Join us at Spot Lite Detroit for a FREE one-of-a-kind musical experience that blends centuries-old opera with cutting-edge sound technology. Metal + Mozart features Detroit Opera’s Resident Artists performing live selections from Mozart’s Così fan tutte, accompanied by Slendrotron—a robot-powered percussion instrument inspired by the traditional Indonesian gamelan. Think shimmering metal gongs, intricate rhythms, and...
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Join Detroit Opera‘s Artistic Director, Yuval Sharon, and conductor Corinna Niemeyer, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek for a discussion around the production of Così fan tutte, Mozart’s controversial comedy, where the role of Artificial Intelligence turns the tale into a futuristic experiment. Members of Detroit Opera’s Resident Artists will provide a special musical performance. This event...
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April 12, 2025 1:00PM Chesebrough Auditorium/ Chrysler Center/ North Campus 2121 Bonisteel Blvd /Ann Arbor, MI Reception to follow As artificial intelligence reshapes the boundaries of human creativity, opera—a centuries-old art form—has the potential to stand at the forefront of this transformation. The University of Michigan AI Lab proudly presents Beyond Human a symposium exploring the intersection...
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Join Detroit Opera, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, and collaborators for a free moderated conversation with activist, poet, and New York City councilmember Yusef Salaam. At just 15 years old, he, Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana, and Korey Wise were wrongly convicted of assaulting a Central Park jogger in 1989....
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Elevate your Detroit Opera experience with exclusive pre-show and intermission lounge access! Pre-show, you’ll enjoy an elegant evening in our Cadillac Café with a welcome drink (beer, wine, or soda), a delectable charcuterie box, table or bar seating, complimentary coat check (in lobby), and access to the Café restroom. At intermission, return to the Café...
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AileyDance for Active Aging is a FREE workshop that supports strength and flexibility training through a thoughtful and sequential progression of movement that promotes both cardiovascular and cognitive stimulation. The program also serves as an outlet for artistic expression by creating choreography which cultivates the imagination and fosters a sense of joy. Led by Master Teacher...
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Update – this workshop is SOLD OUT! We thank our dance community for their vibrant response to this wonderful workshop. Registration is now closed. A FREE Revelations Celebration Community Workshop will be offered to the public, presented in association with the Fisher Foundation. Led by Master Teacher and former AILEY star Nasha Thomas and Teaching...
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When Baroque meets modern minimalism, magic happens! Experience an extraordinary fusion of Baroque and contemporary music as renowned countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo performs excerpts from his acclaimed Glass/Handel multimedia program at Spot Lite. Mark your calendars and be part of this exceptional (and FREE) event at Spot Lite Detroit! February 20th, 7:00PM, 21+
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