Denis & Katya wins prestigious prize

The Festival O19 world premiere Denis & Katya was awarded the FEDORA-GENERALI Prize for Opera in June. The international prize recognizes innovative opera projects that are in the making and helps bring them to the stage. Opera Philadelphia is the first American company to win this award. Read more on this honor in the story from the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Pictured: General Director & President David Devan, Jury Representative Laura Berman, Opera Montpellier's Valeria Chevalier, Librettist/Director Ted Huffman, and Composer Philip Venables at the FEDORA Award Ceremony in Venice

Opera on the Mall returns Sept. 14

It's that time of year again! We just announced Opera on the Mall will return on September 14 and kick off Festival O19 with a broadcast of spring 2019's La bohème, in a production inspired by artwork from The Barnes Foundation and Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mark your calendar, plan your picnic, and keep an eye out for registration details.