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{{toplink|url=http://www.operaphila.org|name=operaphila.org}}[[File:OperaPhila.jpg| | {{toplink|url=http://www.operaphila.org|name=operaphila.org}}[[File:OperaPhila.jpg|400px|thumb|right|A scene from "The Love for Three Oranges", presented by Opera Philadelphia in September 2019.]]'''Opera Philadelphia''' is committed to '''embracing innovation and developing opera for the 21st century'''. Our mission: | ||
*Delivering outstanding productions of traditional and new repertoire that engage our public and propel our genre forward | *Delivering outstanding productions of traditional and new repertoire that engage our public and propel our genre forward | ||
Revision as of 15:13, 1 November 2019
Opera Philadelphia is committed to embracing innovation and developing opera for the 21st century. Our mission:
- Delivering outstanding productions of traditional and new repertoire that engage our public and propel our genre forward
- Identifying extraordinary artists, both established and emerging, and provide opportunities for them to create their most imaginative and inspired work.
- Presenting innovative programming relevant to the multi-cultural Philadelphia region that broadens and diversifies the opera audience.
Opera Philadelphia is a Professional Company Member of OPERA America. Support provided by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.
"They're increasingly taking chances, offering unusual and new work along with repertory staples, and carving out a place for themselves as proponents of American opera." ~Anne Midgette, The Washington Post
"Things are looking up, operatically speaking, in the City of Brotherly Love." ~Opera News
"One of the nation’s most innovative companies." ~U-T San Diego
"Philadelphia has some of the richest operatic DNA in America." ~Fred Plotkin, WQXR Operavore
Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's Our Mission page.
In The News
- "Opera Is Already In You", Philadelphia Citizen, September 12, 2019.
- This year’s Opera Philadelphia Festival turns Philly’s iconic sites into its stage, Curbed Philadelphia, August 30, 2017.
- Groundbreaking Citywide O17 Festival Of Opera To Debut In Philadelphia This Fall, Uwishunu, May 12, 2017.
Info
- Event Calendar: Operatic Events
- Volunteer: Volunteer Registration
- Volunteer Match profile: Opera Company of Philadelphia