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Fletcher Opera News & Features

Our news and features showcase some of the best of what students, faculty and A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute are doing on the stage and beyond. From highlighted performances to renowned guest artists to industry awards and accolades, there's always something new to share.

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UNCSA presents Pergolesi's comedic masterpiece 'Lo frate 'nnamorato'

The A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute at UNCSA presents Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's comedic masterpiece "Lo frate 'nnamorato," or "The Brother in Love," which portrays a web of fluctuating fortunes and mistaken identities later this month.

A.J. Fletcher Opera presents bel canto masterpiece "Maria di Rohan"

The A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute at UNCSA presents Gaetano Donizetti's bel canto masterpiece "Maria di Rohan," which introduces a love triangle, three offstage duels and beautiful period costumes to audiences this February.

â€˜Premier Stage at UNCSA,â€™ a six-episode weekly series on PBS NC, begins airing Dec. 7

'Premier Stage at UNCSA,' a six-episode weekly series on PBS NC, begins airing Dec. 7

UNCSA is launching "Premier Stage at UNCSA," a new weekly series on PBS NC beginning Thursday, Dec. 7. The series will give viewers an exclusive look at the stunning performances by UNCSA students and faculty and go behind the scenes to learn about their creative process.

Acclaimed baritone, alumnus Joshua Conyers to give recital â€œJourney: My American Storyâ€

Acclaimed baritone, alumnus Joshua Conyers to give recital "Journey: My American Story"

UNCSA welcomes A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute alumnus and guest artist Joshua Conyers, baritone, in recital as part of the 2023-24 performance season.

UNCSA 2023-24 performance season begins Aug. 26

UNCSA will kick off its 2023-24 performance season on Saturday, Aug. 26. The wide-ranging performance season includes professional-caliber events created and performed by talented UNCSA students, world-class faculty, distinguished alumni and celebrated guest artists.

UNCSA School of Music students take top awards in Rosen-Schaffel Competition

Students from the School of Music at UNCSA took first, second and third places at the Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists held at Appalachian State University.

UNCSA announces 2023-24 performance season

UNCSA has announced its 2023-24 performance season, which includes dance, drama, film, music and opera events. The season promises a diverse and vibrant showcase of compelling works from traditional to underrepresented voices, featuring collaboration across our five arts disciplines.

Spring opera "The Rivals" brings a comic tale of love, laughs and mistaken identity

The A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute at UNCSA will present Kirke Mechem's "The Rivals," a bright and witty comedy full of love, mistaken identity, duels and misunderstandings, this April.

Scene Designer Gisela Estrada creates out-of-this-world setting for Haydn opera

A meeting of classical composer Joseph Haydn and the Marvel Universe, A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute's "Orlando Paladino" landed at the Stevens Center for three out-of-this-world performances this month.