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Fort Worth Opera is lifting its voice at Bass Performance Hall with its first full-scale production at the iconic downtown venue since 2019.

Fort Worth Opera’s 79th season draws to a glittering close with Gioachino Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” (Cinderella), a rousing rendition of the beloved fairy tale, replete with comedic charm and romantic twists. The production, set to take the stage at Bass Performance Hall on April 25 and 27, marks the company’s first full-scale performance in the iconic venue since 2019.

Fort Worth Opera brings its 79th season to a triumphant close with Rossini’s La Cenerentola, the Italian composer’s effervescent take on the classic tale of Cinderella. Performances take place at Bass Performance Hall on April 25 and 27, 2025, marking the company’s first full-scale production in the iconic location since 2019.

For four decades, the McCammon Voice Competition has been a defining tradition of Fort Worth Opera’s commitment to discovering and nurturing the next generation of operatic talent.

The prestigious McCammon Voice Competition presents the rising stars of the operatic world as the Fort Worth Opera welcomes the most talented vocalists to town once more this March. The competition, which takes place every two years, scouts the biggest talent from around the globe.

The McCammon Voice Competition is back! On Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., ten rising stars of the opera world will take the stage at the Kimbell Art Museum, competing for $15,000 in prizes. Hosted by Fort Worth Opera, with tickets available on the opera website, this exciting biennial event is a rare chance to witness world-class talent up close, with the audience even getting to vote on one of the prizes.

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The company will present the work at Bass Performance Hall on April 25 and 27, 2025, marking the company’s first full-scale production in the iconic location since 2019.

The place to see emerging vocalists is at 2 p.m. on March 23 in the Kimbell Art Museum’s Piano Pavilion, when 10 finalists will compete for $15,000 in prizes in the McCammon Voice Competition.

The Fort Worth Opera hosts the McCammon Voice Competition at the Kimbell Art Museum March 23. Ten rising stars of the opera world will compete for $15,000 in prizes, offering a rare opportunity to witness world-class talent up close. The audience even gets to vote on one of the prizes. Tickets are available for this exciting biennial event at fwopera.org.

Fort Worth Opera’s biennial Marguerite McCammon Voice Competition is set to return on March 23, 2025.

The showcase will feature 10 rising opera stars performing at the Kimbell Art Museum with $15,000 in cash prizes on the line. Contestants will have to prepare a list of four arias and get to choose the first selection. But in the second half, they will have to perform an aria at the jury’s behest.

There’s something magical about the intersection of raw talent and opportunity. On March 23, that magic will unfold at the Kimbell Art Museum as the Fort Worth Opera presents the 20th Biennial Marguerite McCammon Voice Competition. For those lucky enough to snag tickets, it’s an afternoon of high drama, soaring arias, and a look at tomorrow’s opera stars.