The world premiere of The Snowy Day rings in the holiday season December 10–20. HGO Artistic and Music Director Patrick Summers conducts this production, directed by Francisco Negrin. Arturo Chacón-Cruz stars in the title role, with Ana María Martínez as Charlotte and Joshua Hopkins as Albert. READ: 20 (Plus) Questions With Isabel Leonardįollowing Carmen is Massenet’s Werther October 30–November 15, marking the first time HGO has presented the work in over 40 years. Leonard was last seen in New York in the Metropolitan Opera's production of Marnie, directed by Tony nominee Michael Mayer. Joining the mezzo-soprano are Andrea Caré as Don José, Christian Pursell as Escamillo, and Anita Hartig as Micaela, all making their HGO debuts. The revival of the Rob Ashford’s 2014 production of Carmen is set for October 23–November 13, conducted by Eun Sun Kim. The slate of offerings also includes a world premiere, Breaking the Waves, and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music. There are a variety of performance opportunities in mainstage productions and recitals.Isabel Leonard will make her role debut in the title part of Carmen at Houston Grand Opera, kicking off its 2020–2021 season. HGO Studio training encompasses not only individual vocal instruction but also training in all other aspects of a performance-based career: foreign languages, dramatic studies, stage combat, and diction, as well as classes on stress management, public relations, audition techniques, taxes and personal finance, and artist representation. The HGO Studio is led by Brian Speck, Director of HGO Studio, and Richard Bado, HGO’s Director of Artistic Operations. Founded in 1977 by former General Director David Gockley and composer Carlisle Floyd, the HGO Studio remains one of the most prestigious artist-in-training programs worldwide and has served as a model for similar programs in the U.S.

Along with the HGO Orchestra and Chorus, it is one of the 3 artistic pillars of the company. The internationally acclaimed Houston Grand Opera Studio program trains young artists with potential for professional careers in opera.

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