Established in 1964, with the mission to educate, to build appreciative audiences, and to encourage young talent throughout the state of Florida by providing classical vocal and opera competitions. We support the St. Petersburg Opera Company and its educational programs.
2020 High School Competition
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
Our 50th Annual High School Vocal Competition will be held Saturday, February 15, 2020. Presented by Co-Sponsors St. Petersburg Opera Guild and St. Petersburg Opera Company, the competition will be held at Opera Central, Preis Hall 2145 First Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
DEADLINE - JANUARY 27, 2020
Susie Hellman Spatafora, Norman and Mirella C. Smith, Al May, and Maestro Mark Sforzini
Silver Bells 2019 Highlights
The Isla Del Sol Y & CC welcomed us with a myriad of trees decorated for the Holiday Season, which set the stage for a delightful afternoon of music, food and sensational silent auction items. And, the bidding did get competitive.. The festive atmosphere was amplified by our own talented St. Petersburg Opera Company. Under the baton of Maestro Mark Sforzino, the cast of 2019’s production of Holiday Sparkle provided a wonderful program highlighted by the music of Offenbach and Massenet (composers influenced by the Belle Epoque era.) with current pop tunes to set the stage for Madame Bizet.
General Meeting Luncheon
Next Meeting: January 17, 2020
St. Petersburg Country Club
More Upcoming Events
Education
St Pete Opera Guild helps to fund a program for schoolchildren introducing them to opera.
Here is a video about a production of Pinocchio produced by St. Petersburg Opera.
Competitions
Since our inception, the St. Petersburg Opera Guild has provided scholarships to young Floridians to further their operatic goals.
Now in our 50th Year, the High School Competition continues in 2020!
Some 2019 Winners
Of course, the St. Petersburg Opera Guild supports the St. Petersburg Opera Company, and the talented team of professionals led by Maestro Mark Sforzini.
Silver Bells Auction Remainders
Unable to attend the St. Petersburg Opera Guild’s Silver Bells annual event? The opportunity continues to bid on a few of the items that remain.
2019 SPOG Cultural Award
Since 1973, the St. Petersburg Opera Guild has presented an annual award to honor individuals for their contributions to the cultural life of our community.
Guillermo Lopez, November Guest Artist
GUILLERMO LOPEZ SUNGKYEONG KIM The artistic guest for the St. Petersburg Opera Guild November General Luncheon Meeting is Guillermo Lopez, accompanied by Sungkyeong Kim. GUILLERMO
First Annual World Opera day 25 October
World Opera Day – to promote the value of opera for society 25 October Join Opera Europa, OPERA America and Ópera Latinoamérica to celebrate the
Silver Bells Update
SILVER BELLS invitations are about to be mailed. We will be in a new location for this event. The ballroom at Isla del Sol lends
Donate Snacks for the Cast!
Many thanks to Ursula Carroll, Muriel Desloovere, Nina Luse, Michelle Rego and Bill Lofgren for donating snacks for the casts of Suor Angelica/Gianni Schicchi and
Belle Epoque Theme for 54th Annual Silver Bells
Invitation Reservation Donation The theme this year is “La Belle Epoque” and will be held at Isla del Sol Y&CC which lends itself to the
