Austin Opera

Experience the artistry of a world-class performer up close in this special public masterclass with internationally acclaimed soprano Jennifer Rowley of the Metropolitan Opera.

In this engaging event, six outstanding young artists—selected by Austin Opera and OPERA San Antonio—will perform and receive live coaching on vocal technique, interpretation, and stage presence. Audience members will gain unique insight into the professional rehearsal process and what it takes to build a career in opera.

This masterclass is the culminating event of a three-day residency in San Antonio, made possible by the Margaret King Stanley Vocal Scholarship Fund in partnership with OPERA San Antonio and Austin Opera.

🎟 Free Admission | Registration Required (https://my.austinopera.org/events?view=list)
📅 June, 18, 2026
🕢 6:30–9:00 p.m.
📍 Seddon Recital Hall, University of the Incarnate Word | 4301 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209

Smiling because the upcoming season comes with front-row emotions, beautiful music, and a little extra drama. 🎭✨

Don't miss a moment! Become an Austin Opera season ticket holder today and experience four thrilling productions from your very own seat.

🥀 La traviata
📸 Marty Sohl/Opera San Antonio

On Saturday, members of the Austin Opera team were in New York City to see the first public workshop of Ofrenda!

Austin Opera's first commission was featured in the American Lyric Theater's InsightALT, an intimate insider's look behind the scenes of creating new operas.

We were so thrilled to hear the audience reactions and can't wait for Austinites to experience this wonderful and special opera. Thank you American Lyric Theater, composer Jorge Sosa, librettist John de los Santos, pianist Kristen Kemp, and conductor Kamna Gupta.

Bravi to the incredible vocalists who performed with so much emotion throughout the workshop and the performance.

You're invited to the 2025-2026 Resident Stars Showcase! The performance features a vibrant program of beloved arias and ensemble numbers performed by Austin Opera's Resident Stars. Celebrate the next generation of operatic talent as these rising artists share operatic music at KMFA's Draylen Mason Music Studio.

Friday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Secure your complimentary seat at AustinOpera.org

What a memorable finale to our 2025–2026 season with Puccini’s La Bohème.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Long Center for this beloved opera—it was wonderful to see so many new faces in the audience. Congratulations to the cast, creative team, crew, orchestra, chorus, staff, and volunteers on an incredible production run!

🎺 Today is your last chance to see Puccini's La Bohème!

Don’t miss the opportunity to check one of the most beloved operas off your bucket list. ☑️ Experience the friendship, passion, and heartache one last time at 2 p.m. at the Long Center

Head over to AustinOpera.org and get your tickets before the final bow!

Tuesday's grey and Wednesday too... It's Friday, I'm in love! 🎶 💕

From rom-coms to dramas, to pop music and opera, people say ‘I love you’ in all kinds of ways. ✒️🎨🎺

Hear Rodolfo, Mimi, Marcello, and Musetta belt out their love for one another on a date night at the opera!

Great seats still available for La Bohème, tonight through Sunday.

📸 Erich Schlegel

Last night’s dress rehearsal of La Bohème welcomed 1,000 students in the audience to experience Puccini’s iconic opera! ✨

We can’t wait to share a world of humor, passion, friendship, and heartbreak—where every note lingers and every silence speaks. Puccini’s soaring, aching melodies capture it all, from the exhilaration of love at first sight to the story’s devastating final moments.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the full emotion of these incredible voices, with the Austin Opera Orchestra & Chorus, Youth Chorus, and Banda, conducted by Timothy Myers and directed on stage by Eboni Adams.

La Bohème | April 30–May 3
Tickets at AustinOpera.org

📸 Erich Schlegel