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Rosina sings this aria in Act I after receiving a love letter from Count Almaviva (who is disguised as "Lindoro"). She expresses her affecti

One of the main challenges for couples like Sarah Nordin and Tyler Putnam is balancing their personal relationship with the demands of their

“Largo al factotum," sung by Figaro, this is one of the opera's signature arias and introduces the character of Figaro in Act I. He sings jo

Bel canto singing emphasizes smooth legato, even tone across registers, and exceptional agility in fast-moving passages

Rossini’s The Barber of Seville is celebrated for its dynamic energy, brilliant overture, and iconic arias.

By Helena Binder, Director -- When I saw this photo in the New York Times Book Review some years ago, of the poet Allen Ginsberg, I...

Tony Cisek, Set Designer -- The scenic design for La Bohème was born from the director's notion that the opera starts as Rodolfo is...

Alan Smith, Costume Design -- The timeless themes of love, jealousy, and heartache in La Bohème transfer seamlessly from the original...

Maria Isabel Montoya is a seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in marketing and advertising. As the CEO of...

Saint Augustine, FL, November 8, 2023 – First Coast Opera, Inc. (FCO) today announced it received a $10,000 grant from Truist Foundation to expand accessibility initiatives and the reach of its programs. According to FCO General Director Curtis Tucker, “making opera accessible to all people is an essential goal for First Coast Opera, and we are grateful to the Truist Foundation for partnering with us to enrich our community.” With this grant, FCO will offer expanded service

Here’s to 10 years, Curtis Tucker! Curtis Tucker celebrates his tenth season as General and Artistic Director with First Coast Opera. ...

Greetings Music Lovers! It’s my great pleasure to donate one of my paintings for the purpose of raising funds for First Coast Opera, a most worthy endeavor that brings the joy of opera to all of us in northeast Florida. My journey as a visual artist started as a child in New England and early years into adulthood in Southern California. After getting a Master’s degree in painting and drawing I traveled to Europe and lived in Greece, on the island of Rhodes for two years befor

The history of divas and opera is a long and rich one, stretching back hundreds of years to the birth of opera in Italy in the late 16th century.

First Coast Opera presents A Life in Song: A Cabaret , a program of songs and stories featuring FCO Artistic Director Curtis Tucker ,...

“In light of current world events, First Coast Opera has shifted its upcoming concert from a focus on 19th Century Russian Opera...

Pattie O’Brien Nolton was born and raised in Washington DC, but spent part of every summer in the UK with her mother’s family. She...

By Helena Binder, Director La Traviata -- My preparation for directing any opera starts months before the rehearsals begin. Even if, as...

By Sarah Nordin. Costume design for this production is an exciting undertaking. Using wardrobe to convey a time and place as well as the...

I consider myself to be a Florida native. While not born here, I grew up in the Winter Park/Orlando area and loved spending weekends and...

I am a member of the Board of First Coast Opera (FCO).I am proud to say that I have been affiliated with the company longer than any...