The Atlanta Opera presents an in-depth documentary that follows the 2023 teams of the 96-Hour Opera Project's composers and librettists as they learn, create, and present their original works! With exclusive interviews, rehearsal footage, and the world premieres of five new operas, this is a must...

The 2023 96-Hour Opera Project Documentary tells the creative journey of five teams of composers and librettists from under-recognized communities, competing on this talent incubator created by The Atlanta Opera.

A film by The Atlanta Opera Film Studio.

"The Portrait"
Omar Najmi & Catherine Yu
2023 96-Hour Opera Project

"Steele Roots"
Dave Ragland & Selda Sahin
2023 96-Hour Opera Project

"The Gardener"
Jorge Sosa & Alejandra Martinez
2023 96-Hour Opera Project

"Faces in the Flame"
Nathan Felix & Anita Gonzalez
2023 96-Hour Opera Project

"The Cost of Healing"
Edward Shilts & Laura Barati
2023 96-Hour Opera Project

The Atlanta Opera and Morehouse College are proud to continue our treasured partnership to bring new and innovative programming to the public. Celebrating emerging talent and expanding opportunities!

The Atlanta Opera announces that five creative teams have been selected to participate in the second annual 96-Hour Opera Project, a composition competition and showcase that pairs composers and librettists to write ten-minute operas. Bringing their completed works to Atlanta, the teams will work...