Amelia Island Opera (AIO), an artist-led company, was founded in 2021 by opera singers Victoria Isernia, Robyn Marie Lamp and John Tibbetts II. When these three talented vocalists found themselves grounded as the COVID-19 pandemic froze everyone in place, they made their way to Amelia Island, Fla. There they found an arts-friendly community hungry to welcome more classical vocal music to Northeast Florida. Early performances were greeted with great enthusiasm. The three founders recognized a need to create opportunities not only for themselves but also for other world-class emerging artists. Amelia Island offers a perfect place, given the amount of arts & culture organizations supported by the community. AIO is committed to expanding its region's support for vocal music, increased opportunity for performers, and more community and regional performances.
AIO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Amelia Island Opera are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Amelia Island Opera and Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture are proud to launch a new annual concert series: Amelia Island Opera Concert Series at Story & Song. This series, generously sponsored by Paul Bosland, features versatile and intimate concerts in the Story & Song Art Gallery, showcasing a mix of opera, musical theatre, art song, chamber music, and more. Perfect for patrons who appreciate variety!
Amelia Island Opera and Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach are proud to present Engelbert Humperdinck's enchanting opera Hansel and Gretel. When Hansel and Gretel find themselves lost in the forest, they stumble upon a house made of gingerbread. Unable to resist temptation, the siblings begin eating the house only to be captured by the witch who lives there. From the exquisite "Evening Prayer" to the uproarious "Witch's Ride," this whimsical masterpiece is packed with musical gems that make it a wonderful experience for people of all ages! From seasoned opera goers to the person who has never stepped foot inside an opera house, this story is sure to delight all!
This fully staged production will be sung in English with piano accompaniment and will have a running time of 1 hour and 30 minutes, with one 15 minute intermission.
Back by popular demand, A Night at the Opera is the perfect way to spend an enchanting evening on Amelia Island! This year’s theme, La dolce vita, will celebrate all things Italian! Presented by Amelia Island Opera and Amelia Community Theater, this concert will feature Amelia Island Opera co-founders Robyn Marie Lamp, Victoria Isernia, John Tibbetts, “sparkling” soprano Kyaunnee Richardson, and “unforgettable” tenor Victor Starksy performing a mix of Italian and Neapolitan songs, opera classics from favorite Italian composers, and classic pop tunes with an Italian twist.
Guests will enjoy delicious Italian-inspired hors d'oeuvres, bite-sized desserts, and flowing prosecco while they soak in the melodies. Dress in your best formal wear and get ready for a memorable night of culture in Amelia Island!