It is a great honor for me to introduce Miami Lyric Opera, a company created to satisfy operatic needs of Opera lovers in the Miami area and to provide an accessible alternative for the enjoyment of the marvelous magic of the Opera.

MLO made its official presentation to the public on October 31. 2004 with a successful Gala Opera Concert at Manuel Artime Theater. Since then, year after year MLO has successfully presented over 20 different opera titles based on the Italian and French repertoire accumulating over 60 performances in South Florida and providing opportunities to a long list of local and international artists.

MLO’s immediate goals are:

•  To provide opera to the community by presenting free performances to the public, educational institutions, parks and recreation facilities, through the support of Miami Dade County, City of Miami and City of Miami Beach.

•  To showcase operas for commercial not-for-profit venues.

•  To allow the public an opportunity to discover opera and its rich history.

•  To provide young gifted artists an opportunity to develop and exhibit their voices in public performances in South Florida.

MLO is committed to provide classical opera to the public at reasonable prices, to educate, encourage and create opportunities for young talent for the community with the support of the community.

Sincerely,
Raffaele Cardone
General & Artisitc Director