MarylandOperaStudio

Opera Degree Program and Performance Ensemble at the University of Maryland, College Park

[University of Maryland Music @TerpsMusic]

Renowned countertenor @JohnHolidayLive is joining our faculty! Known for versatility and talent in opera, gospel, jazz and more, Holiday’s appointment will help expand the way in which students experience traditional vocal instruction. Learn more ➡️https://t.co/RDBSmQIEhs

[Dr. Darryll J. Pines @President_Pines]

I got a chance to listen to opera singers and graduate students Kira Neary (soprano) and Lawrence Barasa (tenor). They were supported on the piano by Craig Kier, director of the @MDOperaStudio.

Both sang to help celebrate and honor our Fearless Ideas campaign achievements.

[University of Maryland Music @TerpsMusic]

Here are some of our favorite moments from @MDOperaStudio's production of Mozart's The Magic Flute. This beloved opera opens tomorrow & runs through Sunday, 11/21 @TheClariceUMD.

Tickets are PAY WHAT YOU WISH: https://t.co/dLdloM1TmJ

📷 David Andrews #HearTheTurtle #ArtsForAll

[University of Maryland Music @TerpsMusic]

We want you back! Join us in-person as we launch our 2021-2022 Season with @MDOperaStudio's New Work Reading: "Sunder" at @TheClariceUMD on Fri, 8/27 at 7:30PM before the singers head to Annapolis on Sat.

Learn more: https://t.co/EIdRurCX7H #HearTheTurtle #ArtsForAll #IAmARHU

[MarylandOperaStudio @MDOperaStudio]

The Sunder cast is ready for opening night! We are looking forward to kick off the 21-22 season tonight! Join us at The Clarice on Friday night and Maryland Hall in Annapolis on Saturday night.
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[MarylandOperaStudio @MDOperaStudio]

The 1st year class, with help from alumni, 2nd year students, recorded excerpts from the new opera “Sunder” composed by Nailah Nombeko with libretto by Alicia Haymer. The opera will premiere in full in the fall semester of 2021, keep an eye out for these excerpts and more soon!

[MarylandOperaStudio @MDOperaStudio]

Introducing the MOS class of 2022! Throughout the week we will be introducing them on our social media so stay tuned to learn about this stellar class!

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@presidentloh Thank you for coming President Loh!

[MarylandOperaStudio @MDOperaStudio]

Many thanks to Ken Weiss from Washington National Opera for helping our second years prepare their Italian recit for Ariodante this fall! The first years also worked with Ken Weiss on aria recits!

[MarylandOperaStudio @MDOperaStudio]

Announcing the Maryland Opera Studio 2019-20 Season!

[MarylandOperaStudio @MDOperaStudio]

@presidentloh @TheClariceUMD We are excited to share The Marriage of Figaro with Dr Loh and our fellow Terps!

[MarylandOperaStudio @MDOperaStudio]

Teaming up with @mpower_blended was amazing last year. Looking forward to it this season!

[Laurie Locascio @lelocascio]

.@mpower_blended and @MDOperaStudio teamed up to merge #virtualreality with #opera. A wonderful example of the power of multidisciplinary collaboration: https://t.co/HTbHdX7Vil #UMDdiscovers @UMDscience @umd_arhu @TerpsMusic

[MarylandOperaStudio @MDOperaStudio]

Our Countess practicing her grand entrance during costume class!
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#lenozzedifigaro #themarriageoffigaro #countessa #porgiamor #costumeclass #muslin #costume #opera #graduateschool… https://t.co/f3HsxfKXpA

[MarylandOperaStudio @MDOperaStudio]

Our first orchestra dress tonight! Stay tuned for an insider on the makeup and costume process! #DialoguesdesCarmélites #mosOpera!

[University of Maryland Music @TerpsMusic]

Follow @MDOperaStudio on Twitter and Instagram to get a behind-the-scenes look at Dialogues of the Carmelites! And check out the event page here: https://t.co/1hwQW5WBcB @TheClariceUMD #heartheturtle

[MarylandOperaStudio @MDOperaStudio]

First sitzprobe has begun!
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#sitzprobe #opera #heartheturtle #clarice #umdopera #mos… https://t.co/W5ICRFIGzM

[MarylandOperaStudio @MDOperaStudio]

Thanks to our costume, scenic, and lighting designers: #benjaminweigel #tylerherald #chrisbusberg, the world of Blanche and the Carmélites nuns will be one to witness! #DialoguesdesCarmélites #umdopera #mosopera #heartheturtle

[MarylandOperaStudio @MDOperaStudio]

It's very excited to start seeing the set design come to life!
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#setdesign #theater… https://t.co/LlNvSnmihG

[MarylandOperaStudio @MDOperaStudio]

Congrats to alum Alex DeSocio on his opening night performance as Mercutio in @OperaBham Romeo… https://t.co/WGX8lCoLRF

[MarylandOperaStudio @MDOperaStudio]

Amanda Consol is back as stage director for #poulenc #DialoguesdesCarmélites ! When we return from spring break we'll have our first rehearsals in the Kay Theater! #theclarice