40 Years of Opera

40 Years of Opera

​Over its 40 year history, Buffalo Opera Unlimited has performed more than 50 distinct productions, including full-scale operas, opera scenes, special programs, tributes, and educational outreach performances for the Western New York community.

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Our Mission

​​Buffalo Opera Unlimited (BOU) is dedicated to producing professional opera and a variety of other musical forms with an emphasis on regional artists. BOU is also committed to making opera more accessible to a broader audience and to providing education to develop future audiences.

Julia Ebner in a red Victorian dress and matching hat gesturing passionately. Two men sit and stand nearby, one in a tuxedo and glasses, the other in a striped shirt holding a napkin, with a table holding a champagne bottle and glasses.

Core Values

​Passion for opera

Dedication to professionalism 

Commitment to opportunity

Accessibility to community

Fostering diversity

Responsibility for education

Max Van Wyck in the Marriage of Figaro