Sep 16, 2024 | Tulsa Opera History, Tulsa Youth Opera, Throwback Thursday
Tulsa Youth Opera (TYO) has been an integral part of the Tulsa Opera community since its founding in 1997, celebrating 27 years of nurturing young talent and introducing them to the world of opera. Initially launched with a community production of Brundibár, TYO...
Sep 3, 2024 | Throwback Thursday, Tulsa Opera History
When people think of opera, they often imagine grand solo performances by leading sopranos and tenors. But true opera lovers know that some of the most stirring, emotional moments on stage are created by the chorus—a collective of voices that breathe life into every...
Aug 27, 2024 | Tulsa Opera History, Throwback Thursday
This week, take a nostalgic journey through Tulsa Opera’s rich history as we spotlight The Tulsa Opera Chronicles, a book co-authored by Laven Sowell and Jack A. Williams, two pivotal figures in our company’s story. This book is more than just a collection of facts;...
Aug 20, 2024 | Tulsa Opera History, Throwback Thursday
On November 19 and 21, 1953, Tulsa Opera reached a significant milestone in its history with the presentation of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. For this landmark performance, Tulsa Opera engaged an impressive roster of imported talent. The role of the Japanese...
Aug 5, 2024 | Tulsa Opera History, Throwback Thursday
In the spring of 1978, Beverly Sills, the superstar soprano crowned by Time Magazine as “America’s Queen of Opera,” was contracted to return to Tulsa Opera to perform the title role of Donizetti’s Anna Bolena on the TO stage. The popular diva had previously appeared...
Jul 29, 2024 | Throwback Thursday, Tulsa Opera History
In the fall of 1982, Tulsans were privileged to hear two native Oklahomans starring in Giuseppi Verdi’s Il Trovatore at Tulsa Opera. Leona Mitchell (Enid, OK) and William Johns (Tulsa, OK) were Metropolitan Opera stars of the day. Mitchell had recently won a Grammy...
