OPERA
GUILD
IMPACT
Opera Guild of Rochester, as part of our mission, supports the promotion and presentation of opera in our community. Read on for how our recent financial gifts of support have helped to enrich our area’s cultural offerings.
Since its inception, the Guild of has supported the productions of the Finger Lakes Opera Company, and provided a major grant in 2017 when the company moved from its former home at SUNY Geneseo.
Right: Finger Lakes Opera’s
2023 Performance of Aida. Photo credit Kelly Kester Photography
In 2018, the Opera Guild of Rochester provided a grant to Pegasus Early Music, in recognition of their achievement in presenting Dido and Aeneas at the Jewish Community Center and granted additional financial support in anticipation of their 2022 summer production of Orfeo.
Photo credit: Gerry Szymanski
In 2025 the Guild was pleased to provide financial assistance to Rochester Oratorio Society for their annual vocal competition featuring performances from the top 3 rising stars, with insights from expert judges.