Who We Are

CGO&O is a not-for-profit, professional opera company and orchestra whose performances continue to receive attention in such prestigious forums as The New York Times, London's The Financial Times, Opera News, Opera Magazine and The New Yorker.

CGO&O holds the distinction of being only the third American opera company to perform at the Edinburgh International Festival.

CGO&O presents to area residents and visitors world-class operatic and orchestral performances featuring innovative productions and international talent including Marilyn Horne, Sherrill Milnes, Arvin Brown,Tom O'Horgan, Alessandra Marc, Peter Serkin, Mischa Dichter and Renee Fleming.

How We Are

CGO&O makes opera more accessible to a general public by its convenient location in Southwestern Connecticut, by its lower ticket prices and through the use of English supertitles.

CGO&O fosters an appreciation and understanding of opera and orchestral works through education and outreach programs for people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds.

CGO&O's presentations are supported by its communities through contributions from individuals, Fortune 500 corporations, public and private foundations, city, state and national philanthropic agencies.

What We Are

CGO&O is an organization founded in 1993 to continue the work of the Connecticut Grand Opera, Stamford Chamber Orchestra and the Stamford State Opera.

CGO&O brings opera and concerts of the highest caliber to the stages and concert halls of Connecticut.

CGO&O is committed to enriching the quality of life in Southwestern Connecticut through a variety of education and outreach programs.

Why We Are

CGO&O presents the most ambitious opera season of any company between New York and Boston.

CGO&O produces opera which reflects the tastes and desires of opera and classical music lovers of the region.

CGO&O has a special commitment to young opera talent and young American opera singers.

Where We Are

307 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: (203) 327-2867 Fax: (203) 327-1417
E-mail: mail@ctgrandopera.org

Performances at the Palace Theatre,
61 Atlantic Street, Stamford.
Box office phone: (203) 325-4466