Monday, October 10 through Thursday, October 13 Fun-filled, family-friendly opera comes to Miller Outdoor Theatre Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present Monkey and Francine in the City of Tigers, part of its Opera to Go! series specifically designed for students, at Miller […]
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Houston Grand Opera Appoints Maureen Zoltek as Music Director of the HGO Studio
HOUSTON – July 11, 2022 – Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce Dr. Maureen Zoltek as the incoming Music Director of the HGO Studio, the company’s prestigious training program for the next generation of opera artists. When she […]
Houston Grand Opera Announces Joel Thompson as the Company’s First Full-Time Composer-in-Residence
Composer of The Snowy Day, HGO’s 71st world premiere, returns to Houston for a new five-year appointment Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce the appointment of rising star Joel Thompson as the first full-time Composer-in-Residence in its history. The […]
Houston Grand Opera Appoints Jennifer Bowman as Director of Community and Learning
2022-23 season brings exciting and enriching experiences to the Houston community After an extensive search, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce Jennifer Bowman as the company’s new Director of Community and Learning (formerly HGOco). Jennifer Bowman, a native Houstonian, joins […]
Houston Grand Opera Presents Romeo and Juliet at Miller Outdoor Theatre on May 20 and May 21
HGO Studio artists Ricardo Garcia and Elena Villalón lead the production as the titular lovers On Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present Gounod’s sweeping adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, at Miller Outdoor Theatre […]
Houston Grand Opera Announces Next Season’s HGO Studio Artists
Six returning members and five new artists comprise the prestigious training program for 2022–23 After an international search, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce the five new singers and six returning artists who will train with the HGO […]
Houston Grand Opera Opens New Production of Timeless Classic Romeo and Juliet on April 29
Adriana Gonzalez and Michael Spyres, two of the art form’s finest talents, lead the production as the titular lovers On April 29, 2022, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will open a new production of Gounod’s sweeping adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. This […]
Houston Grand Opera Stages the Third Annual Giving Voice on March 19
Soprano Nicole Heaston hosts and performs in the popular celebration of diverse voices On Saturday, March 19, 2022, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will stage the third annual Giving Voice concert, a special celebration of opera’s diverse artists that has become a beloved company tradition. Giving Voice was […]
A Bold New Season Announced for Houston Grand Opera
HGO’s 2022–23 Season Features Seven Operas Including a New Staging of a Rare Masterpiece, Two U.S. Premiere Productions, the Return of a Celebrated Mariachi Opera, and Classic Audience Favorites The company presents a new production of The Wreckers; the U.S. premieres of […]
Houston Grand Opera Opens Robert Wilson’s New Production of Turandot on April 22
Featuring soprano and HGO Studio alumna Tamara Wilson in the title role On April 22, 2022, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will open a new production of Puccini’s Turandot created by world renowned artist Robert Wilson. Originally from Waco, Texas, visionary director […]
