2024 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera

OPERA America announced the winners of the third annual Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera in a ceremony on the evening of December 2, 2024.

The Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera recognize the best operatic work created for digital platforms by individual producers and organizations in the U.S. and Canada, in three categories: Artistic Creation, Education/Enrichment Material, and Noteworthy Projects.

Audiences are invited to watch the winning and finalist projects for a limited time beginning December 3, 2024 (see individual listings for viewing windows). The December 2 ceremony is also available to watch below.

Winners

Everest: An Immersive Experience

Watch the video and learn more about EVEREST: AN IMMERSIVE OPERA, a Noteworthy Projects Winner in the 2024 Awards for Digital Excellence.

A Pocket Magic Flute

Watch the video and learn more about A POCKET MAGIC FLUTE, an Education/Enrichment Material Winner in the 2024 Awards for Digital Excellence.

Sweat – a film by The Bicycle Opera Project

Watch the video and learn more about SWEAT, an Artistic Creation Winner in the 2024 Awards for Digital Excellence.

Threepenny Submarine Season 1

Watch the video and learn more about THREEPENNY SUBMARINE Season 1, a Noteworthy Projects Winner in the 2024 Awards for Digital Excellence.

Finalists

The Boy Who Drew Cats

Watch the video and learn more about THE BOY WHO DREW CATS, an Education/Enrichment Material Finalist in the 2024 Awards for Digital Excellence.

Don't Look Under the Wig

Watch the video and learn more about DON'T LOOK UNDER THE WIG, a Education/Enrichment Material Finalist in the 2024 Awards for Digital Excellence.

Emily & Sue: An A Cappella Pop Opera

Watch the video and learn more about EMILY & SUE, a Noteworthy Projects Finalist in the 2024 Awards for Digital Excellence.

The Factotum on Film

Watch the video and learn more about THE FACTOTUM ON FILM, an Artistic Creation Finalist in the 2024 Awards for Digital Excellence.

Histoires Naturelles: An Animated Adaptation

Watch the video and learn more about HISTOIRES NATURELLES, a Noteworthy Projects Finalist in the 2024 Awards for Digital Excellence.

Natalya with a Y

Watch the video and learn more about NATALYA WITH A Y, a Noteworthy Projects Finalist in the 2024 Awards for Digital Excellence.

Swann

Watch the video and learn more about SWANN, an Artistic Creation Finalist in the 2024 Awards for Digital Excellence.

2024 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera Ceremony

Watch the video of the award ceremony where the 2024 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera winners were announced.

This OPERA America Onstage event took place on Monday, December 2, 2024 at the National Opera Center in New York City.

This event is part of OPERA America Onstage, our signature public programming series that welcomes artists, students, and opera audiences for intimate performances and conversations with our industry’s leading artists and rising talent. Learn more and see what's next at OPERA America Onstage.

Looking for more opera in your life? Check out the National Opera Calendar to find out what's on stage near you.

The 2024–2025 season of OPERA America Onstage is supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Programming at the National Opera Center is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.