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Streaming live on WKNO at 7pm CT on Thursday, May 20 Stephanie Doche, mezzo soprano Tess Altiveros, soprano Jake Stamatis, baritone Dane Suarez, tenor Tanisha Ward, soprano Cris Frisco, pianist and curator Jessica Munson, violin Mark Wallace, cello Rhythm Section Vocalists from Stax Music Academy A Regular Woman from In Real Life (Paterson) - Tess Altiveros Words from Pretty Little Room (Patterson) - Stephanie Doche Pat the Bassoonist from Speed Dating Tonight (Ching) - Jake Stamatis Gr... Read More

Steaming live on WKNO at 7pm CT on Thursday, April 15 Stephanie Doche, Mezzo-soprano Maria Fasciano, soprano Jake Stamatis, Baritone DANE SUAREZ, TENOR Stepsister's Lament from Cinderella (Rodgers) - Ensemble Scorsi gia molti paesi from Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Paisello) - Jake Stamatis Je suis gris from Chérubin (Massenet) - Stephanie Doche Il est doux, il est bon from Herodiade (Massenet) - Maria Fasciano Se Romeo from I Capuletti e i Montecchi (Bellini) - St... Read More

Streaming LIVE on WKNO at 7pm CT on Thursday, March 18 Dane Suarez, tenor Marcus King, baritone Jake Stamatis, baritone Aaron Redburn, tenor Lieben, Hassen, Hoffen, Zagen from Ariadne auf Naxos (Richard Strauss) – Jake  Vedrommi intorno from Idomeneo (W.A. Mozart) – Dane  Der Mond geht auf den Firsten from Der Kaiser von Atlantis (Victor Ullmann) – Aaron  Der König bei der Krönung (Hugo Wolf) - Marcus  Monologo from Arlecchino (Ferru... Read More

Health Tips: Best Practices for Audiences, Artists, and Companies Whether it's the flu, coronavirus, or the common cold, it's always a good idea to implement these best practices for the health of you and those around you. Click below for your customized tips.   I am a(n): AUdience member  |  Artist  |  Performing Arts Company Top audience member You love going to live performances, but also want to stay healthy. Practice these health tips for an enj... Read More

Mozart: Fact or Fiction Test your knowledge and find out how well you know w.a. mozart!   Loading... Can't get enough of Mozart? Check out Midtown Opera Festival 2020 for events that are all about W.A. Mozart! References: https://factspedia.org/fun-interesting-facts-about-mozart/ https://whatthafact.com/interesting-facts-about-mozart/ https://www.factretriever.com/mozart-facts Connolly, Kate. “Sewage Plant Plays Mozart to Stimulate Microbes.” The Guardian. June 2, ... Read More

Midtown Opera Festival 2020 Lineup It's the eighth annual Midtown Opera Festival, and we're serving up opera unlike any festival before! This year MOZART is taking over Midtown, and whether you're a super fan or a Mozart newbie, we've got events for everyone! Così Fan Tutte  |  Fringe Events  |  Full Schedule  |  More Details | Tickets   Così fan tutte March 28 & April 4 | 7:30PM Mainstage - Playhouse on the... Read More

Going to the Opera Increases Chance of Meeting True Love Since the beginning of time humans have been searching for companionship, someone to share their life with, "the one" they were destined to love. New research suggests that your chance of meeting your true love substantially increases at the most unlikely of places: the opera! Think it's a bunch of bologna? Check out these four films where sparks flew at the opera and main characters fell in love. But if fictional situati... Read More

Opera Performances: Expectations vs. Reality There are some pretty unflattering stereotypes associated with opera. And while some of them have valid origins, opera companies across the country are breaking down these preconceived notions and changing the face of opera.   Expectation: Opera is expensive. Reality: Opera can be free or cheaper than a movie. Opera companies are often sneered at for having ridiculously over-priced tickets to their performances. And while it's tr... Read More

12 Questions to Ask Before Going to an Opera The dates are picked out, the tickets are bought, and you're off to the opera! BUT WAIT! Did you forget anything? Take a quick look at these 12 frequently asked questions to ensure your best experience with the opera!   1. Where is the show? Some opera companies have their own opera houses where all of their performances are located. However, many companies, like Opera Memphis, change venues for their shows. Sometimes Opera Memphis i... Read More

Opera Memphis Brings Masterpieces and International Opera Stars to the MidSouth   Opera Memphis presents a Puccini Double Bill: Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi bringing two Giacomo Puccini masterpieces and international opera stars Kelly Kaduce and Todd Thomas to GPAC. For this Valentine’s Day weekend, both pieces - whether tales of spiritual redemption or of farcical greed and conniving - explore themes of family and what it compels us to do. Performances take place Fe... Read More

Chamber Music: 300 Years and Going Strong ...But what IS chamber music? For those of you (like myself prior to researching for this article), the phrase "chamber music" may evoke images of men and women in powdered wigs and frilly sleeves - basically the entire cast of Amadeus. And while most of us can kinda sorta describe what chamber music might be, we have a hard time putting a strong definition to it. Well, according to this online source, chamber music is "a ... Read More

Opera Memphis and Iris Orchestra Celebrate Up-And-Coming Musicians With their upcoming event, WORDS + MUSIC, Opera Memphis and Iris Orchestra celebrate four emerging musicians with an intimate concert featuring chamber music from Haydn to Brahms, vocal performances, and instrumental pieces. The evening will showcase the talents of Opera Memphis Handorf Company Artists Tahanee Aluwihare (mezzo-soprano) and Jake Stamatis (baritone), and Iris Artist Fellows Amaro Dubois (viola)... Read More