For a moment, no one breathed. The Hall of Christ was filled to the brim with soccer fans on the edge of their seats, eyes glued to the projector screen. People squeezed their hands
For a moment, no one breathed. The Hall of Christ was filled to the brim with soccer fans on the edge of their seats, eyes glued to the projector screen. People squeezed their hands together, as
The cast of Chautauqua Opera Company’s ¡Figaro! (90210) perform during a dress rehearsal Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in Norton Hall. DAVE MUNCH/PHOTO EDITOR DAVE MUNCH/PHOTO EDITOR For the cast of ¡Figaro! (90210), the experience of performing
Baritone Daniel Belcher has been playing Figaro for 23 years. With a fitting voice and exemplary comedic timing, Belcher has fully embraced the character; Figaro has become a part of Belcher. “I always say that visiting
Chautauqua Opera Company Young Artist Sidney Ragland grew up in California, surrounded by Gospel music and his Creole culture. The soulful sounds of Gospel and rhythm and blues influenced his voice even as he transitioned to
For independent journalist Anna Clark, reporting on stories in Flint, Michigan, isn’t just a job. “My life’s work is to tell good, true stories that I think deserve to be chronicled,” Clark said. “I ultimately
General and Artistic director Steven Osgood uses a megaphone to greet Chautauquans in Odland Plaza during Chautauqua Opera Company's first Opera Invasion of the 2019 season Sunday, June 23, 2019. DAVE MUNCH/PHOTO EDITOR Mystery surrounds composers
Daniel Karslake As a child, filmmaker Daniel Karslake spent his summers in Chautauqua, surrounded by storytelling. “I’ve thought a lot about this in my life — why I have this need to tell stories,” Karslake said.
It wasn’t until Act Two of ¡Figaro! (90210) that Chautauqua Opera Young Artist Laura León understood the political significance of a show that was once a simple gender comedy. “We, as a versatile cast, hold a
Eric Einhorn, stage director of Chautauqua Opera Company’s ¡Figaro! (90210), has directed different operatic versions of The Marriage of Figaro, The Barber of Seville and The Ghosts of Versailles several times throughout his career. “I was
Chautauqua Opera Young Artist, Yazid Gray, baritone, performs "Mein Sehnen, mein Wähnen" from "Die tote Stadt" during the annual Sing-In on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Norton Hall. MHARI SHAW/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Each year, the Chautauqua
In the midst of the theatrics and glamour of onstage performances, the Chautauqua Opera Company Young Artists work to hold on to what matters most in their profession — the music. In the first Afternoon
Trotter Joe Trotter grew up in the coal mining area of West Virginia. From his childhood experiences to his higher education pursuits, Trotter found many injustices in education and the work field for African Americans.
Deborah Sunya Moore, vice president of performing and visual arts Amid the hustle of Chautauquans scurrying to get ready for the season, the Chautauqua Opera Company rolls out its program for the summer and its 90th
A sense of history and legacy will soar out from Norton Hall as the Chautauqua Opera Company celebrates the 90th anniversary of both the Chautauqua Opera and the venue itself. At 4 p.m. Sunday, June 23,
On Monday, June 17, Steve Osgood, general and artistic director of Chautauqua Opera Company, introduced 24 Young Artists to the Chautauqua community at the annual Young Artist Sing-in. Each Young Artist sat in the front