Stephanie Blythe Leads International Cast in Palm Beach Opera’s “Die Fledermaus” at Kravis Center
March 14, 2019
Palm Beach Opera presents Johann Strauss II’s high-spirited opera “Die Fledermaus” in a colorful production at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts for one weekend only, March 22-24. The last opera of the company’s 2018-2019 season, “Die Fledermaus” is a comedic series of mischief, intrigue, and revenge set at a lavish Viennese ball, complete with
Palm Beach Opera’s 2019 Gala Presents Matthew Polenzani at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
March 7, 2019
Palm Beach Opera presented distinguished tenor Matthew Polenzani at its 2019 Gala, the company’s largest fundraising event, at Manalapan’s award-winning resort Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa on March 2. Praised by The New York Times for his “ardor, richness and power,” Polenzani has starred in more than 300 performances at the Metropolitan Opera, and
Palm Beach Opera Announces 19-20 Season, Includes New Delray Beach Performance
February 13, 2019
Palm Beach Opera revealed the 2019-2020 season at its annual season reveal event on Feb. 4, announcing three mainstage operas and an added production starring the company’s artists in residence to be performed in Delray Beach. For the 19-20 season, Palm Beach Opera will present “Turandot,” “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” and “Eugene Onegin” at the
Palm Beach Opera Presents Film Noir-Inspired “Don Giovanni” at Kravis Center
February 13, 2019
Palm Beach Opera presents Mozart’s iconic opera “Don Giovanni” through the modern lens of film noir in a stylistic production at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts for one weekend only, Feb. 22-24. The second opera of the company’s 2018-2019 season, “Don Giovanni” tells the story of a young, arrogant womanizer who finds himself at
Palm Beach Opera Celebrates Opening Night of “La traviata” with Record-Breaking Dinner Attendance
January 31, 2019
Palm Beach Opera and nearly 190 supporters celebrated opening night of “La traviata” at Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion for Opening Night Dinner, drawing more attendees for the pre-show event than ever before. Guests were welcomed by Palm Beach Opera’s Chairman of the Board Dennis Williams and General Director Daniel Biaggi, who introduced the production with
Palm Beach Opera Presents ‘Lunch & Learn’ with Maestro Antonello Allemandi
January 23, 2019
Palm Beach Opera presented the first of its 2018-2019 Lunch & Learn series for an insightful portrait of Giuseppe Verdi’s “La traviata,” the company’s upcoming opera. On Jan. 17, Palm Beach Opera hosted Lunch & Learn at West Palm Beach’s National Croquet Center, featuring a thoughtful presentation by Maestro Antonello Allemandi and Palm Beach Opera’s
Palm Beach Opera Presents First Opera of the Season, “La traviata” at Kravis Center
January 16, 2019
Palm Beach Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi’s iconic opera “La traviata” at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts for one weekend only, on Jan. 25-27 The first opera of the company’s 2018-2019 season, “La traviata” tells the heartbreaking story of a courtesan’s impossible choice between love and moral obligation, set in 19th century Paris. Palm Beach
Palm Beach Opera Toasts Gala Host Committee at Private Palm Beach Residence
January 14, 2019
Palm Beach Opera celebrated the company’s upcoming gala and its Gala Host Committee with an intimate performance by Palm Beach Opera Apprentice Artists at Lee Ann and Jeffrey Alderton’s Palm Beach home on Jan. 8. Attendees included invited guests and the company’s gala benefactors, whose support helps develop Palm Beach Opera’s largest annual fundraising event,
Palm Beach Opera Celebrates Upcoming Gala with Kickoff Reception at Escada
December 27, 2018
Worth avenue’s Escada hosted Palm Beach Opera’s Gala Kickoff Reception on Dec. 19 to celebrate the company’s upcoming gala and to commend the event sponsors and supporters. Guests included the company’s gala benefactors, whose support helps develop Palm Beach Opera’s largest annual fundraising event, which showcases a prominent artist over an elegant dinner. The 2019
Palm Beach Opera Receives Renewed 1 Million Dollar Gift in Support of the Benenson Young Artist Program
December 20, 2018
Palm Beach Opera is excited to announce that The Edward H. Benenson Foundation, Inc. will renew its 1 million dollar gift in support of the company’s Benenson Young Artist Program for the next five years, securing its position as a nationally recognized training program for emerging singers. Just as the company opened its 2018-2019 season
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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.
