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Producing and presenting opera & dance to Detroit and beyond since 1971.

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OperaHere: The Handmaid's Tale

Hosts Arthur White and Nathalie Doucet dive into the world of Gilead, from the genesis of Margaret Atwood's novel to the upcoming Detroit Opera production of The Handmaid's Tale. They are joined by Brenna Corner, the director of the production, as well as Katherine Kozak, Detroit Opera's new Chorusmaster. Listen in, learn more, and make sure to get your tickets at detroitopera.org

52 min
25/11/2025

OperaHere: Highways & Valleys [Part Two]

Join hosts Arthur White, Director of Community & Audience Engagement, and Nathalie Doucet, Detroit Opera's Head of Music and Director of the Resident Artist Program, as they chat about Detroit Opera's upcoming Highways & Valleys. In this episode, Arthur and Nathalie speak with Dr. Naomi Graber, a professor at University of Georgia and a scholar of Kurt Weill. Listen in, and make sure you tune into Part 1, focused on the music and life of William Grant Still.

43 min
18/11/2025

OperaHere: Highways & Valleys [Part One]

Join hosts Arthur White, Director of Community & Audience Engagement, and Nathalie Doucet, Detroit Opera's Head of Music and Director of the Resident Artist Program, as they chat about Detroit Opera's upcoming Highways & Valleys. In this episode, Arthur and Nathalie speak with journalist Celeste Headlee, who is the granddaughter of William Grant Still. Listen in, and stay tuned for Part 2, focused on the music and life of Kurt Weill.

40 min
11/11/2025

DanceHere: Dance Theatre of Harlem presents Firebird

Hosts Arthur White and Demetrius Shields discuss the upcoming Dance Theatre of Harlem performances, November 15 and 16 at Detroit Opera House, including audience and company favorite, Firebird, choreographed by John Taras. They also talk with Karen Brown, a trailblazing professional dancer and the first African-American woman to lead a ballet company as Artistic Director of the Oakland Ballet. Her a remarkable career includes a role as a principal dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem for the first company performance of Firebird! Get your tickets at detroitopera.org!

29 min
07/05/2025

OperaHere - The Central Park Five

Host Arthur White, Director of External Affairs at Detroit Opera, speaks with composer Anthony Davis and Isaiah McKinnon, former Chief of the Detroit Police Department (1993-1998) about The Central Park Five.

41 min
27/03/2025

OperaHere - Così fan tutte

Arthur White, Detroit Opera's Director of External Affairs, and Nathalie Doucet, Head of Music and Director of Detroit Opera's Resident Artist program, discuss Detroit Opera's new production of Così fan tutte. Special guests include Yuval Sharon, Detroit Opera's Artistic Director, and Pete Bigelow of Automotive News. Get your tickets for Così fan tutte at detroitopera.org

51 min
08/02/2025

OperaHERE: Rinaldo

Host Arthur White, Detroit Opera's Director of Community and Audience Engagement, chats with countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo and soprano Nicole Heaston, as they begin rehearsals for Detroit Opera's production of Rinaldo! Arthur is joined by Nathalie Doucet, Detroit Opera's Head of Music and Director of the Detroit Opera Resident Artist Program. We also hear from renowned musicologist Wendy Heller about the impact of Handel's Italianate operatic style in 18th century London. Take a listen and prepare for magic, love, and of course, hope, in Detroit Opera's Rinaldo. February 22-March 2 at the Detroit Opera House. detroitopera.org

54 min
17/12/2024

Pre-Dance Talk: Complexions Contemporary Ballet (Night One)

Pre-Dance Talk: Complexions Contemporary Ballet (Night One) by Detroit Opera

24 min

Producing and presenting opera & dance to Detroit and beyond since 1971.

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Detroit Opera
Years Active

2017 - 2026
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69
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