Detroit Opera

Join MOT's Andrea Scobie and Arthur White for a virtual pre-opera talk featuring Jader Bignamini, conductor of Cavalleria rusticana and Music Director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

MOT’s Andrea Scobie and Arthur White discuss the company's upcoming production of Cavalleria Rusticana, and welcome newly appointed Associate Artistic Director Christine Goerke, who will be taking the role of Santuzza, and two of her co-stars, Catherine Martin and Ronnita Miller.

Join MOT’s Andrea Scobie and Arthur White as they welcome Basses Morris Robinson and Allen Michael Jones for a conversation on great African American singers of the past and the realities of being a male singer of color in today’s opera world.

MOT’s Andrea Scobie and Kim Smith discuss yearly traditions associated with The Nutcracker in Detroit, and introduce A Nutcracker Holiday, a virtual experience that brings the joy and wonder the classic ballet right to your home! Featuring special guest Edwaard Liang, Artistic Director of BalletMet, who gives an inside look at both BalletMet's Nutcracker and "Clara's Nutcracker Prince", a brand-ne...

MOT’s Andrea Scobie and Jon Teeuwissen welcome special guest Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director and CEO of Ballet Hispánico, to discuss the company and its work, both past and future, and Mr. Vilaro's own personal journey to becoming a leader in the dance world and a passionate advocate for the arts as an instrument to change lives and strengthen community.

MOT’s Andrea Scobie and Arthur White discuss Michigan Opera Theatre's upcoming production of Twilight: Gods, a 60-minute drive-through adaptation of Wagner’s Götterdämmerung held in the Opera House parking structure. With special guests Sean Panikkar and Marsha Music.

MOT’s Andrea Scobie and Arthur White discuss LGBTQ stories and representation in opera and dance. With special guests Jon Teeuwissen and Ricky Ian Gordon.

MOT's Andrea Scobie and Arthur White discuss "Champion" - Terence Blanchard's new 'opera in jazz' telling the story of legendary prize-fighter Emile Griffith. With special guests Arthur Woodley and Naomi Andre.

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 T...

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...

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. L...

Lust, betrayal, murder — nothing says drama quite like Puccini’s Tosca, one of the most popular operas of all time. Amid an unstable 1800s Italy, fiery diva Tosca must fight to save her rebellious lover from an evil police chief. Learn more about the story, its characters, and Puccini's incredible score with hosts Austin Stewart and Diane Schoff. Catch Tosca at the Detroit Opera House, April 7-15,...

Travel back in time to the inspired gatherings at 27 rue de Fleurus in Paris, where American expatriates Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas hosted luminaries of art and literature such as Pablo Picasso, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Henri Matisse and Ernest Hemingway. In 27, composer Ricky Ian Gordon and librettist Royce Vavrek explore themes of love, loss, change and art set throughout two world wars. Mar...

Episode 02: Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" 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 WD...

Episode 01: Verdi's "Rigoletto" 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 sup...