Thirsty Owl Wine Pairings
$15 at the door
includes 4 wine pairings matched to performances from Opera Saratoga, including songs from La Vie parisienne.
Visit: https://www.thirstyowlsaratoga.com
La Vie parisienne Opening Night
Opening night with special remarks by the Mayor of Saratoga Springs before the show.
Family Show at Schuylerville Public Library
A free performance of our Family Show held at the Schuylerville Public Library.
To register for the event at the Schuylerville Library visit: Opera Saratoga: Family Performance - LibCal - Schuylerville Public Library
Saratoga Sing-IN
Visit: Sing In — Opera Saratoga
On June 24th at 7pm on the stage of Universal Preservation Hall, local singers will collaborate with Opera Saratoga Music Staff in an evening of music-making during Opera Saratoga's 64th annual summer season!
"After holding the first local auditions in at least 15 years, we found that the talent in the Capital district was undeniable." Says Opera Saratoga general and artistic director Mary Birnbaum, "This summer's festival was already planned but we wanted to figure out a way to honor and showcase our local singers. So we came up with the Saratoga Sing-in, a night full of arias sung by 16 invited Capital region singers accompanied by Opera Saratoga's pianists, culminating in a pop up community chorus led by Opera Saratoga's head of music staff, Laurie Rogers."
The pop up chorus will feature all of the singers and even the audience, who will be given the sheet music and pronunciation to a chorus from La Vie parisienne in advance so that audience and artists can join in.
For tickets, visit Proctors | Ticket Search Options
Art in the Park Booth
Join us for Saratoga Arts’ annual art fair in Congress Park, located in beautiful downtown Saratoga Springs. The event features artists from near and far representing all genres of work in a beautiful park setting. Artists will be on hand selling and discussing their work with the public. The event will also feature, live music, artist demos, and more!
This event is free and open to the public!
For more information visit: Saratoga Arts - Events
Saratoga Farmers Market Preview Performance
Join us at High Rock Park for a preview performance of our ‘25 Summer Festival. For more information visit: Saratoga Outdoor Markets - Saratoga Farmers' Market
FSMxOpera Saratoga Cookbook Club Series: Parisian Street Food
Join FSM’s Cookbook Club for a movable feast of French classics. Chef Annette Tomei will demo and guide you through how to:
Compose Your Own Nicoise Salad
Build a Tartine
Fill and Wrap Homemade Crepes with savory and sweet fillings
Serve Yourself the Most Decadent Chocolate Dessert in the World: Smothered Brie (there’s chocolate involved)
Inspiration for this month’s Cookbook Club comes from My Paris Kitchen by David Leibovitz (discounted copy with advance ticket purchase), and Feasting and Fasting in Opera by Pierpaulo Polzonetti.
With a special live performance by Opera Saratoga singers, this afternoon of gastromusicology kicks off the summer season, while celebrating the tastes of love. Limited tickets available!
Tickets: $65
Tickets Include:
French lunch with menu described above
(1) Glass of wine or beer, or mocktail
Option to purchase a copy of this month’s Cookbook Club selection, My Paris Kitchen, by David Leibovitz ($30 with advance ticket purchase)
Pop-up Music; selections in French (and some from La Vie parisienne) Performed by festival artists with Laurie Rogers, head of music staff, on piano.
Register here: FSM x Opera Saratoga Cookbook Club Series: Parisian Street Food Tickets, Sun, May 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
Art After Hours | Live from the Music Room with Opera Saratoga
Art After Hours | Live from the Music Room with Opera Saratoga
May 15, 5-8pm, performance from 6-7
Museum Admission / free for members
No registration required.
Art After Hours mixes art and entertainment every third Thursday of the month. Visit exhibitions, create art, and socialize with friends!
View artwork in Hyde House or relax in the courtyard with the added experience of live music from the Music Room. Join Opera Saratoga for a celebration of the upcoming summer season, with performances of La Vie Parisienne and She Loves Me at Universal Preservation Hall from June 20-29. Up and coming singers will perform music from these two pieces, as well as other mainstays of the operatic cannon.
Mornings with Mary
Grab a cup of coffee and join our General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum for a fun and educational chat from the comfort of your own home or office. Each monthly gathering will feature a special guest and give you behind the scenes access into the upcoming 2025 Summer Festival.
This event is free and open to the public. To sign up for this virtual event, please email admin@operasaratoga.org.
Travel with The Guild: Giulio Cesare
Join us on Wednesday, April 30th to see Giulio Cesare by G.F. Handel, at Hudson Hall in Hudson, NY.
Your ticket includes:
a pre-performance talk with Dramaturge Joseph Crematori at 2PM,
a ticket to the performance at 3p.m.
an exclusive post-performance talk with Director R.B. Schlather, Songhee Lee (Cleopatra) and Chuanyuan Liu (Tolomeo, Opera Saratoga festival artist in 2025!)
Mornings with Mary
Grab a cup of coffee and join our General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum for a fun and educational chat from the comfort of your own home or office. Each monthly gathering will feature a special guest and give you behind the scenes access into the upcoming 2025 Summer Festival.
This event is free and open to the public. To sign up for this virtual event, please email admin@operasaratoga.org.
Education Tour 2025: Frida Kahlo and the bravest niña in el mundo
TROY SAVINGS BANK MUSIC HALL
Thursday, March 27
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
30 2nd StreetTroy, NY 12180 (map)
Register Here: https://forms.gle/wgFVhpb1JPGtKQ1t8
Local Auditions Day 2
For an audition slot, email info@operasaratoga.org. Auditioners who are singers/actors are asked to bring an aria, classical song or musical theater piece of 5 minutes or less in duration with printed sheet music for the pianist. Actors who are interested in auditioning can prepare a monologue. Pianists should prepare the accompaniment to an aria or art song, and should be prepared to sight read.
Read more here: Opera Saratoga To Hold Local Auditions in March
Local Auditions Day 1
For an audition slot, email info@operasaratoga.org. Auditioners who are singers/actors are asked to bring an aria, classical song or musical theater piece of 5 minutes or less in duration with printed sheet music for the pianist. Actors who are interested in auditioning can prepare a monologue. Pianists should prepare the accompaniment to an aria or art song, and should be prepared to sight read.
Read more here: Opera Saratoga To Hold Local Auditions in March
Mornings with Mary
Grab a cup of coffee and join our General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum for a fun and educational chat from the comfort of your own home or office. Each monthly gathering will feature a special guest and give you behind the scenes access into the upcoming 2025 Summer Festival.
This event is free and open to the public. To sign up for this virtual event, please email admin@operasaratoga.org.
Education Tour 2025: Frida Kahlo and the bravest niña in el mundo
SARATOGA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER at BROOKSIDE MUSEUM
Saturday, March 8
2PM
6 Charlton St.
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Education Tour 2025: Frida Kahlo and the bravest niña in el mundo
Albany Institute of History & Art
Saturday, March 8
11AM
125 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210
Education Tour 2025: Frida Kahlo and the bravest niña in el mundo
THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA
Wednesday, March 5
12PM
65 South Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Mornings with Mary
Grab a cup of coffee and join our General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum for a fun and educational chat from the comfort of your own home or office. Each monthly gathering will feature a special guest and give you behind the scenes access into the upcoming 2025 Summer Festival.
This event is free and open to the public. To sign up for this virtual event, please email admin@operasaratoga.org.
Mornings with Mary
Grab a cup of coffee and join our General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum for a fun and educational chat from the comfort of your own home or office. Each monthly gathering will feature a special guest and give you behind the scenes access into the upcoming 2025 Summer Festival.
This event is free and open to the public. To sign up for this virtual event, please email admin@operasaratoga.org.
Annual Meeting and Holiday Concert
Free and open to the public. Join us for our Annual Meeting and Holiday Concert at Caffe Lena.
Please RSVP to Tiffany at admin@operasaratoga.org if you plan to attend virtually or in person.
EXCLUSIVE GUILD EVENT - Sneak peak at ‘25 Summer Festival
To gain access to this event, please consider joining the Opera Saratoga Guild. Become a member today at: The Opera Saratoga Guild — Opera Saratoga
If you are a current Guild member looking for information about this event, please email Tiffany at admin@operasaratoga.org.
Opera Saratoga at Saratoga Springs Victorian Walk
Visit the office of The Scott Varley Team to hear the Opera Saratoga Staff and Songs By Heart musicians perform carols and holiday songs.
For more information about the Saratoga Springs Victorian Walk visit: See the 2024 Saratoga Victorian Streetwalk Schedule
Mornings with Mary
Grab a cup of coffee and join our General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum for a fun and educational chat from the comfort of your own home or office. Each monthly gathering will feature a special guest and give you behind the scenes access into the upcoming 2025 Summer Festival.
On this day, Mary will be joined by the director of our 2025 production of "She Loves Me," John Giampietro.
This event is free and open to the public. To sign up for this virtual event, please email admin@operasaratoga.org.