Opera Insights

Stage Director Mark Freiman reflects on his personal connection with 'Carmen' and why it's endured for 150 years.

Over the decades, this melody has been adapted and reused across countless forms of media, often without the audience even realizing its operatic origins.

Putting a spotlight on the FCO chorus and the chorister who has been with us the longest. Plus, an opportunity to join us onstage next season.

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

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

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

Bel canto singing emphasizes smooth legato, even tone across registers, and exceptional agility in fast-moving passages

The history of divas and opera is a long and rich one, stretching back hundreds of years to the birth of opera in Italy in the late 16th century.