"A consistently appealing quality of a Bronx Opera production is the engaging sense of community that pervades the performance - without, I hasten to say, any hint of slighting high professional standards."
- New York Magazine
History of the Bronx Opera
Bronx Opera was founded in 1967 by Michael Spierman, the company's Artistic Director and principal Conductor. Productions
Bronx Opera's productions are always sung in English with a full chorus and orchestra, featuring talented singers selected from an open competitive audition process.
Repertoire
Bronx Opera presents one known and one rarely-performed opera each season. For our current season schedule, please click here.
Concert Halls
All productions are presented at Lehman College's Lovinger Theatre in the Bronx. This year, 2008, our January production will be performed at the Sylvia and Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (Lexington Avenue at 68th Street in Manhattan). The May production is also given at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse of Hofstra University in Hempstead, Long Island.
Modest Ticket Prices
Bronx Opera's modest ticket prices allow its high quality professional productions to be accessible to all. For ticket prices, please check here.
Alumni
Many performers who began their careers with Bronx Opera can now be heard in leading opera houses of the world including the Metropolitan Opera and New York City Opera. Establishment
Bronx Opera has established a record of continuous growth, excellence and community involvement.
Community
Bronx Opera is creating new friends for opera and for its community. See our children's programs.