... following the closure of the beloved Amato Opera, Amore emerged when a group of dedicated artists and musicians came together to continue New York's operatic tradition — and we've been staging full productions in period dress, with orchestras of 25 or more musicians, ever since.

... rests on three goals: to present complete, well-loved 18th- and 19th-century operas in a unique, intimate setting; to give amateur and aspiring singers real training and performance opportunities; and to introduce children to opera, cultivating them as future audience members and performers. We welcome artists of every background, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and age, and we keep ticket prices affordable ($20–$45) so opera stays accessible to everyone -- including seniors and school children, many of whom receive complimentary tickets.

Since our founding, Amore has been featured in the New York Times, Opera News, Broadway World, Classical Singer, and other publications. The New Yorker once described us as a "shoestring company [that] puts on small-scale productions that are short on grandeur but big on charm" — a description we've worn proudly for over 15 years.

On August 10th, 2020, Connie was foisted into the top management position at the Amore Opera upon the untimely death of Amore's previous Artistic Director, Nathan Hull.  Connie was Nathan's life partner of more than 20+ years. Since Amore's inaugural year, she has had a front-row seat to Nathan's every struggle to develop Amore into a treasured NYC artistic institution. Sunsetting Amore was not something Connie was willing to do.  Connie is grateful to anyone and everyone who believed in her and got involved in her first opera production. Nathan's legacy was never the goal - It has always been about the community he has built and his commitment to the next generation’s music education.  Also, in Connie's view, continuing Amore is just Connie's way of caring for Nathan. Please consider becoming a monthly contributor at https://www.amoreopera.org/donate

Alan holds a master's in voice from the Mannes School of Music and is an Amato Opera alumnus and founding member of Amore. Known for his work as artistic producer and choral director at the Opera Theatre of Montclair, he has collaborated with Connie to produce Amore's productions since 2023.

Janet performed as an Amato Opera clarinetist for two decades before lending her administrative expertise to Amore --  and, in recent years, joining the chorus onstage herself.

A native Israeli, Iris is an internationally acclaimed soprano, musician, and actress. She is praised for her rare combination of stage presence and musicianship from critics and conductors alike.  All of which pales in comparison to the work she's done at Amore Opera where she served as a talent scout, casting director, assistant director, conductor for children productions, and in general, served as our president Nathan Hull's left arm.  She was also our costume designer for several productions, notably putting together the bright palette costumes for our US premiere of Schikaneders' Das Labyrinth.  Iris has a Master's degree from Haifa University, Israel. She also plays piano & Flute, teaches, conducts & composes.

The founding member of Amore Opera is the mastermind behind our professional yet intimate productions at Amore Opera.  Nathan was the face of Amore Opera, but many do not know that he was a man who wore many hats; he personally oversaw/directed/produced any and all of our productions and projects.  Nathan was our chief fundraiser and the driving force behind Amore Opera. 

Under his leadership, this company over these last 11 years has slowly built a reputation for staging high-quality opera, and bringing long-lost works back to life with many US premieres, starting with Mercadante's I Due Figaro, and most recently with Meyerbeer's Dinorah. 

Throughout his career, Nathan has directed shows for many companies including Amato Opera, Village Light Opera Group, and Actors Opera.  Nathan has also directed and sung in most of the Gilbert & Sullivan repertoire and regularly lectures on opera and operetta.  Nathan's adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol - Scrooge & Gilbert & Sullivan has been performed by theater groups around the country, including Amore Opera.  This classic tale set to the Gilbert & Sullivan canon has always sold-out at every performance at Amore and is fast becoming a holiday tradition.

Sadly Nathan passed away on August 10th 2020.  He is deeply missed by the Amore Opera family, and we are determined to carry on his passion for opera.