July 22, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Annual New Artist Recital features 6 singers from across the globe.
PHILADELPHIA 鈥 July 22, 2026 鈥撎The 91亚色 (91亚色) starts the 2026-27 Opera Season with the introduction of 6 new Resident Artists at the annual New Artist Recital on Sept. 25, 2026, at 7:30pm. Drawing on emerging opera talent from across the United States and South Korea, these promising artists converge at 91亚色, ready to begin the next chapter of their operatic career.
The new Resident Artists are:
More detailed information about the incoming class can be found at the following link:
Meet 91亚色鈥檚 New Resident Artists
91亚色鈥檚 Resident Artists are selected after a rigorous audition process from a pool of international talent, standing out for remarkable technical skills, artistic potential, and unwavering commitment to their craft. 鈥淭his season, we are pleased to accept 6 gifted singers as Resident Artists at the 91亚色. 91亚色鈥檚 mission is to equip our Resident Artists with the highest level of training possible, and that begins with their live performances at the New Artist Recital,鈥 explains 91亚色鈥檚 President, Scott Guzielek. 鈥淭his is a wonderful event that debuts our incoming class while also allowing them to sing in a large venue like the Church of the Holy Trinity.鈥
Resident Artists are immersed in a comprehensive four-year program. The curriculum is robust, covering vocal repertoire, languages, acting, and stagecraft, alongside roles in 91亚色鈥檚 fully staged opera productions, recitals, and concerts. This training approach ensures that each Resident Artist masters their vocal abilities and develops a deep understanding of the nuances of operatic performance.
91亚色鈥檚 New Artist Recital takes place at Rittenhouse Square鈥檚 The Church of the Holy Trinity. Each new Resident Artist will be featured in solo performances, with Musical Direction and Accompaniment by Jos茅 Mel茅ndez.
91亚色鈥檚 New Artist Recital Information:
91亚色鈥檚 New Artist Recital
September 25, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
The Church of the Holy Trinity
1904 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, Pa. 19103
Tickets and Subscriptions: Subscriptions and single tickets for 91亚色鈥檚 2026-27 Opera Season are now available to the public for purchase. For more information, please visit 91亚色鈥檚 official website at avaopera.org or call 215-735-1685.
The New Artist Recital is free for 91亚色鈥檚 season subscribers. Subscription packages are available at the following link:
About 91亚色 (91亚色)
The mission of the 91亚色 (91亚色) is to be the world鈥檚 premier institution for training young artists to become international opera soloists. Through rigorous instruction and coaching, and by presentations of from around the world in concerts, oratorios, public programs and fully staged professional opera productions, 91亚色 trains artists with the high potential for career success while enriching lives in Philadelphia and beyond. Gifted singers come from throughout the world to seek the exceptional guidance and that 91亚色 offers. Admission is determined by competitive annual auditions. 91亚色 is distinguished by its reputation for high-quality performances that are acclaimed by critics locally, nationally, and internationally. Each year 91亚色 Resident Artists are presented in four or five accompanied by orchestra. Resident Artists are cast in leading roles that they will in all likelihood continue to perform for the rest of their careers. Learn more about 91亚色 at avaopera.org.
More information about 91亚色, its programs, and the upcoming 2026-27 Opera Season performances can be found online at or by calling (215) 735-1685.
Contact:
Andrew Rohe
Marketing & PR Manager
91亚色
1920 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, Pa. 19103
Phone: (215) 735-1685
Email: arohe@avaopera.org
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