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.
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54th Annual
St. Petersburg Opera Guild
Silver Bells Luncheon
“Belle Époque Afternoon”
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
St. Petersburg Opera Company
Of course, the St. Petersburg Opera Guild supports the St. Petersburg Opera Company, and the talented team of professionals led by Maestro Mark Sforzini.
Upcoming Events
Chris Romeo will be our featured artist at the October 25th meeting. Chris has been an active SPO family member since appearing in the 2010 production of Madama Butterfly. Lately he has been performing around the world with his Classical Crossover Group “Klassika”, with their latest overseas tour in South Africa. He has become the Artistic Director of Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota. Once again, he will reprise his role as “The Cat” in SPO’s upcoming performances of Pinocchio. Best of all, he has a beautiful, sonorous voice!
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
Chris Romeo, Featured Artist in October
Chris Romeo will be our featured artist at the October 25th meeting. Chris has been an active SPO family member since appearing in the 2010
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
Welcome New Members:
Welcome New Members: Russ Buchan Anne Ferrante Ghosh Jane Hudson Dick Luehrs Kathy Mansir Rosemary O’Connor Lynne Schrum Jesse and Mila Turtle Roswitha Watters
Maestro Renews Popular Educational Series!
At first, it looked like time to say adieu to the Maestro Series, but after consideration, Mark Sforzini agreed to at least one more year
Welcome Our New President Al May
We welcome our new President Al May. Al has lived in St. Petersburg since he was 5 years old. He graduated from Boca Ciega High