HGO audiences will get their first glimpse of the Sarah and Ernest Butler Houston Grand Opera Studio class of 2026 at this beloved annual event.

Each year, this highly anticipated event shines a spotlight on the exceptional talents of HGO’s rising stars in the renowned Butler Studio. In a vibrant evening of operatic scenes, eight returning artists from this year’s class will be joined by three new members to present fully staged, costumed excerpts from a range of beloved works. This year’s program includes selections from Don Giovanni, Don Carlo, Fidelio, Cavalleria rusticana, The Rake’s Progress, Eugene Onegin, Die tote Stadt, and La traviata.