Opera Jacksonville

It is with the heaviest of hearts I share the passing of R. Hugh Patterson from COVID. Hugh was a huge part of Opera Jacksonville and of all our lives associated with it. Personally he was my dearest friend. Please pray for his wife Tammy and his boys, Bradley and Bobby. Hugh's faith was an abiding part of his presence. I know Jesus has embraced him. But for all us left behind, I will miss you more than I can say, my dear dear friend, confidant and pastor.

Fixed the link for the Celebration Invite. Now working properly. Thanks to everyone for the heads up. And appreciate all the kind words from those replying. Hope you'll be able to come celebrate the wonderful people and music of Sonia's life.

As many of you have read, Sonia Lewis, recently passed away. Her daughters, Jillian Leigh and Audrey Lewis, along with Opera Jacksonville, are sharing a Celebration of Life for Sonia on a date yet to be determined. We invite all who would like to come and participate in remembering Sonia and her love of gifting music and joy of life to others. If you sing and want to contribute your voice, information to do so is included in the invitation. Just follow this link to find out more and rsvp

SONIA B. LEWIS: Celebration of Her Life and Love of Music Sonia brought love and joy to all she knew. Her greatest love and gift was her vast knowledge of operatic, classical and liturgical music. She shared this with everyone she knew. From near and far, many of her past students, colleagues, family, and friends are coming to sing and speak of her life. W...

Here is the listing of the next three Opera to be shown in theaters. Check your local theaters to confirm!!

Met says goodbye to the grand Aida sets after 31 years. In a moment of poetic justice, the sets first Radames, Placido Domingo, Dec 8, 1988, will be on the podium for the final performance, March 7, 2019.

After 31 Years, Farewell to the Met Opera’s Grand, Gaudy ‘Aida’ A critic admits his love for an utterly traditional, utterly delightful production that will be replaced in the 2020-21 season.