What is opera? “Opera is a theatrical genre that uses music, movement, and visual art to tell a story. Unlike musical theater, music is the key component. The story moves through the music.” History Jacopo Peri wrote the first opera, Euridice, in 1600 and based it upon the famous Greek myth about Orpheus’ travels to… Continue reading NOOA Study Guide: The Gala Concert – OPERA101
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OperaCréole celebrates Women’s History Month
New Date and Time: Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 3:00 PM Tickets purchased for the previous date will be honored on March 6, 2022. If you have questions please call the New Orleans Opera Box Office at (504) 529-3000 or email boxoffice@neworleansopera.org. Historical Performing Artists to be Honored Marian Anderson, Paul Robeson, Coretta Scott King, Merlie… Continue reading OperaCréole celebrates Women’s History Month
Emerging Artists of New Orleans Spread Their Wings
The New Orleans Opera Association fosters young talent in all areas of our theatrical art form. This vibrant community is filled with singers, administrators, visual artists, stage managers, composers, and more. As artists grow, many go on to share their gifts in other places. Here are just a few updates from members of our Opera… Continue reading Emerging Artists of New Orleans Spread Their Wings
The Storybook Project
Welcome to the New Orleans Opera’s Storybook Project: a new, online adventure you can join at school or at home! Created by Director of Community Partnerships and Education, Dr. Tara A. Melvin, and directed by Dylan Trần, New Orleans Opera’s Storybook Project is a free program geared toward our youngest audiences. Listen to local storytellers… Continue reading The Storybook Project
Thank You to the Chase Family Foundation!
The Edgar “Dooky” Jr. & Leah Chase Family Foundation donated 100 tickets to the New Orleans Opera for the Metropolitan Opera’s Live Broadcast of Terrence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones. Xavier University was the standout, filling all of their seats, asking for more, and filling those too!
5 Kreyol Musicians in 5 Minutes
Happy International Kreyol Day! Kreyol (Creole) history and opera history are inseparable here in New Orleans. With the help of OperaCréole‘s Givonna Joseph, we are shining the spotlight on five musicians of Louisiana Kreyol Heritage. Lenora Lafayette (1926-1975) Soprano and opera star – Baton RougeLenora Lafayette was the first major opera star of color. She… Continue reading 5 Kreyol Musicians in 5 Minutes
Goodnight Moon / Mondnacht
Goodnight Moonby Margaret Wise Brownpictures by Clement Hurdread by Donald Lewisscore by Dylan Trần filmed at The New Orleans Jazz Market Mondnachtby Robert Schumanntext by Heinrich Marschnersung by Spencer Reichman piano by Dr. Aaron Mathewstranslation by Emily Ezust filmed at Xavier University of Louisiana Coloring Pages from Local Artists: Sarah Clostio Artistry
Big Wig Ball
Join us! A Soirée to Raise Funds for New Orleans Opera Education Programs Tickets start at $40.00 Must be 21 or older to purchase tickets and attend. Cabaret Soirée Big Wig Ball Chair, Cree Merriman Jourdain While the ball was delayed this year, we will still celebrate with the usual exuberance of glitter and wigs… Continue reading Big Wig Ball
Limited-edition Statue by Thomas Bruno
In 1966 the New Orleans Opera Association received a generous donation of an 1865 Greek Revival home from Nettie Kenney Seebold. (The home now referred to as the Opera Guild Home is located at 2504 Prytania Street.) Fifty years later the Women’s Guild celebrated by commissioning artist and New Orleans native, Thomas Bruno, to create… Continue reading Limited-edition Statue by Thomas Bruno
Coming Up
Sunday, March 14th, 2021 at 5pm Pacific / 7:00 pm Central / 8:00 pm Eastern. (Includes extended viewing access of the recording through Sunday, March 21st) Hershey Felder, PUCCINI is the story of a young musician in love with the world of opera, and in particular Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly. When,… Continue reading Coming Up