To commemorate Memorial Day, we are sharing a special performance of the National Anthem by 2023 Season Bailey Apprentice Artist Kathleen O’Mara.
Shining A Light: MADAMA BUTTERFLY
In case you missed it this morning on WPTV, hear Toni Marie Palmertree and General Director David Walker discuss the feeling of watching opera live and in person!
"I could not be more thrilled for this moment."
In a personal video from J'Nai Bridges, the star mezzo-soprano shares her excitement about debuting at PBO for the first time in this "masterpiece of an opera" and her passion for the iconic role. Don't miss your chance to see J'Nai's debut in the title role of CARMEN—NEXT WEEKEND!
This must-see opera runs from Jan. 28-30. Great seats start at just $25: http://ow.ly/a60950Hx49B
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Happy Halloween! 👻🎃 Celebrate by unlocking the mysteries behind BLUEBEARD'S SEVEN DOORS, PBO's new digital puzzle experience based on Bela Bartok’s BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE. Follow Judith and Bluebeard through the virtual castle, solving riddles to move from one door to the next. Be careful though! Who knows what you'll find lurking inside the castle.. http://ow.ly/Mj3P50GziXV
*This experience is best enjoyed on a desktop or laptop computer*
This week, Palm Beach Opera joined arts organizations across the country in celebrating Arts in Education Week. Here at PBO, our staff knows firsthand the importance of the arts as part of a well-rounded education. Hear what PBO has to say about arts education in this special video message! #BecauseOfArtsEd #ArtsInEducationWeek #AmericanForTheArts #PalmBeachCulture
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In this special video message, baritone Joshua Hopkins— who thrilled audiences at PBO's historic festival as Papageno in THE MAGIC FLUTE and as Silvio in PAGLIACCI—shares his gratitude for PBO's "groundbreaking" festival and opens up about a personal project that has been five years in the making.
Written by opera composer Jake Heggie and author Margaret Atwood, Joshua's moving 8-part song cycle is available to stream online for free. Learn more about his project here: http://ow.ly/AsF850DRxNX
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In another artist video, mezzo-soprano and two-time Grammy winner Isabel Leonard shares her excitement about PBO's first-ever festival, hearing a live orchestra for the first time in a year, and returning to the stage.
Marking both her company AND role debut, Isabel will sing Musetta in LA BOHÈME at our 2021 Festival, which opens in JUST ONE WEEK! http://ow.ly/DgBN50DzksW
In another artist video, Matthew DiBattista - Tenor—who was last seen at PBO as Don Basilio in LE NOZZE DI FIGARO (2018)—shares his excitement about returning to PBO for our first-ever festival, which opens in JUST TWO WEEKS! Matthew will perform as Monostatos in THE MAGIC FLUTE and as Beppe in PAGLIACCI. http://ow.ly/kcmH50DriXV
"The star power in these productions is off the charts," says Matthew in the video. "You're not going to want to miss even one of these shows."
In this week's artist video, renowned tenor Matthew Polenzani—who was last seen at PBO as our 2019 Gala artist—shares his excitement about returning to the stage. Matthew will star as Tamino in THE MAGIC FLUTE at PBO's first-ever festival, which opens in JUST THREE WEEKS! http://ow.ly/UgEU50Dmkhq
In this personal video message recorded from his NYC rooftop, baritone Michael Chioldi shares his excitement about his return to PBO as Tonio in PAGLIACCI!
Michael made his PBO debut in 2004 and has performed eight times in mainstage productions—he was last seen at PBO in 2018 as Scarpia in TOSCA. He'll be joined by "three amazing world-class casts" at our festival NEXT MONTH! http://ow.ly/piqx50DdQjs
"Live opera is happening in America during this difficult time and it's happening at Palm Beach Opera."
In this personal video message recorded in December, renowned soprano Janai Brugger reflects on returning to the stage after a challenging year and shares her excitement about performing "one of her favorite roles" at "one of her favorite places."
Janai will sing the role of Pamina live in DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE (THE MAGIC FLUTE) at PBO's first-ever outdoor festival NEXT MONTH!
Tickets available at pbopera.org + Ticketmaster.
http://ow.ly/9p2c50D7Ej7
In this personal video, star soprano Latonia Moore shares her excitement for Palm Beach Opera's outdoor festival and reflects on returning to a role after nearly 14 years. Latonia will sing the role of Mimì in Puccini's classic LA BOHÈME at PBO's 2021 Festival NEXT MONTH! pbopera.org/2021-festival
"The music pulls right at your heartstrings."