The mission of the Opera Showcase of the Desert is to showcase Metropolitan Opera National Council - Western Region finalists before they (the First Place Winner/s) compete/s in the National Preliminaries and Finals on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera.

Opera Showcase
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Opera Showcase Concert features outstanding and talented young operatic singers from the Metropolitan Opera National Council - Western Regional Finals, followed by dinner.

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The 38th Annual Showcase Concert & Gala Dinner returns to the Thunderbird Country Club in Rancho Mirage on Feb. 16, 2013. The Showcase Concert featuring finalists from the fall Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions – Western Region starts at 6 PM, followed by a 3-course dinner. $160 for the concert and dinner; $225 includes a Donor Party. Underwriting opportunities available as well. Please visit our Tickets Page for more information or call 760-832-8897.

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About the Opera Showcase

Supporting the Western Region of the The Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

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Met at the Movies
Met at the Movies

Live in High Definition continues with the new season at the Met. The Palm Springs area showings are supported by the Opera Showcase of the Desert. Click here to see the schedule.

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The 38th annual Opera Showcase Gala will be held at the historic Thunderbird Country Club–Saturday, February 16, 2013

A Special Concert Benefitting the Metropolitan Opera National Council and Opera Showcase of the Desert was held.–Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Opera Showcase of the Desert Concert was held at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs.–Wednesday, January 26, 2011