Lyric Opera OC is proud to announce the Mary Anne King Vocal Scholarship, a competition for high school singers based in Southern California. This interactive competition provides development opportunities to high school-age classical voice students that embody the work Mary Anne did in her life, bringing tenacity, warmth, and an undying love of music to […]
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MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Meet the talented singers competing in this year’s High Note Vote then … […]
3rd HIGH NOTE VOTE: Update & Changes
With an abundance of caution and in the spirit of supporting singers who are or will be struggling due to cancellations and isolation resulting from the current pandemic, Lyric Opera OC has revised our plans for the 3rd Annual High Note Vote so that MORE singers have MORE opportunities to win and more prizes.1. COMPLETELY […]
MAGIC FLUTE – RESCHEDULED
Music matters. While we aren’t able to bring live opera to our audiences for the time being, we hope you join us when we can share that uniquely human connection once more. We’re honored to be a thread in the cultural tapestry of our community, and we thank you for your support. […]
HMS PINAFORE POSTPONED
POSTPONEMENT Yesterday the Governor along with public health officials recommended that all gatherings of over 250 people be postponed through March. Therefore, out of an abundance of caution for our patrons and musicians, we and our partners at the South Coast Symphony and Festival Singers will be following those recommendations and postponing our 3/27/2020 production […]
Lyric Opera OC: Coronavirus Statement
Lyric Opera of Orange County has been preparing several exciting events for the coming months. We’ve received many messages today in light of the recommendations set forth by the California Governor’s office and we thank you for your patience while we consider and implement contingency plans with our partner arts organizations, our artists, and our […]
ANNOUNCING: 2020 High Note Vote
Announcing Lyric Opera of Orange County’s 3rd Annual High Note Vote: An Operatic Competition! High notes? Low notes? Bring them all! Singers will compete for our $500.00 Grand Prize as well as some gifts and surprises for our runners up. Winners will be determined by online audience vote, as well as votes from our panel […]
PRESS RELEASE: Holiday Double Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December. 1, 2019 Lyric Opera Orange County Announces Double Bill Holiday Productions THE PRODIGAL SON and AMAHL & THE NIGHT VISITORS Lyric Opera of Orange County announced its holiday double-bill of one act productions, The Prodigal Son by Claude Debussy and Amahl & The Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti, […]
New season, new singers, new site!
Autumn is a time for rebirth, right? Wait, that’s spring! But as the seasons change, everything around here is coming to life and we couldn’t be more thrilled to announce all the exciting newness coming your way. You’ve probably noticed that our website looks completely different. Despite the twinkling stars, it wasn’t divine intervention that […]
Opening Night Gala Brings in Over $18,800!
Well, the dust has settled (more like confetti) and we’ve finally wrapped up the details on Opening Night at the Opera, our first-ever fundraising event! Lead by our event chair, the masterful and magnanimous Maggie Thompson, we were proud to share an evening full of laughs, community generosity, interactive music, and hors d’oeuvres with a […]
