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Opera America (stylized as OPERA America) is a New York–based service organization promoting the creation, presentation, and enjoyment of opera in the United States. . Almost all professional opera companies and some semi-professional companies in the United States are members of the organization including such opera companies as the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of ...
The first opera known to have been performed in the American colonies was the ballad opera Flora, which was performed in Charleston, South Carolina in 1735. [2] [3] Later in the century, The Beggar's Opera was performed in New York City in 1750. [4] This continued the trend of the popularity of ballad operas. [4]
This inclusive list of North American opera companies contains American and Canadian professional opera companies and opera related organizations with entries in the Wikipedia. For opera companies in Latin America (including Mexico) see List of Latin American and South American opera companies .
In May 2017 Opera America awarded Valerian Ruminski, artistic director of Nickel City Opera, its annual Service Award which recognizes those who "promote opera in their communities and work tirelessly to ensure the highest possible artistic quality and community service."
Jul. 31—Two members of the Santa Fe Opera Board of Directors were appointed to the top two posts of the OPERA America Board of Directors. OPERA America is a national organization that supports ...
Opened in 1856 is the oldest opera house in South America. This is a list of notable opera houses listed by continent, then by country with the name of the opera ...
In the new Angelina Jolie-starring film “Maria,” which drops on Netflix Dec. 11, we’re transported back to the dramatic final days of one of the original divas of modern opera — and learn ...
Opera Columbus (Opera Association of Central Ohio, OC) is an American professional opera company in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1981, and is a member of Opera America.OC employs nearly 350 artists and creative professionals annually—vocalists, artisans, stagehands, costumers, and scenic designers—many of whom are members of the Columbus community.