Dell Arte Opera Ensemble

Dell'Arte Opera Ensemble, located at 255 Cabrini Boulevard in New York, is a prestigious institution founded in 2000 by Christopher Fecteau and Karen Rich. This ensemble provides emerging opera artists with the training and performance opportunities needed to transition from the conservatory to a successful career in the opera world. The emphasis is on practical experience, with a belief that mastering the craft leads to creating exceptional art.

The institution offers a comprehensive singer-development program that includes private coachings, masterclasses with industry professionals, and a structured curriculum focusing on practice methods, diction, musical style, movement, and character development. This prepares artists for a competitive career in opera. The culmination of their work is an annual summer repertory festival featuring full operas, scenes programs, and recitals.

Dell'Arte Opera Ensemble's summer repertory season attracts a dedicated audience with high-quality opera presentations showcasing talented young artists in intimate venues. The repertoire includes a range of operas from classics like Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro to lesser-known works like Salieri's Falstaff and Hiram Titus' Rosina. The ensemble has also commissioned new works, such as Princess Maleine by Whitney George and Brittany Goodwin.

For a glimpse of past seasons, the ensemble offers videos for sale. Dell'Arte Opera Ensemble is dedicated to nurturing and showcasing opera talent, making it a valuable institution in the opera community.