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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...

Meet our President Emeritus, Michele Bova

I am a member of the Board of First Coast Opera (FCO).I am proud to say that I have been affiliated with the company longer than any...

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...

Meet Artistic Director, Curtis Tucker

August 26, 2021 -- Curtis Tucker joined FCO as Artistic Director in 2014. Since then, he has produced, conducted, and/or performed in...

First Coast Opera was born in Saint Augustine

August 19, 2021 – In January 2000, soprano Barbara Norris and her husband Anthony Fast produced a concert titled An Evening of Opera,...

It's Time to Celebrate

The Music, The Emotion, The Experience Opera is one of the most passionate art forms, having been with us for more than 400 years....