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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Detroit Opera offers complimentary opera and dance talks one hour prior to each performance. Noted experts provide background and important information on what you will see on stage, enhancing your performance experience! Opera Talks and Dance Talks provide an insightful and entertaining preview of the works performed on stage. Unless otherwise directed, Talks take place...
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Detroit Opera offers complimentary opera and dance talks one hour prior to each performance. Noted experts provide background and important information on what you will see on stage, enhancing your performance experience! Opera Talks and Dance Talks provide an insightful and entertaining preview of the works performed on stage. Unless otherwise directed, Talks take place...
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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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We’re so excited to host the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on the weekend of March 14-16, 2025 at Dance @ Detroit Opera! They have planned two programs to share with us on different performance days: Program 1 (March 14 at 7:30pm and March 15 at 2:30pm): Sacred Songs, Treading, Grace Program 2 (March 15...
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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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