

Sproule subsequently debuts at Teatro dell'Opera di Roma as Varvara in Kát’a Kabanová in a Richard Jones production, conducted by David Robertson returns to The Metropolitan Opera for their production of Madama Butterfly and debuts at Festival d'Aix-en-Provence in a new production of Salome. Patrick Summers is the artistic and music director of the Houston Grand Opera.Acclaimed for her "sizeable rich tone and striking presence" (Opera Canada), "whose star is deservedly on the rise" (Opera News), Canadian mezzo-soprano Carolyn Sproule is engaged in the 2021-2022 to open Houston Grand Opera's season as Carmen in Rob Ashford's dynamic production, conducted by Lidiya Yankovskaya. Working to attract some of music’s greatest talents, Houston Grand Opera is dedicated to being a financially sustainably institution that “provides access to music’s boundless power and beauty.” Through its HGOco initiative, Houston Grand Opera offers music education and performances to students and communities across the Greater Houston area. Over the course of its history, Houston Grand Opera has commissioned 56 world premier operas and seven American works, including renowned operas such as “Nixon in China,” “Salome,” and “Madame Butterfly.” Houston Grand Opera has offered national touring companies of operatic works since 1975. Houston Grand Opera is based in Houston, Texas, and has offered part-time and freelance job opportunities in the past. Started in 1955 as a regional platform for cultural enrichment, Houston Grand Opera - HGO today is a globally recognized company that offers world-class opera, including traditional and newly commissioned works.


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