UAA Opera Ensemble

04/16/2026

04/14/2026

Listen to an interview about Magic Flute on Alaska Public Media!

The reskin of Mozart's beloved opera will appeal to opera newbies and elites alike

04/12/2026

There is nothing more tragic than lovers who must be separated. Marilyn and Matthew capture this beautifully. Listen to the last seconds of Pamina's aria, from today's rehearsal. See the whole hearbreaking scene next Saturday and Sunday! centertix.com

04/09/2026

Here's something very exciting about UAA Opera Ensemble's production of Magic Flute! A professional ensemble of incredible instrumentalists join the singers in the music-making.
Music Director Richard Gordon hails from New York and is a distinguished conductor and vocal coach. He will lead the ensemble and singers.

Clarinetist Christopher Song recently joined the UAA music faculty as the head of the education program and director of the UAA Wind Ensemble and Pep Band. He graciously joins our Mozart ensemble.

Kirby Kauffman is a member of the Anchorage Symphony, and the director of band at West High School. How fortunate that she joins us despite her very busy schedule and being in such demand as an artist in the community!

Flutist Laura Koenig holds the principle chair in the Anchorage Symphony, and is the artistic director of the Anchorage Festival of Music. She generously offers her golden tone and virtuosity to the production. What would the opera be without them?

We are so fortunate to have this distinguished ensemble as part of our production! All the more reason to come to our shows! Tickets at Centertix.com

04/09/2026

Our charming Papageno, Griffin Lindsay, dances up a storm to get his Papagena to finally appear and stay! Will he succeed?

04/06/2026

Emily Darby and Griffin Lindsay performing the Papageno/Papagena duet. And it gets even cuter! Don't miss our show! Centertix.com

04/01/2026

Profile of Alison Pogue. Alison is a voice major in her junior year. She is featured in the role of Pamina in the Magic Flute. Today happened to be her 21st birthday, and what better way to celebrate but to be in rehearsal for one of the dream roles in the soprano repertoire! She's killing it, and we sang her happy birthday to celebrate! Come see/hear this gorgeous singer on April 18 at 4pm and April 19 at 7:30pm. Centertix.com

03/26/2026

Emily dances to Tamino’s magic flute. What animal is she? Guess right in the comments and you’ll win a ticket to our show!

08/04/2025

The partnership continues for a second year with the Anchorage Opera. Nine students have been chosen to be in the Alaska Artist Development Program: Joey Butcher, April Cardwell, Matthew Falvo, Austen Hardy, Hannah Klemm, Griffin Lindsey, Marilyn Pier, Alison Pogue, Krista Spath. An exciting year ahead!

09/21/2024

Duo Song Recital at UAA tomorrow! With Mari Hahn, Nancy Caudill and Janet Carr-Campbell. Get your tickets in advance! Reserved seating, and tickets are going fast! Come share some beautiful music with us, and as always when Mari is involved, a few shenanigans!

https://centertix.com/events/uaa-duo-voice-recital-mari-hahn-and-nancy-caudill