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THE RIVERSIDE OPERA ENSEMBLE
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133206807 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · riversideopera.org
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mission · from form 990

TO ADVANCE EDUCATION OF SINGERS, PARTICULARLY THEIR DEVELOPMENT AS PERFORMERS, BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITES FOR TRAINING IN MUSIC, FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND STAGE TECHNIQUE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Riverside Opera Ensemble is a Manhattan-based nonprofit founded in 1984 that advances the education of singers through training in music, foreign languages, and stage technique. It produces music theatre works, supports new compositions, and nurtures emerging artists. The organization has presented world premieres and concerts at venues including Merkin Hall and collaborated with notable artists such as Leonard Bernstein.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Incident at San Bajo
World premiere opera by Patrick Byers based on Brad Korbesmeyer’s play, with libretto by Peter Bennett
On Winds of Song
Commissioned song cycle by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Del Tredici, premiered at the company's 20th-anniversary concert
Parallel Lives
World premiere production of Richard Pearson Thomas’s work, presented in New York City
The Count of Monte Cristo
Lyric drama composed by Nathan R. Matthews with libretto by Stephen Pickover, featuring world premiere excerpts and arias performed at Merkin Hall
Where or When…
Original revue using music and lyrics of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart with new arrangements and storylines
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
    • Producing and presenting concerts featuring professional artists
      Organizes and presents concerts in New York City featuring professional performers from institutions such as the Metropolitan Opera and Broadway, including world premiere performances and tributes to notable composers.
    • Producing tribute concerts for prominent composers
      Produces concerts celebrating the work of notable composers, including David Del Tredici and Ned Rorem, often in collaboration with academic or professional organizations.
  • Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
    • Premiering new song cycles and musical compositions
      Presents world premiere performances of new song cycles and musical works by American composers, including Nathan R. Matthews and Drew Fornarola, often in collaboration with professional vocalists.
  • Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
    • Producing musical theatre and revues
      Produces musical theatre productions and revues, including The Threepenny Opera, Oh! Boy, and the Rodgers and Hart revue Where or When…, featuring new arrangements and narrative frameworks.
  • Professional Opera and Operetta Production 1 activity
    • Staging classic and lesser-known operatic works
      Produces staged performances of established operatic repertoire including Rape of Lucretia, Werther, Iolanta, and ZAZA, as well as lesser-known works such as Giulietta e Romeo by Riccardo Zandonai.
  • Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
    • Staging world premiere performances of new operas and musical works
      Produces and stages world premiere performances of original operas and musical compositions, including works by Nathan Ray Matthews, Patrick Byers, James Byers, and Richard Pearson Thomas.
  • Opera and Vocal Arts Training Programs 1 activity
    • Training singers in music, languages, and stage technique
      Provides training in music, foreign languages, and stage technique to advance the education and development of singers as performers.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
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Total assets$39
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Net assets$39
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • CAROL KENDRICK — Director
  • JAMES KARDON — DIRECTOR/SECRET
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Columbia University’s Miller Theatre Partner — Co-produced a 75th birthday celebration concert for composer Ned Rorem.
  • Kaufman Music Center Partner — Hosted the Riverside Opera Ensemble's concert at Merkin Concert Hall.
  • Merkin Hall Partner — Venue partner for concert performances
  • Mystery Writers of America Partner — Co-produced the first pre-Edgar Awards concert at St. Peter’s at the Citicorp.
  • NYU-Tisch Partner — Jointly presented the initial reading of Con Man by Benjamin and Joseph Boone.
  • The State University of New York at Buffalo Partner — Hosted the initial reading of Parallel Lives by Richard Pearson Thomas prior to its world premiere.
  • USC Partner — Collaborated on the presentation of the initial reading of Con Man.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Artist and Audience Development through Creative Engagement
    methodology: artist_and_audience_development
    By integrating production, creation, experimentation, and education in music theatre, the ensemble nurtures long-term growth in both artists and audiences because immersive participation fosters deeper artistic connection and community investment.
  • Integrated Performer Training
    methodology: integrated_performer_training
    By combining music, language, and stage technique in a unified curriculum, the ensemble develops more versatile and expressive performers because holistic training deepens artistic interpretation and stage authenticity.
  • New Works Development and Premiere Model
    methodology: new_works_development
    By commissioning and premiering new operatic works—especially through reimagined arrangements and collaborations with living creators—the ensemble advances contemporary opera because first productions generate artistic innovation and cultivate audience investment in living composers.