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Opera meets America’s favorite pastime on Friday, June 27 at the Jumbo Shrimp game - and we want you in the stands.

A preview of what Development Director, Torlef Borsting will be diving into at Opera Conference 2025.

The opera premiered at La Scala in Milan on April 25, 1926, where the conductor famously stopped the performance at the point where Puccini had stopped composing.

Get ready for a breathtaking musical journey as the Queen of the Night unleashes her most powerful and haunting aria - "Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen"

Meet Gina Makarova, the Costume and Makeup Designer for The Magic Flute and learn her process for creating the entire look for each character from head to toe.

A Singspiel is a type of German opera that masterfully blends spoken dialogue with musical numbers, creating a unique theatrical experience.

Regina Torres is thrilled to return to FCO for their 25th season, where she began her operatic career as The Witch in Hansel and Gretel.

Cuban soprano Raquel Rubí holds a Master’s in Vocal Performance from FIU and a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Miami.

St. Augustine resident Lisa Lockhart is a frequent performer with First Coast Opera, with past roles including Musetta in Pasta &...

In Mozart's The Magic Flute, Masonic symbolism plays a significant role, deeply intertwined with the themes of enlightenment and moral...

Meet Torlef Borsting, the brand-new Development Director for First Coast Opera.

Juan Antonio Simarro at Anniversary Gala. Photos by Glo MacDonald St. Augustine, FL – February 3, 2025 – On February 1, First Coast...

Bass-baritone Anthony Offerle’s credits include performances with the OperaEstate in Rome, Cincinnati Opera, Opera Mississippi, First...

Juan Antonio Simarro has also explored holiday music, bringing his signature warmth and creativity to compositions that capture the...

Meet our Count Almaviva, the young count in love with the heroine, Rosina. With the help of the barber Figaro, he cleverly outwits...

Experience Amarga Dulce on YouTube to hear how Simarro captures the raw beauty of the human spirit through his composition: Dulce.

Designed for both seasoned opera lovers and newcomers alike, these talks provide a rich background on the history, context, and plot of each opera.

Mark Freiman -- There are many reasons that The Barber of Seville has been an audience favorite for generations: a dashing young count...

Listen to the powerful Symphony for a Better World on YouTube and experience Simarro’s inspiring musical vision: Symphony for a Better World

In this Act I aria, the scheming music teacher Don Basilio describes how a slanderous rumor (calumny) starts as a whisper but can grow into