current media releases

February 22, 2023 - Pittsburgh Opera announces its 2023–24 season, the company’s 85th. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

September 4, 2023 - Pittsburgh Opera presents beloved favorites, rare gems, and free concerts this fall. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

December 4, 2023 - Pittsburgh Opera presents both old and new operas this winter. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

July 31, 2023 - Pittsburgh Opera's 2023 Piano Sale is Aug. 24-27. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

August 14, 2023 - Pittsburgh Opera announces its 2023-24 Resident Artists. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

August 23, 2023 - Pittsburgh Opera announces new Board of Directors President and Members. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

February 9, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera announces its 2022–23 season, the company’s 84th. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

July 28, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera presents Rusalka - Opera's Little Mermaid. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

September 28, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

December 8, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera presents Handel's Ariodante. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

February 15, 2023 - Pittsburgh Opera presents Verdi’s epic Il Trovatore. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

April 4, 2023 - Pittsburgh Opera presents two modern operas in May during international opera conference. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

July 21, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera to host 15th Annual Piano Sale August 18th-21st. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

August 4, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera announces its 2022-23 Resident Artists. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

September 23, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera and Point Park University Present ‘Animated Arias’ Special Live Concert on October 14. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

October 13, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera is proud to announce that Jonnet Solomon has joined its Board of Directors. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

October 31, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Alum Maire Therese Carmack an Operalia winner. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

January 9, 2023 - Pittsburgh Opera fashion show Laced/Unlaced set to sizzle the Strip on February 13th. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

May 31, 2023 - Robert and Christine Pietrandrea commit $500,000 to sponsor Pittsburgh Opera productions. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

March 16, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera presents the gripping Blue. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

March 1, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera presents the irresistible Carmen,  March 26 – April 3 at the Benedum Center. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

December 14, 2021 - Pittsburgh Opera to perform fairy tale opera The Rose Elf and world premiere of In a Grove. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

September 28, 2021 - View the media release (PDF) for Mozart's The Magic Flute. or view its web page media release. 

June 2, 2021 - Pittsburgh Opera announces its 83rd Season. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

May 3, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera to broadcast world premiere opera In a Grove free on YouTube May 15th. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release. 

April 27, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera and National Opera House announce programmatic and strategic partnership. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

April 11, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera Announces Richard LeBeau has joined its Board of Directors. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

April 4, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera's first-ever Family Day is Saturday, May 7th. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

March 28, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera Announces The Henry J. and Mary Louise Gailliot Fund for Classical Opera. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

February 2, 2022 - Pittsburgh Opera fashion show Diva Dreams and Fashion Queens set to rock the runway on April 4th. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

November 8, 2021 - Pittsburgh Opera Announces $5MM Gift from Francois Bitz. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

October 25, 2021 - Pittsburgh Opera Presents a Special Recital by Rolando Villazón. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

October 18, 2021 - Pittsburgh Opera Announces New Board Member Alice Gelormino. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

October 14, 2021 - Pittsburgh Opera and Point Park University announce an innovative new partnership. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

September 21, 2021 - Pittsburgh Opera announces its 2021-22 Resident Artists. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

August 19, 2021 - Pittsburgh Opera to require COVID vaccinations for audiences. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

August 17, 2021 - Pittsburgh Opera to Rebroadcast 2020-21 Season Livestreams. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

August 10, 2021 - Pittsburgh Opera to host 14th Annual Piano Sale August 26th-29th. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

April 20, 2021 - Pittsburgh Opera to perform Art Deco production of Handel’s Semele for live, socially-distant audiences May 8-20. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release. 

March 16, 2021 - Pittsburgh Opera to perform Charlie Parker’s Yardbird for live, socially-distant audiences April 10-22. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release. 

January 7, 2021 - Pittsburgh Opera reschedules Semele from February to May 2021. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

November 20, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera to have free livestream of dramatic opera Soldier Songs, but no in-person audiences. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

October 30, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera to continue performing for live, in-person audiences with dramatic opera Soldier Songs. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

October 8, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera to have live, in-person audiences for production of Mozart’s Così fan tutte later this month. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

August 3, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera reschedules, revises its 82nd Season, and announces its 83rd. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

February 6, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera announces its 82nd Season. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

May 13, 2021 - Pittsburgh Opera's Rebekah Diaz co-founds Pittsburgh Arts Administrators of Color. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

March 8, 2021 - Pittsburgh Opera to Broadcast “Women’s March” Concert Celebrating Works by Women Composers. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

January 22, 2021 - Pittsburgh Opera to have Valentine’s Celebration and February concert of works by William Grant Still and Florence Price. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

December 17, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera announces staff promotion, job opening, and new Board member. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

December 15, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artists past and present named Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions District Winners. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

November 16, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera announces online Holiday Bazaar. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

October 26, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera to host 13th Annual Piano Sale November 12th-15th. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

August 20, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera hires new Director of Production, and Manager of Community Engagement and IDEA Initiatives. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

August 7, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera is proud to announce its 2020-21 Resident Artists. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

July 21, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera announces free ‘Pull Back the Curtain’ weekly Livestreams. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

March 24, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera regretfully cancels Norma due to COVID-19. View the media release (PDF) or view the cancellation web page.

March 13, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera regretfully cancels Carmen due to COVID-19. View the media release (PDF) or view the cancellation web page.

February 19, 2020 - View the media release (PDF) for Bellini's Norma, or view its web page media release.

January 16, 2020 - View the media release (PDF) for Bizet's Carmen, or view its web page media release. 

December 11, 2019 - View the media release (PDF) for The Last American Hammer, or view its web page media release.

November 18, 2019 - View the media release (PDF) for Handel's Alcina, or view its web page media release.

September 17, 2019 - View the media release (PDF) for Florencia en el Amazonas, or view its web page media release.

August 13, 2019 - View the media release (PDF) for Mozart's Don Giovanni, or view its web page media release.

February 7, 2019 - View the media release (PDF) for our 2019-20 season, or view its web page media release. 

June 29, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera Announces New Board Member Tarek Abdalla. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.  

June 15, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera Announces New Board Member Sri Palanisamy. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.  

June 4, 2020 - A Statement of Commitment from Pittsburgh Opera. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

May 13, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera to hold ‘virtual’ online gala Sunday, June 14. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

April 6, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera announces ‘Pittsburgh Opera@Home’ radio shows on WQED-FM, and continues daily ‘Intermezzo’ videos during Coronavirus pandemic. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

March 12, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera Announces New Board Member Dr. Lydia Contis. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release. 

February 3, 2020 - Pittsburgh Opera Fashion Show “Roses & Thorns” set to impress on March 9th. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

December 19, 2019 - Pittsburgh Opera Announces that Karen Roche Galey, M.D., Christopher Pritchard, and Renée Cavalovitch have joined its Board of Directors. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

August 6, 2019 - Pittsburgh Opera to host 12th Annual Piano Sale August 22-25. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

June 27, 2019 - Pittsburgh Opera announces its 2019-20 Resident Artists. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

June 18, 2019 - Pittsburgh Opera Announces Sharon Enos Sclabassi and Saad Aslam as New Board Members. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

June 6, 2019 - Pittsburgh Opera Announces Dr. Donald Fischer as New Board President. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

February 20, 2019 - View the media release (PDF) for Donizetti's Don Pasqule, or view its web page media release.

January 17, 2019 - View the media release (PDF) for Puccini's La bohème, or view its web page media release.

November 14, 2018 - View the media release (PDF) for Pittsburgh Opera's afterWARds – “Mozart’s Idomeneo Reimagined”, or view its web page media release.

September 20, 2018 - View the media release (PDF) for Hansel & Gretel by Englebert Humperdinck (based on the classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm), or view its web page media release. 

August 6, 2018 -  View the media release (PDF) for Puccini's Madama Butterfly, or view its web page media release.

February 12, 2018 - View the media release (PDF) for our 2018-19 season, or view its web page media release. 

April 22, 2019 - Pittsburgh Opera to honor Academy Award Winner Shirley Jones and Corporate Benefactor PNC as Maecenas gala. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

March 14, 2019 - Pittsburgh Opera Announces Dena and Martin LaMar as New Board Members. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

March 12, 2019 - Pittsburgh Opera and Carnegie Mellon University present biennial partnership “Co-Opera” April 13 & 14. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

January 31, 2019 - Pittsburgh Opera is a Finalist in the 2019 International Opera Awards. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

December 13, 2018 - Pittsburgh Opera Announces New Three Board Members. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

October 18, 2018 - Pittsburgh Opera announces four new Board of Directors Members. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

September 10, 2018 - Former Pittsburgh Opera General Director Tito Capobianco dies at age 87. View on the web.

August 30, 2018 - From free concerts to a black-tie gala, Pittsburgh Opera offers a bit of everything this September. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

August 2, 2018 - Pittsburgh Opera hosts a piano sale on August 23-26. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

July 17, 2018 - Pittsburgh Opera announces Michael Braxton as new Director of Development. View the media release (PDF) or view its web page media release.

June 6, 2018 - View the media release (PDF) about Pittsburgh Opera's 2018-19 Resident Artists, or view its web page media release.

July 18, 2017 - View the media release (PDF) for our 2017-18 season, or view its web page media release. 

August 28, 2017 -  View the media release (PDF) for Puccini's Tosca, or view its web page media release.

September 21, 2017 - View the media release (PDF) for Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, or view its web page media release.

November 20, 2017 - View the media release (PDF) for Jeremy Howard Beck and Stephanie Fleischmann's The Long Walk, or view its web page media release.

December 15, 2017 - View the media release (PDF) for Douglas J. Cuomo and Jonathan Moore's Ashes & Snow, or view its web page media release.

January 24, 2018 - View the media release (PDF) for Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's Moby-Dick, or view its web page media release.

February 21, 2018 - View the media release (PDF) for Donizetti's The Elixir of Love, or view its web page media release.

April 11, 2018 - Pittsburgh Opera awarded Innovation Grant by OPERA America. View the media release (PDF), or view its webpage media release.

April 10, 2018 - Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Eric Ferring wins Sara Tucker Study Grant. View the media release (PDF), or view its webpage media release.

March 28, 2018 - Pittsburgh Opera announces that Anthony Rutigliano has joined Board of Directors. View the media release (PDF), or view its webpage media release.

March 26, 2018 - Pittsburgh Opera to honor Gov. Wolf, Pat & Michele Atkins at Maecenas gala. View the media release (PDF), or view its webpage media release.

February 23, 2018 - Pittsburgh Opera fashion show A Song of Thrones to combine the modern and the medieval in an unforgettable evening. View the media release (PDF), or view its webpage media release.

February 19, 2018 - Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Ben Taylor wins prestigious George London Award. View the media release (PDF), or view its webpage media release.

February 7, 2018 - Pittsburgh Opera to Receive $25,000 NEA Grant. View the media release (PDF), or view its webpage media release.

January 29, 2018 - Pittsburgh Opera Announces Children’s Ticket Pricing. View the media release (PDF), or view its webpage media release.

November 17, 2017 - Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Eric Ferring wins Sullivan Grant. View the media release (PDF), or view its webpage media release.

November 15, 2017 - Pittsburgh Opera announces no 2017 New Year's Eve gala. View the web page media release.

October 23, 2017 - Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Shannon Jennings and alumna Corrie Stallings named prize winners at the prestigious Mildred Miller International Voice Competition. View the media release (PDF), or view its web page media release. 

September 29, 2017 - Claudia Pinza's obituary recognition by Riccardo Schulz, recording engineer and Teaching Professor at the Carnegie Mellon School of Music. View the web page.

September 18, 2017 - Pittsburgh Opera to perform free open-air concerts at Market Square Farmers Market September 21st and 28th. View the media release (PDF), or view its web page media release. 

August 8, 2017 - Diamond Horseshoe Ball kicks off Pittsburgh Opera’s 79th season. View the media release (PDF), or view its web page media release. 

February 16, 2017 - View the media release (PDF) for the world premiere of Daniel Sonenberg's The Summer King, or view its web page media release

January 17, 2017 -  View the media release (PDF) for Puccini's Turandot, or view its web page media release.

December 19, 2016 - View the media release (PDF) for Laura Kaminsky's As One, or view its web page media release.

November 30, 2016 - View the media release (PDF) for George Frideric Handel's Richard the Lionheart, or view its web page media release.

October 26, 2016 - The Tuesday, Nov. 8th Meet the Artists reception has been canceled. Learn more.

September 14, 2016 - View the media release (PDF) for Richard Strauss's Salome, or view its web page media release.

September 6, 2016 - View the media release (PDF) for Verdi's La traviata, or view its web page media release. 

February 14, 2016 - View the media release (PDF) for our 2016-17 season, or view its web page media release. 

June 22, 2017 - Pittsburgh Opera has strong presence at Santa Fe Opera Festival. View webpage. Download PDF.

June 15, 2017 - Pittsburgh Opera announces $1.2MM donation from Pat and Michele Atkins. View webpage. Download PDF.

April 12, 2017 - Pittsburgh Opera announces Pirates/Yankees ticket contest for The Summer King – the Josh Gibson Story . View webpage. Download PDF.

April 4, 2017 - Pittsburgh Opera to be Pittsburgh Proud at Maecenas gala. View webpage. Download PDF.

March 13, 2017 - Pittsburgh Opera and Carnegie Mellon University present Co-Opera on April 1st. View webpage. Download PDF.

February 17, 2017 - Pittsburgh Opera collaborates on free community events promoting The Summer King – the Josh Gibson Story. View webpage. Download PDF.

February 3, 2017 - ‘Operatically Emphatic’ combines the best of famed boutique with opera costumes in high fashion show at Pittsburgh Opera. View webpage. Download PDF.

December 12, 2016 - Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Eric Ferring named winner of Pittsburgh District's Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. View webpage. Download PDF.

November 22, 2016 - Back by popular demand, Pittsburgh Opera’s New Year’s Eve Gala returns to Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland to ring in 2017. View webpage. Download PDF.

November 18, 2016 - Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Claudia Rosenthal named a winner of the prestigious 2017 William Matheus Sullivan Foundation Singer Awards. View webpage. Download PDF.

September 27, 2016 - Pittsburgh Opera Makers’ Program helps local entrepreneurs hone their sewing skills. View webpage. Download PDF.

August 10, 2016 - Pittsburgh Opera releases mobile app for iOS, Android devices. View webpage. Download PDF.

July 28, 2016 - Diamond Horseshoe Ball kicks off Pittsburgh Opera’s 78th season. View webpage. Download PDF.

July 6, 2016 - Valerie Faeth, Robert James elected to Pittsburgh Opera's Board of Directors. Download PDF. View Board of Directors webpage.

View the media release (PDF) for our May 2016 production of THE RAKE'S PROGRESS.

View the media release (PDF) for our April 2016 production of THE BARBER OF SEVILLE. 

View the media release (PDF) for our February 2016 production of 27, or view its web page media release.

View the media release (PDF) for our January 2016 production of LITTLE WOMEN, or view its web page media release.

View the media release (PDF) for our November 2015 production of COSÌ FAN TUTTE. 

View the media release (PDF) for our October 2015 production of NABUCCO. 

May 10, 2016 - Pittsburgh Opera to honor Robert Nutting, Claudia Pinza at Maecenas gala. Learn More.

April 19, 2016 - Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Brian Vu won first place in the 2016 Lotte Lenya Competition, held on April 16, 2016 in Kilbourn Hall of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. Learn More. 

March 7, 2016 - Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Brian Vu has been named Grand Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera's 2016 National Council Auditions, America's most prestigious vocal competition. Learn More.

February 21, 2016 - Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Claudia Rosenthal has been named a winner of the 45th annual George London Foundation Awards Competition for young American and Canadian opera singers. Learn More.

January 26, 2016 - Pittsburgh Opera Board Chair Michele Fabrizi named one of OPERA America’s 2016 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award Recipients. Download OPERA America's official media release (PDF).

_{OPERA America’s 2016 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards Dinner, held February 19, 2016 at a private club in New York City, with (left to right) award recipients Michele S. Fabrizi of Pittsburgh Opera, Cynthia du Pont Tobias of OperaDelaware, Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer of the Metropolitan Opera, Jacqueline Badger Mars of Washington National Opera and Bernard Stotland of Opéra de Montréal; Frayda B. Lindemann, chairman of OPERA America; and Carol F. Henry, board member of OPERA America and chairman of the National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards Selection Committee. Not pictured: award recipient Martha Rivers Ingram of Nashville Opera. Photo credit: Jeff Reeder}