named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Natoma Full Orchestral Performance
Staged reading and orchestral performance of Victor Herbert's grand opera *Natoma*, launched in July 2014 as the inaugural event of VHRP LIVE!'s 10-season series.
New Victor Herbert Orchestra
48-piece orchestra assembled and conducted by Maestro Steven Byess to perform Herbert’s orchestral works in live concert settings.
The Forgotten Victor Herbert Concert
Final concert event on May 1, 2026, featuring nine rare Victor Herbert compositions performed by the New Victor Herbert Orchestra at Église St-Jean-Baptiste in NYC.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Professional Opera and Operetta Production 3 activities
- Reintroducing Victor Herbert's works through historically significant performancesReintroduces Victor Herbert's music and theatrical works through historically significant events, such as the first complete reading of the opera Natoma in 100 years in 2014, and the 100th anniversary concert reading in 2004, marking the launch of the Victor Herbert Renaissance Project LIVE!
- Staging concert and theatrical performances of Victor Herbert's worksProduces and presents full theatrical productions and concert performances of Victor Herbert's operettas and musical works, including Naughty Marietta, The Red Mill, Babes in Toyland, The Fortune Teller, The Serenade, The Princess Pat, Eileen, The Debutante, and Madeleine, with performances in New York City and other venues. The organization has staged multiple productions since 2014, including U.S. and regional premieres, and has presented works in both live and virtual formats.
- Supporting artists in performances of Victor Herbert's worksEngages professional artists and performers in productions of Victor Herbert's works, including casting and presenting soloists in roles such as Sylvia in Sweethearts, Dame Paula in Sweethearts, Con Kidder in The Red Mill, and others, many of whom are affiliated with major opera institutions.
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Musicological Research and Scholarly Editions 2 activities
- Recording and preserving Victor Herbert's musical compositionsRecords and archives Victor Herbert's musical works, including a comprehensive recording of 127 pieces for New World Records, and makes archival concert videos accessible to a global audience through virtual platforms.
- Transcribing and publishing performance materials for Victor Herbert's worksTranscribes original handwritten scores of Victor Herbert's compositions using digital notation software and operates VHSource, LLC, an online publisher providing original performance materials for Herbert's works, enabling future productions and scholarly access.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Presenting virtual and educational performances of Victor Herbert's musicHosts virtual concert series and educational initiatives to preserve and promote Victor Herbert's music, including a five-month virtual concert series from January to May 2021 and story-focused productions designed for intimate settings to educate the public about operetta.
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Producing new librettos and reimagining Victor Herbert's operasCreates new librettos and reimagined versions of Victor Herbert's operas and musical comedies, such as Son of Dublin, maintaining fidelity to original compositions while enhancing narrative and character development for contemporary audiences.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$62K
Contributions & grants$54K88%
Program service revenue$7K12%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$17K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash—
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Net assets$13K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +39.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Janice E Akerhielm — Director
- Micheal D Thomas — Director
- Philip J Bowers — Director
relationships · 72
Who they work with
- Alyce Mott Partner — Founder and Artistic Director of VHRP LIVE!
- Augusta Opera Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions at Augusta Opera.
- Bel Canto Opera Partner — Partner organization where VHRP LIVE! artists have performed Herbert works such as Babette and The Princess Pat.
- Belle Ayre Opera Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions at Belle Ayre Opera.
- Boston Midsummer Opera Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions at Boston Midsummer Opera.
- Cape Cod Opera Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions at Cape Cod Opera.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Artists associated with VHRP LIVE perform at Carnegie Hall.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions at Carnegie Hall.
- Center for Contemporary Opera Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions at the Center for Contemporary Opera.
- Chautauqua Opera Partner — Artists associated with VHRP LIVE perform in productions at Chautauqua Opera.
- Chautauqua Opera Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions at Chautauqua Opera.
- Chelsea Opera Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions at Chelsea Opera.
- Christ & St Stephen’s Church Partner — Hosted the performance of "Naughty Marietta" at its venue.
- City Center Encores! Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions at City Center Encores!.
- Clarence Brown Company Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions with the Clarence Brown Company.
- Clarence Brown Company Partner — Collaborated on musical productions.
- Concert Operetta Theatre Partner — Partner organization serving as fiscal sponsor and co-producer for the Restoring Natoma project, providing production and administrative support.
- Concert Pops of Long Island Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform with Concert Pops of Long Island.
- Florida Grand Opera Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions at Florida Grand Opera.
- Forbes on Film and Footlights Partner — Published a review of the "Heart O’ Mine" virtual concert.
- Geneva Light Opera Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions at Geneva Light Opera.
- Great Hall of Cooper Union Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions at the Great Hall of Cooper Union.
- International G & S Festival Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions at the International G & S Festival.
- Jekyll Island Musical Comedy Festival Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions at the Jekyll Island Musical Comedy Festival.
- Jekylls Island Musical Comedy Festival Partner — Collaborated on musical comedy productions.
- Lamb’s Players Theatre Partner — Co-produced the original production of R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
- Liederkranz Opera Theatre Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions at Liederkranz Opera Theatre.
- Light Opera of Manhattan Partner — Collaborated on musical productions.
- Light Opera of New York Partner — Artists associated with the organization perform in or prepare for productions at Light Opera of New York.
- Light Opera of New York Partner — Collaborates on performances of Victor Herbert's works, including Sweethearts and Eileen.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Core Ensemble Model for Artistic Continuitymethodology: core_ensemble_modelBy maintaining a core ensemble of returning artists, the organization strengthens interpretive depth and ensemble cohesion across seasons, because sustained collaboration enhances musical and dramatic nuance in the performance of historically significant works.
- Exclusive Repertory Focusmethodology: exclusive_repertory_focusBy concentrating exclusively on the works of Victor Herbert, the organization deepens artistic interpretation and builds a sustained legacy around his oeuvre, because specialized focus enables higher fidelity, continuity, and audience recognition in revival efforts.
- Minimalist Production to Enhance Narrative Intimacymethodology: minimalist_production_for_intimacyBy using minimalist staging and intimate formats—both live and virtual—the organization heightens audience engagement with the music and story, because reducing production noise allows the audience to focus on narrative and character within Herbert’s original compositional framework.
- Revival of Rare and Misunderstood Works through Recontextualizationmethodology: revival_of_rare_worksBy reviving rare or historically underappreciated works with experimental stagings and narrative enhancements, the organization reestablishes their artistic relevance, because recontextualization reveals latent innovation (e.g., Cubist themes) and challenges outdated perceptions of period works.