Upcoming Events
Dialogues of the Carmelites
Experience Poulenc’s stark and revelatory drama about the young Blanche de la Force’s pursuit of refuge in her faith as she struggles to tame her overwrought fears of the world. Based on actual events, this profound opera recounts the story of a group of Carmelite nuns caught in the maelstrom of...
About Friends of Opera
Welcome to Friends of Opera! Our organization exists to support the talented and dedicated young vocal artists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music. UNL Opera has received national and international honors in recent years, in part because of the generosity of our members.
What’s New
SAVE THE DATE: 2023 Friends of Opera GALA
The FRIENDS OF OPERA GALA will be held Sunday, September 24th at the Country Club of Lincoln, starting with cocktails at 6pm and dinner at 6:30pm. Our theme this year will be “Midnight in Paris.” Once again, fun will be offered with the Live and Silent Auctions,...
2023 Friends of Opera Scholarship Competition Results
Eight of the students admitted to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music voice program for 2023-2024 were invited to compete on April 2 for one of the three $1000 scholarships funded by Friends of Opera. The winners were chosen by an...
BLAST FROM THE PAST
View images from past UNL Opera performances and other Friends of Opera events.
BECOME A MEMBER
Please join Friends of Opera today! Your membership dues will:
- Enhance the quality of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Opera productions
- Encourage talented vocal students to attend University of Nebraska-Lincoln through scholarships and increased performance opportunities
- Support outreach programs
- Reward outstanding performers at the annual Metropolitan Opera Nebraska District Auditions
