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We mourn the loss of our Board Secretary, Michael Amorese, who passed away in October 2026. Michael was a dedicated opera fan who filled his calendar by traveling regionally to see opera productions and for many, many years participated in the Guild's day trips. He was especially passionate about keeping opera alive and well in Rochester and considered it a cultural gem worth preserving.
We ask that those moved to make a charitable gift in his name to please consider Opera Guild of Rochester.
In Memoriam
Board Member Michael Amorese
Fill Your Calendar With Opera!
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 Friday, Dec. 18, 7pm: Holiday Bravo ConcertCelebrating our 6th year of this festive holiday event starring Mark Daniels, Jessica Ann Best and Rob Goodling. Tickets on sale now! |  Dec. 5, 12pm: Samson et Dalila, Met Live in HDSacred, scandalous, and irresistibly alluring, Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him. Featuring a massive orchestra and chorus and some of opera’s most spellbinding tunes, this masterpiece of French grand opera is a feast for the eyes and ears. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts an electrifying cast led by the formidable star pairing of mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina and tenor Clay Hilley. |  Meet-Ups at Tinseltown: Mark Your CalendarStop in the party room at Tinseltown one hour before the Met Live in HD for treats and conversation. Meet up with opera lovers like you! FREE, but you'll need to purchase a ticket to the screening. |
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 Viva Voce: Nov-Dec Double Issue Just PublishedSubscribe to Viva Voce: Essays, local and regional opera performances and more! |
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