About the Company
Founded in 1929, the Chautauqua Opera Company is North America's oldest continuously operating summer opera company and fourth-oldest opera company after the Metropolitan Opera, Cincinnati Opera and San Francisco Opera.
Guest Artists
Chautauqua Opera mainstage performances feature internationally acclaimed artists in principal roles.
Composer-in-Residence Program
In July/August 2016, American Opera Projects and Chautauqua Opera launched a multi-year Composer-in-Residence initiative. Each summer one alumni of AOP's Composers & the Voice Fellowship will be invited to be in residence for Chautauqua Opera's entire eight-week season.
Press Releases/News Links
View articles about the Chautauqua Opera Company written by The Chautauquan Daily.
Supers and Children’s Choir
"Supers" people of all ages who volunteer their time and act as "extras" in Chautauqua Opera productions. Volunteers may perform as waiters, guards, townsfolk, etc., according to the production's needs.
Staff & Employment
Steven Osgood is the General and Artistic Director of the Chautauqua Opera Company and Carol Rausch is the Music Administrator/Chorus Master.
Opera Company Facilities
During the season, the Chautauqua Opera Company uses Norton Hall and the Jane A. Gross Opera Center.