Detroit Opera

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

  1. OperaHere: Highways & Valleys [Part Two]

    11/25/2025

    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
  2. OperaHere: Highways & Valleys [Part One]

    11/18/2025

    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
  3. DanceHere: Dance Theatre of Harlem presents Firebird

    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
  4. OperaHere - The Central Park Five

    05/07/2025

    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
  5. OperaHere - Così fan tutte

    03/27/2025

    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
  6. OperaHERE: Rinaldo

    02/08/2025

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

    12/17/2024

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

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

    24 min
  8. Pre-Dance Talk: Complexions Contemporary Ballet (Night Two)

    12/17/2024

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

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

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

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  • Creator
    Detroit Opera
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Clean
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