2023 Awards for Digital Excellence

OPERA America announced the winners of the second annual Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera in a ceremony on the evening of December 4, 2023.

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 four categories: Artistic Creation, Education/Enrichment Material, University/Conservatory Projects, and Noteworthy Projects.

Audiences are invited to watch the winning and finalist projects for a limited time beginning December 5, 2023 (see individual listings for viewing windows). The December 4 ceremony is also available to watch below.

Winners

SVABDA

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WHITENESS: Part One

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JESS

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IN SONG

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OPERAS [IN PLACE]

Watch the video and learn more about OPERAS [IN PLACE], a University/Conservatory Projects Winner in the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence.

Finalists

BEYOND A Film by Marina Viotti

Watch the video and learn more about BEYOND a film by Marina Viotti, an Artistic Creation Finalist in the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence.

THE FIRST BLUEBIRD IN THE MORNING

Watch the video and learn more about THE FIRST BLUEBIRD IN THE MORNING, an Artistic Creation Finalist in the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence.

IDENTITY: A SONG CYCLE

Watch the video and learn more about IDENTITY: A SONG CYCLE, an Artistic Creation Finalist in the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence.

IN A GROVE world premiere video broadcast

Watch the video and learn more about IN A GROVE, an Artistic Creation Finalist in the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence.

MEDUSA'S CHILDREN

Watch the video and learn more about MEDUSA'S CHILDREN, an Artistic Creation Finalist in the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence.

Handel: ORLANDO | the Baroque opera performed in a New York City community garden

Watch the video and learn more about Handel: ORLANDO, an Artistic Creation Finalist in the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence.

BOUND

Watch the video and learn more about BOUND, a Noteworthy Projects Finalist in the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence.

THE WEB OPERA

Watch the video and learn more about THE WEB OPERA, a Noteworthy Projects Finalist in the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence.

DATE WITH THE DIVAS (Vol. 2)

Watch the video and learn more about DATE WITH THE DIVAS (Vol. 2), an Education/Enrichment Finalist in the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence.

Playground Opera's HANSEL AND GRETEL

Watch the video and learn more about HANSEL AND GRETEL, an Education/Enrichment Finalist in the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence.

Purcell’s DIDO AND AENEAS: A Cinematic Opera

Watch the video and learn more about DIDO AND AENEAS, a University/Conservatory Projects Finalist in the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence.

2023 Awards for Digital Excellence Ceremony

Watch the video of the award ceremony where the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence winners were announced.

This OPERA America Onstage event took place on Monday, December 4, 2023 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 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera are supported by The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation.

The 2023–2024 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.