Sarasota Opera Studio Artists in Concert

Tuesday, February 23rd at 7:30pm

A complimentary wine and dessert reception will begin at 6:45pm. The reception is sponsored by Lynn Blackledge and the Sarasota Opera Board.

Studio artists from the Sarasota Opera will perform opera highlights, including arias and ensembles, from some of the most well-known and well-loved classic operas.

Entering its 68th season this year, and celebrating 100 years of the Sarasota Opera House, Sarasota Opera will present four classic productions this season, including the Puccini's La bohème, Lehár's The Merry Widow, Verdi's Il trovatore, and Floyd's Susannah. This performance will showcase the world-class talent this historical venue brings to the community.

The Sarasota Opera Apprentice and Studio Artist Program is one of the leading training programs in the United States for aspiring singers. Chosen from national auditions, the participants in the Apprentice and Studio Artists Program form the chorus for the main stage opera productions, perform community outreach, understudy principal roles as well as perform secondary roles. Many former Sarasota Opera Apprentice and Studio Artists have gone on to perform leading roles with the company as well as with major opera houses around the world.