Florida Grand Opera 2026/2027 Season
Bringing together the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Giuseppe Verdi for our 85th Anniversary celebrates the very pillars on which great opera stands.
Donizetti represents the bel canto tradition, where the human voice becomes pure emotion, revealing the most intimate corners of the soul. Mozart elevates opera into a mirror of humanity itself, blending light and shadow, comedy and tragedy, and giving each character psychological truth that still feels modern today. Verdi brings the art form to its most passionate and public dimension, filling the stage with unforgettable melody and the collective heartbeat of a people. Together, these composers define vocal beauty, dramatic depth, and emotional power — the essential elements that made opera endure across centuries.
As we honor this extraordinary legacy, we also look toward the future. Our anniversary season will embrace the elegance and tradition that define opera while thoughtfully integrating beautiful technological elements that enhance storytelling, deepen visual poetry, and open new dimensions of theatrical expression. Honoring these masters in this milestone year is not only a tribute to operatic history, but a celebration of the timeless human voice evolving within a living art form — one that continues to inspire audiences 85 years into Florida Grand Opera’s journey, with its eyes set boldly on the future.
Don Giovanni By WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
Libretto by LORENZO DA PONTE
Feb 18, 2027, at 7:30 PM
Feb 20, 2027, at 7:30 PM
Viva Verdi: The Best of Verdi Concert By GIUSEPPE VERDI
May 1, 2027, at 7:30 PM
For more information, go to https://fgo.org/season26-27 or contact the Florida Grand Opera subscriptions 800.741.1010.
Opera Previews
Join for a witty, captivating, and always entertaining preview one hour prior to the performance. Not only will you learn about the plot of the opera, you'll also hear entertaining stories and backstage gossip that is part of any opera.
Opera Talk Backs
Join us after this performance for an informative Q&A session by members of the senior artistic staff. Ask questions about the opera and get some insight behind the scenes about how the production came together. This free event will be an open forum to ask your questions and be a part of the discussion.