Houston Grand Opera

IT’S OFFICIAL! ?? Tickets are on sale NOW for all six spellbinding productions of our 2024-25 season, a celebration of love in all its glorious forms! But wait, there's more! ? Beyond the mainstage magic, ignite your love for opera with other captivating performances like the season-opening Studio Showcase and our annual Concert of Arias competition (which will feature the HGO Orchestra for the first time ever)! Create lasting memories with our inaugural Family Day, a family-friendly, relaxed-environment performance of Cinderella this fall. Embrace even more opera with our other themed performances throughout the season with Military Appreciation Day, ??? Noche de ópera, ???? and Pride Night. ????? General Director & CEO Khori Dastoor promises that “together with a group of awe-inspiring artists, creatives, and musicians, we will share universal stories, told through music that speaks straight to the heart.” Discover everything HGO has in store for a season brimming with romance and emotion. Explore the full lineup and ignite your operatic love affair at HGO.org!

NEWS: Today, longtime HGO Artistic & Music Director Patrick Summers, who joined company leadership more than 25 years ago, announced that he will step down from his current position in spring 2026. At the close of the 2025-26 season, Summers will transition to the role of music director emeritus and holder of the Robert and Jane Cizik Music Director Emeritus Chair. “Patrick Summers’s impact on this company, and opera as an American art form, is awe-inspiring,” says HGO General Director and CEO Khori Dastoor. “He has worked closely with leading composers to introduce groundbreaking new works, mentored some of the most prominent names in opera, and guided the HGO Orchestra from its infancy into the exceptional ensemble it is today. Maestro Summers has always been a forward-looking leader. He’s also been such a gracious and supportive partner to me as we’ve ushered in a new era at this company. My gratitude to him is immeasurable. I am delighted he will be continuing as my trusted colleague.” “Since David Gockley first spoke to me almost three decades ago about coming to HGO, when I was a shy and ambitious young conductor in my thirties, to this current moment of Khori Dastoor’s early tenure, during which I will bring my long service as music director to a close, I can only say that it has been the privilege of a lifetime to be a part of this extraordinary company,” says Summers. “Houston Grand Opera is a blessed place, and I am enormously grateful for the long honor of leading our own treasured orchestra and making art with both our resident ensembles, who are our heart and soul, while guiding the artistic direction of this great company. That my tenure stretches from David to Khori will always mean the world to me. I thank everyone so deeply.” Read more about this important milestone announcement in Backstage Pass below. We look forward to celebrating Maestro’s indelible impact on HGO over the next two seasons with all of you!

Love, opera, and giving back—the di Bagno story is truly inspiring! ?? Alex and Andrea have been passionate patrons of Houston Grand Opera for decades, volunteering their time to the HGO Guild in support the organization. Their commitment is a testament to the power of opera bringing people together! Want to learn more about their incredible journey? Read the full story on Backstage Pass! ?

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We are thrilled to announce that HGO’s full recording of Massenet's rarely performed masterpiece, Werther, is being released as our newest album this fall! ??? This recording captures a star-studded performance from our 2022-23 season, conducted by Robert Spano and featuring Matthew Polenzani and Isabel Leonard. The first single, the stunning Act I Prélude performed by the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra is available NOW wherever you stream music. ?? The full album will be available to stream through partner Apple Music Classical, as well as Spotify and Amazon on November 15, 2024. ?? For all of the details on this exciting milestone announcement, read the full press release here: bit.ly/4ej88pr Click any of the links below to start streaming! ?? ? Apple Music Classical: apple.co/47JcraS ? Spotify: spoti.fi/3BleupD ? Amazon Music: amzn.to/4eFUDjb The recording of Werther was made possible thanks to the generosity of Mercedes T. Bass and Robin Angly & Miles Smith.

If you're a young professional who loves the Houston arts scene, this is for you! ?????? Did you know our Opening Night for Young Professionals (ONYP) Subscription has been re-envisioned for the 2024-25 season?! Experience world-class opera with exclusive perks, including: ??? NEW! An additional 15% off your subscription ?? An ONYP-exclusive season kickoff party ?? Special intermission receptions during performances (sometimes with artist cameos!) ?? Behind-the-scenes tours of the costume shop, backstage, and more! Visit bit.ly/4etE89K to unlock your ONYP Subscription Package today, and treat yourself to a year of opera and community! ?? #HoustonProfessionals #HoustonArtists #HoustonMusic

OPERA America has recognized Claire Liu, HGO's Chair of the Board of Directors, as one of the recipients of the 2024 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award! ?? This prestigious honor highlights exceptional leadership and service in the opera world. Claire's dedication and passion have been invaluable to our organization, and we're so proud to celebrate her achievements. Claire, along with the other four recipients, will be honored at OPERA America Salutes Awards Dinner in New York City this coming spring. Congratulations, Claire! ??

Karen Moore on the Floor! ?? As one of our dedicated Floor Managers, Karen works hand-in-hand with our ushers to create a welcoming and seamless experience for every guest at the Wortham Theater. Read all about her in our latest Backstage Pass blog post. ?

From spinning records ?? to shaping the stage ??, Bradley Roast's journey is as extraordinary as the operas he helps bring to life. A multi-talented professional, Bradley now enters his second year as our Technical Director. Discover how his career has taken him from England, through Europe, to cities like Cincinnati, New York, Los Angeles, and now Houston! ??

Calling all dancers, singers, and actors! ?????? West Side Story is searching for its next ANITA, as well as LIEUTENANT SHRANK, GLAD HAND, and a diverse cast of talented performers (18+) to bring this iconic musical to life this winter! Auditions will be held on Sept. 14-15 at the Wortham Theater Center. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of HGO’s first-ever mainstage production of West Side Story! Requirements include strong dance technique and classical/traditional musical theater vocal training. Must be available Jan. 2–Feb. 15, 2025. See audition postings below for full details and registration. ?? ?? Anita + Other Dancers/Singers (English): bit.ly/3AULUek ?? Anita y otros artistas (Espa?ol): bit.ly/4cIXO8B ?? Lieutenant Schrank + Glad Hand: bit.ly/3AFJznu