Vineyard Touring Opera Company

06/08/2026

This year's Call for Scores winners are here. 🎶
We are thrilled to announce that Roger Ballenger, Brian C. Herald, and Christin Hablewitz have been selected for this year's Bridging the Centuries program, with their works chosen from a pool of submissions by Los Angeles-based composers. Joining them is our Young Composer Winner, Logan Westerviller.
Hear their music live Saturday, June 13 at 7PM at Forest Lawn Glendale. Free admission.
🎟 RSVP at https://www.vtopera.org/

06/06/2026

We are thrilled to welcome back Maria Newman, Charles Fernandez, and L.C. Harnsberger to this year's program, three composers whose work spans concert halls, opera, film, and beyond.

Join us Saturday, June 13 at 7PM at Forest Lawn Glendale to hear their music live. Free admission.
🎟 RSVP at https://www.vtopera.org/

05/21/2026

We're back!! Join us on Saturday, June 13 at 7PM for the second annual Bridging the Centuries, an evening celebrating the past, present, and future of classical music.
This year's program features works selected through our Call for Scores, a Young Composer Winner, beloved classical masterworks, and a star-studded lineup of performers, all conducted by Alan Medak and hosted by SoCal radio personality Jennifer Miller-Hammel.
Free admission. One unforgettable evening. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bridging-the-centuries-tickets-1981690797521

04/15/2026

Did you know LA almost lost Olvera Street? 🌿
Golondrina tells the true story of Christine Sterling — the woman who saved it.
Set in 1920s downtown Los Angeles, our historically inspired opera weaves together romance, struggle, and triumph in a story that shaped the city we love. Now in a new chamber version, it's ready to reach new audiences and new stages.
Music by L. C. Harnsberger | Libretto by Robert Cartland
Originally produced by Vineyard Touring Opera, 2015 & 2017
Visit our website to learn more!

04/09/2026

Did you know L.C. Harnsberger is not only a member of VTO's board, but also our composer in residence? Here's a clip of the Concerto for Horn and Orchestra from his "Christmas Concerto", performed live at our 2025 Bridging the Centuries concert.

We're thrilled to announce that our 2nd annual symphonic concert returns in June 2026, once again in partnership with Forest Lawn — bringing together volunteer professional musicians for an evening of world premieres by local composers alongside beloved classical repertoire. Stay tuned for details.

04/03/2026

There's nothing quite like a sold-out house. Mezzo-soprano Rae Shrum delivers a stunning performance of Nobles Seigneurs, Salut! from Meyerbeer's Les Huguenots at the 2026 Bellflower Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert — featuring singers from VTO and our very own Alan Medak on the podium

04/01/2026

None of this would be possible without the man behind the music, Alan Medak. With a career spanning decades and stages from Wisconsin to Southern California, Alan brings both depth of experience and genuine passion to every performance. In 2007, he co-founded VTO with a simple belief: opera per tutti — opera for all. His proudest accomplishment? The 2015 world premiere of Golondrina, an original opera that captivated audiences with its portrayal of historic events in 1920s Los Angeles. Alan's commitment to bringing live classical music to underserved communities is the foundation on which VTO was built — and continues to grow.

03/23/2026

Opera has a way of bringing people together like nothing else. This July 2025 recital featured music from Tosca, Don Giovanni, Aida, and more. So glad to share it with our communities. Stay tuned for more coming soon!!

03/21/2026

01/27/2026

Snippet of featured artist - spectacular Bass Patrick Blackwell rehearsing with the Bellflower Symphony singing Il lacerato spirito from Giuseppe Verdi’s powerful opera Simon Boccanegra. The free concert on the 31st will be held at the William and Jane Bristol Auditorium at Civic Center drive in Old town Bellflower at 7PM and made possible through the generosity of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission/Department of Arts and Culture with a special thanks to the City of Bellflower.