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PagliacciFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
FGO’s expanded “Pagliacci” serves up fiery verismo vocalism |
 29 Jan 24 / Classical Review |
La TraviataFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
FGO opens a transition season with a fresh and impassioned “Traviata” |
| 13 Nov 23 / Classical Review |
Il barbiere di SivigliaFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Florida Grand Opera’s new “Barber of Seville” is a classic comic delight |
| 1 May 23 / Classical Review |
Gianni SchicchiFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
FGO serves up a delightful evening with Puccini-plus comic double bill |
| 30 Jan 23 / Classical Review |
Buoso's GhostFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
FGO serves up a delightful evening with Puccini-plus comic double bill |
| 30 Jan 23 / Classical Review |
Il matrimonio segretoFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
FGO’s Miami-centric “Secret Marriage” does few favors for Cimarosa opera |
| 15 Nov 22 / Classical Review |
Fellow TravelersFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
FGO’s compelling “Fellow Travelers” illuminates dark days of McCarthy era |
| 25 Apr 22 / Classical Review |
RigolettoFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Assessing FGO’s ‘Rigoletto’ through a 21st Century lens |
| 17 Mar 22 / Sun-Sentinel |
Viva Verdi! Florida Grand Opera serves up a riveting “Rigoletto” |
| 17 Mar 22 / Classical Review |
A Streetcar Named DesireFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
"Tranvía" en teatro, "deseo" en ópera |
| 27 Jan 22 / Miami Clásica |
FGO returns, as strong cast makes a worthy case for Previn’s “Streetcar” |
| 25 Jan 22 / Classical Review |
Trouble in TahitiFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | 
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Florida Grand Opera closes down-sized season with comic double-bill |
| 22 Mar 21 / Classical Review |
Signor DelusoFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | 
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Florida Grand Opera closes down-sized season with comic double-bill |
| 22 Mar 21 / Classical Review |
New York StoriesFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | 
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FGO’s vivid New York trilogy engages the mind and touches the heart |
| 15 Feb 21 / Classical Review |
Three DecembersFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | 
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Heggie’s slight “Three Decembers” receives exemplary staging in FGO’s retooled American season |
| 1 Feb 21 / Classical Review |
Madama ButterflyFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
El regreso de Madama Butterfly a FGO |
| 25 Jan 20 / Miami Clásica |
“Madama Butterfly” stays aloft in new Florida Grand Opera production |
| 20 Jan 20 / Classical Review |
Don GiovanniFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
FGO opens season with an admirable “Don Giovanni” |
| 20 Nov 19 / Classical Review |
WertherFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
‘Werther’ en Miami, nueva producción fue ovacionada de pie, pero con algunos ‘peros’ |
| 8 May 19 / Opera World (Spanish) |
FGO wraps season with impassioned, beautifully sung “Werther” |
| 29 Apr 19 / Classical Review |
FridaFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
‘Frida’ un producción digna del mundo maravilloso de la pintora |
| 27 Mar 19 / Opera World (Spanish) |
Soprano Cuervo is a powerhouse in FGO’s episodic but colorful “Frida” |
| 18 Mar 19 / Classical Review |
Le nozze di FigaroFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Worthy singing yet comedic sparkle lacking in FGO’s “Figaro” |
| 28 Jan 19 / Classical Review |
La bohèmeFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Una Bohème digna de Florida Grand Opera |
| 7 Nov 18 / Miami Clásica |
Few vocal sparks in FGO’s bland “Bohème” |
| 5 Nov 18 / Classical Review |
Florencia en el AmazonasFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
With 'Florencia en el Amazonas,' Florida Grand Opera takes you to the river |
| 2 May 18 / southflorida.com |
FGO triumphs with an old-fashioned operatic beauty in “Florencia” |
| 30 Apr 18 / Classical Review |
Orfeo ed EuridiceFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Florida Grand Opera goes to hell and back |
| 21 Mar 18 / southflorida.com |
Costanzo makes a memorable Miami debut in FGO’s “Orfeo” |
| 19 Mar 18 / Classical Review |
SalomeFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
In the title role Melody Moore surged powerfully and was outstanding dramatically |
| 8 Feb 18 / Classical Source |
FGO’s second-cast soprano makes a first-class Salome |
| 30 Jan 18 / Classical Review |
Florida Grand Opera's 'Salome' spills blood and laughter at the Arsht Center |
| 30 Jan 18 / southflorida.com |
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A problematic princess dilutes impact of FGO’s dramatic “Salome” |
| 29 Jan 18 / Classical Review |
Lucia di LammermoorFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Lucky sevens |
| 14 Nov 17 / ConcertoNet (English) |
La desventurada de Lammermoor |
| 13 Nov 17 / Miami Clásica |
Singers shine brightly in FGO’s stark and dramatic “Lucia” |
| 13 Nov 17 / Classical Review |
Un Ballo in MascheraFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Florida Grand Opera closes season with 'A Masked Ball' |
| 6 May 17 / southflorida.com |
A trip back in time |
| 2 May 17 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Con "Ballo" FGO dejó lo mejor para el final |
| 2 May 17 / Miami Clásica |
Before Night FallsFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Un opéra cubain créé à Miami : bouleversant |
| 26 Mar 17 / Forum Opéra |
Weak libretto undermines strong music and compelling story in Florida Grand Opera’s “Before Night Falls” |
| 21 Mar 17 / Classical Review |
Eugene OneginFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Onegin soothes Miami’s cold snap? |
| 31 Jan 17 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Strong cast serves Tchaikovsky well in FGO’s “Eugene Onegin” |
| 30 Jan 17 / Classical Review |
CarmenFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Dos Españolísimos lideran la Carmen de FGO |
| 15 Nov 16 / Miami Clásica |
Amid rough moments, FGO delivers a dramatic, vocally strong “Carmen” |
| 15 Nov 16 / South Florida Classical Review |
Too much of a muchness. Then too little - too late |
| 15 Nov 16 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Don PasqualeFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
With trivial staging and uneven vocalism, FGO’s “Pasquale” wraps season on low note |
| 14 May 16 / South Florida Classical Review |
Second cast singers provide a lift to FGO’s “Don Pasquale” |
| 14 May 16 / South Florida Classical Review |
FGO closes on a jolly note with Don Pasquale |
| 14 May 16 / Artburst Miami |
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High-spirited vulgarity saves the day |
| 10 May 16 / ConcertoNet (English) |
The PassengerFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
“The Passenger” is a valuable addition to the postwar operatic repertoire |
| 9 Apr 16 / Knight Arts |
FGO’s “The Passenger” is epic, powerful |
| 7 Apr 16 / South Florida Gay News |
La Pasajera en la Florida Grand Opera |
| 6 Apr 16 / Opera World (Spanish) |
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An alpha experience |
| 5 Apr 16 / ConcertoNet (English) |
FGO’s “The Passenger” proves a gripping and spectacular experience |
| 4 Apr 16 / South Florida Classical Review |
Pasajeros de una pesadilla |
| 4 Apr 16 / Miami Clásica |
NormaFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Brave new world |
| 26 Jan 16 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Norma, al fin |
| 26 Jan 16 / Miami Clásica |
Il barbiere di SivigliaFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Florida Grand Opera does a whimsical ‘Barber of Seville’ |
| 20 Nov 15 / Miami Herald |
Shave and a haircut, with fun |
| 18 Nov 15 / ConcertoNet (English) |
FGO opens 75th season with entertaining “Barber of Seville” |
| 16 Nov 15 / South Florida Classical Review |
The ConsulFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Closing out strong is an understatement for this season’s Florida Grand Opera finale, The Consul |
| 16 May 15 / Miami New Times |
But there is so much to explain |
| 13 May 15 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Florida Grand Opera delivers a powerful staging of Menotti’s “Consul” |
| 12 May 15 / Classical Review |
Les pêcheurs de perlesFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Young soprano lifts FGO’s worthy “Pearl Fishers” |
| 3 Mar 15 / South Florida Classical Review |
Yet again, less is more |
| 3 Mar 15 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Così fan tutteFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Pittsburgh sopranos shine in Florida operas |
| 2 Mar 15 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Your first time will be memorable |
| 30 Jan 15 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Così fan tutte de Mozart en la FGO de Miami |
| 30 Jan 15 / Opera World (Spanish) |
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FGO’s “Cosi” fizzles with uneven singing and slapstick staging |
| 26 Jan 15 / South Florida Classical Review |
Madama ButterflyFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 8 | |
A Butterfly trapped between two worlds |
| 27 Nov 14 / Knight Arts |
Una mariposa atrapada entre dos mundos |
| 21 Nov 14 / Miami Clásica |
Florida Grand Opera’s ‘Madama Butterfly’ is grand |
| 19 Nov 14 / Miami Herald |
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Florida Grand Opera's stellar Madama Butterfly gives glimpse of exciting season |
| 19 Nov 14 / Miami New Times |
FGO’s second-cast “Butterfly” singers prove well matched |
| 18 Nov 14 / South Florida Classical Review |
A welcomed old approach |
| 18 Nov 14 / ConcertoNet (English) |
FGO opens season with a compelling and spectacular “Butterfly” |
| 18 Nov 14 / South Florida Classical Review |
Intimate 'Madama Butterfly' an impressive season debut |
| 18 Nov 14 / Sun-Sentinel |
ThaïsFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
Infatuated with Thaïs |
| 12 May 14 / Knight Arts |
Infatuados com Thaïs |
| 9 May 14 / Miami Clásica |
“Cut the ballet. It stinks anyway!” |
| 6 May 14 / ConcertoNet (English) |
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Florida Grand Opera excels in Massenet’s ‘Thaïs’ |
| 6 May 14 / Miami Herald |
Second-cast soprano rises to challenge in FGO’s “Thaïs” |
| 6 May 14 / South Florida Classical Review |
Vibrant vocalism sparks Florida Grand Opera’s compelling “Thaïs” |
| 5 May 14 / South Florida Classical Review |
ToscaFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Florias, Marios y un Scarpia: Quien gana en Tosca? |
| 3 Apr 14 / Miami Clásica |
No potboiler, this one |
| 1 Apr 14 / ConcertoNet (English) |
FGO’s second-cast “Tosca” by no means second best |
| 1 Apr 14 / South Florida Classical Review |
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Florida Grand Opera does fine work with Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ |
| 1 Apr 14 / Miami Herald |
Soprano shines in FGO’s dramatically intense “Tosca” |
| 31 Mar 14 / South Florida Classical Review |
NabuccoFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
A moment of peace in the Middle East |
| 3 Feb 14 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Neves’ fiery performance made for an exciting, inspiring and totally gratifying piece of opera |
| 2 Feb 14 / Edge Media Network |
FGO’s Nabucco features two of the few sopranos willing To perform the voice-killing role |
| 31 Jan 14 / Florida Theater on Stage |
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FGO offers a worthy performance of Verdi’s “Nabucco” |
| 27 Jan 14 / South Florida Classical Review |
FGO’s second cast “Nabucco” proves respectable unlike the matinee audience |
| 27 Jan 14 / South Florida Classical Review |
Mourning Becomes ElectraFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
A good show! |
| 19 Nov 13 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Brilliant FGO production lets ‘Mourning’ shine |
| 18 Nov 13 / Palm Beach Arts Paper |
Love that kills |
| 17 Nov 13 / Knight Arts |
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Amores que matan, odios que enlutan |
| 11 Nov 13 / Miami Clásica |
Levy’s “Mourning” proves an electrifying season opener for FGO |
| 9 Nov 13 / South Florida Classical Review |
La TraviataFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Return of the lost woman |
| 23 Apr 13 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Baritone a bright spot in FGO’s weak second-cast “Traviata” |
| 23 Apr 13 / South Florida Classical Review |
FGO closes season with a dramatic, vividly sung “Traviata” |
| 22 Apr 13 / South Florida Classical Review |
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Una Traviata para degustar “á la Verdi” |
| 22 Apr 13 / Miami Clásica |
Die ZauberflöteFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Winter dreams, give me more, give me more |
| 14 Feb 13 / ConcertoNet (English) |
FGO serves up an entertaining and spectacular "Magic Flute" |
| 31 Jan 13 / Miami Herald |
FGO serves up an entertaining and spectacular “Magic Flute” |
| 28 Jan 13 / South Florida Classical Review |
La SonnambulaFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
To sing through the night |
| 12 Feb 13 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Una sonámbula que no da un paso en falso |
| 11 Feb 13 / Miami Clásica |
La bohèmeFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Better late than never |
| 19 Nov 12 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Florida Grand Opera lives up to its name with a moving and impassioned “La Bohème” |
| 19 Nov 12 / South Florida Classical Review |
Roméo et JulietteFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
Emocionante Roméo & Juliette en FGO |
| 28 Apr 12 / Miami Clásica |
A memorable Romeo et Juliette caps off Florida Grand Opera’s season |
| 28 Apr 12 / Knight Arts |
‘Romeo y Julieta’ una producción elegante con una pareja ideal |
| 25 Apr 12 / El Nuevo Herald |
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The kids aren't alright |
| 24 Apr 12 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Juliette soars over Romeo in Florida Grand Opera production |
| 24 Apr 12 / Sun-Sentinel |
Soprano Alejandres lights up FGO’s “Roméo et Juliette” |
| 23 Apr 12 / South Florida Classical Review |
RigolettoFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Rigoletto: It sucks to be me! |
| 2 Feb 12 / South Florida Gay News |
Cold, cold hearts prevail in the Florida Grand Opera's 'Rigoletto' |
| 1 Feb 12 / Sun-Sentinel |
Darn close to perfect |
| 31 Jan 12 / ConcertoNet (English) |
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Florida Grand Opera delivers a powerful and memorable “Rigoletto” |
| 30 Jan 12 / South Florida Classical Review |
FGO’s powerful ‘Rigoletto’ has it all |
| 30 Jan 12 / Miami Herald |
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Michael Fabiano
Un duque entre tenores.
Un duque entre tenores.
Michael Fabiano
Pasión de tenor.
Pasión de tenor.
Tenor Michael Fabiano
“Opera is my job, my love and passion: I choose music”
“Opera is my job, my love and passion: I choose music”
La rondineFlorida Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Caballero, conductor Tebar lift FGO’s uneven “Rondine” |
| 23 Jan 12 / South Florida Classical Review |
Another company premiere |
| 23 Jan 12 / ConcertoNet (English) |
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Ramon Tebar
Florida Grand Opera's new conductor brings his meticulous spontaneity to Puccini’s “Rondine.”
Florida Grand Opera's new conductor brings his meticulous spontaneity to Puccini’s “Rondine.”
Ramón Tebar tras el vuelo de La Rondine
"El mundo anda mal pero a la música, la veo bien y si tuviera más presencia, el mundo andaría mejor. Por eso soy músico, porque apuesto por ella"
"El mundo anda mal pero a la música, la veo bien y si tuviera más presencia, el mundo andaría mejor. Por eso soy músico, porque apuesto por ella"
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| Danis resigns from Florida Grand Opera |
Susan Danis, the general director and CEO of Florida Grand Opera, resigned Monday after leading the Miami-based opera company for 11 years. |
| 12 Sep 2023 / Classical Review |
| FGO cuts season down to just three operas in 2023-24 |
Florida Grand Opera will present just three productions during the 2023-2024 season. When the company opened the Arsht Center’s Ziff Ballet Opera House in 2006-2007, it presented a six-opera season. |
| 15 Mar 2023 / Classical Review |
| Florida Grand Opera announces 2021-22 season |
The Florida Grand Opera has announced its 2021-22 season featuring four productions and celebrating its 80 anniversary. |
| 12 Jul 2021 / OperaWire |
| FGO to offer revised season of American operas (with audiences) |
Florida Grand Opera is boldly going where few opera companies have gone in the Covid-19 era. |
| 5 Jan 2021 / Classical Review |
| Florida Grand Opera cancels mainstage 2020-21 season |
The Florida Grand Opera has announced that the 2020-21 main stage season in Miami and Fort Lauderdale “will not move forward.” |
| 11 Nov 2020 / OperaWire |
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