Fresno Grand Opera

03/14/2017

Thank you to all the exceptionally talented former FGO Chorus members and the inspirational Chorus Master, Paul Raheb for a phenomenal grand finale of Sunday night's performance! There were moments of joy and tears of sadness as we all came together one last time to celebrate our love for opera and music. There were countless standing ovations and applause from the audience, showing their appreciation and love for the chorus.

Many thanks to John Shore and the First Congregational Church of Fresno for their perserverance and gracious support for the chorus in the production of Broadway on Van Ness.

Though this may be the end of FGO, we will still sing and music will flourish in our hearts, and someday, we will all make music together again. As Chorus Master, Paul Raheb said, until next time....on Van Ness...

03/12/2017

Only 2 hours left! Don't miss your last chance to see the formerly known FGO Chorus and Chorus Master, Paul Raheb perform the best of Broadway musicals at the First Congregational Church at 5 pm!

2131 Van Ness Blvd, Fresno
Call John Shore at (559) 387-7129 to purchase your tickets.

Doors will open at 4 pm. Get there early and enjoy a champagne reception with the chorus.

General admission $45, reserved seating $60
Tickets will be available at the door.
Don't be late! See you there!

03/12/2017

Only a few hours away till the concert! The formerly known FGO Chorus and Chorus Master Paul Raheb will be performing the best of Broadway hits tonight at 5 pm at the First Congregational Church of Fresno. 2131 Van Ness Blvd, Fresno.

Call John Shore at (559) 387-7129 and reserve your tickets now!

Doors will open at 4 pm so get there early to celebrate the grand finale with the talented Chorus and wonderful patrons of The Big Red Church who made this concert a reality.

General admission is $45 and reserved seating is $60.

See you at the concert!

03/12/2017

Only one more day left! Get your tickets now for Broadway on Van Ness! Call John Shore at (559) 387-7129.

The concert is on Sunday, March 12th at 5 pm at the First Congregational Church of Fresno. 2131 Van Ness Blvd., Fresno.

Doors open at 4 pm so get there early and enjoy a fun reception and a much anticipated grand finale performance by the former FGO Chorus!

03/11/2017

Only 2 days left till the concert! On Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 5 pm, First Congregational Church will be presenting the amazing formerly known FGO Chorus performing a grand finale of Broadway musical favorites.

The Big Red Church will be hosting a fun-filled reception, raffle and silent auction. The church is located at 2131 Van Ness Blvd., Fresno.

To purchase tickets, please call John Shore at 559.387.7129.

General Admission tickets are $45 and Reserved seating is $60.

Doors open at 4 pm, don't miss this event!

03/10/2017

Despite Fresno Grand Opera's financial hardship, the production of Broadway on Van Ness will continue on by First Congregational Church. The concert is on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 5 pm. The church is located at 2131 N. Van Ness Avenue, Fresno.

Please join the Big Red Church in a beautiful reception and silent auction before and after the show. The dedicated and very talented former Chorus Master, Paul Raheb and FGO Chorus will be performing music from "Sound of Music," "West Side Story," "Les Miserables," "Miss Saigon," "Wicked," "The King and I," "Guys and Dolls" and much more!

Tickets are still for sale and can be purchased through the church. Please call John Shore at (559) 387-7129.

General admission tickets are $45 and reserved seating is $60. Tickets will also be available at the door.

See you at the concert!

03/09/2017

Acting Board President, Gerald Palladino of Fresno Grand Opera, regretfully announces the cancellation of the remainder of the 2016/17 season, as well as the decision to file a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in the near future. This is a decision that was not made lightly, considering our community of dedicated patrons and years of quality performances that were passionately presented. For inquiry regarding the matter, please contact our legal representative, Trudi Manfredo.

Additionally, the production of Broadway on Van Ness will be presented by the First Congregational Church of Fresno. For tickets, please contact John Shore at (559) 387-7129.

02/24/2017

"We’re living in a world where more and more kids supposedly can’t sit through a full junior high or high school class. Everything is sound bites. Opera is the opposite of that. I think my life would have been enriched by seeing it as a child."

There are many reasons I believe you should take children to the theater. The arts do so much for the developing brain. But more than that, taking childr...

02/22/2017

Here is a personal note from Matthew Buckman on his departure.

February 20, 2017 Dear Fresno Grand Opera patrons, As some in our community know, I’ve been engaged to be married since November 2015. This past summer, my fiancée and I began merging our lives together, and I moved my home to Sacramento, where she has lived her entire life. Since then, I have been...

02/22/2017

After two years at the helm of Fresno Grand Opera, General Director Matthew Buckman is stepping down to move to Sacramento, his fiancee's place of residence.

MATTHEW BUCKMAN STEPS DOWN AS GENERAL DIRECTOR He has served as General Director of FGO since December 2014, leading the partnership between the only two opera companies between the greater San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles areas Fresno, California – February 21, 2017 Download PDF of Press Release F...

02/20/2017

We know you don't need any convincing to spend a night at the opera, but here are 15 ways to convince your friends to join you.

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