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New York City Opera is thrilled to bring our signature program, OPERA GOES TO HOLLYWOOD, to the Bangkok International Festival of Dance & Music on September 5, 2026.

Maestro Constantine Orbelian - Executive Director and Principal Conductor of New York City Opera, will lead the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in an unforgettable evening where the worlds of opera and cinema come together - featuring some of opera’s most beloved arias alongside iconic music of the silver screen.

Joining us in Bangkok is an extraordinary international company of artists:

Marnie Breckenridge - soprano
Tatev Baroyan - soprano
Franco Pomponi - baritone
Ekaterine Buachidze - mezzo-soprano
Kristina Reiko Cooper - cello
Berj Karazian - tenor
Asi Matathias - violin
Dario Di Vietri - tenor

From New York to Bangkok - opera is going to Hollywood. 🎭🎬✨ taken in New York, New York by @nycopera

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I’m proud to present NEW YORK CITY OPERA’s NEW VISUAL IDENTITY and website that reflect a vibrant new chapter in the company’s storied legacy. As we revive and reimagine this cultural icon for the 21st century, our refreshed branding celebrates the spirit of innovation, inclusivity, and artistic excellence that has always defined “The People’s Opera.” taken in New York, New York by @nycopera

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We had two unforgettable nights in the heart of New York City with our performances of Bizet’s Carmen.
The music, the passion, the drama — it all came alive under the stars of New York City. taken in New York, New York by @nycopera

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Our Carmen in Bangkok ❤️🌹

Wonderful Ekaterine Buachidze brought all the passion, fire, and irresistible charm of Carmen to the stage during New York City Opera’s performance at the 28th Bangkok International Festival of Dance & Music.

As part of our signature program, Opera Goes to Hollywood, Ekaterine performed two of Carmen’s most iconic numbers - the seductive “Habanera” and playful “Seguidilla” - in an evening led and conducted by Maestro Constantine Orbelian.

A 2025 Operalia prize winner, Ekaterine is a remarkable young artist with a voice and stage presence that are impossible to forget.

We loved having her with us in Bangkok - and we think you’ll understand why. ❤️🎶

Swipe to hear our Carmen in action. ➡️ by @nycopera

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We would like to express our immense gratitude and appreciation to the incredibly talented artists of New York City Opera @nycopera, who were honored as our special Tributes of the ART E$TATE Awards 2026 @artestatemagazine and joined us as special guests and performers at the ceremony on September 13 during the Unique Fashion Show at New York Fashion Week✨

🌹 Tatev Baroyan @tatev.baroyan — With her powerful voice and remarkable artistry, Tatev has earned international recognition and performed on prestigious stages, including the Metropolitan Opera and leading opera houses across the United States and Europe. Tatev was honored with the Excellence in Operatic Artistry Award at the ART E$TATE Awards.

🌹 Alisa Sadikova @alisa_harp — Alisa began her international career as a child and has since performed as a soloist in more than 25 countries and on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including Carnegie Hall, the Vienna State Opera, and the Tel Aviv Opera House. We were honored to recognize Alisa with the Extraordinary Achievement in Music Award.

Once again, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful art and incredible talent with us! 🌟

Photo credit: @achxis.pixel

#artestatemagazine #newyorkcityopera #artestateawards #specialrecognition #nyfw taken in Manhattan, New York by @nycopera

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We are honored to announce our special nominations for the ART E$TATE Awards by @artestatemagazine, presented at Unique Fashion Show @unique_fashion_foundation, celebrating two outstanding artists of New York City Opera @nycopera —

🏆 Alisa Sadikiva @alisa_harp — award-winning, internationally acclaimed harpist

🏆 Tatev Baroyan @tatev.baroyan — world-renowned soprano ✨✨

Both exceptional artists will be performing at the Unique Fashion Show and ART E$TATE Awards in Manhattan, New York, this Sunday, September 13! 🌟

🎟️ Secure your spot now
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#artestatemagazine #artestatesawards #uniquefashionshow #nycopera #nyfw taken in Manhattan, NYC by @nycopera

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What an unforgettable night in Bangkok! 🇹🇭✨

New York City Opera had the great honor of opening the 28th Bangkok International Festival of Dance & Music with Opera Goes to Hollywood, led and conducted by our incredible Maestro Constantine Orbelian - and what a spectacular evening it was!

We were especially honored by the presence of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand, who joined us for this very special performance.

A heartfelt thank you to the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, our extraordinary artists:
@francopomponi
@marniebreckenridge
@kristinareikocooper
@asimatathias
@tatev.baroyan
@berjkarazian
@dariodivietri.tenor
@katobuachidze
and the entire Festival team for welcoming us so warmly and making this night possible.

We are incredibly proud and grateful to have shared the music, the stage, and this unforgettable moment with Bangkok. ❤️🎶

A night we will remember for a very long time. taken in Bangkok, Thailand by @nycopera

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✨ THE FESTIVAL HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN! ✨
A spectacular season of dance, music and unforgettable moments has officially begun.
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And the best is yet to come.
Our next performances are waiting for you. Don’t miss the shows everyone will be talking about.
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Your seat. Your moment. Your Festival.
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See you at Bangkok’s 28th International Festival of Dance & Music!
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More information: Bangkokfestivals.com by @nycopera

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✨ SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: MARNIE BRECKENRIDGE ✨

American soprano Marnie Breckenridge is celebrated internationally for her remarkable vocal versatility, compelling stage presence, and repertoire spanning bel canto to contemporary opera.

A leading interpreter of new works, Marnie has originated roles in eight world-premiere operas and received the 2020 DORA Award for Outstanding Performance in an Opera for Jacqueline, a role created especially for her and cellist Matt Haimovitz.

Her career has taken her to stages including Glyndebourne Festival Opera, English National Opera, LA Opera, Ravinia Festival, Prague State Opera, and many others, in repertoire ranging from Lucia di Lammermoor and Candide to works by Philip Glass, Osvaldo Golijov, Jake Heggie, and Peter Eötvös.

With a voice praised for its “lyrical poignancy and dramatic power,” Marnie Breckenridge embodies the adventurous spirit of opera today - honoring its great traditions while helping shape its future.

She joins New York City Opera’s “Opera Goes to Hollywood” for the opening program of the 28th Bangkok International Festival of Dance & Music in Thailand, alongside the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Constantine Orbelian.

#NYCO #MarnieBreckenridge #SpotlightOfTheWeek #OperaGoesToHollywood BangkokInternationalFestiva by @nycopera

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Say Hi from New York opera artists!
So excited to see you☺️
Tickets at Bangkokfestivals.com
#Bangkokfestivals #Afestivalforall taken in Bangkok, Thailand by @nycopera

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✨SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: FRANCO POMPONI ✨

Critically acclaimed for the rich, expressive beauty and “powerful virility” of his voice, Franco Pomponi is one of the most versatile and compelling baritones of his generation. With commanding stage presence and a remarkable range of repertoire, he has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages. We are proud to spotlight this extraordinary artist!

Here are 5 fun facts about this remarkable performer:

1. Franco made his European breakthrough as the title character in Ambroise Thomas’s Hamlet at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, a role that has since become one of his signature performances.
2. He has graced iconic stages around the world, including the New York City Opera, the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Bolshoi Theatre, Teatro Real, and Théâtre du Châtelet.
3. His repertoire spans an extraordinary range of roles, from Don Giovanni, Escamillo, and Marcello to Germont, Count di Luna, Michele, and Gianni Schicchi.
4. Franco made his distinguished Carnegie Hall debut performing Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 with The Philadelphia Orchestra, and has collaborated with leading orchestras around the world.
5. His acclaimed performances extend far beyond the Italian repertoire. He has also taken on major French and contemporary roles, including the Four Villains in Offenbach’s Les contes d’Hoffmann, Pentheus in Henze’s The Bassarids, and the title role in Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd.

Celebrating Franco Pomponi’s extraordinary artistry, versatility, and commanding presence on the world’s opera and concert stages!

#NYCO #SpotlightOfTheWeek #OperaStar #Baritone #Opera NYCOOpera by @nycopera

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Greatest Composers | Giacomo Puccini

Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924) was one of the most influential opera composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for music of extraordinary beauty and emotional power.

He composed some of opera’s most beloved works, including La Bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, and Turandot, bringing intense human emotion, love, loss, and longing to the stage.

Born in Lucca, Italy, Puccini originally trained for church music before turning to opera after being inspired by Verdi’s Aida. His gift for unforgettable melodies and vivid characters made his works favorites worldwide.

Puccini’s music continues to define Italian opera and move audiences with its immediacy and depth.

#NYCO #GreatestComposers #GiacomoPuccini #Puccini #ItalianOpera by @nycopera

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