Artists in Conversation Festival 2026

Renegade Opera announces two new works as part of the Artists in Conversation Festival, an annual program that explores the future of opera and the performing arts through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The 2026 Artists in Conversation Festival presents live performances of two concert works, We’re Still Here: A Love Song to Queer Composers and Duo Cantilena: An Exploration of Guitar and Voice Music. Each concert will be followed by a conversation with the performers and creators, an opportunity to learn, explore, and expand your understanding of what it means to tell stories through music for today’s audiences.