Experience the magic of live orchestral music and powerful opera vocals as the Reno Pops Orchestra joins forces with Firebird Light Opera for A Night at the Opera, a FREE concert celebrating classical music, local talent, and the performing arts in Northern Nevada!

On 2 Plus You Nevada, host Sarah Johns welcomes CJ Greer, Producing Artistic Director of Firebird Light Opera, and Amy Barthel, Piccolo Player with the Reno Pops Orchestra, to discuss this exciting musical collaboration and how both organizations are making classical music and opera more accessible to audiences of all ages.

Discover what makes this partnership special, how local opera singers and orchestral musicians are coming together, and why this concert offers a wonderful introduction to the world of opera. The evening features familiar selections from The Phantom of the Opera, The Barber of Seville, Con Te Partirò, and Procession to the Cathedral.

🚨 Segment Highlights:

🎭 A Night at the Opera: A Musical Collaboration

• Reno Pops Orchestra partners with Firebird Light Opera

• Bringing local opera vocalists and orchestral musicians together

• Celebrating live music and Northern Nevada's performing arts community

🎼 Firebird Light Opera's Mission

• Continuing the tradition of classical vocal performance in Reno

• Creating performance opportunities for talented local singers

• Connecting audiences through the power of the human voice

🎻 Recognizable Opera & Classical Favorites

• Musical selections from The Phantom of the Opera

• The Barber of Seville and Con Te Partirò

• Procession to the Cathedral and other orchestral works

🎶 Making Classical Music Accessible

• Introducing new audiences to opera and orchestral music

• Combining familiar melodies with new musical discoveries

• Creating welcoming concert experiences for all ages

🎺 Behind the Music with Reno Pops Orchestra

• Amy Barthel shares her experience as a piccolo player

• How live singers enhance the orchestra's performance

• The excitement of rehearsing and performing together

🎟️ FREE Concert at the University of Nevada, Reno

• Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM

• Nightingale Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno

• Free admission with donations welcomed

🌐 Learn More About the Performing Arts in Northern Nevada:

Reno Pops Orchestra

Explore upcoming performances, community concerts, and opportunities to support local orchestral music.

Firebird Light Opera

Discover local opera performances, talented vocal artists, and opportunities to experience classical singing in Reno.

🎭 A NIGHT AT THE OPERA

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026

🕖 7:00 PM

📍 Nightingale Concert Hall | University of Nevada, Reno

🎟️ FREE Admission | Donations Welcome

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