| Austin Opera - Austin | 24 May 2018 |
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La TraviataAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Austin Opera's glittering tragedy dazzles |
 3 May 18 / Broadway World |
Ariadne auf NaxosAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Dude ranch antics make this reimagining of Strauss too busy, but when the music takes center stage, it’s gorgeous |
| 2 Feb 18 / Austin Chronicle |
Ariadne auf Naxos wrangles a dynamic operatic experience |
| 2 Feb 18 / Broadway World |
CarmenAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Austin Opera's stunning masterpiece |
| 19 Nov 17 / Broadway World |
Madama ButterflyAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
The company delivers a lovely staging of this Puccini opera that builds to a heartbreaking finale |
| 4 May 17 / Austin Chronicle |
Austin Opera thrills with stunning production |
| 3 May 17 / Broadway World |
La fille du régimentAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Just as the young woman of the title is deemed "charming," so too is Donizetti's work in this company's staging |
| 2 Feb 17 / Austin Chronicle |
Der Fliegende HolländerAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Wagner fans will satisfied with good solos from Melody Moore’s Senta |
| 20 Nov 16 / Austin American-Statesman |
The Manchurian CandidateAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Austin Opera stages innovative version of Puts’ already innovative “Manchurian Candidate” |
| 21 Sep 16 / Austin American-Statesman |
Il barbiere di SivigliaAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Austin Opera dazzles in The Barber of Seville |
| 1 May 16 / Broadway World |
A good night out for both Looney Tunes aficionados and serious opera fans |
| 26 Apr 16 / Austin American-Statesman |
Of Mice and MenAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Eventually the music begins to help the story instead of competing with it |
| 27 Jan 16 / Austin American-Statesman |
AidaAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
‘Aïda’ full of pomp, impressive voices |
| 15 Nov 15 / Austin American-Statesman |
Conductor Richard Buckley keeps the energy and intensity up |
| 12 Nov 15 / Austin American-Statesman |
Don GiovanniAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
This production has a fantastic collection of voices |
| 29 Apr 15 / Austin American-Statesman |
Roméo et JulietteAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Shakespeare in Texas |
| 12 Feb 15 / L'Ape musicale |
Austin Opera's star-crossed lovers shine in Romeo & Juliet |
| 1 Feb 15 / Broadway World |
Costello and El-Khoury have a winning chemistry on stage |
| 28 Jan 15 / Austin American-Statesman |
Un Ballo in MascheraAustin OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
An opera that sounds like the 1700s but looks like today |
| 12 Nov 14 / Austin American-Statesman |
L'elisir d'amoreAustin Lyric OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
ALO introduced Austin to up-and-coming opera stars with Elixir of Love |
| 3 May 14 / Broadway World |
ToscaAustin Lyric OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
A staging that pitted heaven against hell |
| 6 Feb 14 / Austin Chronicle |
Don CarloAustin Lyric OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Don Carlo sounds splendid but misses key plot points |
| 24 Nov 13 / Broadway World |
Skilled vocalists shine in ‘Don Carlo’ |
| 20 Nov 13 / Austin American-Statesman |
Le nozze di FigaroAustin Lyric OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Austin Lyric Opera's Marriage of Figaro is a crowd-pleasing farce |
| 4 Feb 13 / Broadway World |
PagliacciAustin Lyric OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
This production is a spectacular treat from start to finish |
| 15 Nov 12 / Broadway World |
Slow, rich Italian flair at Austin Lyric Opera's Pagliacci |
| 15 Nov 12 / Culturemap |
ALO opens its season with satisfying 'Pagliacci' |
| 14 Nov 12 / Austin American-Statesman |
TurandotAustin Lyric OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
The show’s musical highlight is Elizabeth Caballero’s turn as Liu |
| 20 Apr 12 / Austin American-Statesman |
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News & Articles
| For now, Austin Opera opts to go without an artistic director |
After firing Artistic Director Richard Buckley for alleged misconduct, Austin Opera has opted to go without a leader in that position for the 2018-2019 season. |
| 10 Apr 2018 / Austin American-Statesman |
| Austin Opera fires artistic director Richard Buckley |
Austin Opera has terminated the contract of artistic director and principal conductor Richard Buckley, citing unspecified inappropriate behavior. |
| 2 Feb 2018 / Austin American-Statesman |
| Austin Opera announces 2018-19 season |
Austin Opera 2018-19 season to feature Marina Costa-Jackson, Kang Wang, and more. |
| 26 Jan 2018 / OperaWire |
| Austin Opera reveals next season |
Austin Opera will perform Carmen, Ariadne auf Naxos and La Traviata in its 2017/18 season. |
| 31 Jan 2017 / Austin American-Statesman |
| Austin Lyric Opera on solid financial footing after building sale |
Austin Lyric Opera has sold its headquarters to a local TV and film production company for $5.45 million to help get it back on solid financial ground. |
| 31 Dec 2011 / Austin American-Statesman |
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