OUR MISSION
We are a new opera company with a mission to deliver engaging and relevant art to the people. As the founders of Opera Cecilia, we strive to create an environment that is inclusive and safe for our audience and the artists who engage in our various projects. As a new organization, we seek to deliver opera like it has never been before, reflecting relevant societal issues and utilizing accessible forms of online media. Whether we are premiering a brand new work or presenting an old classic from a new perspective, we seek to represent all aspects of humanity in our performances and outreach. We came up with the idea for Opera Cecilia because we wanted to see more fulfilling opportunities that were less costly for emerging artists.
We wanted to reject the need for perfectionism in the production of classical music, and be apart of the new face of opera. We created this company in hopes that we can break down barriers and present this beautiful art form in it's full glory for all who wish to be a part of it.
Welcome to Opera Cecilia- an evocative and innovative exploration of the human voice.
Past Season Highlights
Virtual Blind Auditions
At Opera Cecilia, we hope to be innovators in this industry, and that begins with our audition process. For the first time ever in OC season two, we were proud to present our virtual blind auditions. We hope that this process will help level the playing field and create more inclusivity in this beautiful art form. We all have subconscious and conditioned bias. Through our first few seasons, OC aims to break those down and experiment with new ways to create a more equitable artistic future. Bias or current economic status should never get in the way of a beautiful artist's work being shown to the world. Opportunities to take part in virtual blind auditions will be announced here according to the casting needs of upcoming productions.
Every voice deserves to have a chance to share their art with the world. You are a person not a product, and we hope that this new initial blind audition round helps you know that we are treating your art with care and giving it the most equal opportunity possible. OC is committed to never blacklisting any artists. If you are not cast in this season, you are always welcome to come back and audition again! Please note that to honor our company's mission, we do not put an age cap on our audition process. This being said- preference for our productions will go toward artists at the emerging/developing level that have not performed a principal role with an A or B house, and are not currently under artistic management.
For additional questions or inquiries, please reach out to us at: admin@musiccecilia.com
2025 season and audition information coming soon!
Anti-Discrimination Statement
As a forward thinking and progressive company, Opera Cecilia seeks to be a home and ally to all. Our artistic organization makes it its mission to be fiercely anti-racist and inclusive, open to ways in which we can improve and grow, and be an ally to those who come from all walks of life. With this in mind, Opera Cecilia does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, socio economic status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or disability.
