Opera Ebony

Opera Ebony The Official Page of Opera Ebony. America's longest running African American opera company. Benjamin Matthews, Sister Mary Elise S.B.S.

From performances of Mozart in Harlem to African-American Heritage concerts in Iceland - Gershwin in Moscow to Duke Ellington in the Caribbean, Opera Ebony is considered one of the world's great cultural treasures. and Wayne Sanders founded Opera Ebony in 1973. Since then, the company has served as a professional platform for thousands of American artists, administrators and technical staff helping them to refine their talent and perfect their craft. In New York City, Opera Ebony has performed at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Brooklyn Academy of Music (651 Performing Arts Center), The Metropolitan Museum of Art,The World Trade Center, The Beacon Theatre, Langston Hughes Theatre (Schomburg Center for Research and Black Culture) and the Manhattan Center. Additionally, for ten years the company presented grand opera at Philadelphia's Academy of Music. Since 1988, Opera Ebony's impressive repertoire has delighted overflowing audiences throughout the United States and in Brazil, Russia, Estonia, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Canada, Switzerland and Martinique. The company has also partnered with several major international orchestras, opera companies and music festivals including the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, the Finnish National Opera, the Estonia Philharmonic and the Savolinna Music Festival. In 1998, Opera Ebony was selected as the only American opera company to perform for the opening of the Novaya Opera House in Moscow, Russia. During the winter of 2000, members of Opera Ebony appeared in performance and engaging conversation on the PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES series - Aida's Brothers and Sisters: Black voices in Opera. For Black History Month 2001, the company joined with the Metropolitan Museum of Art to present the premiere workshop performance of Harriet Tubman, a new opera / musical theatre work by acclaimed American composer, Leo Edwards. Notable world premieres and commissioned works include Frederick Douglass (Dorothy Rudd Moore, 1985); Sojourner Truth (Valerie Capers, 1986); The Outcast (Noah Ain, 1990); Oh Freedom (Lena McLin and Benjamin Matthews, 1990); Journin' (Benjamin Matthews 1991); The Meetin' (Pamela Baskin Watson, commissioned by Opera Ebony and the Jerome Foundation, 1998).

2023 OE award winner David Morgans ...
08/20/2026

2023 OE award winner David Morgans ...

07/28/2026

We're hiring! 🎭

The Atlanta Opera is seeking a Costume Director to join our production team. This is a full-time leadership role overseeing our Costume and Wardrobe Departments — responsible for bringing the visual world of our productions to life from construction to opening night.

We're looking for an experienced professional with at least ten years in costume production, strong leadership skills, and a passion for world-class opera.

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, and references to [email protected] with "Costume Director" in the subject line. No phone calls please. Full details at https://www.atlantaopera.org/about/careers-auditions/ #1781880559698-677ad5f4-09b6

07/28/2026
07/16/2026

Come one, come all. Celebrate the next generation of great opera singers at the Marcus Garvey Park Edition of The Harlem Opera Festival 2026. Come for the opera, and stay for the play! The Classical Theatre of Harlem's "Othello" begins at 8:30 pm.











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07/02/2026

This summer, Boulanger Initiative will publish the third installment of our Beyond the Box: Into the Barlines series: Women Composers of the Belle Époque. This research-based educational resource brings overlooked composers into classrooms, studios, and concert halls. From archival research and copy editing to design and printing, creating a resource that will educate for years to come takes a community.

We're 62% of the way to our $5,000 fiscal year-end goal, but we need your help to cross the finish line before June 30. Your gift today helps turn years of scholarship into a lasting resource for educators, students, performers, and music lovers everywhere.
🎼 Donate today at the link below and help us build a more complete future for classical music.

https://www.boulangerinitiative.org/donate

07/02/2026

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! ✅ Apply now for the 2027 Eleanor McCollum Competition Concert of Arias and the 2027–2028 Butler Studio. Applications are due August 31.

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4vHWwEU

07/02/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Louise Toppin on her first publication with Hal Leonard. Black Composers in Art Song. See the link in the comments to purchase your copy from Classical Vocal Reprints, which is very happy to be mentioned in the Foreword.

07/01/2026

The 2027 application is open💫Apply NOW through July 31 at 11:59pm ET.

Follow the link in our bio for the Resonance application link, video guidelines, competition information, and eligibility requirements.

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06/30/2026

✨ Today marks the start of your next chapter. ✨

Applications for the 2027 Merola Opera Program open TODAY! If you’re ready to take the next step in your operatic journey, submit your application through Resonance.

We can’t wait to meet the next generation of extraordinary artists. 🎶

For more information on how to apply visit our website at: https://merola.org/apply/

06/26/2026

The VOCAL IMMERSION PROGRAM at Castleton (ViP) is a two week performing arts mentoring program for 12 emerging professional artists. World-renowned singers, Michelle DeYoung, Paul Groves, actor Dietlinde Turban Maazel, are joined by coach Julian Garvue, world percussion artist Tom Teasley, and guest advisors Susan Graham, Bryn Terfel, among others. ViP is merit-based and tuition-free. Shared houses and meals at Castleton farms provide full immersion and focus. No age restrictions.

Program Dates: JAN 10-24, 2027. Public Performances by participants: Art Song Recital JAN 16 & Opera Scenes JAN 23. Pre-screening materials and $50 app fee are due AUG 01 via JotForm at https://castletonmusic.org/training/vocal-immersion-program/

https://www.yaptracker.com/posts/castleton-2027/

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