Welcome to Bel Cantanti, an opera company within the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area
devoted to giving performance experience to both seasoned and aspiring professionals.
Between the beautiful singing and glorious music, you will find yourself thoroughly captivated.
"Bel Cantanti Opera continues to be one of the best kept musical secrets
in the Washington area."
AllArtsreview4u
AllArtsreview4u
"The future of opera as fun rather than spectacle or museum piece, lies
with such groups as Bel Cantanti Opera."
Washington Post
Washington Post
"Bel Cantanti… reaffirmed the belief that we are living in a golden age
of opera and the hope that opera in America has a promising feature. Bel
Cantanti … makes the special magic of opera happen.”
Washington Post
Washington Post
“… an absolute delight for opera aficionados and the perfect opportunity
for timid newbies to be surprised at just how much fun opera can be.”
Washington Times
Washington Times
"Bel Cantanti Opera has emerged as a great showcase for area talent."
Arlington Weekly News TV
Arlington Weekly News TV
"Bel Cantanti…shows a serious, focused orientation, high ambition and
significant potential."
Washington Post
Washington Post
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Auditions!
Bel Cantanti Opera is announcing auditions for the Joint BCO and CUA Summer Opera Festival 2012, an intensive two week pay-to-sing program for young professionals.
Auditions are by appointment only. Singers interested in applying for the festival should contact General and Artistic Director of BCO, Dr. Souvorova. ( Apply for the Festival )
More information about the auditions and the festival (click)
Season 2011 - 2012
" Bel Cantanti reminds us that our region's smaller companies are arguably smarter, better stewards of the art form,
spending more wisely than the big-budget houses, presenting sturdy, smaller-scaled evenings of opera..."
Past performances
G. Rossini's La Cenerentola
Angelina (Cenerentola): Sarah Davis, Prince Ramiro: Rexford Tester, Dandini: Thomas Gunther, Don Magnifico: Andrew Adelsberger, Clorinda: Kimberly Christie, Tisbe: Emily Crockett, Alidoro: Jason Moon.
Stage Director Julia Mintzer
General and Artistic Director, conductor Katerina Souvorova
