Programs

FCO and the Romanza Festivale

First Coast Opera presents A Life in Song: A Cabaret, a program of songs and stories featuring FCO Artistic Director Curtis Tucker,...

A Golden Age of Opera

“In light of current world events, First Coast Opera has shifted its upcoming concert from a focus on 19th Century Russian Opera...

An Evening of Arias 2021

On Sunday, February 27, friends and supporters of First Coast Opera gathered for “An Evening of Arias,” the company’s annual Gala and...

La Traviata performed to record audiences

Provocative and risqué, La Traviata was interested not in society’s shining façade, but its guilty secrets. Violetta, Verdi’s heroine, is...

Directing an Opera

By Helena Binder, Director La Traviata -- My preparation for directing any opera starts months before the rehearsals begin. Even if, as...

Ring in the New Year with Verdi’a La Traviata.

Provocative and risqué, La Traviata was interested not in society’s shining facade, but its guilty secrets. Violetta, Verdi’s heroine, is...

An Operatic Feast 2021

First Coast Opera launched its new season with their Operatic Feast, an evening of food, drink and music! Close to 100 people gathered...

A History of Feasts and Opera

The enjoyment of food and entertainment has long been an important social ritual. The tradition of the roman banquet is often described...