A final thank you: Lesenger bids farewell
As my time as general and artistic director of Chautauqua Opera draws to an end, I look back at this…
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Opera’s ‘JAG’ celebrates 10 years in 2015
If they could, the walls of the Jane A. Gross Opera Center would not talk, but sing, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their dedication.
Osgood to succeed Lesenger as leader of Chautauqua Opera
Chautauqua Institution officials announced today Steven Osgood will succeed Jay Lesenger as artistic and general director of the Chautauqua Opera Company.
A fond farewell: Lesenger wraps up final season
To honor a man who has dedicated 21 years of his life to providing captivating performances for thousands of people, Chautauqua Opera Company Music Administrator Carol Rausch believes a musical tribute is truly fitting.
Studio Artists take lead roles in Scenes Program
After a season full of recitals and supporting roles, the Studio Artists of Chautauqua Opera Company’s Young Artists Program can now try their hand at leading roles in scenes from a selection of famous productions at 4 p.m. today in Norton Hall.
Young Artists prepare for final recital of 2015 season
Ready to go out with a bang, the Chautauqua Opera Company’s Young Artists have gathered their favorite repertoire from American and French composers for the final “Artsongs in the Afternoon” recital of the season at 4:15 p.m. today in the Hall of Christ.
Ongoing search for opera leader nears completion
Following the announcement of finalists Eric Einhorn and Steven Osgood in late May, Chautauqua Institution officials said they are nearing…
Children’s School opens opera treasure chest in weekly sessions
Treasure chests often hold beautiful items, and the Children’s School received not one, but two treasure chests full of jewels last Thursday.
Review: Lesenger stages ‘artistic’ farewell ‘Onegin’
How people take leave of a job says a great deal about them. This summer marks the last for Jay Lesenger as Chautauqua Opera’s general and artistic director.
Norton Hall receives facelift ahead of ‘Onegin’
In 1928, Lucy Coit Fanning Norton donated a welcome gift to Chautauqua Institution — a gift that would house hundreds of operas and entertain Chautauquans for many generations.
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