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    New Orleans is America’s “First City of Opera”, having premiered the first staged production in the country in 1796.  But few may realize that modern carnival balls and the Krewes of the Crescent were born out of evenings spent at the French Opera House.  From the very beginning, opera and Mardi Gras have been intertwined!…

  • Henry Herbert Wins the 2024 Spring/Summer Donald W. Wood, Sr. Advancement Grant

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    Henry Herbert Wins the 2024 Spring/Summer Donald W. Wood, Sr. Advancement Grant It is with great pleasure and excitement that we announce the recipient of this year’s Spring/Summer Wood Advancement Grant: Henry Herbert, a talented bass-baritone from New Orleans. Henry, currently a second-year student at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, is pursuing a Bachelor…

  • 24-25 Season Tickets

    24-25 Season Tickets

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  • Opera on the Bayou: Voices of New Orleans

    Opera on the Bayou: Voices of New Orleans

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    In Partnership with Electric Yat Quartet On the Stage In the Community

  • Elixir of Love

    Elixir of Love

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    On the Stage At the Mahalia Jackson Theater In the Community

  • ALLONS!

    ALLONS!

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    Let’s Go! Our virtual lecture series is back! ALLONS! was born during the pandemic shutdown when streaming became our sole way of connecting. While we embraced the return to in-person events, we dearly missed the global camaraderie. This year, we’re reviving ALLONS! as a way to stay connected with our global community. Mark your calendars…

  • Mad Hatter’s 2024

    Mad Hatter’s 2024

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    This festive and fun tradition provides important support to the New Orleans Opera Association while helping the Women’s Guild maintain their beautiful and historic home. Highlights include: Don’t miss the fun! This special event will undoubtedly sell out, so purchase your tickets today!

  • Lisette Oropesa in Concert

    Lisette Oropesa in Concert

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    …her coloratura at once dazzling and expressive… – Gramophone At the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts December 1, 2023, 7:30 PM Conductor – Joseph ColaneriThe Jerry W. Zachary and Henry Bernstein Maestro Chair Featuring Lisette Oropesa, sopranoAshley Dixon, mezzo-sopranoCarlos Enrique Santelli, tenorBlake Denson, baritone With The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Lisette Oropesa is one…

  • Blue

    Blue

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    At the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts The Ranney and Emel Songu Mize Chamber Opera Series Friday, November 10, 2023 6:30 PM Pre-Opera Party6:30 PM Nuts and Bolts Lecture7:30 PM Performance Sunday, November 12, 2023 1:30 PM Pre-Opera Party1:30 PM Nuts and Bolts Lecture2:30 PM Performance Join us for a post-show talkback immediately…

  • The Marriage of Figaro

    The Marriage of Figaro

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    At the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts Friday, September 29, 2023 6:30 PM Pre-Opera Party6:30 PM Nuts and Bolts Lecture7:30 PM Performance Sunday, October 1, 2023 1:30 PM Pre-Opera Party1:30 PM Nuts and Bolts Lecture2:30 PM Performance Join us for a post-show talkback immediately following the performances. Composer – Wolfgang Amadeus MozartLibrettist –…