First Coast Opera: Copland's America

For its season opener, First Coast Opera presents songs by Aaron Copland, the "Dean of American Composers," preceded by a champagne reception and a catered dinner on Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28, 2023. Those with an Enhanced Ticket may attend the champagne reception, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 6:30, and the concert will start at 7:00 p.m.

The program, "Copland's America," contains music from his opera The Tender Land and selections from his arrangements, titled Old American Songs.

The evening will include a dinner catered by La Cocina International, and the performance. Tickets are $75.00 for general admission seating and $50.00 for students. A ticket that includes the 5:30 p.m. champagne reception costs $125.00 

First Coast Opera serves Northeast Florida with professional opera performances for the education, cultural enhancement, and enjoyment of the community, combining artistic excellence with the development of local and regional talent.

Admission: $75.00 for dinner and the concert; $125.00 for an Enhanced Ticket, which includes the champagne reception, a meet and greet with the performers, dinner, preferred seating, and the performance; and $50.00 for students, including the dinner and concert. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit here.

When: Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28, 2023. The Champagne Reception starts at 5:30 p.m. Seating for those not attending the reception opens at 6:00 p.m. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 7:00 p.m.

Where: The Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 5205 A1A S. St. Augustine.