Solo Exhibit: Marie Rauso’s “The Alchemy of Gilded Perspectives”

The Delaware Valley Opera Center’s Arts Nest proudly presents The Alchemy of Gilded Perspectives, a solo exhibition featuring the radiant work of local artist Marie Rauso. Curated by Jodi Sibilia, the exhibit will be on view from June 1st through September 28th, 2025, with an opening reception on Saturday, June 28th from 1–3 PM. All are welcome to attend.

Through a stunning interplay of light, texture, and emotion, Rauso’s work transforms raw materials—such as crystals, glass, and layered surfaces—into luminous pieces that evoke both inner stillness and sensory delight. Her intuitive creative process results in artwork that is deeply personal yet universally resonant.

This collection explores the quiet power of reflection, the movement of emotion, and the grounding beauty found in everyday textures. With an emphasis on tactile richness and spiritual energy, Rauso’s art offers a space for healing, contemplation, and wonder.

“There’s an aliveness in Marie’s work that’s hard to put into words—it’s felt more than seen. Each piece feels like a quiet conversation between light, movement, and emotion. I’m thrilled to help bring this debut solo show to life and introduce her powerful voice to a wider audience.” —Jodi Sibilia, Curator

Please join us in celebrating Marie Rauso’s debut solo exhibition and the unique energy she brings to the regional art scene.

Exhibit Dates: June 7th – September 28th, 2025

Artists Reception: Saturday, June 28th, 2025 1:00–3:00 PM

Marie Rauso

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Knightly News - Children's Opera in June

Knightly News - Children's Opera
June 7 & 14 at 10am and 2pm, June 8 & 15 at 2pm

Admission $10 for adults and free to children under 14 years of age. - Buy Tickets Now

Knightly News is an opera for children by Jonathan Stinson, the Artist in Residence at DVO for 2025.

“Knightly News” is a one-act family opera, music composed by Jonathan Stinson and lyrics by Jonathan Stinson and Sarah Rogevich. Originally commissioned by Chicago Opera Playhouse, productions have been performed by Atlanta Opera, Green Light Vocal Productions in Illinois, and multiple schools throughout the country.

Characters from “Cinderella”, “Little Red Riding Hood”, and “The Three Little Pigs make up the cast. Little Red has a crush on Prince Charming who has become a television news reporter. Pig and Little Red decide to look for Pig’s brothers and Little Red’s grandmother who all disappeared after witnesses heard a “huff and a puff”. In their search they are interviewed by Prince Charming who is still looking for a girl with the right sized foot to fit into a slipper left behind by a dance partner. Little Red convinces him he should stop looking and choose her, someone who would never run away from him. He agrees. Soon they are joined by the disguised Big Bad Wolf who pretends to want to help them search for their missing family members when, in fact, he really wants to eat them. But Wolf gives himself away. He is distressed that he is a failure at being a big, bad, wolf but Pig recognizes his talent as a demolition expert and hires him in her building business.

Cast

Ramon Telefrancia, Prince Charming
Warren Harding, The Wolf
Margaux Frohlich, Little Red
Veronica Mak, Pig
Martin Yazdzik Pianist
Carol Castel, Stage Director

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DVO Receives New York State Council on the Arts grant award!

We're a New York State Council of the Arts Grantee!!

Delaware Valley Opera's productions and concerts are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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