For more than 80 years, Florida Grand Opera has preserved tradition while embracing innovation. The FGO Innovation Hub explores AI, VR/AR, and genre fusion, while the FGO Vault digitizes decades of history. Miami Voice brings together cultural investors, and our Producers and Maestro Circles invite donors to shape productions and support orchestral excellence.
Be part of opera’s next chapter.
Invest in new-media stagings, preserve our history, or fund groundbreaking productions.
— Maria Todaro, General Director & CEO
Launching in the 2026–2027 Season as part of Florida Grand Opera’s 85th Anniversary celebration, the FGO Legacy Vault is more than a digital living museum—it is a living record of over eight decades of artistry, innovation, and cultural impact. Rooted in the theme of Love and Legacy, the Vault honors the passion that built FGO and the generations of artists, audiences, and supporters who have shaped its story.
Combining cutting-edge digital archives with rare, tangible treasures, the Legacy Vault offers audiences a front-row seat to history—preserving the moments, voices, and memories that define our past while inspiring the future.
Here, you’ll find costumes worn by opera greats, historic recordings, autographed artifacts, and priceless memorabilia from our stages—each paired with rich storytelling that brings their significance to life. Using advanced technology, we restore rare footage, digitize fragile scores, and revive moments once thought lost to time.
The Legacy Vault will honor milestones from our February 14, 1941 debut with founder Arturo di Filippi in Pagliacci, to Luciano Pavarotti’s American debut with FGO, and the company debuts of many of opera’s most legendary voices: Regina Resnick, Renata Tebaldi, Richard Tucker, Birgit Nilsson, Franco Corelli, Plácido Domingo, Renata Scotto, Jon Vickers, Mirella Freni, Diana Soviero, Deborah Voigt, and many others. We’ll also highlight the original productions of today that have captured international attention.
Why Support: Help us preserve, digitize, and reimagine our history so it can inspire opera lovers for generations to come.
Donate Now to establish The FGO Legacy Vault (LINK)
The FGO Innovation Hub is a groundbreaking initiative redefining the boundaries of opera. It’s a creative incubator where artists, technologists, and audiences come together to fuse cutting-edge technology, innovative performance techniques, and diverse musical traditions into something entirely new.
In the 2024–2025 season, technology took center stage in FGO’s original production of The Magic Flute, bringing new visual dimensions to a timeless classic. In the upcoming 2025–2026 season, audiences will be wowed by innovative technological integrations in our mainstage productions—further proof that the future of opera is already here.
Miami audiences were electrified by Hit Me with Music—a bold fusion of reggae’s vibrant rhythms and opera’s grandeur at the Miami Beach Bandshell. The Hub also debuted Triângulo, an opera in development that fuses mixed martial arts with a score inspired by Brazilian rhythms, Caribbean beats, 1990s pop, and hip hop.
The Innovation Hub thrives on visionary donors who believe in experimentation and the thrill of pushing artistic boundaries. Your contribution helps commission new works, explore emerging technologies, and give artists the space to take creative risks that expand what opera can be.
Donate to Support Innovation (LINK)
“The FGO Innovation Hub is the technological embodiment of creativity under the leadership of their energetic and transformational leader. Like my work in healthcare and AI, we share the mission of improving lives. The beauty and message of opera have long been a vital component of that mission. But, just as in healthcare, the old way of doing things won’t achieve the ultimate goal of full generational and cultural engagement. The FGO Innovation Hub will show audiences that new technology in the arts isn’t about replacing performers—it’s about captivating and seducing audiences. It’s no surprise FGO is leading the way in such a creative and humanistic manner!”
— Stephen K. Klasko, M.D., M.B.A, Board Chair of Opera Philadelphia and Executive in Residence at General Catalyst
Miami Voice is a coalition of cultural ambassadors who share a passion for the arts and a commitment to keeping opera alive and thriving in South Florida. Members make a monthly or annual donation to Florida Grand Opera and, in return, receive curated, one-of-a-kind experiences that bring them closer to the music, the artists, and the creative process.
This is more than a membership—it’s an invitation into the beating heart of FGO. Miami Voice offers exclusive access to intimate rehearsals, private artist gatherings, behind-the-scenes tours, and pre- and post-performance events designed to connect you with the people and stories that make opera so extraordinary.
Members become part of a community that is shaping the future of opera in Miami—a city recognized as a crossroads of global culture. Whether it’s hearing an aria before it debuts on stage, meeting international stars fresh from rehearsal, or sharing in spirited conversation about a new production, Miami Voice is where relationships, artistry, and inspiration come together.
Your support doesn’t just open the door to these bespoke experiences—it fuels FGO’s ability to present bold productions, develop new works, and bring opera into unexpected spaces across South Florida.
Join with a Monthly Gift (LINK)
Join with an Annual Gift (LINK)
The Producers Circle is where artistry and patronage meet. Members join as Producers or Co-Producers of Florida Grand Opera productions, playing a direct role in bringing extraordinary performances to the stage.
Your involvement goes beyond applause—you become part of the creative process. From early rehearsals to opening night, Producers enjoy exclusive access to behind-the-scenes moments, conversations with the cast and creative team, and an insider’s view of how a production comes together.
As a Producer, you’ll see firsthand how your support helps realize the vision—from commissioning new works to creating breathtaking sets, costumes, and staging. Whether it’s a timeless classic or a bold new production, your name will be linked to an artistic achievement that resonates with audiences long after the final curtain.
Every opera begins as an idea—and it is the Producers Circle that turns that idea into a living, breathing performance. By joining, you help ensure that each production is mounted with the highest artistic quality and creative ambition.
Learn More About the Producers Circle sbendana@fgo.org
The Maestro Circle supports one of Florida Grand Opera’s greatest treasures—its own resident orchestra. These world-class musicians are the soul of every performance, bringing passion, precision, and power to the music that fills our theaters.
The 2025–2026 season marks the debut of FGO’s newly established orchestra under the leadership of Music Director Pablo Mielgo—a milestone moment in our history. With your support, we can ensure this new chapter begins with the strength, artistry, and resources needed to set a new standard of excellence.
As a Maestro Circle member, you help provide the tools that make great music possible: rehearsal time, top-quality instruments, and the ability to attract and retain exceptional musicians. From beloved classics to bold new works, your commitment ensures that every note played resonates with mastery and emotion.
Membership offers exclusive opportunities to connect with the music and the musicians who make it possible—through special rehearsals, private receptions with the conductor, and behind-the-scenes insights into the artistry that brings opera to life.
Champion the musicians who form the foundation of every FGO performance.
Support the debut of the newly established orchestra under Pablo Mielgo.
Play a direct role in sustaining the quality and artistry of our music.
Opera begins and ends with music—and the Maestro Circle keeps that music alive. Your generosity ensures that each performance is powered by an orchestra worthy of the stories we tell on stage.
To learn more, reach out to Sabryna Bendana sbendana@fgo.org
