Rehearsals for Speed Dating Tonight! are officially underway! Local singers gathered with the 2024 Gate City Bank Young Artists for the first time to sing through the score & you will not want to miss this show. March 8th-9th @ 7:30 at @takvenue - tix at fmopera.org

Originally from Grand Forks, Luke Hoplin landed in Fargo when he went to school at North Dakota State University . You may have seen him on stage in the past as "Maestro Spinnelloccio" in FM’s Production of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi or as the gardener "Antonio" in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro.

West Fargo native Julie graduated from North Dakota State University with a BS in Music & minor in Psy. Prior to that, she earned her master license in cosmetology. Julie has sung with FM Opera in the chorus for Don Giovanni, Le Nozze di Figaro, & La Cenerentola. She's excited to be part of this show!

Floyd graduated from North Dakota State University with a BA in Voice & Anthropology. Speed Dating Tonight! is his 1st role with FM Opera after singing in the chorus of Don Giovanni, Le nozze di Figaro, & La Bohème. This past summer he was part of FIO Italia’s 2024 Festival in the Marché region of Italy

Check out a couple of our Gate City Bank Young Artists and our General Director, Curt Olds, featured this morning on North Dakota Today! We certainly have some exciting things on the horizon at FM Opera! :-) North Dakota Today - FM Opera valleynewslive.com/video/2024/02/…

Introducing our Stage & Music Directors! Here's what they have to say about the show: "It's the largest cast we’ve ever had with Gate City Bank Young Artists & FM area singers". - Fred “I am thrilled by this group & can't wait for audiences to hear our finished product.” - Gyan

LIVE: “Speed Dating” and “Turandot” Done Right by the Young Artists Program of the F-M Opera kvrr.com/2024/02/28/liv…

Bring the whole family out this Saturday, March 9th at 2PM to hear our 2024 Gate City Bank Young Artists at the downtown branch of the Fargo Public Library! A great way to introduce your kids to opera! :-) allevents.in/fargo/20002620… Discovered on AllEvents

Join us, in partnership with Nichole’s Fine Pastry, on Sat, Mar 16th 5-7PM for a unique event featuring the 2024 Gate City Bank Young Artists as they pair song selections with the wines “on tap” at Nichole’s. A delightful spin on our popular Brew Pub Night . Tix @fmopera.org

BE A STAR! Seeking “extras” to be part of Puccini’s TURANDOT. No singing required. Just fabulous costumes, fun rehearsals & shows, & a short commitment. Have friends & family see you on stage! Calendar Mar 26-Apr 14. For info call 701-239-4558 or email [email protected].

ONLY 4 SEATS LEFT! Join us for our next International Dinner at the Fargo Country Club. Chef Mac has curated a fabulous menu including wine-pairings for each course. Bonus - our 2024 Gate City Bank Young Artists will be performing! Get tix now at fmopera.org/tickets

Announcing our artists for Puccini’s "Turandot"! We are thrilled to welcome both returning & new singers to our stage, as well as our 2024 @gatecitybank Young Artists. Get your tickets today for April 12th & 14th at Reineke Concert Hall. 📷 tickets.fmopera.org

Join us TONIGHT at the Plains Art Museum @ 7pm to hear our @gatecitybank Young Artists in recital! This event is FREE and open to all. See you there! #gatecitybank #plainsartmuseum #artsong #fargo #moorhead #music #opera #youngartist #concert

MEET THE ARTISTS - Hailed for his “firm technique & dynamic phrasing” (Baltimore Sun) & “strong, ringing” tone (Washington Post) Josh is no stranger to FM Opera. Roles include Don Jose (CARMEN), Frederic (Pirates of Penzance), Rodolfo (La Boheme). Tix @ fmopera.org.

Making her debut with FM Opera is Melissa Citro! She has an impressive resume: Tosca (Opera Colorado & Opera Southwest), La Fanciulla del West (Michigan Opera Theatre & Opera Colorado),& Die Walkure (MET Opera). More at piperartists.com/portfolio/meli… Get tix at fmopera.org

Welcome Kevin Thompson-“a bass who possesses a voice with extraordinary range, depth, color combined with commanding stage presence” (San Francisco Classical Voice). Check out his resume at kevinthompsonbass.com. Don't miss seeing him in action! Tix at fmopera.org.

Check out this short video on Puccini's Turandot! A fantasy opera set in an exotic world where fear & love go hand in hand & death is just around the corner. ‘Nessun dorma’ is just 1 of its magnificent moments. Tix @ Fmopera.org youtu.be/EQTJXlcHkvw?si… via YouTube

MEET THE TURANDOT CHORUS!! You’ve met our principals but have you seen our talented chorus of local singers? Lead by the incomparable Stephen Sulich they have been working tirelessly since Oct to pull off this show! Come see familiar faces THIS weekend! tickets.fmopera.org

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us last night for our Opera Glass Circle Dinner & helped us honor artist Marjorie Schlossman! The music, the food, the wine - all were outstanding! And we are especially grateful to our sponsors Gate City Bank. What an amazing night for FM Opera!

We are proud to have this talented artist on our board! She is such a gifted painter & lover of the arts! Read about her and be inspired. inforum.com/lifestyle/arts…