Goodbye and thank you

Dear friends, collaborators, and community,

Today, Vital Opera closes its doors.

Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your interest in and support for our work over these years. It has been the honor of my life to take part in creating performances and processes that held our shared humanity at their core. I will carry with me so many moments of unforgettable beauty, joy, and vulnerability. And I hope that our work has added to your love of witnessing human stories through music.

Though Vital Opera is ending its journey, I am delighted that a group of our artists is forming their own organization—Collective Voice Lab. In many ways, I know they will continue the work of creating compelling, artist-centered musical storytelling. And above all, I’m eager to see them forge their own path forward and to add to the rich tapestry of New York City’s remarkable artistic ecosystem. I hope you’ll join me in following their journey.

The work of sharing human experience onstage continues! I am heartened by the many wonderful colleagues and organizations who continue to tell these stories with grace, compassion, and deep care. I’m grateful that Vital Opera has been able to play a small part in that rich tapestry of storytelling.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Keep well. And goodbye!

With deep gratitude and love,
Kelvin Chan, Founding General Director of Vital Opera