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“Opera is perhaps one of the safest examples in which to say ‘if you try it, you'll like it’ and more often than not, it happens."

Placido Domingo

The Rochester Aria Group was formed with two primary goals: to promote classical singing through live performance, and to create performance opportunities for talented area singers. By presenting quality performances and accentuating the universal elements of this repertoire, we hope to broaden the appeal of classical vocal music. Through compelling entertainment we hope to attract established fans of opera as well as those less familiar with the rich variety of classical vocal music.

As we begin our Ninth Season, the Rochester Aria Group remains focused on our original goals, with an increasing emphasis on education, including attracting a young audience and providing an outstanding learning opportunity for participating performers. The generous support of our individual and corporate sponsors made last season an exceptional success in achieving these important goals.

Think Mutual Bank

Southeast Minnesota Arts Council

IBM Corporation

Microtel Inn and Suites (Northwest Rochester)