Rochester
New York
Opera Guild of Rochester
The Opera Guild of Rochester, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, with a mission to support opera and opera education in the Rochester area.
The Guild presents free opera lectures at local libraries, tours to productions of leading local opera companies and the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, as well as our popular Beat-the-Blahs — The Haskell Rosenberg Memorial Series atTemple B'rith Kodesh in Brighton.
In addition, this website will also serve as a clearing house for local and regional opera, concert, and recital information, with links to other music organizations in our area.
Please join us in support of opera in Rochester! Donors of $60 or more may participate in Guild events for a reduced fee and enjoy a free recital each May.
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Opera Guild of Rochester shall be to foster an interest in and an appreciation of opera within the Greater Rochester community, to support and promote the presentation of opera in the Greater Rochester area, and to enhance the education and enjoyment of opera among its members and the community at large through various programming.
Recent News
Opera Guild of Rochester News: How Can One Person Help Opera?
We share a passion for keeping opera alive and accessible in the Rochester community. With your generous support, Opera Guild of Rochester can continue to provide enriching experiences, among them our popular Bravo Nights series, engaging…
Read More »Opera Guild of Rochester Viva Voce - September 2024
Edition Viva Voce, Sept 2024 It's easy to get! Click here and the issue will be presented straightaway. Viva Voce Click here to read the September issue Click here to access previous issues Click here to visit our Website Click here to…
Read More »Pirates of Penzance at Glimmerglass on July 30: Registration Deadline June 15, 2024
The Pirates of Penzance 2024 Glimmerglass Bus Trip Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Join us for this summer highlight to see Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance at Glimmerglass in Cooperstown. Our day trip excursion includes meals,…
Read More »Opera Guild of Rochester Viva Voce - January 2024
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Read More »Opera Guild Of Rochester Viva Voce - December 2023
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Read More »We Love Our Donors! You Help us Grow Opera in Rochester!
We Are Grateful. In this season of family and giving, we are especially thankful to our family of donors who support us in our mission to make opera accessible and enjoyable for all. We seek to create opportunities that are free or low cost,…
Read More »Bravo Night Featuring Finger Lakes Opera Young Artists on October 22, 2023
FINGER LAKES OPERA'S YOUNG ARTISTS RETURN TO BRAVO NIGHTS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 at 7:00 pm at the Little Cafe We are pleased to have the Finger Lakes Opera Young Artists with us to open our Bravo Nights season. This event is free and open to the…
Read More »Opera Guild Of Rochester Viva Voce - October 2023
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Read More »Opera Guild Of Rochester Viva Voce - Spetember 2023
Edition Viva Voce, September 2023 It's easy to get! Click the button below and the issue will be presented straightaway. Click here to read the September issue Click here to access previous issues Click here to visit our Website Click…
Read More »Opera Guild of Rochester Viva Voce - August 2023
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Read More »Opera Guild of Rochester Viva Voce - June 2023
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Read More »Opera Guild of Rochester International Vocal Competition - May 19th, 2023
Please join the Opera Guild at the Rochester Oratorio Society’s Celebration – the 2023 Rochester International Vocal Competition. This has always been a great evening and we look forward to this year’s exciting program! RIVC (in…
Read More »Lotte Lenya Competition Returns to Rochester this Weekend!
The Lenya Competition returns to Rochester for a weekend of anniversary celebration events! Saturday, 29 April at Kilbourn Hall 10:00 AM – Perspectives: Performers, Coaches, Judges 1:00 PM – Final Round of the 2023 Lenya Competition…
Read More »Opera Guild of Rochester: Viva Voce - April 2023
Edition Viva Voce, March 2023 It's easy to get! Click the button below and the issue will be presented straightaway. Alternatively, you can download it to your computer for off-line reading. Click here to read the April issue Click here to…
Read More »Opera Guild of Rochester : Romeo & Juliet Glimmerglass Bus Trip 2023
Romeo & Juliet 2023 Glimmerglass Bus Trip Monday, July 17 Registration Deadline: April 25 Join us for this summer highlight as we travel to Cooperstown to see Romeo & Juliet at Glimmerglass. It’s a lovely excursion with meals,…
Read More »Opera Guild of Rochester: Viva Voce - March 2023
Our spring lecture series kicks off with four events at Brighton Memorial Library The Development of an Opera Singer "The Slow Cooker process in a Microwave Age" Opera Guild board member, Director of Vocal Studies and Associate Professor of…
Read More »Opera Guild of Rochester : New lecture: The Development of an Opera Singer, a behind-the-scenes view!
The Development of an Opera Singer A slow cooker process in a microwave age The development of a voice for a professional-level operatic singing career can only begin when two non-negotiable, unteachable qualities are present: a keen musical ear…
Read More »Opera Guild of Rochester: Viva Voce - February 2023
Viva Voce, February 2023 Edition Viva Voce, February 2023 It's easy to get! Click the button below and the issue will be presented straightaway. Alternatively, you can download it to your computer for off-line reading. Click here to read the…
Read More »Opera Guild Of Rochester - Viva Voce Newsletter - January 2023
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Read More »Viva Voce, December 2022
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