The Voice is the official newsletter of Festival Opera, featuring exclusive interviews with the artists, commentary on the season's operas, and previews of upcoming opera-related events. Downloadable issues are in PDF format (requires Adobe Reader software) and range in size from 150–500 KB.

June 2007
The Timeless Message of Our Town — Festival Opera presents the West Coast Premiere of a new opera based on the beloved American drama; Richard Byrne prepares for his company debut, and his first leading role since switching from baritone to tenor; 2007 Season Preview: Carmen and Our Town; Alumni Notes.
March 2007
A Passion for Carmen — why soprano Kendall Gladen considers her role "the dessert"; Chorister Francisco Aviles makes the move to comprimario; Excitement builds toward the West Coast premiere of Our Town in August.
June 2006
Why Mozart's Don Giovanni is the rogue we love to hate; Guild president Barbara LaGrandeur talks about the fun of getting involved with opera as a volunteer; 2006 Season Preview: Tosca and Don Giovanni.
March 2006
Tosca: A Milestone Opera — Festival Opera's brand-new production is also an old favorite; Get to know rehearsal pianist Ron Valentino; In 2007, we present the West Coast premiere of an an important new opera.
June 2005
Candide: The Best of All Possible Operas? Stage director Michael Scarola talks about his vision for Bernstein's opera, and its relevance to our time. Go inside the Festival Opera Chorus in a conversation with chorus master John Kendall Bailey.
March 2005
Un Ballo in Maschera embodies many of the elements of current fiction, and has remained relevant for 150 years; Meet makeup and wig designer Denise Gutierrez, who makes sure Festival Opera puts its best faces forward; Introducing Premiere Seating.
Fall 2004
Hope and Optimism: Festival Opera's 2005 season is set to feature works by Giuseppe Verdi and Leonard Bernstein; Concertmaster Barbara Riccardi talks about what life is like "in the trenches" — of the orchestra pit, that is!
Spring 2004
Roméo et Juliette: In making an old story new, director Josemaria Condemi focuses on the timeless; Pre-curtain lectures with Dr. Philip Manwell enhance your operagoing experience; Sostenuto members are key to Festival Opera's success — and enjoy perks.
Winter 2004
Rigoletto: finding the light in one of the darkest stories in opera; An up-close look at two young artists striving to build careers in opera; How did you discover opera? Six Festival Opera fans tell all!
Fall 2003
The libretto continues: a look back at Festival Opera's first twelve years, and a preview of 2004; Learn how costume designer Barbara Gherzi gives Festival Opera productions a distinctive look without breaking the budget.
Spring 2003
How do opera singers prepare? Featured Aida performers Kathleen Halm and Todd Geer tell all; FO talks with a professional Charitable Gift Planner about the rewards of giving; Students discover opera through educational outreach.

 

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