Under the leadership of its new director, Khori Dastoor, the HGO has more in store for a bold 2022-23 season, including productions of La Traviata, starring Grammy Award-winning soprano Angel Blue, and world opera favorite Tosca.įor more information on the HGO Studio program and the 2022-23 performance season, visit here. “And it is truly gratifying to know that by helping them build on their innate talents to achieve their dreams, we’re helping to ensure the future of the entire art form.” Film Series & Special Screenings Midtown Cinema Classics Dio: Dreamers Never Die Billy Joel Live at Yankee Stadium NOSFERATU 100th Anniversary Jazz on Film. Their passion and energy are contagious,” HGO Studio Director Brian Speck said in a statement. THE SETTING: Recently, the Houston Grand Opera opened its 67th season with a historic return to the stage for live opera, with the opening night production. “It is thrilling to see the pure talent in this year’s class of HGO Studio members. San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Seattle Opera, Minnesota Opera. Returning talents include tenors Eric Taylor and Ricardo Garcia, baritone Luke Sutliff, mezzo-soprano Emily Treigle, pianist Bin Yu Sanford and bass Cory McGee. Intro Current Season Giving Recordings Production History. This year, pianist and opera coach Michelle Papenfuss will join the first-place Concert of Arias -winning baritone Navasard Hakobyan and sopranos Erin Wagner, Meryl Dominguez and Renée Richardson in the first-year cohort. The program has produced a number of esteemed, Grammy Award-winning alumni, including Ryan McKinny (2005-08), Eric Owners (1995-97) and Joyce DiDonato (1996-98).

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