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OPERA EATS: Pan-Seared Scallops and Crispy Bacon with Parmesan Risotto and Sautéed Asparagus
Ryan Scott Lathan's recipe for pan-seared scallops and crispy bacon on a bed on parmesan risotto with sautéed asparagus.

Fort Worth Opera
May 26, 20203 min read


FWO Archives: Carlisle Floyd's 'Of Mice and Men' Program Notes (2008 Festival)
Of Mice and Men Program Notes from our 2008 Fort Worth Opera Festival. Of Mice and Men portrays the integrity of a promise, the power of a d

Fort Worth Opera
May 26, 20207 min read


OPERA EATS: Homemade Gnocchi
My name is Christopher Curcuruto. I am a bass-baritone from Sydney, Australia and am a current Studio Artist with Fort Worth Opera.

Fort Worth Opera
May 19, 20205 min read


FWO Archives: 'Hamlet' Program Notes (2015 Festival)
The following is an excerpt from our 2015 Festival program book. Ambroise Thomas French composer Charles Louis Ambroise Thomas (1811-...

Fort Worth Opera
May 19, 20205 min read


NOTES ON MUSIC with JOE: Wagner's Medieval Fairy Tale 'LOHENGRIN'
This week, we present another fascinating archival talk by Fort Worth Opera's Artistic Director Joe Illick about Lohengrin, with a performan

Fort Worth Opera
May 14, 20201 min read


FWO Archives: 'Julius Caesar' Program Notes (2011 Festival)
Julius Caesar Program Notes Nicola Haym was an Italian musician resident in London, who combined several scripts from Venice and Milan to...

Fort Worth Opera
May 14, 20206 min read


'Color Planet' - Opera FUNatics! Summer Camp
Opera for Kids! Last June, Fort Worth Opera held its second Opera FUNatics! summer camp with the most amazing group of young opera...

Fort Worth Opera
May 12, 20201 min read


OPERA EATS: Curry Thyme Chili with Greek Yogurt Dill Sauce
The following recipe for Curry Thyme Chili comes from our very own office-millennial Aaron Noble (Digital Marketing Officer). Outside of the

Fort Worth Opera
May 7, 20202 min read


CLEF NOTES with JOE: La Traviata
CLEF NOTES with JOE! Today, we "hashtag throwback-Thursday" to our 2015 Festival with Joe Illick discussing one of the most iconic operas...

Fort Worth Opera
May 7, 20201 min read


FWO Archives: 'Hydrogen Jukebox' Program Notes (2011 Festival)
Dive in behind-the-scenes of the 2011 Fort Worth Opera production of 'Hydrogen Jukebox.'

Fort Worth Opera
May 6, 20207 min read


OPERA EATS: Green Chili
The following recipe for Green Chili comes from one of our Studio Artists and Educational Outreach Assistant, soprano Meredith Browning!

Fort Worth Opera
Apr 30, 20202 min read


FWO Archives: 'Voir Dire' Synopsis (2017 World Premiere featuring the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra)
Dive into a scene-by-scene synopsis of the SOLD OUT world premiere of Fort Worth Opera's 'Voir Dire,' which premiered in our 2017 Festival.

Fort Worth Opera
Apr 28, 20206 min read


FWO Archives: Q&A with Jason Zencka - 'Voir Dire' featuring The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
A winner of the 2014 FWOpera Frontiers showcase, composer Matthew Peterson and librettist Jason Zencka’s SOLD OUT new opera, Voir Dire, retu

Fort Worth Opera
Apr 28, 20206 min read


OPERA EATS: Easter Rolls
The following recipe for Easter Rolls, a bready, sweet treat, comes from one of our fabulous Studio Artists, soprano Megan Koch!

Fort Worth Opera
Apr 25, 20202 min read


OPERA EATS: Shrimp Fajitas
The following recipe for Shrimp Fajitas comes from our magnificent Head of Music Staff and Principal Pianist and Vocal Coach, Charlene Lotz.

Fort Worth Opera
Apr 15, 20202 min read


FWO Archives: The Making of 'With Blood, With Ink' (World Premiere, 2014 Festival)
An opera in one act, With Blood, With Ink, is based upon the life of the visionary Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, the beloved 17th-century Mexic

Fort Worth Opera
Apr 15, 20207 min read


FWO Archives: The Making of 'Before Night Falls' (World Premiere, 2010 Festival)
THE MAKINGS OF A WORLD PREMIERE
The premiere of a new opera - a newsworthy rarity today - was once as ordinary as the opening of a film. Fo

Fort Worth Opera
Apr 14, 20209 min read


Fort Worth Opera to Host Facebook Watch Party and YouTube Premiere of Frida Opera & One-Act Comedy
Fort Worth Opera is excited to announce today the hosting of free YouTube Premieres and Facebook Watch Parties of past operas.

Fort Worth Opera
Apr 8, 20203 min read


OPERA EATS: Cherry Chocolate Cake
This is one of the easiest recipes we'll share. With only three ingredients, this Cherry Chocolate Cake is one for the books.

Fort Worth Opera
Apr 2, 20201 min read


FWO Archives: The Making of 'Frau Margot' (World Premiere, 2007 Festival)
INSPIRATION TO REALITY: THE MAKING OF FRAU MARGOT
Although the circumstances in the story of Frau Margot may seem far-fetched and detached f

Fort Worth Opera
Mar 31, 20205 min read
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