Puccini’s La bohème

Set in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville Neighborhood

The Florentine Opera Rebels

Butterfly and Carmen Are Coming!

Florentine Opera Songbird Press Release

Romantic Comedy Unfolds in the Heart of Mardi Gras, Studio Artist Alums Return to Milwaukee

Florentine Opera 90th Season Opener

A guy, a potion, and a love triangle - Elixir of Love mixes it up with hilarious results!

Florentine Opera Announces Music Director

Francesco Milioto

Florentine Opera Presents Weill’s Little Mahagonny in Return to Uihlein Hall

Explore the light and dark sides of temptation and seduction in the short Cabaret about regretting getting what you want, followed by swoon-worthy scenes and solos with rising stars.

Florentine Opera Presents Weill’s Little Mahagonny in Return to Uihlein Hall

Explore the light and dark sides of temptation and seduction in the short Cabaret about regretting getting what you want, followed by swoon-worthy scenes and solos with rising stars.

Florentine Opera Presents Weill’s Little Mahagonny in Return to Uihlein Hall

Explore the light and dark sides of temptation and seduction in the short Cabaret about regretting getting what you want, followed by swoon-worthy scenes and solos with rising stars.

Florentine Opera Presents Weill’s Little Mahagonny in Return to Uihlein Hall

Explore the light and dark sides of temptation and seduction in the short Cabaret about regretting getting what you want, followed by swoon-worthy scenes and solos with rising stars.

Florentine Opera Presents Weill’s Little Mahagonny in Return to Uihlein Hall

Explore the light and dark sides of temptation and seduction in the short Cabaret about regretting getting what you want, followed by swoon-worthy scenes and solos with rising stars.

Florentine Opera Presents Weill’s Little Mahagonny in Return to Uihlein Hall

Explore the light and dark sides of temptation and seduction in the short Cabaret about regretting getting what you want, followed by swoon-worthy scenes and solos with rising stars.

Florentine Opera Presents Weill’s Little Mahagonny in Return to Uihlein Hall

Explore the light and dark sides of temptation and seduction in the short Cabaret about regretting getting what you want, followed by swoon-worthy scenes and solos with rising stars.

Florentine Opera Presents Weill’s Little Mahagonny in Return to Uihlein Hall

Explore the light and dark sides of temptation and seduction in the short Cabaret about regretting getting what you want, followed by swoon-worthy scenes and solos with rising stars.

The Florentine Opera Presents Weill’s Little Mahagonny

Return to Stage with a Grand Opera Performance and Small Orchestra

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Florentine Opera Voyages to Italy

Join us for a stroll through Venice with this group of Italian artists. Friends of Artistic Advisor Francesco Milioto explore the Venetian palazzo belonging to the Levi Foundation while performing some of the antique pieces held in their collection. Learn the history of the organization and the beautiful palazzo they call home. Add on a traditional Venetian meal to pick-up the night of the performance’s digital release from Ristorante Bartolotta’s to complete your “travel” experience.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Florentine Opera Voyages to Italy

Join us for a stroll through Venice with this group of Italian artists. Friends of Artistic Advisor Francesco Milioto explore the Venetian palazzo belonging to the Levi Foundation while performing some of the antique pieces held in their collection. Learn the history of the organization and the beautiful palazzo they call home.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Florentine Opera Voyages to Italy

Join us for a stroll through Venice with this group of Italian artists. Friends of Artistic Advisor Francesco Milioto explore the Venetian palazzo belonging to the Levi Foundation while performing some of the antique pieces held in their collection. Learn the history of the organization and the beautiful palazzo they call home. Add on a traditional Venetian meal to pick-up the night of the performance’s digital release from Ristorante Bartolotta’s to complete your “travel” experience.

Florentine Opera Voyages to Italy

Join us for a stroll through Venice with this group of Italian artists. Friends of Artistic Advisor Francesco Milioto explore the Venetian palazzo belonging to the Levi Foundation while performing some of the antique pieces held in their collection. Learn the history of the organization and the beautiful palazzo they call home. Add on a traditional Venetian meal to pick-up the night of the performance’s digital release from Ristorante Bartolotta’s to complete your “travel” experience.

Florentine Opera Voyages to Italy

Join us for a stroll through Venice with this group of Italian artists. Friends of Artistic Advisor Francesco Milioto explore the Venetian palazzo belonging to the Levi Foundation while performing some of the antique pieces held in their collection. Learn the history of the organization and the beautiful palazzo they call home. Add on a traditional Venetian meal to pick-up the night of the performance’s digital release from Ristorante Bartolotta’s to complete your “travel” experience.

Florentine Opera Voyages to Italy

Join us for a stroll through Venice with this group of Italian artists. Friends of Artistic Advisor Francesco Milioto explore the Venetian palazzo belonging to the Levi Foundation while performing some of the antique pieces held in their collection. Learn the history of the organization and the beautiful palazzo they call home. Add on a traditional Venetian meal to pick-up the night of the performance’s digital release from Ristorante Bartolotta’s to complete your “travel” experience.

Florentine Opera Voyages to Italy

Join us for a stroll through Venice with this group of Italian artists. Friends of Artistic Advisor Francesco Milioto explore the Venetian palazzo belonging to the Levi Foundation while performing some of the antique pieces held in their collection. Learn the history of the organization and the beautiful palazzo they call home.  

Florentine Opera Voyages to Italy

Join us for a stroll through Venice with this group of Italian artists. Friends of Artistic Advisor Francesco Milioto explore the Venetian palazzo belonging to the Levi Foundation while performing some of the antique pieces held in their collection. Learn the history of the organization and the beautiful palazzo they call home. Add on a traditional Venetian meal to pick-up the night of the performance’s digital release from Ristorante Bartolotta’s to complete your “travel” experience.

Florentine Opera Voyages to Italy

Join us for a stroll through Venice with this group of Italian artists. Friends of Artistic Advisor Francesco Milioto explore the Venetian palazzo belonging to the Levi Foundation while performing some of the antique pieces held in their collection. Learn the history of the organization and the beautiful palazzo they call home. Add on a traditional Venetian meal to pick-up the night of the performance’s digital release from Ristorante Bartolotta’s to complete your “travel” experience.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Florentine Opera Voyages to Mexico

The sun-drenched, exuberant music of Mexico is featured in this program, coming to us from the UNESCO world heritage town of Tequila! Tenor Benito Rodríguez brings talented friends along on this adventure, exploring Zarzuela to classical opera. Wander the streets of this picturesque town, whose growth was driven by Cuervo’s success. Enjoy a specially curated meal from La Dama, available as an add-on to complete your experience. Digital performance available starting February 25, 2021.

Florentine Opera Voyages to Mexico

The sun-drenched, exuberant music of Mexico is featured in this program, coming to us from the UNESCO world heritage town of Tequila! Tenor Benito Rodríguez brings talented friends along on this adventure, exploring Zarzuela to classical opera. Wander the streets of this picturesque town, whose growth was driven by Cuervo’s success. Enjoy a specially curated meal from La Dama, available as an add-on to complete your experience. Digital performance available starting February 25, 2021.

Florentine Opera Voyages to Mexico

The sun-drenched, exuberant music of Mexico is featured in this program, coming to us from the UNESCO world heritage town of Tequila! Tenor Benito Rodríguez brings talented friends along on this adventure, exploring Zarzuela to classical opera. Wander the streets of this picturesque town, whose growth was driven by Cuervo’s success. Enjoy a specially curated meal from La Dama, available as an add-on to complete your experience. Digital performance available starting February 25, 2021.

Florentine Opera Voyages to Mexico

The sun-drenched, exuberant music of Mexico is featured in this program, coming to us from the UNESCO world heritage town of Tequila! Tenor Benito Rodríguez brings talented friends along on this adventure, exploring Zarzuela to classical opera. Wander the streets of this picturesque town, whose growth was driven by Cuervo’s success. Enjoy a specially curated meal from La Dama, available as an add-on to complete your experience. Digital performance available starting February 25, 2021.

Florentine Opera Voyages to Mexico

The sun-drenched, exuberant music of Mexico is featured in this program, coming to us from the UNESCO world heritage town of Tequila! Tenor Benito Rodríguez brings talented friends along on this adventure, exploring Zarzuela to classical opera. Wander the streets of this picturesque town, whose growth was driven by Cuervo’s success. Enjoy a specially curated meal from La Dama, available as an add-on to complete your experience. Digital performance available starting February 25, 2021.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Florentine Opera Voyages to Mexico

The sun-drenched, exuberant music of Mexico is featured in this program, coming to us from the UNESCO world heritage town of Tequila! Tenor Benito Rodríguez brings talented friends along on this adventure, exploring Zarzuela to classical opera. Wander the streets of this picturesque town, whose growth was driven by Cuervo’s success. Enjoy a specially curated meal from La Dama, available as an add-on to complete your experience. Digital performance available starting February 25, 2021.

Florentine Opera Voyages to Mexico

The sun-drenched, exuberant music of Mexico is featured in this program, coming to us from the UNESCO world heritage town of Tequila! Tenor Benito Rodríguez brings talented friends along on this adventure, exploring Zarzuela to classical opera. Wander the streets of this picturesque town, whose growth was driven by Cuervo’s success. Enjoy a specially curated meal from La Dama, available as an add-on to complete your experience. Digital performance available starting February 25, 2021.

The Florentine Opera Company to Receive Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera

Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.

Florentine Opera Welcomes New Director of Marketing

Hood Brings Two Decades of Integrated Marketing Experience to the Longstanding Arts Organization

Florentine Opera Voyages to France

Anna Reinhold, mezzo and Jory Vinikour on his personal harpsichord share Baroque gems in a 75-minute program, including music that might have been heard in this very antique library. Stroll the streets of Chalon-sur-Saône in Burgundy, where Jory resides when not performing around the world. Hear the history of the beautiful town from the mayor and a professional tour guide.

Florentine Opera Voyages to France

Anna Reinhold, mezzo and Jory Vinikour on his personal harpsichord share Baroque gems in a 75-minute program, including music that might have been heard in this very antique library. Stroll the streets of Chalon-sur-Saône in Burgundy, where Jory resides when not performing around the world. Hear the history of the beautiful town from the mayor and a professional tour guide. Enjoy a French meal and a tasting of Burgundian wines, available as an add-on from Le Reve!

Florentine Opera Voyages to France

Anna Reinhold, mezzo and Jory Vinikour on his personal harpsichord share Baroque gems in a 75-minute program, including music that might have been heard in this very antique library. Stroll the streets of Chalon-sur-Saône in Burgundy, where Jory resides when not performing around the world. Hear the history of the beautiful town from the mayor and a professional tour guide. Enjoy a French meal and a tasting of Burgundian wines, available as an add-on from Le Reve!

Florentine Opera Voyages to France

Anna Reinhold, mezzo and Jory Vinikour on his personal harpsichord share Baroque gems in a 75-minute program, including music that might have been heard in this very antique library. Stroll the streets of Chalon-sur-Saône in Burgundy, where Jory resides when not performing around the world. Hear the history of the beautiful town from the mayor and a professional tour guide. Enjoy a French meal and a tasting of Burgundian wines, available as an add-on from Le Reve!

Florentine Opera Voyages to France

Anna Reinhold, mezzo and Jory Vinikour on his personal harpsichord share Baroque gems in a 75-minute program, including music that might have been heard in this very antique library. Stroll the streets of Chalon-sur-Saône in Burgundy, where Jory resides when not performing around the world. Hear the history of the beautiful town from the mayor and a professional tour guide. Enjoy a French meal and a tasting of Burgundian wines, available as an add-on from Le Reve!

Florentine Opera Named Finalist in 2020 BizTimes Nonprofit Excellence Awards

Florentine Opera postpones French Double Bill and Bronzeville Boheme, introduces 2020-21 “Interlude”

Florentine Opera Postpones Rigoletto to 2021

Florentine Opera Cancels Macbeth Performances in May

The Florentine Opera Announces 2020-21 Season: The Season of the Ensemble

The Florentine Opera Company Announces its 2019-20 Baumgartner Studio Artists

Soprano Kathryn Henry, mezzo-soprano Meghan Folkerts, tenor Luke Selker and baritone Samuel James Dewese.

The Florentine Opera Company Announces Brand New Spotlight Series

Equal parts performance and socializing, our Spotlight Series recitals take place in different venues around town.

The Florentine Opera Company Celebrates a Final Bow, Interim Chorus Master and Vocal Coach

The Florentine Opera Company is excited to announce Dr. Benjamin Rivera, as Interim Chorus Master.

The Florentine Opera Company Announces its 2019 Summer Residency Program Artists and Performance Schedule

In its third year, the Florentine Opera’s Summer Residency Program Artists have been selected through a competitive audition process.

Soprano Alexandra LoBianco makes her Florentine Opera debut at the company’s season finale concert, A Night at the Opera

Ms. LoBianco’s recent operatic highlights include the title roles of Aida with Seattle Opera, Tosca with Minnesota Opera, and Turandot with Des Moines Metro Opera.

The Florentine Opera Company announces its 2019-2020 Season

The Florentine Opera launches its mainstage season on October 11 & 13, 2019 with Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro.

Conductor Francesco Milioto joins the Florentine Opera as Artistic Advisor

"I am thrilled to join the Florentine Opera Company as artistic advisor, and bring my passion for opera to Milwaukee."

The Florentine Opera Announces Maggey Oplinger as its new General Director & CEO

Ms. Oplinger joins the Florentine Opera from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.

2019 GRAMMY winner Karim Sulayman to sing in Florentine Opera’s new and original production of The Coronation of Poppea

The Coronation of Poppea runs March 22, 24, 30 & 31 in the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall inside the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.

The Jamie Breiwick Jazz Quartet joins the Florentine Opera Baumgartner Studio Artists on stage in February concert

Con Amore runs February 8 - 10 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

The Florentine Opera presents a film screening of Stage Beauty at the historic Oriental Theatre

Attend the Florentine’s film screening to see the inspiration behind the opera and participate in an audience talkback with the Florentine’s Prince of Players stage director, Michael Gieleta.

The Florentine Opera Reflects on the Challenges and Triumphs of its 84th Season at the 2018 Annual Meeting

And Presents Donald & Donna Baumgartner with Igniter Award

The Florentine Opera Releases Additional Details on the Resignation of William Florescu

We wish to make clear that Mr. Florescu’s resignation was related to his violation of the Florentine Opera’s policies and prohibitions concerning sexual misconduct.

Florentine Opera Announces the Resignation of William Florescu, General Director

The Florentine has commenced a search for Mr. Florescu’s replacement to begin the 2018/2019 season.

Florentine Opera Announces Summer Community Performance Schedule and Residency Program Artists

These free events will provide audiences with the opportunity to experience opera all summer long.

Florentine Opera to perform a family-friendly production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute

Originally written in German, this Florentine production will be performed in English to be accessible to audiences of all ages.

The Florentine Opera announces its 85th Anniversary Season

The Florentine will begin its season on October 12 & 14, 2018 with the production and live recording of Carlisle Floyd’s Prince of Players

International Stars and Florentine Opera Favorites Come Together for Viva Opera!

London’s acclaimed soprano Kate Royal makes her anticipated Milwaukee debut.

Florentine Opera Company to Receive a $30,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

Grant to support the world premiere live recording and production of Carlisle Floyd’s latest American Opera, Prince of Players

Get a First Look at the World-premiere Children’s Opera A Busy Bee

Attend Our Invited Rehearsal on January 30, 2018

A Rare Baroque Double Bill With Period Instruments, Venues & Adonis / Dido & Aeneas

Audiences will hear these pieces the way 17th century audiences did.

Donald and Donna Baumgartner make $1.5 million gift to the Florentine Opera

Gift will support the Studio Artist program

The Florentine Opera announces new concert, Viva Opera! A celebration of opera’s greatest hits

Postpones previous announced production of Prince of Players

Opera and Ballet unite on one stage with the brightest stars in THE MERRY WIDOW

October 20 (7:30 PM) & 22 (2:30PM), 2017 | Uihlein Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

Wisconsin Governor declares Maestro Joseph Rescigno Day across the state

This spring, Joseph Rescigno is celebrating his 35th anniversary with the Florentine Opera.

Rossini’s The Barber of Seville Returns to Milwaukee with a World Class Cast from Across the Globe

May 5 and 7, 2017 at the Uihlein Hall in the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

Florentine Opera’s Wuthering Heights recording makes Opera News’Top 10, along with a Grammy® Nomination for Wuthering Heights producerBlanton Alspaugh

Florentine Opera recording makes Opera News' Top Recordings of the Year with a quote from Carlisle Floyd

The Florentine Opera Celebrates The Artistic Milestones of its 82nd Season

The Florentine celebrated the triumphs of the 2015-2016 Season – a great classic and new works, the first year of Adam Wiensch, Esq.’s board presidential term, and the honoring of Community Partners including Colectivo Coffee Roasters.

Board Extends General Director Contract for William Florescu

Florentine Opera Company Board of Directors extends contract for existing General Director by five years.

Florentine Opera Brings Milwaukee Premiere of ‘Three Decembers’ in March 2016

Tickets start at just $30 and can be purchased online or by calling the Florentine’s Box Office at (414) 291-5700 ext. 224.

NEA-Art Works awards $35,000 to The Florentine Opera to support the world premiere and professional recording of Sister Carrie by composer Robert Aldridge and librettist Herschel Garfein for the fall of 2016

In its first 50 years, the National Endowment for the Arts awarded more than $5 billion in grants to recipients in every state and U.S. jurisdiction.

Florentine Opera Company receives $50,000 Bader Philanthropies Grant to promote new program, Opera for All!

“Opera for All! will expand the Florentine’s reach in the community,” said General Director William Florescu.

The 82nd Season of World Class Opera From the Florentine Begins With Giacomo Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY

A tale of romance and betrayal

Florentine Opera Announces the 2015-2016 Studio Artists and the Next@ The Center SERIES’ SEASON

The 2015-2016 Season will welcome a new quartet and the next season of this popular concert series at the Wayne and Kristine Lueders Florentine Opera Center.

Florentine Opera’s 2015-16 Season

“The next season of opera by the Florentine and a romantic concert revue comprise 2015-2016–This is the story behind the 82nd Season!”

National Endowment for the Arts Supports the Concert Recording of WUTHERING HEIGHTS

Carlisle Floyd’s iconic American opera will be recorded for the first time in a live concert performance through support from the NEA.

The Florentine Opera Company Summons Guests to a One-Of-A-Kind Gala Event in a True Milwaukee Landmark

On the evening of Saturday, November 22, 2014 the Florentine Opera Company will present Trial By Jury – A Whimsical & Operatic Gala in Milwaukee’s magnificent Federal Courthouse.

Florentine Opera’s @ The Center SERIES’ SECOND SEASON

The 2014-2015 Season will welcome this popular concert series at the Wayne and Kristine Lueders Florentine Opera Center for a second season

Florentine Opera General Director Nominated to Opera America Board Positions for the 2014-15 Season

“The National Service Organization for Opera nominates William Florescu to multiple board positions. Florescu and the Florentine Opera Company will host The Opera America Board Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in conjunction with the launch of its 81st Season.

Soprano Alyson Cambridge makes her Florentine Opera Company debut as the tragic Mimi in La Bohème

Puccini’s masterpiece brings the company’s 80th anniversary season to a dramatic and satisfying conclusion, May 9th & 11th at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in Milwaukee, WI

The Florentine Opera Company will bring passion and warfare to Uihlein Hall

A new production of George Frideric Handel’s Julius Caesar!

Florentine Opera’s New @ The Center Series

2014 will continue with offerings of @ The Center at the Wayne and Kristine Lueders Florentine Opera Center.

Festa Fiorentina

Celebrate romance with our season’s Valentine gift of song! Our Valentine’s Day revue returns in classic Italian style, as the 2013-2014 Florentine Opera Studio Artists serenade you on this romantic tour of Italy with a concert of love songs that will ignite passion and delight the senses. For more information on ordering ticket packages visit www.florentineopera.org or call (414) 291-5700 ext. 224 or 1-800-32 OPERA.

Opera’s Greatest Hits

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this program will evoke love with selections from the classic operatic repertoire. Single ticket prices begin at just $15 with ‘Friday Evening’ and ‘Saturday Evening.’ For more information on ordering ticket packages visit www.florentineopera.org or call (414) 291-5700 ext. 224 or 1-800-32 OPERA.

Home for the Holidays

The Studio Artists provide an escape from the snow with Home for the Holidays. A concert of winter tunes and holiday carols, reminding audiences of the joys of winter and the holiday. For information on ordering tickets visit www.florentineopera.org or call (414) 291-5700 ext. 224 or 1-800-32 OPERA.