Bill Florescu, general director of the Florentine Opera Company.
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New Florentine Leader Hit the Ground Running
Maggey Oplinger combines business and artistic skills and knows the city well.
May 10th, 2019 by Jim Cryns
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.
May 17th, 2018 by Florentine Opera Company
‘Magic Flute’ Boasted Strong Cast
But Florentine’s staging sometimes seemed at odds with its singers.
May 14th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
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.
May 9th, 2018 by Florentine Opera Company
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.
Mar 26th, 2018 by Florentine Opera Company
Florentine Offers Opera’s Greatest Hits
And the result is a lovely showcase of great songs and great performers.
Mar 19th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
International Stars and Florentine Opera Favorites Come Together for Viva Opera!
London’s acclaimed soprano Kate Royal makes her anticipated Milwaukee debut.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Florentine Opera Company
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
Feb 9th, 2018 by Florentine Opera Company
Florentine Offers Unique Baroque Showcase
Two operas with music that’s lean, direct and highly emotional.
Jan 22nd, 2018 by Marguerite Helmers
Home for the Holidays in Riverwest
Florentine’s young artists perform holiday favorites in popular annual show.
Dec 7th, 2017 by Marguerite Helmers
Donald and Donna Baumgartner make $1.5 million gift to the Florentine Opera
Gift will support the Studio Artist program
Nov 27th, 2017 by Florentine Opera Company
The Not Always ‘Merry Widow’
Florentine production has low and high points, as third act delivers the fun.
Oct 23rd, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Florentine Opera announces new concert, Viva Opera! A celebration of opera’s greatest hits
Postpones previous announced production of Prince of Players
Oct 13th, 2017 by Florentine Opera Company
A Most Happy “Barber of Seville”
Musically great, but the staging missed the mark.
May 8th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
A Couple Regular Guys Do Opera
The two stars of Florentine’s ‘Barber of Seville’ are as down-to- earth as you can get.
May 4th, 2017 by Jim Cryns
Wisconsin Governor declares Maestro Joseph Rescigno Day across the state
This spring, Joseph Rescigno is celebrating his 35th anniversary with the Florentine Opera.
May 3rd, 2017 by Florentine Opera Company
Florentine Goes Big Next Season
Expanding to four productions with a very unusual mix of shows.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Jim Cryns
Florentine’s ‘Sister Carrie’ Is a Triumph
World premiere boasts strong score, great cast, uneven drama.
Oct 10th, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
Inside New Jan Serr Studio at UWM
Doors Open site will also host Milwaukee Film Festival Party.
Sep 14th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Board Extends General Director Contract for William Florescu
Florentine Opera Company Board of Directors extends contract for existing General Director by five years.
Jul 12th, 2016 by Florentine Opera Company
How Do I Leave This Family?
Florentine Opera offers new opera, ‘Three Decembers,’ all about a troubled American family.
Mar 17th, 2016 by Deborah Tyszka
The Family That Sings Together
Florentine Opera’s “Three Decembers” is heartfelt look at a family with an absent dad.
Mar 8th, 2016 by Jim Cryns
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.
Feb 8th, 2016 by Florentine Opera Company
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.
Dec 10th, 2015 by Florentine Opera Company
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.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Florentine Opera Company
Florentine’s Butterfly is Uneven
Nothing new in this interpretation, but most of the soloists were quite strong.
Oct 19th, 2015 by William Barnewitz
Gorgeous Music, Gorgeous Performer
Florentine’s 'Madame Butterfly' offers America's most popular opera with rising star Alyson Cambridge.
Oct 13th, 2015 by Richard Davis
The 82nd Season of World Class Opera From the Florentine Begins With Giacomo Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY
A tale of romance and betrayal
Sep 8th, 2015 by Florentine Opera Company
A City of Theaters
Since the 19th century’s German language playhouses, the city has built and renovated countless facilities for theater.
Apr 19th, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
Has School Choice Led to Less Arts Funding?
Donations to arts groups have plummeted while giving to education has soared. Why?
Jul 30th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
