Adult Audience Members
The links below provide resources to educate and engage adult opera audiences.
Arts Education and Opera Resources
Peruse this list of recommended resources, both online and in print. To suggest a resource to be included in this list, e-mail Evan Wildstein, Manager of Education (
EWildstein@operaamerica.org).
NEW SERIES ANNOUNCED
Salon Series: Exploring American Voices
OPERA America's new
Salon Series: Exploring American Voices features live performances of American opera and songs in the intimate setting of the OPERA America office. Presented in collaboration with our publisher members, the
Salon Series showcases the diverse and unique voices of today's most distinguished composers.
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Cornerstones
This resource contains information on the most frequently-performed operas. Cornerstones gives you access to a panoply of materials related to these popular operas, including synopses, director’s notes, recommended reading, audio excerpts and lesson plans.
Glossary of Opera Terms
A comprehensive list of A-Z definitions for opera terms and expressions.
Learning Center
This Web-based resource contains background articles, photos, audio clips, and interviews on all types of opera, with information for opera aficionados and newcomers to the art form.
Online Learning
Designed as a service for adult opera lovers and those who wish to learn more about the art form, these one-month courses provide a deeper understanding of the masterpieces of opera literature using the unique capacity and convenience of the Internet.
Schedule of Performances
Browse this page to find past, present, and future opera productions.