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UNL Opera: The Next Step
By Suna Gunther Bill Shomos’s mission to bring a love of opera to generations across Nebraska inspired me well before I came to Lincoln. As I was researching the Glenn Korff School of Music, I remember coming across a video of his outdoor production of Cunning Little Vixen and being bowled over by the talent, artistry, and innovation of that performance. When I got here and I saw how thoughtfully Bill cultivated meaningful relationships with his colleagues, insisted on excellence from his...
Getting to Know You: Friends of Opera Scholarship winner Jordan Thomas
The Friends of Opera Scholarship has been an integral part of our organization’s mission for many years. The 2024-25 school year, however, is the first year in which this scholarship will be...
Korff Alumni performs in Strauss’ Salome
Nathaniel Sullivan, UNL class of 2014, is having a wonderful career, keeping busy in the world of opera, concert, and art song. Performing the demanding principal role of John the Baptist, Nathan...
2 Korff School alumni collaborate for Viterbo opera production
Jeni Houser (MM 2011)James Wilson (DMA 2010)Two Glenn Korff School of Music alumni, who first collaborated on opera productions at Nebraska, are reuniting for Viterbo University’s upcoming...
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.” ...
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...
POSTPONED: Friends of Opera 2021 Gala
In consideration of the increased Covid-19 levels and for the safety of our patrons, the fall 2021 Gala “ A Viennese Ball” scheduled for September 26 has been postponed. We truly value your...
Give BIG to Friends of Opera – Give to Lincoln Day 2021
GIVE TO LINCOLN DAY is May 25, 2021. Donations can be given online in advance, starting May 1. Gifts made between May 1 and May 25 will be counted in the dollars raised on Give to...
UNL Opera Safely Produces Outdoor Production!
THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN By Kathe Andersen, Director of Communications and External Relations, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts During the coronavirus pandemic, a number of theatre...
Friends of Opera Scholarship Competition 2019
Singers who participated in the Friends of Opera Scholarship Competition Congratulations to the high school seniors who performed in the scholarship recital on Sunday, April 14. It was a wonderful...
April 2019 Recitals
Upcoming Student Voice Recitals Spring 2019 Trent Poley, TenorSophomore Recital Monday, April 1 - 7:00 pmWestbrook Recital Hall, 119 Casey Allen, Mezzo-SopranoJunior RecitalMosaic, A Voice...
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