Opera Orlando Unveils 2026-27 Apprentice & Studio Artists

Opera Orlando has announced the participants in its 2026-27 Apprentice and Studio Artists programs. The company, in partnership with Stetson University School of Music, has cast three undergraduates as this season’s apprentice artists including soprano Charlotte Kierstead, mezzo-soprano Elisabeth Lundstrom, and baritone Hank Evans. Meanwhile, the studio artists include soprano Alexandra Kzeski (beginning her second season with the company), mezzo-soprano {…}

Aug 3, 2026

Opera Orlando Announces Return of ‘OperaX’ for 2026-27 Season

Opera Orlando’s “OperaX” series is set to return to Judson’s Live at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts this season. The series pairs food and informal performance with lead ins to Opera Orlando’s MainStage productions, featuring guest artists, Opera Orlando Studio Artists, and local talent. Four shows are scheduled across the season. “Flights of Puccini” features the cast and {…}

Jun 11, 2026

Opera Orlando Announces 2026 Summer Concert Series: No Tenors Allowed

Opera Orlando has announced its “2026 Summer Concert Series: No Tenors Allowed.” First up is “Can’t Help Falling in Love” with soprano Nola Richardson and pianist Robin Andrew Stamper delivering a bel canto, Baroque, and American songbook program. Performance Dates: August 16, 2026 Then comes “One Fine Day” with soprano Yeawon Jun and Robin Andrew Stamper. They present works by {…}

May 31, 2026

Opera Orlando to Host Operazzi Bash Benefit Dinner at Dr. Phillips Center

Opera Orlando will host its annual Operazzi Bash on Saturday at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 24, 2026. This year’s edition will be inspired by Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly,” which is Opera Orlando’s first MainStage production of the 2026–27 season. Audiences will hear 2026–27 Studio Artists, including soprano Alexandra Kzeski, mezzo-soprano Sarah Curtis, tenor Benjamin Ruiz, and {…}

Apr 28, 2026

Yeawon Jun, Darren Drone, Nola Richardson & More Lead Opera Orlando’s 2026-27 Season

(Photo: Ashleigh Ann Gardner) Opera Orlando has announced its 2026-27 season. Soprano Yeawon Jun makes her Company debut in the title role of Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly,” joined by tenor Isaac Hurtado as Lt. Pinkerton. Kalena Bovell conducts and Rebecca A. Herman directs. Performance Dates: Oct. 2-4, 2026 Opera Orlando presents its first-ever Wagner production with “The Flying Dutchman,” featuring baritone {…}

Feb 25, 2026

Sabrina Langlois to Headline Opera Orlando’s ‘The Secret River’ at Mead Botanical Garden

Opera Orlando is set to remount its first commissioned opera, “The Secret River,” at the Grove Stage at Mead Botanical Garden in Orlando as part of the company’s 10th anniversary celebrations. The work, which features music by Stella Sung and a libretto by Mark Campbell, will be conducted by Karl Van Richards, directed by Ayòfẹ́mi Jeriah Demps, and choreographed by {…}

Dec 13, 2025

Opera Orlando Adds Performance of ‘All is Calm’

Opera Orlando has announced an added performance of All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 on Dec. 18, 2025. The a cappella work will be presented at the new Pargh Event Center at Rosen JCC in Dr. Phillips, Florida starting at 7:30 p.m. local time. The production recounts the historic 1914 Christmas Truce on the Western Front, when soldiers {…}

Nov 9, 2025

Opera Orlando Offered Free Performances of ‘Hansel & Gretel’

Opera Orlando offered free public performances of Humperdinck’s “Hansel & Gretel” on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center. Olivia Yokers directed the famed opera in her Opera Orlando debut, with music direction by Nathan Cicero. The cast featured Alexandra Kzeski as Gretel, Ruoxi Bian as Hansel, Sarah Purser as the Witch, {…}

Nov 3, 2025

Opera Orlando Gifts Community Free Performances of ‘All is Calm’

Opera Orlando has announced that it will be offering its performances of “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” at Orlando Family Stage, for free. The opera, written by Peter Rothstein with vocal arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach, runs from Dec. 12–14, 2025. The decision to offer free performances is a gift to the Central Florida {…}

Oct 21, 2025

Opera Orlando Announces First-Ever Marketing & Sales Manager

(Photo credit: Cori Kogan) Opera Orlando has announced that Melody Chang will be the company’s first-ever Marketing and Sales Manager. The Spokane native will oversee marketing, box office, and front-of-house operations under General Director Gabriel Preisser and Artistic Director Grant Preisser. Chang’s previous experience includes working as Director of Marketing and Interim General Director at Inland Northwest Opera and as {…}

Sep 5, 2025

Opera Orlando Announces Studio & Apprentice Artists for Upcoming Season

Opera Orlando has announced the roster of its Apprentice and Studio Artists for 2025-26. The artists include soprano Alyssa Pimentel and tenor Evan Martinez, both of Stetson University. They will take on the opening production of “La Bohème” as Apprentice Artists. Joining them as Studio Artists are soprano Alexandra Kzeski, mezzo-soprano Ruoxi Bian, and baritone Logan Tarwater. The Apprentice Artists {…}