Columbia University New Opera Workshop

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The New Opera Workshop is back for a very different semester! Although we are unable to offer our usual performance, we'll be hosting a variety of (virtual) social events and casual music-making opportunities to strengthen our community of opera lovers and enthusiasts. We're hosting a first meeting this Saturday, September 26th, at 2:00pm ET; please message us or email us at [email protected] for the Zoom information. And if you can't make this meeting but would stil...l like to participate, let us know, too! There is audition or application necessarywe're just looking to provide a space for anyone interested in opera (instrumentalists and non-musicians included!) to spend time together. Hope to see you soon! -Simon and the NOW Board

Today is our last scheduled audition day, so if you haven't come out to sing, play, interview with us, today's the day! Looking forward to seeing you all!

So excited to see you all at auditions this coming week! Details in the event below for all those interested. Please sign up if you're interested so we know you're coming!! https://www.facebook.com/events/2776133289092444/

Calling all singers, orchestral musicians, pianists, and creative theater artists: auditions for our spring semester production are happening in just over a week. We'll be presenting two lively comedies: see the attached event for details and reserve a spot!

My face if you don't come audition for Opera Workshop this semester.

Thank you for coming to our show! If you were unable to join us, do read this wonderful coverage by Columbia Spectator for a glimpse of what happened during this semester's Fall Repertory Scenes.

Thank you for the feature, Barnard Student Life! Pictured below is one of the scenes (Patria Oppressa from Verdi's Macbeth) from our recently-concluded Fall 2019 Repertory Scenes show. Photo credits: Tristan Van B

Our show opens in 6 hours; Can't wait to see you there! Get your tickets for opening night: https://m.ovationtix.com/pr/1020803

We may still be working through a few tech hiccups... But we can’t wait to see you all on opening night TOMORROW! Get your tickets before they’re gone: https://m.ovationtix.com/pr/1020803

Ticketing for our Fall 2019 production has just gone live! Come watch our shows next Thursday - Saturday! Arts Initiative at Columbia University

Our show goes live the evenings of next Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Nov 14-16) Ticketing begins this Wednesday (Nov 6) Watch this space for the link and details! Meanwhile, happy Fall Break from us!

@giantfriendlymushroom and @therealslimyini rehearse the Barcarolle from Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffmann with our fantastic orchestra, led by @arao01. Fall show opens in 19 days!