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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
Your Fall Opera Season Is In Full Swing!
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 Classic Butterfly Screening at the JCCOn Tuesday, November 3, we are partnering with the JCC to present a 1974 screening of Madama Butterfly with Mirella Freni and Placido Domingo. Join us for this affecting tragedy of the naïve Japanese geisha and the irresponsible American naval officer. $6 for JCC members; $10 non-members. Pre-registration requested https://jccrochester.org/events/opera-at-the-j-nov2026/ |  Eastman Opera Theatre presents Candide November 5-7 at 7:30 p.m. | November 8 at 2:30 p.m. KilbournEOT is thrilled to present a bold take on Leonard Bernstein’s Candide (1974 Chelsea Version) from November 5-8, 2026. Based on Voltaire’s classic satire, the story follows the eternally optimistic Candide—whose belief that he lives in “the best of all possible worlds” is tested in the midst of war, romance, betrayal, and grave misfortune—and his beloved Cunegonde, who also finds herself in the grip of improbable and unfortunate circumstances. |  Carmen Encore in Theatres Nov. 14A special encore of Bizet's masterpiece, led by mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča as the title character and tenor Roberto Alagna as Don José in the iconic 2010 Met performance—a fan favorite of The Met: Live in HD series. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts. TIMES VARY BY THEATRE. A free meet-up at Tinseltown will be held at 12:30pm in the party room. |
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 Meet-Ups at Tinseltown: Mark Your CalendarStop in the party room at Tinseltown 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. |  Double Issue for the New Season: Just Published!Subscribe to Viva Voce: Essays, local and regional opera performances and more! |
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