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OPERA America Onstage

OPERA America Onstage, our signature public programming series, welcomes artists, students, and opera audiences for intimate performances and conversations with our industry’s leading artists and rising talent.

Join us throughout the year at our National Opera Center and in broadcasts online as we learn the inner workings of the industry and witness the talent shaping its future. Following each event, you’re invited to meet the guests and artists for a casual reception.

Matthew Epstein in Conversation

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET

In Person at the National Opera Center & Livestreamed

Join legendary artistic advisor and talent manager Matthew Epstein for a conversation about his five decades shaping American opera. From his long-standing roles with the Santa Fe Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago to his transformative tenure at Columbia Artists Management, Epstein has guided generations of singers, conductors, directors, and administrators — including some of the most celebrated names in the field. In this conversation, Epstein and Marc A. Scorca, president/CEO of OPERA America, will discuss the relationships and productions that have defined Epstein's career, and the lessons he continues to share with the next generation of opera leaders.

Attendees are invited to a casual reception with the guest following the event.

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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.


Tickets
Students with a valid school ID are eligible for free tickets to Onstage Events. 

Members receive discounted tickets to all OPERA America Onstage events.

For assistance, contact us at  Membership@operaamerica.org or 646.699.5248. To learn about becoming a member, visit Membership.

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