UCF Opera students visit famous Sarasota Opera House

UCF Opera students visit famous Sarasota Opera House

April 04, 2019  Director Thomas Potter took his UCF Opera Workshop students to a dress rehearsal at the historic Sarasota Opera House.

World-renowned opera expert Fred Plotkin to give 10th Euliano Lecture

February 06, 2019  Plotkin, a universally recognized opera expert, travels the world teaching audiences about opera. On Tuesday, February 12, 2019, he will speak in room 117 of the UCF Teaching Academy as the part of the 10th Neil R. Euliano Professorship Lecture Series. Plotkin’s lecture is called “Why Is Opera So Popular?” and is free to attend.

Lineup Announced for 2019 UCF Celebrates The Arts

January 23, 2019  The fifth-annual festival held at downtown Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center will underscore the resilience of humans and the healing power of art.

UCF Opera alumni reunite for Opera Orlando’s Hansel and Gretel

December 12, 2018  At Opera Orlando's production of Hansel and Gretel by Englebert Humperdinck, UCF Opera members past and present reunited. 

Opera UCF students praised by Denyce Graves

June 15, 2018  Five opera students had the opportunity to participate in a private master class with Denyce Graves in front of a small audience at Snap! Space on June 10. “The morning consisted of a Q&A with [opera star Denyce] Graves, followed by arias from five of the students with the Washington native giving notes on their […]

Opera UCF students praised by Denyce Graves

June 12, 2018  UCF opera students were praised in a private master class with Denyce Graves in front of a small audience at Snap! Space.

Potter to sing opera in Lakeland

January 12, 2017  Thomas Potter, UCF voice teacher and opera director, will sing the lead baritone role of “Tonio” in Leoncavallo’s famous opera Pagliacci (the clowns) with the Imperial Symphony Orchestra at the Branscomb Auditorium in Lakeland, FL on Saturday, January 21. I am very happy to be able to perform this amazing opera by Leoncavallo. I sing […]

Digital Designers Bring Opera to Life

July 24, 2014  When a dark and dingy prison scene fades quickly into a sunlit desert landscape, it’s evidence of good theater. But when it takes place without stagehands, set pieces or painted backdrops, it’s innovation. State-of-the-art digital projection transformed 13th-century Asia and entertained opera viewers during “The Red Silk Thread: An Epic Tale of Marco Polo.” It’s […]

Potter to Star in Florida Opera Theatre's "Gianni Schicchi"

November 19, 2012  UCF Opera director, Thomas Potter, will practice what he preaches when he sings the title role in Puccini’s comic opera, GIANNI SCHICCHI with the Florida Opera Theatre – December 8 and 9, 2012. Joining Professor Potter on stage will be several UCF voice students (both current and recent graduates).  Potter says “It is a special honor to be able to perform […]

Student Opera Club Surprises with Flash Mob in Union

October 25, 2012  Students enjoying “Music Monday” in the Student Union heard more than the familiar sounds of the Union’s piano, thanks to the Student Opera Club. About 15 members of the club surprised unsuspecting students with a flash mob, performing their rendition of “Libiamo ne’ lieti calici”, from the opera “La Traviata.” “The Student Opera Club has […]