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New Orleans Opera Prepares for First‑Ever Opera Festival &Adjusts Schedule to Stage a Grander Der Rosenkavalier
The New Orleans Opera has announced that its upcoming production of Der Rosenkavalier will move to the third week of November 2026, a decision made as the company undertakes the significant transition to its inaugural New Orleans Opera Festival, launching in just a few weeks on March 24. The shift comes at a pivotal moment for the organization, which is expanding its artistic footprint and embracing a festival model for the first time in its history. The new format will bring
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A Transformative Gift from the Benson Foundation
The New Orleans Opera is proud to announce a generous $150,000 contribution from the Benson Foundation, led by New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans owner Gayle Benson, whose commitment to the cultural life of our city continues to inspire and uplift. This remarkable gift comes at a pivotal moment as we prepare to launch the first‑ever New Orleans Opera Festival, an ambitious new chapter for our company and the arts in Louisiana. Mrs. Benson has long been a champion of
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