Kyrenia Opera’s mission is to forge an artistic connection between New York and Cyprus through diverse vocal productions and educational outreach to children and adults. With its home base in New York, Kyrenia Opera is dedicated to bringing the wealth of great vocal music serving as a bridge to audiences in both countries.
Kyrenia Opera’s unique programming encompasses a wide range of classical and folk genres, including staged operas, concert works, and Greek popular and classical art song.
Since its inauguration in 2012, Kyrenia Opera has provided outreach programming for children and adults in the New York metropolitan area, Washington, D.C., and Cyprus. Through performances, educational seminars, and master classes, Kyrenia Opera provides access to live music for our communities on both continents.
In Cyprus the company has provided educational presentations and concert access to Ammohostos Music High School; Ypsonas Municipality; Ypsonas Elementary School A,B & C; Limassol Music High School “Marios Tokas”; Limassol High School of Neapolis; Larnaca Music High School; The Pancyprian Music High School, Nicosia, Cyprus; Pyrgos Tylliria Elementary and High School, Pyrgos Tylliria, Cyprus.
In Washington, D.C the company has provided educational presentations and concert access to The Library of Congress; Capitol Hill Cluster School; Watkins Elementary School;, Patterson Elementary School; Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center; Sidwell Friends; Savoy Elementary School; Holy Trinity School and the Kelly Miller Middle School.
In New York the company has provided educational presentations and concert access to the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts; The Cathedral School; P.S. 122; I.S. 141; and The Diller-Quaile School of Music.
Kyrenia Opera’s commitment to educational outreach has brought performances to the Kids Euro Festival in Washington, D.C. with “The Voice of Opera” for students at public and independent schools. Additionally, Kyrenia Opera was invited to perform at Kennedy Center as part of the European Month of Culture.
Kyrenia Opera’s annual Vocal Competition, established in 2014, supports young vocalists from the US, EU and Cyprus through scholarships and live performance.
Kyrenia Opera is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that relies on voluntary contributions to fulfill its mission.