Biography
Central Piedmont Opera operates as the performing arts arm of CPCC’s Opera Theatre, serving as a key platform for operatic education and performance within the college’s Performing Arts program. Under the leadership spotlight of General Director Joseph Mechavich, the company emphasizes high artistic standards, collaborative productions, and community engagement as part of its 50th-anniversary season planning. While not a separate touring company, Piedmont Opera curates performances that travel to prominent venues and partner spaces, bringing professional-level opera to diverse audiences across the region.
Discography Highlights
- Notable past productions and recordings tied to the CPCC Opera Theatre repertoire, including performances of core operatic works frequently staged by Piedmont Opera.
- Collaborations with guest artists and faculty that contribute to a growing archive of performance footage and audio captures for educational and public-facing showcases.
- Documentation of artistic collaborations that reflect the program’s commitment to vocal excellence and orchestral partnership.
Upcoming Tour/Season Highlights (2025–2026)
- Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci at Millennium Center, Winston-Salem — November 8–11, 2025
- Georges Bizet’s Carmen at High Point Theatre — March 27 & 29, 2026
- Free community concert: African Queens starring Karen Slack — June 16, 2026, First Baptist Church on Fifth, Winston-Salem
- Afternoon with Richard Ollarsaba and Eric McEnaney — February 28, 2026, Watson Hall, UNCSA
- Season leadership updates and 50th-anniversary activities continue to shape programming and community outreach
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