THANK YOU FOR A GREAT
2023 SUMMER SEASON!
FLO'S RETURN TO THE MAINSTAGE WAS MAJESTIC -
THANKS TO YOU!
Finger Lakes Opera's 2023 Summer Season was a success, thanks to our incredible donors and ticketbuyers.
If you aren't yet part of the FLO giving family, I hope you'll consider making a donation to the 2023 Annual Fund Campaign. While Aida brought in more revenue than all prior FLO productions, ticket sales will only cover 14% of the company's total operating expenses.
Remembering Suzanne Gouvernet
Finger Lakes Opera would not exist without Suzanne Gouvernet. She was there at the beginning of this company's journey and remained a steadfast supporter, confidant, and advisor until her last breath. While we mourn the loss of our dear friend and founding board member, Finger Lakes Opera will continue to celebrate and be inspired by Suzanne’s generosity and her sparkling energy.
The arts in this area have lost one of its most ardent and passionate advocates, and Finger Lakes Opera has lost one of its most trusted leaders and friend. We were fortunate to have known her and shall treasure her memory always.
- Gerard Floriano, Artistic Director
Photo caption: Vice President Suzanne Gouvernet; Executive Director Elizabeth Long; President Rose-Marie Klipstein. Photo by Empire West Photo.
MEET THE 2023
YOUNG ARTISTS!
You won't want to miss these incredible emerging opera stars on the Finger Lakes Opera stage this summer.
Conor Brereton, tenor
Goitsemang Lehobye, soprano
Steven M. Warnock, baritone
Anna Donnelly, soprano
Alexandra Sanchez, mezzo-soprano
Ellen Robertson, soprano
Michael Celentano, tenor
Pedro Valdez, tenor
Kaswanna Kanyinda, mezzo-soprano
Casey Germain, bass
Finger Lakes Opera is the premiere professional opera company in the Finger Lakes and Rochester Regions of Western New York. With a blossoming Young Artist Program, awe-inspiring mainstage productions in the summer, and a wide breadth of community events throughout the year, Finger Lakes Opera believes that opera is life. out loud.
Learn more about Finger Lakes Opera and read our Mission & Vision Statements >
La Bohème, 2019
The Barber of Seville, 2021
Summer Scenes, 2022
WILL YOU HELP SUPPORT OPERA IN ROCHESTER?
Our 2022 Season was magical, and 2023 will be even better with our main-stage production of Aida. As we move into our next decade, we need your help.
Before the pandemic, our ticket sales and other earned revenue accounted for 30% of our total income. After COVID-19, that number has fallen less than 10%. Will you help us bridge the gap by contributing to our Annual Fund?
Together, we can keep the music playing for decades to come.
THANK YOU TO OUR PROGRAM ADVERTISERS
We extend our gratitude for these local businesses and organizations for their support of Finger Lakes Opera.