Non-profit organization promoting opera and young artists in the Maryland, Virginia & DC area. Brad Clark, General Director. Matthew Woorman, General Manager.
pride and stand with our LGBTQIA+ friends; link in bio. 10% of the proceeds from all pride t-shirt sales will be donated to The Trevor Project to support their efforts to provide suicide prevention and crisis intervention services to LGBTQIA+ youth. Love is Love!
Let's celebrate together! Join us at Rockville Pride on Saturday, June 24 to celebrate the wonderful LGBTQIA+ community of Montgomery County. Need something to wear? We got you covered! Purchase a limited edition MDLO pride t-shirt online or at our booth to show your (cont)
of black musicians, composers, and performers who have paved the way for diversity and inclusion in the world of classical music. Let their voices be heard, their stories be told, and their legacies cherished. 🎶❤️ #Juneteenth#BlackExcellence#ClassicalMusic#Opera#MDLO
🎶✊🌟 This Juneteenth, let's honor the remarkable contributions of black artists in classical music and opera! 🎵🎭 Their extraordinary talent, resilience, and innovation have enriched these art forms and touched our souls. Join us in celebrating the indomitable spirit (cont)
The pride celebration continues! Meet us at the DC Capital Pride Festival this Sunday, June 11 as we join local companies and organizations to celebrate the wonderful souls that make up the LGBTQIA+ community. We all have a little queer in us! Love is love 💚💛❤️💙💗🤎🤍🧡🖤
Happy Pride Month! As an arts organization, MDLO supports and loves every member of the LGBTQIA+ community. We strive to create an atmosphere where all feel welcomed and free. Meet us at the Capital Pride Festival on June 11 as we celebrate these wonderful (cont)
We had a blast performing for the 84th annual Flower Mart at the Washington National Cathedral earlier this month! Soprano Melissa Mino, mezzo-soprano Amanda Fink, tenor Brandon Lockhart, baritone Javier Arrey, and pianist Husan Park were a moving addition to All Hallows (cont)
We are saddened to hear about the passing of pioneering African American mezzo-soprano Grace Bumbry. Bumbry will be remembered for her radiant charisma, expansive range, and superstar glamour, and for being one of the first African American opera stars to grace the global stages.
Meet us TODAY at the Washington National Cathedral as Soprano Melissa Mino, mezzo-soprano Amanda Fink, tenor Brandon Lockhart, baritone Javier Arrey, and pianist Husan Park couple their musical talent with the beauty of the Flower Mart. See you at 4pm! No tickets required.
MDLO joins the All Hallows Guild Flower Mart on Friday, May 5, from 4 pm - 4:30 pm, in a free performance to benefit the gardens and grounds of the Washington National Cathedral. The evening will be filled with selections from La Bohème, Carmen, Don Giovanni, (cont)
Our set designed by Carmen Castañon transported the audience into the world of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro during Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s recent production directed by David Gately, a revival of his work with MDLO in 2022.
#FlashbackFriday in January 2023 Teresa Perrotta graced the stage last minute in our production of Falstaff as Alice Ford. This weekend, she advanced to the finals of The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition. Teresa, your MDLO family is cheering for you!
Last weekend, MDLO’s David Gately directed a hilarious production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. The performances were crafted around the beautiful sets designed by Carmen Castañon from our summer 2022 production. (Cont)
community and to provide opportunities for MDLO artists and musicians!
“Maryland Lyric Opera rose from the pandemic ashes in splendid form.” (Washington Classical Review)
#FlashbackFriday Just over 13 months ago we showcased our production of Puccini’s Turandot at the Music Center at Strathmore! This production was our first step back on the main stage after COVID changed the world. We remain grateful for the ability to perform for our (cont)