The organization Launches Exciting Era Under New Leadership, Including the Appointment of Liu Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce that Claire Liu will assume the role of Chairperson of its Board of Directors on August 1, 2022. Liu’s […]
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Houston Grand Opera Announces 2022 Concert of Arias Finalists
After a worldwide search, the organization selects nine artists to compete in the annual event The competition will be livestreamed on HGO Digital and HGO’s Facebook and YouTube channels for at-home audiences, in addition to the live event and dinner […]
Houston Grand Opera Opens The Magic Flute on February 4 Dame Jane Glover Directs the Mozart Classic
On February 4, 2022, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will open Mozart’s classic The Magic Flute. Barrie Kosky and Suzanne Andrade’s wildly inventive production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, originally scheduled for the 2019-20 season, rounds out the HGO winter repertoire this February. This silent‐film-inspired […]
Digital Opera Is Here to Stay: Houston Grand Opera Returns with HGO Digital
Following its successful inaugural season, HGO Digital returns for 2021-22 to complement the company’s mainstage season Following the success of its debut digital season, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce the return of HGO Digital, the Sarah and Ernest Butler Performance […]
From Page to Stage to Livestream – Houston Grand Opera Celebrates the World Premiere of The Snowy Day with Historic Opening Night
The highly anticipated opera premieres at The Wortham Theater Center and in homes on December 9 With excitement building as the world premiere of The Snowy Day nears, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce the Opening Night livestream of this […]
Houston Grand Opera Opens Dialogues of the Carmelites on January 14
Director Francesca Zambello returns to HGO to helm the Houston premiere On January 14, 2022, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will open Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites. Dialogues of the Carmelites, Poulenc’s tragedy in two parts, takes place during the French Revolution and asks the […]
Houston Grand Opera Opens Dialogues of the Carmelites on January 14
Director Francesca Zambello returns to HGO to helm the Houston premiere On January 14, 2022, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will open Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites. Photo caption: Houston Grand Opera presents Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites with four performances from January 14 through January 22 at the Wortham Center. Photo credit: Scott Suchman Dialogues of the Carmelites, Poulenc’s […]
From Page to Stage—Houston Grand Opera Presents World Premiere of The Snowy Day this December
HGO creates 71st world premiere with new opera based on the beloved children’s book by Ezra Jack Keats Houston Grand Opera presents the highly anticipated world premiere of The Snowy Day December 9th through 19th at Houston’s Wortham Theater Center. Created by composer Joel Thompson and librettist […]
Houston Grand Opera Hosts Renowned Tenor Jonas Kaufmann in One Night Only Concert and Gala Event
International Star Jonas Kaufmann Takes the Stage in Texas for the First Time Ever on October 6 Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to present An Evening with Jonas Kaufmann, a special, one-night event with international tenor Jonas Kaufmann on October […]
Houston Grand Opera Returns to Live Performance with Carmen
Audience favorite opens HGO’s 67th season On October 22, 2021, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will celebrate its return to live performance at the Wortham Theater Center with audience favorite Carmen. A tragedy of obsessive love, Bizet’s Carmen from 1875 is considered the most […]
