Detroit Opera

OperaHERE hosts Arthur White and Andrea Scobie discuss Giacomo Puccini's one-act comedy, "Gianni Schicchi" and Michael Ching's sequel, "Buoso's Ghost." Special guests: composer Michael Ching and MOT Studio director Richard Leech.

Tony Award winning Karen Ziemba is our special guest.

OperaHERE: Michael Fabiano by Detroit Opera

OperaHERE - Don Giovani with guest Nicole Cabell by Detroit Opera

MOT's Andrea Scobie and Arthur white introduce Ricky Ian Gordon's great American opera, "The Grapes of Wrath."

Puppeteer Basil Twist discusses "Hansel & Gretel" with MOT's Andrea Scobie and Arthur White.

OperaHERE: Candide by Detroit Opera

“Figaro, Figaro!” This Rossini classic features one of the most well-known pieces of music in history. This prequel to THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO tells the story of how Count Almaviva wins the hand of his beloved Rosina with the help of his clever barber, Figaro. Full of laughter and beautiful music, see why THE BARBER OF SEVILLE has delighted audiences for more than two centuries.

Explore Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE with hosts Arthur White and Andrea Scobie.

Gioachino Rossini

The Barber of Seville

November 10-18, 2018

Tickets: www.michiganopera.org

Michigan Opera Theatre’s OperaHERE Podcast is your introduction to the performances seen onstage at the Detroit Opera House. Dive into the tragedy, comedy, and beautiful music of opera with our hosts and special guests, and prepare yourself for a dazzling night at the opera. The OperaHERE Podcast is produced by Jake Neher in the studios of WDET.

Explore Tchaikovsky's EUGENE ONEGIN with hosts Arthur White and Andrea Scobie, and special guest, soprano Corinne Winters, who sings the role of Tatyana in Michigan Opera Theatre's upcoming production.

EUGENE ONEGIN is a story of squandered romance and tragic honor. Known for its rich orchestration and beautiful melodies, ONEGIN is Tchaikovsky's most beloved opera and the epitome of Russian Lyric Opera. See it at the Detroit Opera House October 13-21, 2018. Tickets: www.michiganopera.org

Michigan Opera Theatre’s OperaHERE Podcast is your introduction to the performances seen onstage at the Detroit Opera House. Dive into the tragedy, comedy, and beautiful music of opera with our hosts and special guests, and prepare yourself for a dazzling night at the opera. The OperaHERE Podcast is produced by Jake Neher in the studios of WDET.

Musicologist Austin Stewart is joined by baseball historian Gary Gillette and soprano Jacqueline Echols to discuss Daniel Sonenberg's new opera THE SUMMER KING.

THE SUMMER KING tells the story of Negro Leagues baseball legend Josh Gibson, considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. It’s a story of talent, heartbreak and one man’s journey to overcome prejudice and discrimination.

Libretto by Daniel Sonenberg and Daniel Nester with additional lyrics by Mark Campbell.

May 12-20 at The Detroit Opera House

Tickets: http://www.michiganopera.org/opera/the-summer-king/

Michigan Opera Theatre’s OperaHERE Podcast is your introduction to the performances seen onstage at the Detroit Opera House. Dive into the tragedy, comedy, and beautiful music of opera with host Austin Stewart and special guests, and prepare yourself for a dazzling night at the opera. The OperaHERE Podcast is produced by Jake Neher in the studios of WDET, and is supported by OPERA America’s Building Opera Audiences grant program, made possible through the generosity of the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation.