After more than a decade in Europe, James Gaffigan is returning to the United States to take over one of the nation’s highest-profile opera houses. By Adam Nagourney Driven by creative leadership and ...

Opera, an Italian word that means "work," originated in Italy in the late 16th century and has since spread worldwide. The dramatic performances combine storytelling, stagecraft and music to transport ...

Opera lovers in Houston and beyond should mark their calendars for August 29. That’s the day Houston Grand Opera’s full recording of the company-commissioned world-premiere opera Intelligence will be ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- This week, the Houston Grand Opera embarks on a rare landmark in the performing arts industry with a world premiere of a new American opera commissioned by the company.

HOUSTON – Houston Grand Opera is getting international recognition once again! The company announced Thursday it has been named a finalist for Opera Company of the Year at the prestigious ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Houston Grand Opera (HGO) has earned national recognition once again, taking home the GRAMMY Award for Best Opera Recording for ...

Houston Grand Opera could have easily used the resources it put into “Another City” for yet another production of, say, “Il Trovatore” or “Madame Butterfly.” Its choice to go a different way speaks ...

Opera lovers in the audience for the Houston Grand Opera’s magnificent season opening production of Porgy and Bess didn’t know it, but they were hearing HGO’s future. James Gaffigan, the acclaimed ...