2018 New Orleans, LA

The convention was January 3-7, 2018 in the heart of the Big Easy, at the Loews New Orleans Hotel. The convention was themed:

Opera's Tradition and Rebirth: New Orleans 1796-2018
Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Convention Schedule

Have a look at the convention schedule to see all of the events from this convention:

Convention Schedule

New Orleans Convention Highlights

Keynote Speaker: Greer Grimsley Keynote address at the opening luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 4 by internationally acclaimed baritone, Greer Grimsley.

NOA Lifetime Achievement Award Noted conductor, stage director, and pianist John Moriarty was honored with NOA's highest award, a Lifetime Achievement Award, at the banquet on Saturday, Jan. 6.

NOA Lifetime Achievement Award Romanian-born soprano Virginia Zeani received NOA's highest award, a Lifetime Achievement Award, at the banquet on Saturday, Jan. 6.

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