Palm Beach Opera’s 2020 Gala Presents Christian Van Horn at The Breakers, Surpasses Fundraising Goal
February 8, 2020
Palm Beach Opera presented renowned bass-baritone Christian Van Horn at its 2020 gala, the company’s largest fundraising event, at The Breakers Palm Beach on Feb. 10. Praised by The New York Times for his “sturdy voice and commanding presence,” Christian Van Horn has performed at many of the great opera houses around the world, including
Palm Beach Opera Presents “Turandot”
January 14, 2020
Palm Beach Opera presents Giacomo Puccini’s “Turandot” at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts for one weekend only, on Jan. 24-26. The first mainstage opera of Palm Beach Opera’s 19-20 season, “Turandot” is a sweeping story of perseverance and peril, featuring an adventurous musical score and one of the most iconic opera arias of all
Palm Beach Opera Toasts to Major Supporters and Upcoming Mainstage Performances at Season Opening Celebration
January 7, 2020
Philanthropists Drs. Marsha and Henry Laufer hosted Palm Beach Opera’s annual Season Opening Celebration at their Manalapan home on Thursday, Dec. 12 to kick off the company’s mainstage season, and to celebrate Palm Beach Opera’s Co-Producer Society, Goldner Center for Children’s Opera Education supporters, Gala Council, and Benenson Young Artist and Bailey Apprentice Artist Program
One-of-a-kind ‘Inter-Ability’ Chorus Performs Holiday Concert
December 9, 2019
After 12 weeks of working with Palm Beach Opera and Whole Vibes, the Inter-Ability Chorus, made up of adults with disabilities and special needs, presents a free holiday concert on Dec. 13 at the Els Center for Excellence. Palm Beach Opera partnered with music therapist Erica Lyles of Whole Vibes and the Els Center of
Palm Beach Opera Presents “Hansel and Gretel” at Delray Beach’s Crest Theatre at Old School Square
November 20, 2019
Palm Beach Opera opens its 19-20 season with a fully-staged production of “Hansel and Gretel” at Delray Beach’s Crest Theatre, starring the company’s artists in residence, on Dec. 6-8. Based on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Palm Beach Opera’s charming production of “Hansel and Gretel” will feature the company’s Benenson Young Artists and Bailey
Palm Beach Opera Toasts to Upcoming Season at New York City’s Lotos Club
October 29, 2019
As part of celebrations for its upcoming season, Palm Beach Opera held a private dinner at The Lotos Club in New York City, featuring special guests and an intimate performance, hosted by Palm Beach Opera board member Florence Kaufman on Oct. 17. Attended by 50 Palm Beach Opera supporters, the evening began with a cocktail
Tickets to Palm Beach Opera’s 19-20 Season Now on Sale to General Public
September 12, 2019
Single tickets to Palm Beach Opera’s 19-20 season are now available for purchase. This season, the company will present “Turandot,” “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” and “Eugene Onegin” at the Kravis Center of the Performing Arts, featuring internationally-renowned guest artists, as well as a fully-staged production of “Hansel and Gretel” in Delray Beach, starring the company’s
Palm Beach Opera’s General Director Daniel Biaggi Steps Down as of Oct. 15, to be available as a Strategic and Artistic Advisor for 19-20 Season. Current Managing Director David Walker to become General Director as of Oct. 15.
July 10, 2019
Palm Beach Opera announces a leadership transition to take place over the next four months. The company’s General Director Daniel Biaggi, who has been leading the company for the past 10 years, after having already served as director of artistic operations since 2005, has decided not to extend his contract and will step down in
Palm Beach Opera Celebrates Opening Night of “Die Fledermaus”
March 26, 2019
Palm Beach Opera and nearly 150 supporters celebrated opening night of “Die Fledermaus” at Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion for Opening Night Dinner on March 22. Guests were welcomed by Palm Beach Opera’s Chairman of the Board Dennis Williams and General Director Daniel Biaggi, who introduced the production, welcomed all in attendance, and celebrated the company’s
Palm Beach Opera Announces Chorus Auditions
March 14, 2019
Chorus auditions for Palm Beach Opera’s 19-20 season will be held on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6. The Palm Beach Opera Chorus will be featured prominently in the company’s 19-20 season repertoire, which includes Giacomo Puccini’s “Turandot,” Gioachino Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia,” and Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin.” Auditions are by appointment only, and
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NOTABLE MENTIONS
“Palm Beach Opera, now approaching its sixtieth-anniversary season, has vaulted into the first rank of American opera companies and attracted considerable international attention as the first company in the pandemic era in North America to forge ahead with a full-length live opera.”
— The New Criterion
“The centerpiece of this year’s season”
—WLRN
“There was a palpable feeling of joy in the performance”
—Musical America
“Grand opera with major league singers at an alfresco venue”
—South Florida Classical Review
In February, Palm Beach Opera presented the first large-scale live opera event in the nation since the onset of the pandemic. Featuring Metropolitan Opera stars in live performances of classic operas La bohème, Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), and Pagliacci outdoors at the South Florida Fairgrounds’ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, PBO’s groundbreaking festival was celebrated as a “courageous winter operatic feast” by South Florida Classical Review and “breathtakingly beautiful” by Palm Beach Daily News.
