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{{toplink|url=http://www.operaphila.org|name=operaphila.org}}The '''Opera Company of Philadelphia''', also known as '''Opera Philadelphia''', {{gives}}<blockquote>Opera has been part of Philadelphia’s cultural livelihood for generation after generation. Some have been brought up in a family tradition of opera going, while others discover opera on their own. In order to keep the passion for opera alive for current and future generations, the Opera of Philadelphia provides opportunities for opera lovers and novices alike to learn more about this greatest of art forms. With free recitals, lectures, downloadable podcasts, student dress rehearsals, in school programs, and random acts of culture in the community, there are myriad ways for you to get acquainted with or deepen your appreciation of opera.<br><br>The Opera Company's Adult Education Programs give you an in-depth look at the art form you love from popular established programs like A Taste of Opera and Opera Overtures to events and classes in your community.<br><br>The Opera Company of Philadelphia is proud to offer educational programming for students throughout the Delaware Valley. Each program helps bring the rich heritage of opera and helps build the next generation of opera lovers and even opera singers! Offerings include free student dress rehearsals with accompanying standards-based curriculum guides through Sounds of Learning™, a new take on opera through Hip-H’opera, and other music-education resources for parents.</blockquote>
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{{toplink|url=http://www.operaphila.org|name=operaphila.org}}Opera Philadelphia is committed to embracing innovation and developing opera for the 21st century. Our mission:
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*Delivering outstanding productions of traditional and new repertoire that engage our public and propel our genre forward
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*Identifying extraordinary artists, both established and emerging, and provide opportunities for them to create their most imaginative and inspired work.
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*Presenting innovative programming relevant to the multi-cultural Philadelphia region that broadens and diversifies the opera audience.
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Opera Philadelphia is a Professional Company Member of OPERA America. Support provided by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.
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“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.”
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ANNE MIDGETTE, THE WASHINGTON POST
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“A dynamic place to experience opera in the 21st century.”
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OPERA NOW
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“Opera Philadelphia deserves praise.
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ALEX ROSS, THE NEW YORKER
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“Things are looking up, operatically speaking, in the City of Brotherly Love.”
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OPERA NEWS
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“One of the nation’s most innovative companies.”
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U-T SAN DIEGO
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“Philadelphia has some of the richest operatic DNA in America.”
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FRED PLOTKIN, WQXR OPERAVORE
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“Opera Philadelphia has become the most skillful calibrator of populist appetites and the need of the art form to progress.”
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PETER DOBRIN, THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
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“I love that my job is never the same, and it never ceases to keep me on my toes and test my knowledge. Each production poses new challenges that require creative solutions.”
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MEGGIE SCACHE ELTZ, PRODUCTION MANAGER
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“The desire to create a space where teens, especially marginalized voices, can feel empowered is what drives me in my office work.
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VERONICA CHAPMAN-SMITH, MANAGER OF OUT OF SCHOOL TIME INITIATIVES
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“I love the people I am lucky enough to work with as well as the guests who attend the opera. I get to meet so many interesting people.”
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MICHAEL KNIGHT, DIRECTOR OF GUEST SERVICES
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“One day doesn’t quite look like the next, but each day is filled with creativity and imagination.”
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SARAH WILLIAMS, NEW WORKS ADMINISTRATOR
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''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.operaphila.org/about/our-mission/ Our Mission] page.
  
 
==In The News==
 
==In The News==

Revision as of 14:55, 1 November 2019

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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

“A dynamic place to experience opera in the 21st century.” OPERA NOW

“Opera Philadelphia deserves praise.” ALEX ROSS, THE NEW YORKER

“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

“Opera Philadelphia has become the most skillful calibrator of populist appetites and the need of the art form to progress.” PETER DOBRIN, THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

“I love that my job is never the same, and it never ceases to keep me on my toes and test my knowledge. Each production poses new challenges that require creative solutions.” MEGGIE SCACHE ELTZ, PRODUCTION MANAGER

“The desire to create a space where teens, especially marginalized voices, can feel empowered is what drives me in my office work.” VERONICA CHAPMAN-SMITH, MANAGER OF OUT OF SCHOOL TIME INITIATIVES

“I love the people I am lucky enough to work with as well as the guests who attend the opera. I get to meet so many interesting people.” MICHAEL KNIGHT, DIRECTOR OF GUEST SERVICES

“One day doesn’t quite look like the next, but each day is filled with creativity and imagination.” SARAH WILLIAMS, NEW WORKS ADMINISTRATOR

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the organization's Our Mission page.

In The News

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