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Lone Star Opera Lone Star Opera is committed to bringing opera to the Hill Country by building upon the region’s rich heritage and vibrant community life.

Happy closing show of La Traviata with for our General Director, Joseph Calzada who is sang the role of Dr. Grenvil. Yo...
05/03/2026

Happy closing show of La Traviata with for our General Director, Joseph Calzada who is sang the role of Dr. Grenvil. You’ll hear tunes this amazing opera at our next concert!

Congratulations to our director of development for her run as Sesto in Handel’s Giulio Cesare at ! 😉
03/09/2026

Congratulations to our director of development for her run as Sesto in Handel’s Giulio Cesare at ! 😉

Part two!! We really HAVE been busy bringing high-quality opera performances to stages across the country.This past week...
02/18/2026

Part two!! We really HAVE been busy bringing high-quality opera performances to stages across the country.

This past weekend, .calzada.official debuted with as Fiorello in The Barber of Seville.

Lone Star Opera is built by working artists actively performing at a high level nationwide. This is a taste of our artistry — and there’s more to come.

We’ve been hard at work!Behind the scenes, Lone Star Opera’s founders have been delivering high-quality performances acr...
02/17/2026

We’ve been hard at work!

Behind the scenes, Lone Star Opera’s founders have been delivering high-quality performances across the USA, and we couldn’t be more proud of the artistry coming out of our community.

Most recently, Artistic Director Brendan Boyle brought powerful storytelling and musical depth to Silent Night as Nikolaus Sprink with

Lone Star Opera is built by working artists doing meaningful work on stages around the country. This is just a glimpse of the artistry we’re bringing home.

More to come. Always 🎭✨

✨ Happy Holidays from Lone Star Opera ✨As the year comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for our community, our ...
12/23/2025

✨ Happy Holidays from Lone Star Opera ✨

As the year comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for our community, our artists, and everyone who believes in the power of live music and storytelling. May this holiday season be filled with warmth, joy, and beautiful moments shared with those you love.

We can’t wait to raise our voices with you in the new year—here’s to music, connection, and a bright season ahead. 🎶⭐

✨ Meet Our Director of Development: Kelly Guerra ✨Peruvian-American mezzo-soprano Kelly Guerra brings both artistic dist...
12/23/2025

✨ Meet Our Director of Development: Kelly Guerra ✨

Peruvian-American mezzo-soprano Kelly Guerra brings both artistic distinction and heartfelt advocacy to Lone Star Opera. She made her Metropolitan Opera debut in 2024 in Golijov’s Ainadamar and has performed on some of the world’s most celebrated stages, including Carnegie Hall, major U.S. opera companies, and leading international festivals.

Dr. Guerra holds degrees from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Bard College, and UC Santa Barbara, and uniquely blends her performance career with experience in the tech world. As a first-generation American, she is deeply committed to making the concert hall welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant for all audiences. She’s thrilled to be spending more time with her family in Texas and helping build a strong, sustainable future for opera in the Hill Country. 🎶✨

✨ Meet Our Artistic Director: Brendan Boyle ✨Hailing from Kansas, Brendan Boyle has been immersed in classical music fro...
12/23/2025

✨ Meet Our Artistic Director: Brendan Boyle ✨

Hailing from Kansas, Brendan Boyle has been immersed in classical music from a young age, bringing both deep musical roots and dynamic artistry to Lone Star Opera. He holds degrees from Washburn University and Baylor University, along with a Performer’s Diploma from Indiana University. After his training, Brendan spent many years in Austin, TX, performing regularly with Austin Opera and building a thriving private voice studio.

Today, Brendan performs with opera companies across the country, with recent roles including Mario Cavaradossi (Tosca) and Don José (Carmen), and exciting upcoming engagements on stages nationwide. He lives in Kansas with his family while spending significant time in the Texas Hill Country—a place close to his heart and artistic vision. As Artistic Director, Brendan brings passion, experience, and a powerful love for storytelling through music to everything we do. 🎶🎭

✨ Meet Our General Director: Joseph Calzada ✨American-Greek bass-baritone Joseph Calzada brings a rare blend of artistic...
12/23/2025

✨ Meet Our General Director: Joseph Calzada ✨

American-Greek bass-baritone Joseph Calzada brings a rare blend of artistic excellence and visionary leadership to Lone Star Opera. With an exciting 2025–2026 season ahead, Joseph performs regularly with leading opera companies, symphonies, and festivals across the country, building on a career that includes major orchestras, regional opera houses, and prestigious young artist programs. He is a 2024 Studio Artist alum of Wolf Trap Opera and holds advanced degrees from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, with undergraduate training from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music.

Beyond the stage, Joseph is a seasoned business strategist and venture investor. Holding an MBA from Southern Utah University, he leads a private venture capital firm with investments in biotech and food & beverage brands, specializing in early-stage growth and long-term value creation. This entrepreneurial, results-driven mindset shapes his leadership at Lone Star Opera—uniting artistic integrity with smart, sustainable vision for the future of opera in Fredericksburg and beyond. 🎶⭐r

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