Name: Merola Opera Program - 60 Years Sparking the Future of Opera
Uploaded: 2022-09-23T13:56:21.000Z
Description: In 2017, Merola Opera Program celebrates our 60 year anniversary sparking the future of opera. Here is an historical account of Merola. Narrated by Patricia Racette (Merola 1988)

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One of the oldest and most prestigious opera training programs in the world, Merola was founded in 1957, and named in honor of San Francisco Opera's first general director, Gaetano Merola. Merola operates in close artistic collaboration with San Francisco Opera, but is a financially independent nonprofit organization governed by its own Board of Directors. Merola is responsible for its own fundraising, primarily from loyal members and foundations.

The Merola Opera Program is widely regarded as the foremost opera training program for aspiring singers, coaches, accompanists, and stage directors. Merola nurtures the opera stars of tomorrow and offers outreach through educational programs for students and the general public.

Merola alumni include Leona Mitchell, Anna Netrebko, Ailyn Pérez, Patricia Racette, Nadine Sierra, Karen Slack, Elza van den Heever, Carol Vaness, Deborah Voigt, Zheng Cao, Joyce DiDonato, Susan Graham, Dolora Zajick, Brian Jagde, Stuart Skelton, Noah Stewart, Rolando Villazón, Thomas Hampson, Quinn Kelsey, Lucas Meachem, Patrick Summers. and numerous other opera luminaries.

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The world premiere of "26 Ways of Looking at a Black Man," a new piece by B.E. Boykin with poetry by Raymond Patterson and performed by Baritone, Sidney Outlaw and Pianist, Warren Jones. 

Commissioned by Merola Opera Company

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In 2017, Merola Opera Program celebrates our 60 year anniversary sparking the future of opera. Here is an historical account of Merola.

Narrated by Patricia Racette (Merola 1988)

Merola Opera Program - 60 Years Sparking the Future of Opera

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