The full Magpie Opera Collective cast gathered on stage in gowns and suits, in front of the Votre Toast title screen A soprano beams mid-song, hand on her heart, lit in rose-pink stage light Two performers share a playful hand-hold moment on stage during Votre Toast A performer reaches out dramatically as operatic surtitles scroll on the screen behind her A conductor raises her baton mid-performance, audience members silhouetted in the foreground Cast members react with delight as a performer gestures triumphantly during the finale The full cast takes a bow together as the closing screen thanks the audience

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Welcome to Magpie Opera Collective — an artist-run company reimagining what opera can be in St. Louis. Here you'll find our upcoming performances, the artists bringing them to life, and the story behind our work. We believe opera thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a willingness to take risks. Explore the site to catch our latest productions, meet the singers and creators behind them, and discover how you can be part of what we're building. Come celebrate the vibrant, ever-evolving world of opera with us!

Moments On Stage

A look back at Votre Toast: An Evening of Opera Music and Merriment.

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