2025 - 2026 Season

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    AUGUST 22, AUGUST 23 & AUGUST 26

    Our season opens with an untitled evening of music where the audience gets to name the performance after experiencing it.

    Come with open ears and leave with a title of your own.

  • Classical Open Mic Night

    Classical Open Mic is a free and open monthly event, where professional and amateur classical musicians can play anything they desire related to classical music.

    Every Third Tuesday | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

    The Huron Stage
    2329 Huron St. Durham, NC 27707

More announcements coming soon on our new season.
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  • “Paradox Opera’s praiseworthy mission to bridge the gap, reinterpret classic operas, and commission new works reflects a commitment to reaching a diverse audience. Joining them was more than a professional collaboration; it was an invitation to a vibrant community where the old and new converge, breathing fresh life into opera!”

    -Christopher Fotis, PXO Artist

  • “Paradox Opera is a wonderful young company that treats their artists with respect and pays them fairly. PXO produces shows that push the envelope in an accessible way.”

    - Marissa Simmons, PXO Artist

  • “Beautiful costumes and a cozy set provided for a wonderful backdrop to tell the story and the singing was powerful… I was most impressed and can't wait for the next production. Hats off to everyone involved!”

    - David Edwards, PXO Super Fan!

  • “I thoroughly enjoyed the show, great music and audience engagement, opera doesn’t need to be stuffy and can connect with people!”

    - A PXO Fan

  • “Alissa Roca had excellent tone and poise as Mother, while Governor Harris (he/him), Gwendolyn Hyland (she/they), and Miguel Pedroza (he/him) were truly the highlights of the show with their well-blended harmonies as the three kings.”

    - Lauren Lisinski, Chatham Life and Style

  • “I loved the show. Each performer, and the incredible pianist, are clearly accomplished, talented, committed, and also having a wonderful time both with us as audience members, and with each other. I really loved the format of a mixture of opera and contemporary pieces. I really applaud this exciting endeavor, and feel like it has a really wonderful addition to the local art scene.”

    - A PXO Fan

Amahl and the Night Visitors

Take a moment to check out our previous show!

We hold the core belief that opera is a powerful, and emotionally thrilling art form. Our mission is to introduce new audiences to unique and modern perspectives, in a world-class, artist-first experience.