Buffalo Opera Unlimited

09/14/2026

IT'S SHOW WEEK! Check back each day for behind the scenes updates (literally in this case!) of preparations for our Fairy Tale Double Bill: NOTES ON VIARDOT & CINDERELLA!

Last night the cast and orchestra joined forces for the sitzprobe--our first chance to hear all the music together. Tonight we move into the theatre for the first time.

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09/11/2026

Step into the glittering salons of Paris for an unforgettable evening celebrating one of opera’s most fascinating women, Pauline Viardot. Our captivating double bill pairs Viardot’s enchanting chamber opera Cendrillon (Cinderella) with Michael Ching’s Notes on Viardot, which explores the extra...

09/10/2026

BOU is thrilled to perform at Music is Art once again! 11:00 AM at Lakeside Stage #1. Stop by and join us for excerpts from our Fairy Tale Double Bill: NOTES ON VIARDOT & CINDERELLA, then head on over to our open rehearsal at 12:30 PM.

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09/09/2026

Can't wait for a sneak peek of our Fairy Tale Double Bill: NOTES ON VIARDOT & CINDERELLA? You're in luck! We're hosting a free OPEN REHEARSAL this Saturday, 9/12 from 12:30-2:00 PM. Meet the cast and watch as they make final preparations before moving to the theater.

OPEN REHEARSAL
Free!
First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo
1 Symphony Circle
12:30-2:00 PM

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09/03/2026

Not only did Michael Ching compose the music for Notes on Viardot—he also wrote the libretto! This week, we’re celebrating the words behind the music with a new series: “Quotes on Viardot.”

Discover how the words meet the music on September 18 & 20. Get your tickets today at buffalooperaunlimited.org!

09/02/2026

Not only did Michael Ching compose the music for Notes on Viardot—he also wrote the libretto! This week, we’re celebrating the words behind the music with a new series: “Quotes on Viardot.”

Discover how the words meet the music on September 18 & 20. Get your tickets today at buffalooperaunlimited.org

09/01/2026

Get to know the cast of NOTES ON VIARDOT! Elijah Gebers talks about one of the challenges in bringing his role to life..

📆: September 18 and 20, 2026
🎟️: buffalooperaunlimited.org
🎹: excerpt from "NOTES ON VIARDOT" by Michael Ching
🎥: View the full interview at https://youtu.be/-_mxlrXGqWw

08/30/2026

Scenes from this weekend’s rehearsal as director Joelle Lachance guides our cast through NOTES ON VIARDOT and Cendrillon. Stay tuned for details about our open rehearsal on September 12 and make sure to grab your tickets today at the link in our bio!

08/29/2026

Get to know the cast of NOTES ON VIARDOT! Elijah Gebers explains how the performers are given freedom to explore the dynamic between Ivan Turgenev and Pauline Viardot.

📆: September 18 and 20, 2026
🎟️: buffalooperaunlimited.org
🎹: excerpt from "NOTES ON VIARDOT" by Michael Ching
🎥: View the full interview at https://youtu.be/-_mxlrXGqWw