From the Archives: Take a look at opera in Iowa in 1978 when the Des Moines Festival Summer of Opera was in just its sixth season. Looking to enjoy a little bit of opera today? Watch the Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Billy Budd, airing tonight at 8:30. #IPTV50 | Iowa PBS
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From the Archives: Take a look at opera in Iowa in 1978 when the Des Moines Festival Summer of Opera was in just its sixth season. Looking to enjoy a little bit of opera today? Watch the Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Billy Budd, airing tonight at 8:30. #IPTV50 | Iowa PBS
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Opera legend and Iowa icon Simon Estes sat down us recently as part of our Iowa's Lost Schools project. He talked about growing up in Centerville, and in this video, sings his high school fight song. | The Des Moines Register
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Opera legend and Iowa icon Simon Estes sat down us recently as part of our Iowa's Lost Schools project. He talked about growing up in Centerville, and in this video, sings his high school fight song. | The Des Moines Register
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Opinion: Nearly 60 Black opera singers performed in 'Porgy and Bess' in Iowa. It was amazing.
Opinion: Nearly 60 Black opera singers performed in 'Porgy and Bess' in Iowa. It was amazing.
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Iowa native opera singer known around the world to perform his final role
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Scholastic spotlight: Opera in Iowa schools
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In honor of the company’s 50 th anniversary, Des Moines Metro Opera added a new American work to the operatic canon with its world premiere of “A Thousand Acres.” Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Jane Smiley, the opera's latest work is a modern retelling of Shakespeare's “King Lear.” Watch the premiere on air with us Friday, Nov. 18 at 8:30 p.m. | Iowa PBS
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In honor of the company’s 50 th anniversary, Des Moines Metro Opera added a new American work to the operatic canon with its world premiere of “A Thousand Acres.” Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Jane Smiley, the opera's latest work is a modern retelling of Shakespeare's “King Lear.” Watch the premiere on air with us Friday, Nov. 18 at 8:30 p.m. | Iowa PBS
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As Des Moines Metro Opera grew, its ambitions extended beyond its small-town Iowa origin
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OPERA Iowa introduces students to the magic of opera
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Hear from cast members of the Des Moines Metro Opera's The Queen of Spades, including legendary mezzo-soprano Joyce Castle, who is portraying the Countess in the 140th role of her career. The Des Moines Metro Opera Presents The Queen of Spades premieres on air Friday, Oct. 29 at 8:30 p.m. | Iowa PBS
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Many congratulations to our General and Artistic director librettist Lila Palmer & to our friends and colleagues at Des Moines Metro Opera for WINNING the regional Emmy for Iowa PBS- Des Moines Metro Opera’s “American Apollo” for Long Form Entertainment 2025 | New Orleans Opera Association
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The Des Moines Metro Opera's summer production of "A Thousand Acres" is almost to our air! In the meantime, hear from the cast and creators on their thoughts on the creative process in bringing Jane Smiley's novel to life as an opera. Join us on air Friday, Nov. 18 at 8:30 p.m. | Iowa PBS
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Opera Iowa, which is part of the Des Moines Metro Opera, had 8 representatives in Nevada at the elementary school today. They first broke up in sets of 2 or 3 to give workshops to students and then the day ended with their performance of Jack and the Beanstalk. Here is a bit from the end of one workshop... | Nevada Journal
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Race, celebrity, class and power are explored in this stunning new opera. The story of Thomas Eugene McKeller was lost in history until a chance discovery revealed his role as model and muse for famous painter John Singer Sargent. Watch the world premiere of Des Moines Metro Opera Presents American Apollo on Friday, September 27 at 8:30 p.m. | Iowa PBS
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We caught up with the cast of the Des Moines Metro Opera's Manon in preparation for this weekend's online premiere of the opera as part of their virtual festival. Chat with the cast live this Sunday at 2 p.m. right here on Facebook during the premiere of Manon. | Iowa PBS
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Creating memorable moments for over 40 years | OPERA Iowa
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The Des Moines Metro Opera company premiere of The Cunning Little Vixen is bursting with boundless invention, imaginative colors and a memorable cast of creatures. Preview this stunning work and join us for the on-air premiere Sept. 19 at 8:30 p.m. | Iowa PBS
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Everyday Iowa - The Cedar Rapids Opera presents Cinderella part two
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Step into history on the grand staircase of the Royal Opera House 🙌 Discover its sweeping expanse and the narrow entrance to the King's smoking room, shaped by the elegance of 19th-century fashion. Curious to uncover more of the Royal Opera House's hidden tales? Join us on one of our behind-the-scenes tours, and take a peek at areas that are normally off-limits to the public, including rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops. 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4bYwxhQ | Royal Ballet And Opera
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Capturing the voices behind OPERA Iowa, a program bringing live opera into Iowa schools. #opera
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Discover the story of Thomas Eugene McKeller and the complex nature of his role as model and muse for famous painter John Singer Sargent. Watch the world premiere of Des Moines Metro Opera Presents American Apollo on Friday, September 27 at 8:30 p.m. | Iowa PBS
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