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New Wave Opera (NWO) tells fresh, relevant stories by living composers through the medium of opera. Fresh, Relatable, Locally-Sourced, Theatrical.
Our intimate, no-frills productions prioritize theatrical principles and a blackbox aesthetic, proving that a small ensemble of exceptional artists can deliver powerful, immediate storytelling. By centering women and q***r creators onstage and behind the scenes, we champion a more inclusive future for the art form.
04/22/2026
Throwback to last week's Rising Tides concert at The Old Church Concert Hall!
We loved sharing these excerpts from Deep Water with you, plus music by so many fabulous composers & writers, many of whom live right here in the Pacific NW!
Miss the concert, or want to relive the magic? Watch the replay at the link in our bio!
Photos by Dianne Davies & Lisa Neher
04/19/2026
All smiles after our fantastic workshop of Deep Water on Friday!
It was so thrilling to hear Caroline Louise Miller's opera come to life with this incredible team of artists! We're excited to get rehearsals underway in May.
As a company that exclusively performs works by living composers, we are dedicated to giving new works time to develop and grow. A workshop is a great way to do this: get the music up on its feet, ask questions, provide feedback, and give the composer a chance to make any changes they see fit before the formal rehearsal process begins.
Mark your calendars for June 18-21 for the world premiere of Deep Water at Portland State University's Boiler Room Theatre.
Thanks to Portland State University School of Music, Regional Arts & Culture Council, City of Portland Arts and Culture, and our donors for making this workshop possible!
04/17/2026
It's an exciting day for contemporary opera!
Tonight, our creative team gathers for the first time to read through and workshop the music for Caroline Louise Miller's entire opera, Deep Water!
We are so thrilled to be bringing this opera to life for audiences in June.
Watch this space for more updates, and read all about Deep Water at the link in the comments!
04/16/2026
🔥Thank you to everyone who came and tuned into our Rising Tides program at yesterday! We loved previewing 's Deep Water for you and sharing some of our favorite songs and duets from composers near and far!
🎵Watch the archived recording at the link in our bio!
04/14/2026
Renowned Portland soprano and voice teacher Susan McBerry joins us tomorrow at Rising Tides to narrate "Upon a Broken World," by Lisa Neher and various poets, contemplating the end of wars, the struggle to maintain hope, and the beauty of day to day interactions.
Join us in person at The Old Church Concert Hall or online at the link in the comments for Rising Tides, an exploration of our warming world, the beauty of nature, and the fight for social justice through opera and song.
Admission is free!
Info at the link in our bio or at newwaveopera.org/events.
Composer William Campbell's "Waiting" is a gentle reflection on hope. The piano writing mimics falling raindrops while the vocal line lyrically soars, expressing longing.
Hear the entire piece this Wednesday at our Rising Tides concert at The Old Church Concert Hall!
Admission is free, and the program will also be livestreamed on the Old Church's YouTube channel.
Details on our website, newwaveopera.org/events
Solemn Promise by Dianne Davies is a dramatic showdown between free spirited Margaret, played by Lindsey Rae Johnson and the opinionated matriarch Mrs. Thornton, portrayed by Lisa Neher. Based on the Victorian novel North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell, you don't want to miss this duet on Rising Tides at The Old Church Concert Hall on April 15!
Pianist: Stephen Lewis, pianist and composer
04/10/2026
Thank you to for this preview of our Rising Tides concert next week at !
04/09/2026
Thank you to ArtsWatch for including our Rising Tides concert at The Old Church Concert Hall on April 15!
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Lisa Ann Marsh's setting of Emma Goldman's words is a powerful call to action to fight for equal rights for all!
Hear the whole song, plus exclusive previews from Caroline Louise Miller's new q***r fantasy opera Deep Water at Rising Tides, an exploration of our warming world, the beauty of nature, and the fight for social justice through opera and song.
Wednesday, April 15, Noon Pacific
At The Old Church Conert Hall & livestreamed on The Old Church's YouTube Channel
Performers: Stephen Lewis, pianist and composer & Lisa Neher, Mezzo-Soprano & Composer
04/06/2026
Our April 15 Rising Tides concert at The Old Church Concert Hallfeatures a fantastic array of poets & librettists!
These writers explore...
*The confrontation between a young Victorian heroine and a powerful matriarch accusing her of scandal
*The beautiful colors of a butterfly's wings
*The harms of industrial fishing
*The healing power of stillness
..and more!
Don't miss RISING TIDES, Wednesday April 15, at Noon Pacific, in person at The Old Church & Livestreamed on their YouTube channel. Free admission!
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