ANNOUNCING 

FINGER LAKES OPERA'S 

2024 YOUNG ARTISITS

 MEET THE 2024

YOUNG ARTISTS! 

You won't want to miss these incredible emerging opera stars on the Finger Lakes Opera stage this summer. 

Hailey Cohen, mezzo-soprano

Kristin Marie Gillis, soprano

Kira Kaplan, soprano

Jose Olivares, bass-baritone

Yonathan T Astatke, baritone

Nathan Schafer, tenor

OUT & ABOUT UPDATES

Find out more about our community engagement HERE

Stay tuned for our Summer Festival Announcement

THANK YOU FOR A GREAT 2023 SUMMER SEASON

FLO'S RETURN TO THE MAINSTAGE WAS MAJESTIC - 

THANKS TO YOU!

Finger Lakes Opera's 2023 Summer Season was a success, thanks to our incredible donors and ticketbuyers. 


If you aren't yet part of the FLO giving family, I hope you'll consider making a donation to the 2023 Annual Fund Campaign. While Aida brought in more revenue than all prior FLO productions, ticket sales will only cover 14% of the company's total operating expenses. 

Remembering Suzanne Gouvernet

Finger Lakes Opera would not exist without Suzanne Gouvernet. She was there at the beginning of this company's journey and remained a steadfast supporter, confidant, and advisor until her last breath. While we mourn the loss of our dear friend and founding board member, Finger Lakes Opera will continue to celebrate and be inspired by Suzanne’s generosity and her sparkling energy. 


The arts in this area have lost one of its most ardent and passionate advocates, and Finger Lakes Opera has lost one of its most trusted leaders and friend. We were fortunate to have known her and shall treasure her memory always.


- Gerard Floriano, Artistic Director


Photo caption: Vice President Suzanne Gouvernet; Executive Director Elizabeth Long; President Rose-Marie Klipstein. Photo by Empire West Photo.

Finger Lakes Opera is the premiere professional opera company in the Finger Lakes and Rochester Regions of Western New York. With a blossoming Young Artist Program, awe-inspiring mainstage productions in the summer, and a wide breadth of community events throughout the year, Finger Lakes Opera believes that opera is life. out loud. 


Learn more about Finger Lakes Opera and read our Mission & Vision Statements >

La Bohème, 2019

Finger Lakes Opera's production of La Boheme
©Dave Jones, Empire West Photo

The Barber of Seville, 2021

Finger Lakes Opera's production of The Barber of Seville
©Dave Jones, Empire West Photo

Summer Scenes, 2022

Finger Lakes Opera's Summer Scenes production
©Dave Jones, Empire West Photo

WILL YOU HELP SUPPORT OPERA IN ROCHESTER?

Our 2022 Season was magical, and 2023 will be even better with our main-stage production of Aida. As we move into our next decade, we need your help.

Before the pandemic, our ticket sales and other earned revenue accounted for 30% of our total income. After COVID-19, that number has fallen less than 10%. Will you help us bridge the gap by contributing to our Annual Fund?

Together, we can keep the music playing for decades to come.

THANK YOU TO OUR PROGRAM ADVERTISERS

We extend our gratitude for these local businesses and organizations for their support of  Finger Lakes Opera.