NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE OPERA
A team of student filmmakers from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) Department of Media Production took a look behind the scenes of the development of Robeson, a new opera inspired by the life of the legendary singer and activist Paul Robeson. The result is the documentary Robeson Rediscovered: The Making of an Opera.
Music in Motion is a unique program that blends music, movement, and community to uplift spirits and enhance the well-being of individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
Amid Cincinnati's diverse cultural landscape, Cincinnati Opera Young Professionals (COYP) is turning heads with its dynamic approach to arts engagement.
The unique partnership between Cincinnati Opera and UC’s College-Conservatory of Music proves to be a vital resource for the creation of new American opera.
Every summer, Cincinnati Opera welcomes a new group of interns who bring fresh curiosity and energy to Music Hall, and our 2023 Summer Festival has been no exception. As our interns conclude their summers with us, they took the time to share their personal journeys with opera, their aspirations for the future, and what they’ve enjoyed most about the 2023 season.
As Cincinnati Opera presents its highly anticipated production of Madame Butterfly, audiences will be treated to an extraordinary blend of art and technology.
It is amazing to have The Barber of Seville center around a character like Rosina, someone who is not merely a reflection of what those around her expect, but her own complete and beautifully complicated self.
The Community Open Dress Rehearsal (CODR) is a special opportunity for Cincinnati Opera to share the art of music with the community, but it is also a spectacular opportunity to showcase the gifts and talents of our valued community partners, including Margarita Whitson from Franciscan Ministries’ Haircuts from the Heart.
Cincinnati Opera has made a longstanding commitment to accessibility, celebrating diversity, and creating spaces where audiences of all kinds can feel comfortable, included, and welcomed.
In a show of compassion and collaboration, DAV (Disabled American Veterans), a Cincinnati-based nonprofit organization serving America’s veterans, has offered significant support for Cincinnati Opera’s production of The Knock. As we celebrate this partnership, we’re honored to highlight the profound work carried out by DAV.
On Friday, June 2, Cincinnati Opera returned to Summit Park in Blue Ash, marking its first event there since the company’s all-outdoor, 2021 “Summer at Summit” season.
During this Spanish-language interview, Santiago Ballerini discusses his personal journey and his role debut as Edgardo in Lucia di Lammermoor. Here are some highlights.
Take this quiz and find the answer to the question you just asked yourself 10 minutes ago: Which opera of Cincinnati Opera’s 2023 season ARE you?
As you prepare for your opera-going this summer, you may wonder, "What should I wear?" Don't panic! We have you covered with a complete style guide to help you make a statement, inspired by the operas of our 2023 Summer Festival.
Librettist Deborah Brevoort reflects on The Knock, an opera that sheds light on military wives' sacrifices.
Dr. Everett McCorvey reflects on the beauty of bel canto in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor.
Director Matthew Ozawa comments on the new production of Madame Butterfly developed by an entirely Japanese and Japanese American creative team.
Professor Hilary Poriss delves into the enduring appeal of Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville.
Maybe it’s your first time attending the opera, or perhaps it’s simply your first time back in Music Hall since our 2019 season! Either way, you may be seeking some inspiration for what to wear to the opera this summer and we’re here to help!
After nearly three years away from Music Hall and SPCA, we’re all thrilled to be coming home to the stages we love. For many of our artists, though, our 2022 Summer Festival Season isn’t a homecoming event, but a grand debut!
Librettist Tracy K. Smith and composer Gregory Spears reflect on the ever-relevant struggles surrounding Black land ownership in America.
Anne Arenstein dives into what makes Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance sea-worthy.
Sheila Williams, librettist for Fierce, reflects on the young women’s stories that this opera shares. “These women are warriors, and it is their spirit that embodies the best definitions of the word “fierce”: determined, tenacious, strong. They will remake the world.”
With our return to Music Hall and SCPA, two world premieres, and incredible casts in store for our 2022 Summer Festival, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes! Check out this breakdown of things to know about Cincinnati Opera’s homecoming season:
Suzanne Martinucci reflects on the world that La Bohème creates.
“I love the way the opera begins. We know that the opening music comes from the Capriccio Sinfonico, a piece Puccini composed years earlier while he was a student. Here it brings to mind someone energetically and determinedly – perhaps stamping the cold out of his feet – marching up all those stairs to the garret where Rodolfo and Marcello are working, sweeping all of us along…”
Meet Jonathan Burke, the talented sound designer who masterfully created the spectacular Summer at Summit acoustic experience.
After three long days, 98-degree heat, a lot of work, a little rain, and even a couple of rainbows...we have a stage for Summer at Summit! Here are a few photos from the process, captured by our superstar production team.
An opera season under the stars wouldn’t be complete without a star-studded cast! Meet some of the leading ladies joining us for our Summer at Summit.