The Sembrich

“Królowa Metropolitan Opera”: the great Polish coloratura soprano Marcella Sembrich – Queen of the ⁦@MetOpera⁩⁩ – was born #OTD in 1858.

In fact, Mme. Sembrich took an active role in the First World War, founding the American Polish Relief Committee in 1915 and raising thousands of dollars and supplies for those in Poland affected by the war. For more on Sembrich's life, visit our website: thesembrich.org

Happy Veteran's Day and thank you to all who have served! Marcella Sembrich would have celebrated the first Veteran's Day, Armistice Day, in 1918, which marked the end of the fighting of WWI.

To learn more about Marcella Sembrich, our historic collection and events, visit: thesembrich.org #MeetOpera #opera #operasingersofinstagram #TheSembrich #seaglefestival #boltonlanding #boltonlandingny @OPERAAmerica

Act One premiered at The Sembrich as part of our 2024 summer festival to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Marcella Sembrich's lakeside studio. It was presented in partnership with The American Center for New Works Development at Seagle Festival and the Hyperion String Quartet.

It's #WorldOperaDay! To celebrate we're sharing "Walking in the Rain" from At That Hour, a chamber opera after James Joyce, by Richard Wargo, Artistic Director and Composer in Residence here at The Sembrich. youtu.be/ijpJfi98EpE

To learn more about Marcella Sembrich, our historic collection and events, visit: thesembrich.org #MeetOpera #opera #operasingersofinstagram #TheSembrich #seaglefestival #boltonlanding #boltonlandingny @OPERAAmerica

Act One premiered at The Sembrich as part of our 2024 summer festival to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Marcella Sembrich's lakeside studio. It was presented in partnership with The American Center for New Works Development at Seagle Festival and the Hyperion String Quartet.

It's #WorldOperaDay! To celebrate we're sharing soprano Emily O'Connor's performance of the title aria from "At That Hour," a chamber opera after James Joyce, by Richard Wargo, Artistic Director and Composer in Residence here at The Sembrich. youtu.be/a4mlOPjelic

Its been a busy few weeks here at The Sembrich. Two weeks ago, our staff attended the Greater Hudson Heritage Network's annual conference and accepted an Award recognizing our efforts to conserve Sembrich's "Queen of the Night"... Read More Below 👇

@theGHHN has awarded The Sembrich a 2024 Award for Excellence for our recent efforts to preserve Marcella Sembrich's "Queen of the Night" costume! Thank you to our Sembrich community for your support of this important project! #Museum #Excellence #Opera #Conservation

Due to unforeseen circumstances, today's World Music Wednesday performance has been postponed to Wednesday, July 24. Tickets will be honored at the rescheduled event and those desiring a refund may contact our office at (518) 644-2431. We thank everyone for their understanding!

Tickets and Info: TheSembrich.org/festival/2024/…

Wed. 6/19 at 7PM - A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION Celebrate #Juneteenth with The Sembrich and #OperaSaratoga! Celebrated composer Anthony Davis will present selections from his acclaimed operas, all portraying historical engagements crucial to Black Americans. #BlackHistory #BlackLives

Happy 100th to @The_Sembrich! Find out what the Bolton Landing museum is doing to celebrate its centennial season here: saratogaliving.com/the-sembrich-c…

Only two days until the first event of the 2024 summer festival! Join us on Wednesday evening (6/5) for a preview concert featuring Opera Saratoga's spectacular Festival Artists! Tickets & Info: thesembrich.org/festival/2024/… #Opera #Saratoga #Adirondacks #ILoveNY #LakeGeorgeArea

Samuel Barber, best know for “Adagio for Strings," born March 9, 1910, spent his formative summers at the Bolton Landing home of his uncle and aunt, the American composer Sidney Homer and his wife Louise, who was one of the most renowned contralto opera stars of her day.

We're so excited to announce the lineup for our 2024 Summer Festival "A Century of Sembrich!" With over 25 events throughout the #summer, there's plenty of opportunities to hear the #music you love in one of the most spectacular spots on #LakeGeorge! TheSembrich.org/festival/2024

We've almost reached our goal to preserve Sembrich's Queen of the Night costume! So far, you've helped us raise $59,537, leaving only $12,961 to reach our goal! Donate: TheSembrich.org/costume Help us reach our funding goal this #GivingTuesday!