Life brings on changes, especially endings. Here's some good advice to save from opera's legendary divas. . . #renatatebaldi #beverlysills #leontyneprice #joansutherland #diva #operasingersofinstagram #empowerment

We had to play along... Where are you sitting?😃🎶✈️ . . #operalovers #reneefleming #annanetrebko #ceciliabartoli #sondraradvanovsky #joycedidonato #gustavodudamel #yannicknezetseguin #prettyyende #operasingersofinstagram

#LyricOpera of Chicago recently announced their 2025-26 season. We see they stuck with the same formula as other large opera companies by sticking with the same number of full productions as the current season. . . #chicago #operafan #diva #operasingersofinstagram #arts #opera

Thanks for voting in our recent poll about opera companies presenting more recitals as a part of their seasons.😃🎶 . . #meetopera #operasingersofinstagram #operafans #recital #money #blackwomeninopera

Lise Davidsen fans would love to hear this...😍 As #LiseDavidsen goes out on maternity leave after starring in #Fidelio, there's news going around about Decca's release of Wagner's #FlyingDutchman this spring starring Davidsen and #GeraldFinley. The album also features bass Brindley Sharratt as Senta’s father Daland and tenor Stanislas de Barbeyrac as her hapless suitor Erik will be released April 18. Swipe to see her other albums. . . #operasingersofinstagram #opera #diva #soprano #operafans

What do you think? Have you noticed that this continues to be a huge part of an opera season? Some companies have 3 or more recitals as a part of their seasons versus fewer than that before the pandemic. Vote in our stories.😃🎶❤️ . . #opera #operacompany #operasingersofinstagram #operafan #money

This week, #LyricOpera will announce their 2025-26 season. The trend for other companies is to stick with the current number of full productions. Will Lyric Opera do the same or increase or decrease their full productions? We will find out on March 11.🤔 . . #Chicago #opera #operasingersofinstagram #meetopera #diva

It's all about the lower voices this week😃❤️🎶... Here are the many notable voices in the baritone/ bass-baritone/ bass category singing leads or secondary roles to the leads at US opera companies producing 6 full productions or more... As always, casting is subject to change. . . #bass #renepape #ryanspeedogreen #willliverman #petermattei #operasingersofinstagram #opera #fidelio

This quote right here is from the one and only #MariaCallas, who put together a press conference to respond to Rudolf Bing (former MET Opera GM), who wanted her to sing La Traviata and Macbeth. We are watching an intriguing documentary on YouTube called The Tigress vs. the Dove (Callas vs. Tebaldi). It has lots of interesting things about the behind the scenes of the famous "rivalry"... The link is in our stories...😃 . . #renatatebaldi #metropolitanopera #operasingersofinstagram #diva #internationalwomensday

Headlines and Happenings in Opera will return with a new spin in late March. Here are some of our favorite moments in opera from this past week from social media & mainstream. Stars in opera showed up to celebrate conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin's birthday while costume designer Paul Tazewell became the first black man to win an Oscar for best costume design in #Wicked. Tazewell designed costumes for Blanchard's Fire Shut up in My Bones at the Metropolitan Opera. Moby-Dick and Fidelio opened at the Metropolitan Opera while #PrettyYende celebrated her 40th birthday. 😍🎶😃 . 📸 Sources: Joyce Didonato, AP, NY Times, Pretty Yende, Metropolitan Opera . . #meetopera #paultazewell #operasingersofinstagram #lisedavidsen

We can name many. However, we want to hear from you on this International Day of Women. . . #womeninopera #diva #soprano #mezzosoprano #internationalwomensday #operasingersofinstagram

American #mezzosoprano, Denyce Graves always explored roles beyond the traditional mezzo repertoire throughout her career. Her artistry is a testament of longevity through continuous growth on and off stage. Here are 6 roles she performed from the past and present opera seasons on her birthday. Graves is scheduled to perform as Maria in Gershwin's #PorgyandBess in Washington DC in May. . . #mezzo #diva #operasinger #operasingersofinstagram #meetopera

Musicians continue to weigh in on the recent Trump takeover at #KennedyCenter. Noted conductor, #MarinAlsop, recently spoke to NPR about the meaning of the arts in the nation's capital. . . #Orchestra #conductor #classicalmusic #opera

Can you name all singers in the #photooftheday? . . 📸: Moby-Dick by Jake Heggie (libretto: Gene Sheer) #mobydick #jakeheggie #opera #operasingersofinstagram #operasinger

We wonder if ticket sales will go up next season?🤔 Thanks for voting.🎯 . . #operasingersofinstagram #operacompany #meetopera #diva

Legendary mezzo-soprano, #FlorenceQuivar was born #onthisday. Here are some albums that we ❤️ including our Editor-in-Chief's picks. . . . #mezzosoprano #operasinger #diva #operasingersofinstagram #happybirthday

Here are the sopranos who will grace the stage in the U.S. (opera companies with 6 or more full productions). ***Please note that this does not include spring programming... that will be upcoming. Casting may change...😀🎶 . . #operasingersofinstagram #opera #diva #soprano #meetopera #ailynperez #janaibrugger #lisedavidsen #brittanyrenee

On his 87th birthday, we remember a few roles that the legendary bass-baritone Simon Estes performed. His catalog spans from Wagner, Verdi, Gershwin to even Meyerbeer. Name your favorite roles. 😀🎶🥂🎂 . . #happybirthday #operasingersofinstagram #simonestes #blackmeninopera #bassbaritone #operasinger #opera

Opera, Classical Music, and the Academy Awards have crossed paths in the past... Swipe through to see how.😀🎶 Happy Oscar Sunday. . . #lawrencetibbett #aidagarifullina #reneefleming #johnwilliams #gustavodudamel #academyaward #oscars #operasingersofinstagram

Happy March!We are pleased to announce our new name: Opera's Critical Point: Money, Stats & Entertainment. Here is our announcement from Editor-in-Chief, Tanisha.🥳🎊🎯❤️ . . #meetopera #operasingersofinstagram #opera #classicalmusic #operafan

March is upon us. Let us know who you plan on seeing I March. 😀🎶 . . #opera #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #operalover #operafan

I believe that without Marian Anderson and many other towering black artists in the early twentieth century, there would be no Leontyne Price, Jessye Norman, Grace Bumbry and Shirley Verrett to name a few...#MarianAnderson opened the door not only to diversity in the arts but to a regal and elegant way of handling challenges. Here are my favorite quotes from this icon on her birthday. . . #operasingersofinstagram #opera #arts #blackwomeninopera #happybirthday

March is fast approaching, and the largest opera company in the United States will resume its 2024-25 with Moby Dick, La Boheme and Die Zauberflöte while #LyricOpera will resume theirs with Puccini's #LaBoheme starring #AilynPerez and Pene Pati. Casting may change... . . #operasingersofinstagram #tenor #classicalmusic #josephcalleja #brianjagde #metropolitanopera

Rhiannon Giddens is the latest performer to cancel her May 11 event at #KennedyCenter after the Trump takeover. The #opera composer posted: "The Kennedy Center show was booked long before the current administration decided to take over this previously non-political institution, but I cannot in good conscience play at The Kennedy with the recent programming changes forced on the institution by this new board." . Giddens follows notable performers who resigned from the arts center like #ReneeFleming and #IssaRae. . . #rhiannongiddens #classicalmusic

Star conductor Michael Tilson Thomas announced that he will scale back on performances because of health reasons... 😞 . . #michaeltilsonthomas #classicalmusic #sfsymphony #operasingersofinstagram #orchestra

The #MetropolitanOpera announced its upcoming 2025-26 season last week. Although there are new productions and a premiere, there's an elephant in the room. The number of productions is the same as it's been for 3 seasons... . . #operasingersofinstagram #soprano #diva #classicalmusic #operalover #opera

So far, February 2025 is a whirlwind for the arts community and American opera star, #ReneeFleming, even after the #Grammys. 🤯 Here are her top three headlines so far... . . #kennedycenter #wolftrapopera #aspenmusicfestival #operasingersofinstagram #opera #diva

Editor, Tanisha speaks on why #operafans matter the most... #HappySaturday 😀 . . #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #meetopera #metropolitanopera

It's that special time of the year when opera companies announce their upcoming season. It is also the time of the year when the media assesses what's happening in the current season. We see that #LAOpera is following the same pattern as other major companies by sticking to a lean production year. Tak a look at San Francisco's full production count in our previous post on Wednesday, 2-19.😜 . . #operasingersofinstagram #losangelesopera #classicalmusic #meetopera #operasinger

Who remembers this album? This #MirellaFreni and #RenataScotto is a great pick for Pisces season. Both of these ladies were #Pisces.🎶♓️ . . #flashbackfriday #diva #operasingersofinstagram #operasingers #rossini

Thanks for voting. 😀🎶 . . #metropolitanopera #classicalmusic #operafans #diva

The #MetropolitanOpera announced their 2025-26 Season but not without some numbers from the current season. While we will explore the 2025-26 Season separately, we present some of the ticket sales from this current season. The numbers don't lie in showing the audience's tastes. It may take contemporary opera more time to catch up with the classics. 🧐 . . #grounded #ainadamar #opera #operasingersofinstagram #aida #magicflute #giuseppeverdi

It's officially Pisces Season!!! Shout out to the opera stars who bring sensitivity and compassion to their craft. These amazing people are born between February 19th and March 20th! 🎂🎉♓ . . . #arts #opera #operasingers #operasingersofinstagram #operastarsofinstagram #classicalmusic #soprano #maestro #conductor #tenor #diva #mariananderson #enricocaruso #pisces #piscesseason #happybirthday #birthday

What do you want to see on stage at the MET? . . #meetopera #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #arts #opera #diva #metopera

San Francisco Opera announced the 2025-26 season last week. We see a pattern here... do you think the number will go up in the future? . . #sfopera #operasingersofinstagram #opera #operasinger #classicalmusic #meetopera #operafan

Ooooh, we don't think Peter Gelb would like this!!!!It's worth the read, though... the link is in our stories.💁🏼‍♀️ . . #metropolitanopera #meetopera #americanopera #operasingersofinstagram #operasinger

Hello #OperaLovers. 👋🏾 The arts continue to be on shaky ground....what can we do? -Tanisha . . #opera #operasinger #classicalmusic #arts

Even Opera made it to this famous show. Happy 50th the Saturday Night Live. Vote in our stories.😂 . . . #snl50 #opera #operasingersofinstagram #operafan #comedy

When I heard that the Swiss soprano, Edith Mathis, passed away, I immediately thought about how I first learned about her working on an opera talk on Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro. Mathis performed as Cherubino opposite Reri Grist, who played Susanna in Salzburg (1966). To me, she was one of the best Mozart singers of that time. RIP. -Tanisha . . #edithmathis #mozart #rerigrist #operasingersofinstagram #meetopera

Happy Valentine's Day, Opera Lovers.❤️🎶 . . #valentine #opera #operalover #diva #loveduet

Gifted women are powerful together...especially in opera. Tag your opera bestie. Happy Galentine's Day.❤️ . . #nadinesierra #prettyyende #latoniamoore #jnaibridges #joycedidonato #ailynperez #isabelleonard #operasingersofinstagram #operasinger #diva

There are a lot of changes happening in #KennedyCenter as President Trump takes over as Chairman of the Board. With the departure of David Rubenstein and Deborah Rutter, American soprano, #ReneeFleming is resigning, too... Swipe to see her statement. We will follow this... . . #operasingersofinstagram #meetopera #washingtondc #opera

What a time to be alive to celebrate this legendary soprano's birthday.👏🏾🥂 Here are our favorite roles Madame #LeontynePrice performed. What are yours?👇🏾 . . #soprano #operasingersofinstagram #operasinger #diva

Hey 👋🏾 #operafans. Let us know what you would like in the stories... We're working on something 😀🥂 . . #opera #operasingersofinstagram #soprano #classicalmusic #meetopera

February is proving to be just as eventful as the last with #AnnaNetrebko returning to the United States at #PalmBeachOpera, the #Grammys and more... Here are some headlines that caught our eye from late January to now... . . . #operasingersofinstagram #jonaskaufmann #danielbarenboim #meetopera #morgiane ##lisedavidsen #gustavodudamel #grammys

Happy #SuperBowl Sunday. 👌🏾🥂 📸: Renée Fleming (2014) . . #operasingersofinstagram #reneefleming #football #soprano

The #MetropolitanOpera swept the #Grammy Awards in the Best Opera Recording category since the pandemic shutdown. However, that all changed this year with the #SanFranciscoSymphony win. . . #saariaho #porgyandbess #akhnaten #terenceblanchard #operasingersofinstagram

It's the time of the year when opera companies announce their upcoming seasons. #SanFranciscoOpera announced theirs yesterday with good news!😀 While they are sticking to the production formula, the General Manager, Matthew Shilvock, noted that there's positive response from the audience. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the company added over 1000 subscribers and sold 79 percent of tickets in fall (2024). Check out their season announcement at sfopera.org. . . #opera #sfopera #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic

One of the vocal giants in the opera world is gone. We are thankful for the artistry of the great #PaulPlishka. #RIP Listen to Tanisha's favorite duet between Plishka and Sherrill Milnes in Verdi's Don Carlo in the stories.❤️ . . #bass #opera #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic

As Tanisha said, the playing field is leveling off in the Best Classical Vocal Solo category at the Grammys since the pandemic shutdown... . . . #florenceprice #grammys #classicalvoice #soprano #reneefleming #yannicknezetseguin #karenslack

Hey, #OperaLovers!👋🏿 We are sure most of you saw the #Grammys last night... Here's Tanisha's reflections... What are your thoughts about the future of Classical Music at the Grammys? . . #operasingersofinstagram #meetopera #classicalmusic #soprano #operasinger #happymonday

Congratulations to Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Bradley Cooper and the London Symphony for winning in the Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media . WINNER: Maestro: Music by Leonard Bernstein, Bradley Cooper & Yannick Nézet-Séguin (London Symphony Orchestra); Bradley Cooper, Yannick Nézet-Séguin & Jason Ruder, compilation producers; Steven Gizicki, music supervisor . . #leonardbernstein #yannicknezetseguin #yannicknézetséguin #bradleycooper #soundtrack

Congratulations to Karen Slack and Michelle Cann for winning a Grammy in the Best Classical Solo Vocal Album category. WINNER: Beyond the Years – Unpublished Songs of Florence Price, Karen Slack, soloist; Michelle Cann, pianist. . . #florenceprice #operasingersofinstagram #opera #soprano #karenslack

This is a posthumous honor for composer Kaija Saariaho. Congratulations to the San Francisco Symphony, Chorus, and all soloists for winning the 2025 Grammy in the Best Opera Recording category.🎶🎊📢 . . WINNER: “Saariaho: Adriana Mater” Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor; Fleur Barron, Axelle Fanyo, Nicholas Phan & Christopher Purves; Jason O’Connell, producer (San Francisco Symphony; San Francisco Symphony Chorus; Timo Kurkikangas) . . #opera #kaijasaariaho #esapekkasalonen #sfsymphony

Happy birthday to the incomparable #MartinaArroyo. Arroyo has a few albums with rich repertoire that can't be missed. Here are a few albums recommended by our editor-in-chief.❤️📢🎊 . . #operasingersofinstagram #soprano #diva #meetopera #blackwomeninopera

This year's #Grammy Awards is special because they are raising awareness and funds to help those affected by the tragic LA Wildfires. We are happy to see that opera will be a part of the ceremony with #ReneeFleming, #JoyceDidonato, and #Kelliohara performing alongside stars from other music genres. Swipe to see how you can watch it on Sunday.🎶🎊📢 . . . #thehours #kevinputs #metropolitanopera #operasingersofinstagram

American #mezzosoprano #MarilynHorne won 4 Grammys in her career. While two of them were classical vocal albums,the other were in the Best Opera Recording and Best New Classical Artist category. The ceremonies will air tomorrow on Paramount & CBS. Two awards were collaborations with other Grammy winners, including Samuel Ramey, Kathleen Battle, and Leontyne Price. . . #opera #grammys #classicalmusic #operasingersofinstagram

I see the competitive world of opera like the real world-full of triumphs and failures, praise, and rejection all at once. These four singers somehow triumphed in the face of adversity to be remembered as one of the best in their field. Here are 4 quotes that I think we ALL can learn from in spite of all things as we begin #BlackHistoryMonth. -Tanisha, Editor-in-Chief . . #leontyneprice #mariananderson #georgeshirley #simonestes #operasingersofinstagram #meetopera

We continue the #Grammy hall of fame featuring opera's brightest stars from the past and present. American baritone, Eric Owens, won all three Grammys through performances with the #MetropolitanOpera in Dr. Atomic, Porgy and Bess and Champion. . . #blackmeninopera #opera #meetopera #ericowens #classicalmusic #porgyandbess

Government funding is a hot topic these days.🥵Compare the government contributions between all three opera companies.😜 As we enter into a new government administration in the Unites States, we wonder how the changes will reflect the opera industry 🤔. Over the past 20 years, government contributions have gone up and down depending on the party and the economy at the time. While world events also exist, government funding can vary from national foundations. The global pandemic proved to be a disaster for live performances, and we believe it reflects the grant funding in 2023. Keep in mind that government funding is a small slice of contributed revenue. However, it does make a difference in the overall budget. ...💁🏾‍♀️🎶 Source: SF Opera Form 990, Met Opera Form 990 . . #opera #metropolitanopera #sanfranciscoopera #lyricopera #sfopera #operasinger #classicalmusic #nonprofit #meetopera ##operasingersofinstagram

American mezzo soprano, #JoyceDidonato may win her 4th #Grammy on Sunday for her latest album: Wesendonck released in August, 2023. 🎊🎶🥂 . . #meetopera #Wagner #mezzosoprano #diva #soprano

Cecilia Bartoli is one of opera's top artists with 5 wins and 17 #Grammy nominations in both opera productions and solo albums over a span of decades.🎶🎊🥂 . . #ceciliabartoli #mezzo #mezzosoprano #classicalmusic #music #meetopera #diva

On Mozart's birthday, we highlight 5 moments on stage featuring his famous operas and notable singers from today. . . Photo order: 1. Ryan Speedo Green and Soloman Howard in Mozart's Don Giovanni (Santa Fe Opera) 2. Nadine Sierra, Ailyn Perez, and Isabel Leonard in Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro (Metropolitan Opera) 3. Golda Schultz in Mozart's Die Zauberflote (Metropolitan Opera) 4. Will Liverman in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte (Metropolitan Opera) 5. Rachel Willis-Sørensen in Mozart's Don Giovanni (Royal Opera & Ballet) . . #mozart #dongiovanni #magicflute #nadinesierra #ailynperez #solomanhoward #ryanspeedogreen #isabelleonard #goldaschultz #rachelwillissørensen

Canadian tenor, #BenHeppner, won 3 Grammys and 8 nominations for both opera productions and solo albums. 😀 🎶🎊 . . #tenor #opera #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #grammy

**Compare the government contributions between the Metropolitan Opera vs. San Francisco Opera...😜 As we enter into a new government administration in the Unites States, we wonder how the changes will reflect the opera industry 🤔. Over the past 20 years, government contributions have gone up and down depending on the party and the economy at the time. While world events also exist, government funding can vary from national foundations. The global pandemic proved to be a disaster for live performances, and we believe it reflects the grant funding in 2023. Keep in mind that government funding is a small slice of contributed revenue. However, it does make a difference in the overall budget. ...💁🏾‍♀️🎶 Source: SF Opera Form 990, Met Opera Form 990 . . #opera #metropolitanopera #sanfranciscoopera #sfopera #operasinger #classicalmusic #nonprofit #meetopera ##operasingersofinstagram

Take a break from the news and join us for our new opera segment: Community Conversations with our Editor-in-Chief on Sunday, 1/26 at 2:30 EST (Link in Bio). Below is the description: Sometimes, you just can not escape what is in the cards. Join Tanisha as she explores entertaining opera characters who try their hardest to escape a curse to no avail. Operas explored will be Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, Verdi's Rigoletto, Verdi's Forza del Destino, and Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana . . #opera #operatalk #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #leontyneprice #brynterfel

The #Grammy wall of fame continues with #LatoniaMoore. Moore won 3 out of 3 Grammys from #MetropolitanOpera productions, where she performed as a lead. Way to go! 🎶🎊🥂 . . . . #opera #classicalmusic #soprano #diva #operasingersofinstagram

A special message from Tanisha! Learn more about her other company at operatalks.com . . #opera #operasingersofinstagram #diva #operasinger #operalover #meetopera

Our annual #Grammy countdown begins today with #SamuelRamey. According to Grammy.com, Ramey won 3 Grammys and had 11 nominations. Impressive!😀🎶 . . #opera #classicalmusic #bass #operasingersofinstagram

Clutch your pearls... Was this just a temporary position?What happened? Marcia Sells was appointed as the opera company's first Chief Diversity Officer in 2021...🤔 . . #opera #metropolitanopera #operasingersofinstagram #diversity #blackwomeninopera

Take a break from the news and join us for our new opera segment: Community Conversations with our Editor-in-Chief on Sunday, 1/26 at 2:30 EST (Link in Bio). Below is the description: Sometimes, you just can not escape what is in the cards. Join Tanisha as she explores entertaining opera characters who try their hardest to escape a curse to no avail. Operas explored will be Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, Verdi's Rigoletto, Verdi's Forza del Destino, and Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana . . #opera #operatalk #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #leontyneprice

The arts media world is abuzz about #LiseDavidsen and her announcement about her pregnancy with twins🤰. In a statement on her website, she wrote: "Unfortunately, I have to cancel my shows for this year - after the middle of March - and I’m sorry for disappointing people who have already bought tickets. I’m canceling for a happy reason: I’m expecting twins. I’m very excited about their arrival and my new life with them." Davidsen will return in 2026 after her performance as Fidelio at the #MetropolitanOpera. Congratulations. 😃🎊 . . #diva #soprano #operasingersofinstagram #operasinger

The countdown to the Grammys begins with exciting artists in the Classical Vocal and Opera categories. Tune in on February 2. Here's a recap on the nominations: 2025 Best Classical Vocal: Fotina Naumenko - Bespoke Songs Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo d’Oro & Maxim Emelyanychev - Wagner: Wesendonck Lieder Karen Slack & Michelle Cann - Beyond the Years Nicholas Phan, Farayi Malek & Palaver Strings - A Change Is Gonna Come Will Liverman & Jonathan King - Show Me the Way 2025 Best Opera Recording: Los Angeles Philharmonic, John Adams & Los Angeles Master Chorale - John Adams: Girls of the Golden West Lyric Opera of Kansas City & Gerard Schwarz - Moravec: The Shining The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & The Metropolitan Opera Chorus - Catán: Florencia en el Amazonas The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & The Metropolitan Opera Chorus - Puts: The Hours San Francisco Symphony Chorus & San Francisco Symphony - Saariaho: Adriana Mater . . #joycedidonato #willliverman #karenslack #reneefleming #nicholasphan #fotinanaumenko #opera #soprano #ailynperez #kevinputs #thehours #johnadams #GRAMMYs

Thanks for voting in our stories. We will watch this space... 🗳 . . #operasingersofinstagram #opera #operasinger #meetopera #classicalmusic #music

Madame Leontyne Price, you opened the door on January 23, 1955, and never looked back in spite of many things. #Onthisday in 1955, a historical production of Puccini's #Tosca starring #LeontynePrice was televised directed by Kurt Browning... #tbt . 📸: MOMA- Adaptation by John Gutman. With Leontyne Price, David Poleri, Josh Wheeler. . #operasingersofinstagram #opera #soprano #diva

Tonight may be the last night #BrynTerfel will perform at the #MetropolitanOpera as Scarpia opposite #SondraRadvanovsky and #BrianJagde due to a possible retirement. We hope that's not the case. Here are 5 of his memorable roles... 🎶🥂🫡 . . #opera #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #wagner #puccini #tosca

As we enter into a new government administration in the Unites States, we wonder how the changes will reflect the opera industry 🤔. Over the past 20 years, government contributions have gone up and down depending on the party and the economy at the time. While world events also exist, government funding can vary from national foundations. The global pandemic proved to be a disaster for live performances, and we believe it reflects the grant funding in 2023. Keep in mind that government funding is a small slice of contributed revenue. However, it does make a difference in the overall budget. ...💁🏾‍♀️🎶 . . #opera #metropolitanopera #operasinger #classicalmusic #nonprofit #meetopera ##operasingersofinstagram

#Aquarius season is here! Shout out to Aquarian opera stars who bring magic to the stage! These artists are born between January 20th and February 18th! Do you recognize all of them? 🥂🎂♒ . . . #opera #operasinger #operasingers #gustavodudamel #leontyneprice #reneefleming #joycedidonato #placidodomingo #jnaibridges #martinaarroyo

January 2025 has proven to be quite a whirlwind in the news on and off stage. Here are a few headlines that caught our eye. Also, thanks for voting. 🗳 🎶...Also, thanks to @operalibretto for the correction. It's the David McVicar production of Tosca. . . #sondraradvanovsky #jonaskaufmann #brynterfel #opera #operasingersofinstagram #verdi #ottoschenk #operacreole

Giving your spouse an honorable mention is priceless.😍 Read the rest of the article about #AngelBlue, who is currently starring in Verdi's Aïda at the #MetropolitanOpera in our stories.😃🎶 . . #operasinger #soprano #diva #operasingersofinstagram

In honor of American mezzo soprano, #MarilynHorne on her birthday, here are a few memorable opera roles she performed. We know she did a wide array of recordings and live performances of many mezzo roles. What are your favorite roles she performed?👇🏾 . . #operasinger #operasingersofinstagram #mezzo #mezzosoprano

It's not even mid-January, and it's been a roller-coaster ride in the Met's Aïda production with cast changes due to illness.🤯 Here are the tenors who are hanging tough in full opera productions across the US at companies presenting 6 or more productions per season. Keep in mind, casts can change..again.💁🏾‍♀️ . . #tenor #metropolitanopera #houstongrandopera #hgo #puccini #laboheme #verdi #aida #rigoletto

In honor of the passing of the legendary opera director, #OttoSchenk, today's #photooftheday is from one of his versions of a famous opera cycle. Which opera is this?👇🏾🎶 . . #opera #operasinger #operasingersofinstagram #diva #heldentenor #germanopera

#BrynTerfel may be retiring after his run at the #MetropolitanOpera. The star singer mentioned that he has no future plans with the company.... However, that can mean many things.💁🏾‍♀️Terfel will sing opposite to #SondraRadvanovsky in Puccini's Tosca. We will definitely catch this one.🥰 Our Editor-in-Chief, Tanisha, has a message about one of her favorite singers. . 📸: Bryn Terfel as Scarpia (ROH, 2018/19 Season) . . #opera #bassbaritone #operasinger #classicalmusic #nyc #tosca #puccini

Thanks for voting. Stage designs and productions are always a debate in opera. Oftentimes, those who work in the industry (especially singers) either go with the flow or say nothing at all because it's their livelihood. While some performers do speak out, the ones who do say something are the critics and passionate audience that pay for a ticket. There is no right and wrong in preferences.🎶😊 . . #opera #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #aida #verdi #giuseppeverdi

There's a lot of media buzz about the Presidential Medal of Freedom as the current presidential term ends in the United States.🇺🇲 According to wh.gov, "the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors." We only found four opera singers who received this award throughout the years.🤯 Let us know if you found more in the comments 👇🏾 They are: Marian Anderson, 1963 Leontyne Price, 1964 Beverly Sills, 1980 Placido Domingo, 2002 . . #opera #placidodomingo #leontyneprice #mariananderson #beverlysills #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #medaloffreedom

The world of #opera can be a whirlwind 🌀, especially when illness is in the mix. Another go-to tenor who made his MET debut in 2023 will save the day replacing the ailing #PiotrBeczala. Seokjong Baek has an excellent reputation being talented and dependable in dramatic tenor roles. He performed both Calaf and Cavaradossi...so we know he's up for the challenge. Toi, toi, toi...🎶❤️😃 . . #seokjongbaek #operasingersofinstagram #tenor #aida #giuseppeverdi

Our beloved Editor-in-Chief, Tanisha, chose mezzo soprano #AigulAkhmetshina as her Person of the Year in Opera. Hear why...📢 . . #Mezzo #mezzosoprano #opera #operasinger #diva #meetopera #singersofinstagram

Angela's 2024 Person of the Year Picks in Opera are: Dr. Shanté Williams, the General Director of Opera Carolina and Eun Sun Kim, Music Director of San Francisco Opera. . . #Opera #operacarolina #sfopera #meetopera #operasingersofinstagram #eunsunkim #singersofinstagram stagram

In the opera world, things happen... In the latest news swirling in the media: #AnnaNetrebko recently withdrew from a much anticipated production of Strauss's #AriadneaufNaxos at #WienerStaatsoper. #LiseDavidsen will replace Netrebko. Davidsen performed the role at the #MetropolitanOpera a few seasons ago. Toi, toi, toi.🎶🎊 . . #opera #operasingersofinstagram #diva #soprano #Vienna

It's just a few hours until 2025 here in the States. Who are looking forward to see in 2025? Comment below 👇🏾 . . #meetopera #operasingersofinstagram #opera #diva #soprano #operasinger

Tanisha chose an opera company and an opera singer as her "Opera pick of the Year." Her first choice is #AtlantaOpera. 😃🎶🎊🎉❄️ . . #opera #operasingersofinstagram #diva #soprano #classicalmusic #personoftheyear #Atlanta #georgia

The recent news about Syracuse Opera reflects a growing trend amongst small Opera companies in the U.S. after the pandemic. 2024 saw three companies shutter. 😔 . . #syracuseopera #miamilyricopera #marylandlyricopera #Opera #operasingersofinstagram #operasinger

We all can agree that we look at the world "before the pandemic shutdown" and "after the pandemic shutdown. ".. Tenor, Piotr Beczala has been a go-to since the #MetropolitanOpera re-opened in 2021. He will perform his sixth leading role there tomorrow in Verdi's Aïda opposite Angel Blue and one of many New Year's Eve performances. . . #piotrbeczala #opera #tenor #aida #operasingersofinstagram

Angela got real in the recent IG Live. Who did she choose as Person of the Year in Opera for 2024? Coming to your feed on New Year's Eve. . . #leontyneprice #opera #operasingersofinstagram #soprano #classicalmusic

Former U.S. President #JimmyCarter 🇺🇲 hosted many legendary opera stars in the White House during his presidency. Carter passed away today at 100. We extend our condolences to his family and close friends.#RIP. -Verismomag Media Team . . #lucianopavarotti #leontyneprice #mariananderson #opera #operasingersofinstagram #soprano #diva