Articles written by Nicholas Wise
Honoring the Librettist’s Art
Stephanie Fleischmann wins this year's Campbell Opera Librettist Prize
Reflections from the New Works Forum
Takeaways from OPERA America's convening of the new works community
Growth and Discovery
Summary of OPERA America's 2018 achievement including membership growth and participation, grantmaking, professional development, the...
Opera Fans in Diapers
Recent operas have been developed specifically for babies (18 months or younger). Features Carnegie Hall's OTOYOTOY!, the Metropolitan...
“Brain Exercise” for Dementia Patients
A look at the benefits of music and music therapy on dementia patients. Many groups that do this are helped in part by their local...
A Song for the Army
A look at The Falling and the Rising by Zach Redler and Jerre Dye, and the larger trend in American opera of focusing on the military...
Dance Duets
Opera and dance have always been the closest of siblings. Now, a group of innovative collaborations between opera and dance companies...
A Crucial Voice
In 2017 OPERA America initiatives included innovation, civic impact, intense advocacy efforts, and learning to strengthen individuals...
Training Grounds
Opera companies bring voice instruction to youth of high school age and below with myriad sbenefits for the students.
Virtually Operatic
Virtual reality is starting to gain traction in the performing arts.
Plugged-In Projects
Companies everywhere are finding new energy — and real community impact — when they address the hot-button social issues of our day.
The Year in Review: OPERA America
OPERA America continues investments in grants, programs and events to benefit administrators and artists.