Festival Opera

Name: Festival Opera
Address: 1630 N Main Street, # 61, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596, US
Telephone: +19259449610
Price range: $

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Festival Opera strives to advance the operatic art form, and to build community by producing culturally rich and diverse programming to enlighten, educate, and entertain at the highest artistic standard. - Our Vision -
We believe in a world where the historic barriers of our theatre are broken down, a world in which we provide the community with an invitation and a safe space for all people to g

ather and experience the power of music. We continue to care for our artists by providing a venue where their gifts are nurtured and their collaboration is encouraged to make the most meaningful performance experience possible. We strive through our orchestra, the unamplified human voice, and the culmination of all the artistic disciplines involved in our productions to convey the deeply human stories that the operatic repertoire uniquely embodies.

- Our Values -
We commit to:
- Community building through culturally rich and diverse programming.
- Increased equity and access for underrepresented communities.
- Producing operatic and vocal masterworks with the highest artistic standards.
- Creating a safe space for all artists and audience members to create and experience the transformative power of opera.
- Providing exceptional emerging talent with the roles and resources to advance their careers.
- Collaborating with local educational institutions, creating opportunities for artist development and cultural enrichment.
- Creating new works, reviving old repertoire, and to be a driving force for the future of operatic expression.

05/19/2026

Musical highlights from our ALCINA preview 5/17 featuring Courtney Miller, Nikola Printz, and Zachary Gordin. Performing at the Lesher Center June 19 & 21! Info and tickets at festivalopera.org

05/11/2026

🤩 MEET THE CAST! 🤩
These sensational artists bring the tale of ALCINA and her enchanted island to life June 19 & 21 at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.

Alcina: Nikola Printz
Ruggiero: Courtney Miller
Morgana: Shawnette Sulker
Bradamante: Sara Couden
Oronte: Spencer Greene
Oberto: Nina Jones
Melisso: Isaiah Musik-Ayala

Conductor: Derek Tam
Director: Zachary Gordin
With the Festival Opera Chorus & Orchestra

🎫 TICKETS $55-95, $20 student tix. Available at festivalopera.org or by calling the Lesher Center Ticket Office at (925) 943-7469.

PERFORMANCES at the Lesher Center for the Arts
Friday, June 19 at 7:30 pm & Sunday, June 21 at 2:00 pm
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA

Performed in Italian with English supertitles
Running time: approximately 2 hours 20 minutes

05/04/2026

We are THRILLED to announce the inaugural class of Resident Artists at Festival Opera! They will be integral parts of our season, performing in Alcina, Elixir of Love, outreach events, and finally taking center stage in the showcase concert on September 27th.

Festival Opera’s Resident Artist Program is a comprehensive, season-long professional development initiative designed to support emerging opera singers at a pivotal stage in their careers. The program provides paid performance opportunities, individualized training, and practical business education - bridging the gap between the conservatory experience and a sustainable professional life in opera. Resident Artists are fully integrated into Festival Opera’s artistic and community presence, gaining experience both onstage and off.

For updates, performance calendar and more info, watch this space and our website at www.festivalopera.org

04/24/2026

WE WILL BE BACK SOON! Taking a break from our monthly first Friday series while we ramp-up production for our exciting summer operas. Watch this space for info on upcoming dates and special events - and in the meantime keep supporting

04/17/2026

Festival Opera announces auditions for chorus, and cover roles for ALCINA (Handel, performed in Italian) in collaboration with the San Francisco Early Music Society. Concert performances will take place at Hertz Hall, Berkeley on June 13 (7:30 pm) and June 14 (2:00 pm); with the fully staged production at the Lesher Center for the Arts performing June 19th (7:30 pm) and 21 (2:00 pm). We are only seeking Bay Area based artists for this opportunity. Chorus will perform on-book for concert performances and memorized for staging rehearsals/staged performances. Production/Cast info is online at: https://www.festivalopera.org/alcina

Interested singers should send an email with resume or short bio to [email protected] - if you have not sung with us in the past two seasons, please also include a recent video of a solo aria or art song and a resume or short bio for pre-screening. Callback auditions and auditions for cover roles will be arranged as needed. Chorus participation is volunteer, small stipends are available for cover artists. Please share with anyone who may be a good fit, and feel free to message or email for more info.

04/03/2026

We’re BACK - Festival Opera at the Mac!
Join us Friday, April 3rd from 7:00-8:30 pm in the restaurant or at the bar for a beautiful and casual evening of opera hits with some surprises thrown in. Featuring soprano Kristen Campbell, with Zachary Gordin at the piano - reservations at Biancoverde recommended. No cover charge.

The historic Hotel Mac, located in beautiful Point Richmond, was a legendary venue for jazz and other live music in its heyday. After a long closure during the pandemic the Mac reopened with a fantastic new Italian restaurant. Biancoverde hosts Festival Opera at the Mac - a monthly musical residency curated by Festival Opera’s General Director, Zachary Gordin. The series will bring favorite opera artists from the Bay Area and beyond to the Mac, performing hits from opera, Broadway, and more!

Info and details on dates, artists, and reservations are online at www.festivalopera.org

04/02/2026

Our Spring Soirée was a HIT! 🔥✨💥❤️

What an unforgettable evening last Sunday at the Piedmont Center for the Arts! A full room of passionate opera lovers gathered to celebrate and support Festival Opera, and the energy was simply delightful. Sensational performances by soprano Carrie Hennessey and pianist Daniel Lockert thrilled the audience, while a surprise cameo by our general director Zachary Gordin added a pair of duets that pulled on our heart strings. The event also featured a small silent auction and fund-a-need which in total raised nearly $55,000 for FO! Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this remarkable celebration of the arts. Your support makes a world of difference!

03/20/2026

BE THERE for our sensational 2026 season! All info, casting, and event tickets are available online at festivalopera.org

Spring Soirée: Sunday, March 29th at 4:00 pm
Featuring Carrie Hennessey & Daniel Lockert
Piedmont Center for the Arts

ALCINA - G.F. Handel
Directed by Zachary Gordin with Derek Tam conducting
Hertz Hall, Berkeley (concert June 13 & 14)
Lesher Center for the Arts (full production June 19 & 21)

ELIXIR OF LOVE
Featuring FO Resident Artists & guests
Orinda, July 23 & Walnut Creek, July 26

SALON SERIES at Piedmont Center for the Arts
Resident Artist Showcase: September 27, 4:00 pm

Mad Scenes: October 25, 4:00pm
- featuring Lila Khazoum, Aura Veruni & Daniel Lockert

Andry’s Story: November 22, 4:00pm
- featuring Efraín Solís & John Churchwell
music by Juan Sebastián Cardona Ospina, libretto by Michael Colbruno.

03/03/2026

We’re BACK - Festival Opera at the Mac!
Join us Friday, March 6th from 7:00-8:30 pm in the restaurant or at the bar for a beautiful and casual evening of opera hits with some surprises thrown in. Featuring soprano Lila Khazoum, with Zachary Gordin at the piano - reservations at Biancoverde recommended. No cover charge.

The historic Hotel Mac, located in beautiful Point Richmond, was a legendary venue for jazz and other live music in its heyday. After a long closure during the pandemic the Mac reopened with a fantastic new Italian restaurant. Biancoverde hosts Festival Opera at the Mac - a monthly musical residency curated by Festival Opera’s General Director, Zachary Gordin. The series will bring favorite opera artists from the Bay Area and beyond to the Mac, performing hits from opera, Broadway, and more!

Info and details on dates, artists, and reservations are online at www.festivalopera.org

02/25/2026

Program info online at: https://www.festivalopera.org/resident-artist-program

Address

1630 N Main Street, # 61
Walnut Creek, CA
94596

Telephone

+19259449610

Website

http://www.festivalopera.org/

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