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The Opera Guild of Rochester, Inc. presents free opera lectures at local libraries, tours to productions of leading local opera companies and the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, as well as our popular Beat-the-Blahs — The Haskell Rosenberg Memorial Series atTemple B'rith Kodesh in January 2016. The Guild also has a newly updated Reading Room that contains Handouts and Playlists for all of our free lectures, as well as our monthly Newsletter and Opera Flyers, that are handed out at local opera events such at the MET HD broadcasts in local theaters.
Donors to the Opera Guild of Rochester are invited to the annual Donor Recital in May. Click here for video highlights of our most recent recital featuring Carl Dupont, bass with Kevin Nitsch at the piano.
You will find links to regional opera companies and local music organizations with their exciting programs, as well as the Metropolitan Opera's schedule of HD telecasts in local movie theatres. Click here to view the MET 2016 Summer Encores series plus the exciting new 2016-17 Series of LIVE in HD telecasts.
Perhaps the most exciting feature of our website is the ability to view production photos, cast photos and bios, programs, and reviews of Mercury Opera Rochester's six seasons. Click here to view the history of Mercury Opera Rochester and re-live your favorite moments at the opera.
Visit our website often to stay in touch with opera events in Rochester and Western New York State.
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Eastman Opera Theatre Announces its 2016 - 17 Season
Eastman Opera Theatre has announced its 2016-17 season.
The Turn of the Screw by Benjamin Britten with a libretto by Myfanwy Piper will play on November 3, 4, 5 at 7:30 PM November 6 at 2:00 PM at Kilbourn Hall.
Out of Darkness by Jake Heggie runs February 2, 4, 9, 11 at 7:30 PM in the 804 Annex at the Eastman School of Music. In addition Selected Chamber Works by Jake Heggie will play February 3 at 7:30 PM February 5, 12 at 2:00 PM in the 804 Annex.
The season closes with Jules Massenet's Cendrillon with a libretto by Henri Caïn on April 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 PM April 9 at 2:00 PM Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater.
Tickets sold at Eastman Theater Box Office, (585) 274-3000.
Rochester Native Tobias Greenhalgh in Recital at Rochester Lyric Opera
Rochester Lyric Opera will present Rochester native Tobias Greenhalgh with Michael Brofman, piano in recital on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 7:30 PM at the Lyric Theater, 440 East Avenue in Rochester, NY.
Named one of five upcoming lyric baritones in the June 2016 issue of Opera News magazine, Greenhalgh is a versatile singer on the rise, who is "so clearly headed for success".
Mr. Greenhalgh's recital is underwritten by Hon. John C. Ninfo II and Judith Ranaletta. There will be a special piano dedication by the Opera Guild of Rochester at the performance.
General admission is $25, and $20 for seniors. Tickets can be obtained at the door or by contacting Rochester Lyric Opera.
Click here to read Tobias' biography. Click here to view Tobias' program.
Click here to read Judith Ranaletta's Reader Article about Tobias in the August issue of Viva Voce.
Tobias Greenhalgh's photograph © Christoph Seidl
Rochester Opera Guild's Newest Reading Rooms Online
Contained in the navigation tab of Reading Rooms is the new digital library of the Opera Guild of Rochester. Here you will find various materials for your research and reading pleasure. We intend to enrich the content of this library both in depth and breadth. If you have suggestions for and/or contributions of new content, please contact us at operaguildofrochester@gmail.com.
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Volunteer with the Guild
Enjoy meeting others in Rochester's opera community and contributing to the availability of opera activities by volunteering for the Opera Guild! Learning a small job or part of a larger one will pay off in numerous ways for anyone who wants to participate. For more information or to apply, contact Carol Crocca, Director of Development, at operaguildofrochester@gmail.com.
The following voulunteer positions are available: Mail & Database Assistant and Event Hosts.
