Maryland Opera Studio

05/01/2024

Join the MOS 1st years and the Collaborative Pianists for an evening of opera scenes from operas spanning 400 years.

This Thursday and Friday, May 2nd and 3rd at 7:30p in the Gildenhorn Recital Hall. (Free admission!)

04/25/2024

Opera al fresco was a success! Be sure to catch the full program next Thursday and Friday at 7:30p (it's free!)

04/21/2024

Today's final performance of Florenica en el Amanzonas will be conducted by fellow graduating MM student Mariana Corichi Gómez. The El Dorado is in good hands this afternoon!

Mariana Corichi Gómez, Master of Music student in Orchestral Conducting, has distinguished herself in many ways during her time at the University of Maryland, including as assistant conductor of all MOS productions for the past two years. Not only was she the assistant to Professor David Neely on the opera being performed today, but she also acted as a language/diction advisor to the cast. Maestra Gómez has the added distinction of having recently been selected as one of two people worldwide to the Curtis Institute of Music’s Graduate Fellowship in Conducting as a student of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Music Director of The Metropolitan Opera and the Philadelphia Orchestra, where she will receive training in symphonic and opera repertoire.

04/18/2024

Alumni Appreciation Post!
Our current production of Florenica en el Amazonas features MOS alum Andrew Adelsberger (MOS '08) in the role of the Capitán. We are beyond grateful to have him at the helm!

Two more chances to join the trip down the Amazon - Friday, April 19 and Sunday April 21
http://go.umd.edu/florencia

04/17/2024

It's The Day of the Show! The El Dorado sets sail again tonight for performance #2 of Florencia en el Amazonas!

Photo by Lisa Helfert

04/12/2024

The El Dorado sets sail tomorrow night!

Congratulations to our entire company.
This is one not to be missed!
Be sure to join us on April 13, 17, 19 & 21 to join the trip down the Amazon! http://go.umd.edu/florencia

Florenica en el Amazonas
Daniel Catan
Condutor: David Neely
Director: Corinne Hayes
Scenic Design: August Henney
Costume Design: Cody von Ruden
Wig and Makeup Design: Priscilla Bruce
Lighting Design: Scott Monnin
Projection Design: Jerran Kowalksi
Choreography: Sarah Beth Oppenheim
SM: Alika Codispoti
ASM: Mel Mader
Chorus Master: Nathan Lofton
Photos: Lisa Helfert

University of Maryland School of Music
University of Maryland School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

04/09/2024

Florencia en el Amazonas opens on Saturday!
Come with us on a vibrant journey down the Amazon April 13, 17, 19, 21

Tickets: http://go.umd.edu/florencia

03/13/2024

02/18/2024

The hall is set up for auditions this weekend but will look completely different for the UMSO concert on Friday - we are so excited to welcome back alumni Adia Evans, Veronique Filloux, Lawrence Barasa, and voice professor John Holiday to this stage with the UM symphony orchestra conducted by Arts for All director Craig Kier. Can’t wait !


University of Maryland School of Music

02/09/2024

Orgullo is tomorrow night, Friday, Feb 9th
7:30p in the Gildenhorn.
University of Maryland School of Music

A mythical exploration of 7 legends surrounding the rise and fall of infamous Mexican President Santa Anna and his wild gum popping adventures defending against American "Manifest Destiny" and their seafaring, dessert raiding, lava walking imperialist forces at the height of the 1846-1848 invasion of Mexico. A part of the award winning 7 Deadly Sins Cycle.

02/05/2024

Save the Date - Friday Feb 23 - for the UM Symphony Orchestra Concert "Beginnings - Overtures for the New Year" featuring UMD Voice Professor John Holiday plus SOM alum's Adia Evans, Véronique Filloux, Lawrence Barasa. Some of opera's greatest melodies played by a fantastic orchestra conducted by Arts of All director Craig Kier.

Tickets: https://theclarice.umd.edu/events/2024/beginnings-overtures-to-the-new-year-umd-symphony-orchestra-in-person

02/02/2024

Join us Next Friday, Feb 9, at 7:30pm at The Clarice for ORGULLO - the mythical exploration of 7 legends surrounding the rise and fall of infamous Mexican President Santa Anna and his wild gum-popping adventures defending against American "Manifest Destiny" and their seafaring, dessert raiding, lava walking imperialist forces at the height of the 1846-1848 invasion of Mexico. A part of the award-winning 7 Deadly Sins Cycle.
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01/29/2024

The full studio performed for patrons of the National Gallery of Art featuring some of Mozart's most beloved melodies. What an afternoon it was!

01/25/2024

The Spring Semester has begun! Need a little Mozart? Come to the National Gallery of Art on Sunday, Jan 28th for some art and Mozart. Two performances at 1 and 3p.

01/24/2024

Join us for this year's New Work Reading - Friday Feb 9!

11/14/2023

These three are excited for Albert Herring Performance #3 this evening! Are you coming?

Two more chances to see Albert Herring!
Tuesday, Nov 14 and Wednesday, Nov 15

Tickets: https://theclarice.umd.edu/events/2023/albert-herring-maryland-opera-studio

Photo by Dave Andrews

11/12/2023

It's the day of the (2nd) show y'all! Three more chances to head over to Loxford for May Day! Please join us!

For those coming to the show today, please attend the preshow lecture at 1:30p that explores complex themes of British nationalism, gender politics and cultural identity in Benjamin Britten’s Albert Herring. This conversation puts the opera’s original Victorian setting into conversation with the post-World War II era in which it was created.

Photos by Dave Andrews and Lisa Helfert
The Clarice
University of Maryland School of Music

11/09/2023

Alumni Appreciation Post!

We are so grateful to have two MOS Alum’s involved with Albert Herring. It’s been such a great process with Stephanie Sadownik (MOS ’09) who directed this wonderful comedy and Amanda Fink (MOS ’13) who sparkles onstage as Mrs. Herring, Albert’s Mom.
Do you have your tickets yet?
Albert Herring opens Saturday!

https://theclarice.umd.edu/events/2023/albert-herring-maryland-opera-studio

The Clarice
University of Maryland School of Music

10/25/2023

Please join us for Albert Herring! Nov 11-15
for tickets please visit theclarice.umd.edu

10/09/2023

Congrats to MOS Grad Colin Brush (MM 2010) on his appointment as the new Director of the Sarah and Ernest Butler Houston Grand Opera Studio!

HGO is proud to announce Colin Michael Brush as the incoming Director of the Sarah and Ernest Butler Houston Grand Opera Studio!

“For generations now, the Butler Studio has readied brilliant young artists for careers on the great stages of the world, starting with our own. We are thrilled to bring Colin Michael Brush to Houston, where he will use his multifaceted experience and expertise to nurture the growth of these remarkable artists,” says General Director and CEO Khori Dastoor.

A former Bosch Foundation Fellow and the recipient of a Flausen arts research grant, Brush holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Vocal Performance from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Music degree in Opera from the University of Maryland.

“I am so passionate about this art form,” says Brush. “I am honored by the faith HGO has put in me to further its mission. Our choices today profoundly influence opera’s future. We must champion extraordinary new talents as we honor our traditions. Throughout my career, I have sought to prepare artists for not only their own success, but also the success of the operatic art. I can think of no better place to continue this work than with HGO in Houston.”

Read the full press release on HGO's Backstage Pass ⤵
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08/28/2023

Welcome to our new studio members, the MOS class of 2025!

06/06/2023

We are excited to welcome Teri Bickham to the voice faculty this year! Welcome Teri

By TJ Wagman ’20 When Teri Bickham (D.M.A. ‘19) was a doctoral student in the School of Music (SOM), she studied under the tutelage of legendary soprano Carmen Balthrop, who served as her mentor and helped shape her path as a musician. Bickham, a native Marylander, is now an acclaimed soprano pe...

06/03/2023

MOS joins the greater opera community in mourning the passing of Corradina Caporello, a world renowned Italian Diction Coach. Ms. Caporello worked with our MOS singers on Italian Diction for 5 different productions since 2015, including our most recent production of Don Giovanni this past April. An amazing educator, she imparted knowledge with gentle expectations and set the bar high knowing the singers could reach their potential. We will miss her.

The Juilliard School mourns the passing of Corradina Caporello, an inspired teacher of Italian lyric diction to students and artists for nearly four decades. Her deep insights into language and singing influenced performances on opera and concert stages worldwide.

She taught not only singers but also conductors, coaches, and generations of teachers who will carry on her legacy. Her profound commitment to teaching and love for her students made her a central part of vocal education at Juilliard. She will be dearly missed.

05/17/2023

We are excited to welcome John Holiday to the voice faculty this fall

By TJ Wagman '20 From his recent role with The Metropolitan Opera in Kevin Puts’ “The Hours” to his current work as “John Blue” in Pittsburgh Opera’s production of “We Shall Not be Moved,” renowned countertenor John Holiday has performed with some of the country’s most prestigious ...

05/14/2023

Congratulations to Lawrence Barasa (MOS ‘23) who won the Jensen Competition yesterday. And kudos to MOS alumni Véronique Filloux and Öznur Tülüoglu who also sang in the finals.

05/01/2023

The last MOS performances of the school year are this Thursday and Friday at 7:30p in the Gildenhorn! Come and see what the 1st year students have been working on all semester!

04/19/2023

Congratulations to Christian Simmons (MOS '21) who is a finalist in the Metropolitan Opera's 2023 Laffont Competition.
Sending all our love to him for Sunday's finale concert.
Congrats Christian Isaiah Simmons

University of Maryland School of Music

04/14/2023

Happy Opening to our Don Giovanni Cast! Please join us for pre-performances talks on April 14 and 23 that explores the history of Mozart’s Don Giovanni, the context in which it was written, and how its complicated themes have resonated with audience for centuries. More info at https://theclarice.umd.edu/events/2023/mozart-s-don-giovanni-maryland-opera-studio

02/14/2023

Calling all New Music Lovers!

This weekend! Friday night is TWA, our Annual New Work Reading this year from composer Justine F. Chen and librettist Jacqueline Goldfinger and we'll follow that up on Saturday night with Missy Mazzoli's PROVING UP.