PAST EVENTS

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January 15, 2021
Virtual

At age 12, Ryan Speedo Green was locked up in Virginia’s juvenile institution of last resort. At age 24, he was on stage at the Metropolitan Opera, competing in the Met’s annual contest to find the most promising young singers in the nation. The story of Green’s journey will be told in song, in dramatic reading and in conversation between Green and Daniel Bergner, author of The New York Times bestseller Sing for Your Life. It’s a spectacular narrative about the power of art and the possibility of transforming how we think about race in America.

March 11, 2021
Virtual

Opera Columbus’ 2021 Gala includes getting dressed up in glamorous evening attire for an engaging at-home gala experience where you will enjoy amazing Opera performances by OC alumni and friends, indulge in a decadent Italian meal delivered to your home, and celebrate our season and the operatic experience.

April 30 + May 2, 2021
COSI

Mozart’s masterpiece Don Giovanni is considered one of the greatest operas ever written. Based on the story of the sexually promiscuous and morally vacant Don Juan, this is a brilliant mix of comedy, melodrama, and demons from hell. Sung in Italian with English surtitles, this concert will feature the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra in all the grandeur of opera.

 

May 16, 2021
Virtual

This internationally-recognized vocal  competition engages impressive young operatic talent from all over the world. The Cooper-Bing Competition aims to encourage emerging artists and celebrate the next generation of opera stars. Join us and cast your vote as singers compete for a top prize of $10,000! You don’t want to miss this virtual experience.