BLEU OPERA Company

08/28/2026

✨ IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC BOARD OF BLEU OPERA COMPANY ✨

A message from our fabulous Asha Moore Smith regarding the August 30th Dream Recital featuring Rachel Sitomer:

The recital is NOT canceled — it has been postponed and moved to our next season. 💙

Thank you for your continued love and support of Bleu Opera Company!

We can’t wait to see you September 27th featuring Elise C. Jenkins, Soprano, performing Wagner and so much more! 🎶✨

07/08/2026

✨ What a beautiful journey this has been! ✨
The collaboration between BLEU Opera and Beaux Arts Collective has been nothing short of extraordinary. Our Dream Recital Series continues to grow because of the incredible artists, audiences, volunteers, and supporters who believe in the power of music and community.
From day one, this partnership has been smooth like butter—filled with mutual respect, creativity, laughter, and a shared passion for bringing meaningful performances to our community. We couldn't have asked for a better collaborator, and we're so grateful for everything we've accomplished together.
To everyone who has attended, shared our events, purchased tickets, cheered on our artists, or simply encouraged us along the way—thank you. The love and support that BLEU Opera has received has truly touched our hearts. Every kind word, every applause, and every smiling face reminds us why we do this work.
We appreciate each and every one of you more than words can express. ❤️
Now, we're already looking ahead to our next unforgettable evening!
🎶 Dream Recital No. 3
📅 August 30
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Same location!
🎟️ Tickets are available through the link in our bio!
Thank you for believing in our mission, supporting live music, and helping us build something truly special. We love you all, and we can't wait to see you on August 30! 😍💙

07/08/2026

What an unforgettable afternoon! ✨🎶

A heartfelt congratulations to Emarii on a truly beautiful recital! Every performance was filled with artistry, passion, and heart, making this an experience that everyone in the audience will remember.

To everyone who attended—thank you! Your love, encouragement, and unwavering support mean the world, not only to Emarii but to our entire artistic community. Seeing friends, family, and music lovers come together to celebrate live performance is a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do.

Enjoy all 20 pictures as we relive the joy, laughter, and unforgettable musical moments from this special recital! 📸✨

Thank you for filling the room with such incredible energy, warmth, and applause. Here’s to many more inspiring performances and musical moments ahead!

Bravo, Emarii! We are so proud of you! ❤️🎹🎤🎉

• Shout out to our wonderful Accompanist Dr. Austin Gaskins for he wonderful playing
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07/06/2026

✨ The DREAM Recital Series Continues! ✨
Join us for Dream Recital No. 3: Motherhood (Instructions Not Included), a powerful and moving recital featuring the incredible Rachel Sitomer.

📅 Sunday, August 30, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
Georgetown • Washington, D.C.

This special evening marks the third installment of the DREAM Recital Series, celebrating extraordinary artists while supporting the future of new opera.

🎟️ Tickets are available now!

The link is in our bio and attached below. You can also search "Dream Recital Series" on Eventbrite or search "BLEU Opera Company." If you have any trouble finding the event, please send us a message—we're happy to help!

💙 This recital is also a fundraiser for What's New at BLEU, our initiative dedicated to developing new operatic works. Your support will help us commission three composers from the DMV area to each create an original 25–30 minute operetta, giving voice to new stories and expanding opportunities for local artists.

Every ticket purchased helps make new music, new collaborations, and new opera possible.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for supporting BLEU Opera Company. We can't wait to share this unforgettable evening with you!

🎥 And stay tuned—more beautiful footage from our last DREAM Recital featuring the phenomenal Emarii Scott will be posted soon!

An evening of profound storytelling through song. Don't miss Rachel Sitomer's Motherhood (Instruction Not Included).

06/30/2026

✨ RECAP: Emarii Scott’s Dream Recital ✨

What an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the incredible artistry of Emarii Scott! 🎶 It was a joy to share this special recital alongside members of the Bleu Opera Company Artistic Board, surrounded by an audience that continues to support the arts with such enthusiasm.

A heartfelt thank you to the Beaux Arts Collective for sponsoring the beautiful post-recital reception and helping make this event such a memorable success. Your generosity and partnership mean so much to our artists and community.

The Dream Recital Series continues! 🎉 We’ll be announcing our next recital on July 5, so stay tuned. Trust us—you won’t want to miss it! Come out, show your support, and experience another afternoon of extraordinary music and inspiring performances.

05/21/2026

What a way to begin Season 3! ✨ Wayne Jennings’ Dream Recital was truly an unforgettable evening — the first of 7 incredible performances this season and definitely something you did not want to miss. Thank you, Wayne, for sharing your extraordinary talent with us and creating such a beautiful musical experience.

A special thank you to Beaux Arts Collective for hosting such a wonderful reception, and heartfelt thanks to our amazing board members and supporters who came out to celebrate with us. Your presence means everything.

We’ll be announcing who’s next TOMORROW, so be sure to check our bio and click the link for tickets before they’re gone. 🎟️

BLEU OPERA loves you all! 💙

📸 By Artistic Board Member- .byzay

04/24/2026

Artistic Board Member Ayana Ogunsulade sits down with tenor Wayne Jennings for an inside look at his upcoming Dream recital—now available in full.

Watch the full interview now on our YouTube page (link in bio).

Thank you for your patience with the delay… trust us, it’s worth it. Fun fact: Wayne and Ayana both studied at George Mason University, and that shared artistry shines through in this powerful program.

This is more than a recital—it’s an experience you don’t want to miss. Secure your seats now through the link in our bio before they’re gone.

Featuring our very own founder and Artistic Executive Director, Ronald A. Walton III (Trey), at the piano—this is a performance you’ll be talking about long after the final note.

Don’t wait. Be there.

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