Since its inception in 1955, Houston Grand Opera has grown from a small regional organization into an internationally renowned opera company. HGO enjoys a reputation for commissioning and producing new works, including 61 world premieres and seven American premieres since 1973. In addition to producing and performing world-class opera, HGO contributes to the cultural enrichment of Houston and the nation through a diverse and innovative program of performances, community events, and education projects that reaches the widest possible public. HGO has toured extensively, including trips to Europe and Asia, and has won a Tony, two Grammy awards, and two Emmy awards—the only opera company to have won all three honors.  

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Patrick Long-Quian

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Kelly Finn

Norma Cortez

Alisa Magallón

Scott Ipsen

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Dorian Valenzuela

Monica Thakkar

Kiana Williams

Amanda Neiter

George Heathco

Joey Farley

Alex Richard De Aguilar Reuter

Patrick Summers

Elizabeth Greer

Sharon Ellinger

Jennifer Bowman

Meredith Morse

Maureen Zoltek

Jennifer Davenport

Eduardo Hawkins

John Howard

Sean Waldron

Molly Dill

Gregory S. Robertson

Deborah Hirsch

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