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Metropolitan Opera Guild lecturer, WRTI radio personality, opera podcast host, and opera travel host Michael Bolton
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Let me tell
you a story

IN WORDS, MUSIC, HISTORY,
AND DRAMA

Mike Bolton is an engaging, knowledgeable, and impactful content creator of classical music and opera. With his dynamic personality and innovative approach, each program is tailored to mission goals and audience needs, helping to build stronger organizational relationships.

MICHAEL J. BOLTON

A B O U T

Let's go on a journey together as I tell you a story through words, music, history, and drama. Over 65,000 people have gone on these journeys with me at lectures, pre-performance talks, and other curated events throughout the country. These journeys explore mythology or contemporary stories, feature royalty or teenagers on the run. Some are funny and others are harrowing.  

Yet, there is a commonality among all of them — our hearts and our beings. As far removed as these stories may seem, I help people discover themselves and connect to these stories in deep and transformative ways through lectures, podcasts, program notes, travel opportunities, and more. 

Opera lecturer, writer, travel entrepreneur Mike Bolton

S E R V I C E S

EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, AND INSPIRE

L E C T U R E S

Over 65,000 people have attended the educational and engaging lectures I've given for Opera Philadelphia, Metropolitan Opera Guild, Cincinnati Opera, and dozens of other organizations.

Learn more about a unique presentation for your organization.

P O D C A S T S

Podcasts offer a unique opportunity to give your brand and production global reach. 
I can produce and host a podcast that can help you share your message with the world. Or sponsor an established podcast that highlights your production.

P R O G R A M
N O T E S

I'll help your audience immerse themselves in your next production, recording, donor newsletter, education guide, and more with a thought-provoking, informative, and entertaining written piece for your program, website, and more.

O P E R A
T R A V E L

Travel with me and discover the wonders of opera in the U.S. and Italy. With the Opera Bus, attend performances along the NYC-DC corridor. Or join me on a 6-day trip to Italy through  DiscoverMyItaly.com with me as your opera guide! 

V O I C E O V E R

I offer professional  voiceover and production services from conception to execution for your next online video, radio broadcast, podcast, telephony system, and more. I can help your next initiative achieve maximum impact.

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C L I E N T S and C O L L A B O R A T O R S

WORKING WITH THE BEST

African American Museum in Philadelphia
Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Cathedral Village Philadelphia
Cincinnati Opera
Barnes Foundation
Curtis Institute of Music
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, BMFI
Drexel University, ExCITE Center
Esperanza Arts Center Philadelphia
Ikea
Macy's
Metropolitan Opera Guild
Longwood Gardens
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Opera Philadelphia
Opera Omaha
Peco an exelon company
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Villanova University
Waverly Heights
WRTI 90.1 FM
University of Pennsylvania

T E S T I M O N I A L S

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...

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S T U A R T   H O L T
Director of School Programs and
Community Engagement

Mike's lectures provide audiences with new perspectives, ideas, and analysis of works that they may be extremely familiar with, or exploring for the first time. It's the perfect blend of humor and accessibility mixed with his fantastic passion for the art form we call opera.

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M I L E S   C O H E N
Artistic Director

Mike brings thoughtful insights to his pre-concert lectures for Philadelphia Chamber Music Society. He is at the same time skillful in delivering the history and context for vocal repertoire in an engaging conversational style. His goal is obvious: drawing out the humanity of music, he inspires critical thinking on the often unexpected perspectives of others and provokes his listeners to a greater love for music.

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V A L E R I E   G A Y
Deputy Director for
Audience Engagement &
Chief Experience Officer

I’ve had the privilege and pleasure to collaborate with Mike for several years. I’ve experienced his leadership, creative problem solving and premium he places on making sure his partners are heard and properly represented. Mike’s high EQ enables him to forge collaborations across many communities, demographics, and points of view to create a strong team of professionals dedicated to achieving a shared goal.

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P O D C A S T
Apple Podcast Reviews
for Front Row Center

Bravo! A wonderful example of the power of a truly interdisciplinary approach.


Great Opera Podcast

Perfect balance of breadth and depth. Looking forward to more!!

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