the Santa Fe Opera’s Apprentices Concert
8:00pm - 10:00pm
the Santa Fe Opera's Apprentices Concert
Join fothe Santa Fe Opera for a special Sunday evening performance where the Santa Fe Opera’s singing and technical apprentices step into the spotlight! Hear the stars of tomorrow sing a variety of selections from different operas throughout the centuries. The night of August 23 presents the Apprentice Singers in a concert format, featuring the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra onstage. Looking for an introduction to opera? These performances are a great way to start, and a great value for families who want to enjoy a more relaxed evening at the opera. Don’t miss your chance to experience the future of opera — NOW!
The opera’s singing and technical apprentice programs have launched numerous distinguished careers, including singers Joyce DiDonato, John Holiday, Michael Fabiano, Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Sylvia D’Eramo, Jonah Hoskins, Will Liverman, Brandon Jovanovich, Kate Lindsey, Zachary Nelson, Anthony León, Meridian Prall, Caitlin Gotimer, Joshua Blue, Amber Monroe, Nicholas Newton, Kyle Miller and Darren Drone, and 2025 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition winners Alissa Goretsky, Emma Marhefka, Michelle Mariposa and Luke Sutliff, as well as numerous past Operalia winners. Others are now teachers, coaches and administrators at major opera companies and universities.
Apprentices will present a concert with the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra.
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Tickets:
Adults $25 (Front Orchestra, Front Orchestra Aisle, Zone 1, Zone 1 Row S)
Adults $15 (All Other Zones)Ages (6-22)
$5 (All Zones)
Event Information
Location: the Santa Fe Opera
https://www.santafeopera.org/whats-on/apprentice-scenes-2026/
Cost: $25 Front Row Orchestra; $15; $5
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