Our Mission

    “dell’Arte serves as a training ground for rising young singers,
    and the vocal performances here spoke well for its efforts.”

    James Oestreich, NYTimes

    HELPING SINGERS BRIDGE THE GAP

    The gap between academic training and a flourishing career is wide, and few singers can bridge it without the kind of assistance that dell’Arte Opera Ensemble has been providing in New York City at no cost to singers for over fifteen years.

    NURTURING SINGERS AND ATTRACTING NEW OPERA LOVERS

    about_Lady MThe company’s dual mission is to nurture emerging opera artists through rehearsal and performance opportunities, seminars and master classes, and to attract new audiences by offering them high-quality opera presentations featuring exciting young artists at little- or no-cost. Our emphasis is on ‘learning by doing,’ backed by the philosophy that only superior craft creates great art.

    BUILDING A FOUNDATION OF MUSICAL ESSENTIALS

    dell'Arte Opera Ensemble's THE FAIRY QUEEN

    dell’Arte Opera Ensemble’s THE FAIRY QUEEN

    dell’Arte is committed to the essential building blocks of opera: great singing, great music, and great drama. Singers working with dell’Arte range from those who have just exited school to those pursuing regional careers and even covering major roles at the Metropolitan Opera.

    PROVIDING WORLD-CLASS ENRICHMENT TO SINGERS AND AUDIENCE ALIKE

    Jason Solo BParticipating singers attend master classes, receive private coaching, enjoy the support of enthusiastic and talented colleagues, and collaborate with professional instrumentalists, culminating in a highly enriching performance experience. Audiences enjoy the fresh excitement of experiencing role debuts and witnessing important landmarks in each singer’s artistic process.

    MEET OUR BOARD


    NYOA_Blue Croppeddell’Arte Opera Ensemble is a proud member of the New York Opera Alliance
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    This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs