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Concert of Arias

Feb. 26, 2027
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Be there as the next generation of opera stars steps into the spotlight at the 39th annual Eleanor McCollum Competition Concert of Arias. Accompanied by the HGO Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro James Gaffigan, gifted emerging singers from around the globe will take the Cullen stage for a night of artistry, passion, and high-stakes competition. Who will capture the judges’ votes—and the audience’s hearts—earning cash prizes, and perhaps an invitation to join the prestigious Sarah and Ernest Butler Houston Grand Opera Studio? Experience the excitement during this beloved HGO tradition.

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Concert of Arias is one of HGO's most impactful fundraising events of the year. Special event packages include orchestra concert seating and the post-concert celebration dinner with the finalists, winners, and current Butler Studio artists. The evening provides critical funding to help the Butler Studio nurture tomorrow’s great talents and share opera and vital music enrichment for all generations and communities.

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About The Studio

HGO’s Butler Studio is one of the most respected young artist programs in the world. For almost 50 years, the Butler Studio has provided eight to twelve young singers and pianists per season a bridge between full-time training and full-fledged operatic careers. During a residency of up to three years, each artist trains and hones their craft on the HGO mainstage and at other venues around our great city. Alumni of the Butler Studio go on to perform at the most esteemed opera houses in the world—and many of these world-renowned artists regularly return to the HGO stage and back to the audiences who helped launch their careers!


To learn more about Butler Studio’s history, artists, and Studio life, visit our Butler Studio page.

39th Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers