At HGO, Moore opened the 2018-19 as Senta in The Flying Dutchman and returned in the spring as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni. Strauss’ Salome at Bard College, and a solo recital at Lawrence University. Concert highlights include a debut with Houston Symphony Orchestra in Mahler’s Das klagende Lied under the baton of Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, the title role in R. Moore will make her role and house debut as the Foreign Princess in Rusalka at Cincinnati Opera and revisits her acclaimed portrayal of Senta in The Flying Dutchman in a return to the Teatro Municipal de Santiago. Moore is enjoying a thriving career on the world’s leading stages, prompting Opera News to label her “a revelation.” This season marks the release of her first solo album entitled An American Song Album with pianist Bradley Moore on Pentatone Records. Renowned soprano Melody Moore, making her role debut as Amneris, sings the first three performances, while HGO Studio Alumna and mezzo-soprano Catherine Martin sings the final three performances. Houston Grand Opera (HGO) announces that mezzo-soprano Michaela Martens, scheduled to sing the role of Amneris in Verdi’s Aida, recently withdrew from the production due to personal reasons.

Houston grand opera staff