OPERA America, as part of its 50th Anniversary, set out to record the recollections of 75 key figures who have shaped the American opera field over the past 50 years.
These Oral Histories immortalize the experiences of industry pioneers, with the hope that these stories might inspire the next generation of leaders.
The Oral History Project is supported by the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation.
The renowned composer Anthony Davis reminisces on opera and his career.
The celebrated bass-baritone Simon Estes reminisces on opera and his career.
The respected arts administrator and producer Ann Farris reminisces on opera and her career.
The renowned mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves reminisces on opera and her career.
The esteemed director, choreographer, and artist Grethe Barrett Holby reminisces on opera and her career.
The esteemed arts administrator Peter Russell reminisces on opera and his career.
The distinguished arts administrator Kevin Smith reminisces on opera and his career.
The esteemed arts administrator Joseph Volpe reminisces on opera and his career.
The respected arts administrator James Wright reminisces on opera and his career.
The acclaimed director Francesca Zambello reminisces on opera and her career.
The esteemed director and arts administrator David Bamberger reminisces on opera and his career.
The celebrated artist manager Ken Benson reminisces on opera and his career.
The distinguished conductor Hal France reminisces on opera and his career.
The renowned baritone Sherrill Milnes reminisces on opera and his career.
The distinguished arts administrator Susan Feder reminisces on opera and her career.
The respected arts administrator Patricia Mitchell reminisces on opera and her career.
The acclaimed arts administrator, director, writer and educator Nancy Rhodes reminisces on opera and her career.
The celebrated tenor George Shirley reminisces on opera and his career.
The respected writer and editor Patrick Smith reminisces on opera and his career.
The renowned producer and director Diane Wondisford reminisces on opera and her career.
The renowned composer Michael Ching reminisces on opera and his career.
The renowned stage designer John Conklin reminisces on opera and his career.
The esteemed stage director Bruce Donnell reminisces on opera and his career.
The celebrated arts administrator Speight Jenkins reminisces on opera and his career.
The respected stage director Jay Lesenger reminisces on opera and his career.
The renowned arts administrator Frayda Lindemann reminisces on opera and her career.
The distinguished soprano and educator Erie Mills reminisces on opera and her career.
The acclaimed conductor and arts administrator Brain Salesky reminisces on opera and his career.
The distinguished soprano and educator Patricia Wise reminisces on opera and her career.
The esteemed soprano Harolyn Blackwell reminisces on opera and her career.
The distinguished stage director Robert Darling reminisces on opera and his career.
The distinguished arts administrator and producer Paulette Haupt reminisces on opera and her career.
The respected arts administrator Jane Hill reminisces on opera and her career.
The celebrated playwright, lyricist, and broadcaster Murray Horwitz reminisces on opera and his career.
The producer, director, and dramaturg Ben Krywosz reminisces on opera and his career.
The acclaimed arts administrator Charles MacKay reminisces on opera and his career.
Soprano and educator Diana Soviero reminisces on opera and her career.
The esteemed director and arts administrator Stephen Wadsworth reminisces on opera and his career.
The distinguished soprano and educator Carol Vaness reminisces on opera and her career.
Arts administrator Sarah Billinghurst Solomon reminisces on opera and her career.
Six-time Emmy winner, arts administrator, arts management consultant, and producer Michael Bronson reminisces on opera and his career.
The respected arts administrator Wayne Brown reminisces on opera and his career.
Acclaimed tenor Vinson Cole reminisces on opera and his career.
The distinguished arts administrator Anne Ewers reminisces on opera and her career.
Arts administrator Charles Jarden reminisces on opera and his career.
Director and choreographer Rhoda Levine reminisces on opera and her career.
The celebrated arts administrator Nicholas Payne reminisces on opera and his career.
Conductor Joseph Rescingo reminisces on opera and his career.
Acclaimed director Peter Sellars reminisces on opera and his career.
Award-winning conductor John DeMain reminisces on opera and his career.
Distinguished stage director Robert B. Driver reminisces on opera and his career.
The acclaimed mezzo-soprano Joyce Castle reminisces on opera and her career.
Esteemed bass-baritone Justino Díaz reminisces on opera and his career.
Acclaimed stage director David Gately in OPERA America's history offers his reminiscences.
Respected managing director Robert Heuer reminisces on opera and his career.
Respected general director Linda Jackson reminisces on opera and her career.
Stage director, general director, and educator Christopher Mattaliano reminisces on opera and his career.
The renowned mezzo-soprano Risë Stevens reminisces on opera and her career.
The renowned arts administrator Speight Jenkins reminisces on opera and his career.
The renowned designer John Conklin reminisces on opera and his career.
The renowned composer Robert Ward reminisces on opera and his career.
The renowned composer and general director David DiChiera offers reminisces on opera and his career.
The renowned soprano Martina Aroyo reminisces on opera and her career.
The renowned composer Philip Glass reminisces on opera and his career.
The renowned conductor Eve Queler reminisces on opera and her career.
The renowned composer John Adams reminisces on opera and his career.
The renowned stage director and librettist Frank Corsaro reminisces on opera and his career.
The renowned mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne reminisces on opera and her career.
The renowned general director Lotfi Mansouri reminisces on opera and his career.
The renowned conductor Julius Rudel reminisces on opera and his career.
The renowned composer Carlisle Floyd reminisces on opera and his career.
The renowned general director Richard Gaddes reminisces on opera and his career.
The renowned soprano Leontyne Price reminisces on opera and her career.
