During the 23/24 season, Opera Philadelphia hosted a four-part series, called the Butterfly Conversations. This series is an integral part of a broader initiative at Opera Philadelphia called Reflection & Re-Vision. R&R was initiated in 2020, and serves as a platform for inquiry, examination, and celebration of the operatic art form in all its facets. It has been a space where we can explore how to create a more inclusive art form.

Butterfly Conversations’ aim is to provide historical context, examination of past productions, a deeper understanding of the music itself, and a look into the new production that Opera Philadelphia will present later this season.

In collaboration with select members of Opera Philadelphia's Community Advisory Council. Learn more about the council here.