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One Night, One Voice — and Only 700 Seats
Fort Worth Opera’s Historic 80th Season Opens with Tenor Jonathan Tetelman in Rare U.S. Appearance, Followed by Celebratory Dinner with...

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Sep 45 min read
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Fort Worth Opera Welcomes New Board Chair Katherine Polenz and Launches Ambitious Multi-Year Fundraising Campaign with Phase One, Match the Momentum: 80 Years of Opera in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, TX — Fort Worth Opera announces the unanimous election of Katherine Polenz as Chair of its Board of Trustees, ushering in a new era of leadership as the organization launches Match the Momentum: 80 Years of Opera in Fort Worth, an ambitious, multi-year fundraising campaign designed to honor its legacy and secure its future.

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Sep 104 min read
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REHEARSALS BEGIN FOR THE NEW RESIDENT ARTISTS
The Hattie Mae Lesley Resident Artists are ready for action! Rehearsals for Fort Worth Opera's traveling production of The Three Little...

Fort Worth Opera
Sep 81 min read
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Fort Worth Opera Names 2025–26 Hattie Mae Lesley Resident Artists
Four Rising Stars Will Sharpen Skills and Bring the Power of Opera to Stages, Schools, and Celebrations Across North Texas (Fort Worth,...

Fort Worth Opera
Aug 205 min read
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FWO Resident Artist Updates: Mariam Mouawad
My name is Mariam Mouawad and I was a Hattie Mae Lesley Resident Artist at Fort Worth Opera for the 2024-25 season. I had the pleasure of...

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Jul 141 min read
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Ryan Lathan Returns to Fort Worth Opera as Associate Director of Development
We are excited to welcome back Ryan Lathan, who previously served as our Director of Marketing and Communications and is now joining Fort...

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Jun 42 min read
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Past, Present, and Puccini: Fort Worth Opera Celebrates 80 Years with a Legacy Tribute Season
One Night with a Star, a Tour de Force from an American Icon, a Celebration of the West, and the Triumphant Return of a Classic Headline...

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May 213 min read
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Bringing Opera to Life in Classrooms Across DFW: A Look at Fort Worth Opera’s Educational Outreach
When most people think of opera, they imagine grand stages and evening gowns—but for many North Texas students, their first introduction...

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May 163 min read
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Fort Worth Opera as a Community Resource
Over the past few months, [we] have chipped away at removing inventory in ways that benefit the community—stewarding the resources we have invested in. [...]

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Apr 111 min read
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Fort Worth Opera Closes Sparkling 79th Season with Rossini’s Cinderella (La Cenerentola) at Bass Hall
Fort Worth Opera Closes Sparkling 79th Season with Rossini’s Cinderella (La Cenerentola) at Bass Hall

Elizabeth Menes
Apr 25 min read
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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 McCammon Voice Competition
After an incredible showcase of talent, passion, and artistry, we are thrilled to announce that Winona Martin  has won the 2025 McCammon...

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Mar 255 min read
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Meet the Finalists of the 2025 McCammon Voice Competition
Nearly 300 opera singers from around the world set their sights on the McCammon Voice Competition, and now only ten incredible finalists...

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Mar 67 min read
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Fort Worth Opera Presents the Biennial Marguerite McCammon Voice Competition, March 23 at the Kimbell
Fort Worth Opera Presents the Biennial Marguerite McCammon Voice Competition, March 23 at the Kimbell

Elizabeth Menes
Feb 195 min read
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About Cinderella "La Cenerentola"
Characters Cenerentola (Angelina) - The Cinderella in our story. A kind woman who is forced to be her family's servant. Prince Ramiro -...

Emmett Dear
Feb 124 min read
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The Elixir of Love Synopsis
A poor peasant named Nemorino swoons over the beautiful and elusive landowner, Adina.

Emmett Dear
Jan 173 min read
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Operatic Adaptation of Beloved Classic, Little Women Opens Fort Worth Opera 2024–2025 Season
Operatic Adaptation of Beloved Classic, Little Women Opens Fort Worth Opera 2024–2025 Season

Elizabeth Menes
Oct 24, 20245 min read
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Fort Worth Opera Welcomes New Director of Education and Community Engagement, New Resident Artists for 2024-25 Season
Fort Worth Opera Welcomes New Director of Education and Community Engagement, New Resident Artists for 2024-25 Season.

Elizabeth Menes
Aug 28, 20245 min read
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Kurt Howard Rejoins Fort Worth Opera as Production Manager/Stage Manager
Long Time Pro Returns in Dual Role as Single Ticket Sales Begin for Ambitious New Season (Fort Worth, Texas) – Fort Worth Opera announced...

Elizabeth Menes
Jul 18, 20244 min read
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The Music Within: Maestro Joe Explores the Benefits of Music on Memory and Development
Music to your ears and mind! Maestro Joe explores the surprising ways music can boost memory and development in this episode of Opera wit

Fort Worth Opera
Jun 12, 20241 min read
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¡Viva Frida! Unveiling ¡Bienvenidos! de Frida Kahlo with Maestro Joe
Frida Kahlo meets vibrant music and dance! Maestro Joe unveils the captivating world of ¡Bienvenidos! de Frida Kahlo in this episode.

Fort Worth Opera
Jun 5, 20241 min read
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