Florentine Opera Press Release Archives

Erica Schuller, soprano, Julia Hardin, mezzo soprano, Matthew Richardson, tenor, and Scott Johnson, baritone are named 2010-2011 season Florentine Opera Studio Artists.

Florentine presents an all-new production of Verdi's beloved Rigoletto May 21-23, 2010.

The Florentine Opera holds its annual High School Masterclass on Sunday, April 18 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. The program provides guidance and mentorship while nurturing vocalists with professional experiences.

Florentine Opera Studio Artists will appear at the Florentine Opera Center in Riverwest on April 24 at 7:00 pm in an Opera Scene Showcase

Baritone Keith Phares is the recipient of the Uihlein Artist Fund for the 2009-2010 season. Mr Phares will appear in the title role of Elmer Gantry. Established using a gift by Marie Z. Uihlein, the fund sponsors a singer of superlative quality each season.

The Florentine Opera's upcoming season will consist of Rio de Sangre (a world premiere); Rossini's Italian Girl in Algiers and a double-bill of Venus & Adonis / Dido & Aeneas.

Children's touring opera brings thousands of local students the benefits of arts education.