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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.
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