome Anthony Pound as our new Director of {…}
Fort Worth Opera revealed the four singers set to comprise its 2024-25 Hattie Mae Lesley Young Artists. The quartet of artists includes Hannah Madeleine Goodman (soprano), Mariam Mouawad (mezzo-soprano), Ndumiso Nyoka (tenor), and Seth-Emmanuel Clarke (bass-baritone) will be the company’s new Resident Artists. As Resident Artists, the quartet will be mentored by major professionals in mainstage productions of “Little Women” {…}
Fort Worth Opera has announced that Kurt Howard will rejoin the organization as Production Manager and Stage Manager. He previously worked with the company in a dual position between 2004-2014. Since then, he has been Producing Director at Opera Omaha and Manager Director and Director of Programs Services at OPERA America. “We are thrilled that Kurt has chosen to return,” {…}
Fort Worth Opera is set to offer ‘An Evening with Morris Robinson.’ This one-night-only performance on June 18, 2024 at the Kimbell Art Museum will feature the bass performing works from the classical canon alongside traditional Black spirituals in honor of Juneteenth. Pianist Caren Levine will accompany Robinson. In a statement, Fort Worth Opera General & Artistic Director Angela Turner {…}
Fort Worth Opera has announced its 2023-24 season. There will be “Bon Appétit!” Gala centering on themes related to Julia Child. Performance Date: September 2024 Then comes Mark Adamo’s “Little Women” at the W.E. Scott Theatre in the Fort Worth Cultural District. Performance Date: Nov. 22 & 24, 2024 There will be a holiday-themed “Wintersong.” Performance Date: December 14, 2024 The company will {…}
The Fort Worth Opera has announced its 2023-24 season. The season opens with “Dinner with the Stars,” a fundraising dinner hosted by Joe Illick, Music Director Emeritus and dear friend to the company. The dinner will feature soloists Vanessa Becerra, Siphokazi Molteno, Alok Kumar, and Kofi Hayford. Performance Date: Sept. 22, 2023 The continues with “La Médium” in Spanish by Gian Carlo Menotti. Directed {…}
Fort Worth Opera is set to close out its 2023 season with a semi-staged production of “Aida.” Performances are scheduled for April 14 and 16, 2023. The opera will be staged by Malena Dayen and conducted by Elaine Rinaldi, who is the first female conductor in the company’s history. They will lead a cast starring Michelle Bradley in the title {…}
On December 1, Opera Theater Rutgers will present an Act one workshop of Matteo Neri’s and Alejandra Martinez’s upcoming opera, “Escobar.” This Spanish-language opera adapts the life and downfall of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. The opera, which began in development in 2016, has been previously workshopped at Fort Worth Opera, and will also present an excerpt on April 4 {…}
Black Administrators of Opera have issued a public letter in support of Afton Battle, the outgoing General and Artistic Director of Fort Worth Opera. “You have demonstrated competence, courage, and leadership in your successful tenure with Fort Worth Opera,” reads the opening lines of the letter. “ Experienced as an opera singer, arts administrator, fundraiser, and arts activist, you were {…}
Just days after announcing that Afton Battle would be stepping down from her position as General and Artistic Director, Fort Worth Opera has named a new leader. The person in question is Angela Turner Wilson, who will begin her tenure on Dec. 12, 2022. “After reviewing candidates from around the US and other countries, we are thrilled to announce Angela {…}
Afton Battle has resigned from her position as General and Artistic Director of Fort Worth Opera. Her final day shall be Nov. 23, 2022. Battle joined the company back in 2020 and was a major proponent of “Noches de Ópera,” an initiative to honor Hispanic Heritage Month. She also developed FWOGO! And expanded the Children’s Opera Theatre. Battle also led {…}