As we come to the close of the year, we want to pause and say thank you. Aria412 exists because of people who believe in Pittsburgh singers, accessible art, and the power of gathering together around music—people like you. 2025 was a year of real momentum. Our concerts at Hop Farm Brewing Company continued to do what we love most: bring people together. These nights aren’t just about performance they are about community. Returning audiences mixed with first-timers as singers connected with listeners up close, resulting in an energy that only live music can create. In June, we presented performances of The Blue Fairy by composer Robert Frankenberry at the Richard Rauh Studio Theater. This fully staged production offered Pittsburgh singers the chance to collaborate on new work, while audiences experienced opera that was intimate and contemporary. The success of these performances underscored the strong appeti...
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