Matthew J. Schulz

06/06/2023

Digging deeper and digesting. Reinvigorating determination.

Pictured:
1. Purple - John Akomfrah
2. Four Talks - Laurie Anderson
3. Pickett’s Charge - Mark Bradford

02/20/2023

Sarah and Dr. Ernest Butler have impacted the lives of so many young artists, myself included, and their championing of the arts is like none other. I am continuously in awe of them. They have changed more lives than they will ever know. 🧡

The usual high point of the annual event — the finals of the Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers, followed by an elegant dinner in the Wortham foyer — is the naming of the winners of the “American Idol”-type contest for young opera singers. But there was another announcement this ...

12/07/2022

Today’s office wasn’t too shabby 😉 I’m excited to be doing some digging this week!! 🤓📚🙌

10/31/2022

Austin coffee shops are ✨the best✨

Time to get some work done 😉

Production proposal here we come 💃

09/20/2022

It is hard to believe that one month ago I was wrapping up 12 weeks with these incredible humans. I am beyond blessed to have met such amazing artists, both on and off stage. The future of opera (and this world) is bright!!! 🤩♥️

**insert difficult to type heartfelt message that sums up those amazing 12 weeks** 😉

08/19/2022

I can hardly believe this transformative summer is almost over… get your tickets now to see/hear this amazing group of talented artists! ♥️

Merola Opera Program’s Summer Festival ends on a high note with the Merola Grand Finale, a concert featuring the 31 young artists of the 2022 program performing some of opera’s most thrilling arias and ensembles.

08/19/2022

If you are in the Bay Area, this evening is not one to miss! Come see this brilliant group of talented young artists. The future of opera has never been so bright! 🤩🤩

The Merola Opera Program is regarded as one of the world's foremost opera training program for aspiring singers, pianist/coaches, and stage directors.

07/06/2022

I CANNOT tell you how giddy and shook I was this morning on my walk to the house!!! 😳😰🙃 LOOK MOM, IT’S ME!!!!

06/06/2022

As I get ready to assist on her production of Magic Flute for , I’m reminded of when I last directed the opening scene 😉🥰 what is opera in Austin Texas without 🤷‍♂️

06/03/2022

Happy Pride, from to wherever you are!

05/31/2022

First day at fit check! Here’s to hoping my future is as bright as my backlight and not as dead as my pre-coffee-eyes!🥂🍾🎉

04/11/2022

Had an absolute blast today with .sky! Can’t wait to start editing this one together 🙌

Baby Blue’s Aria “Color” from Dreaming Blue by