kosmos
A harmonious arrangement.
Community.
kosmos asks top tier opera singers to give back to the communities that have supported them, making great art for the community and with the community.
Art is for everyone. The process of art is a shared uplift in creative thinking, troubleshooting and laughter. kosmos wants opera singers to not just engage with the community, but work with the community to strengthen its voice. The voice of many will always be more powerful than the voice of one.
The process of making art brings with it all sorts of dividends for the community in further encouraging connection. Cheer on the sidelines or kick a winning goal, there is nothing more rewarding than a sense of shared accomplishment. And for as much as you feel it in football, you likewise feel it in making great art.
The Power of Storytelling
kosmos asks established artists to be cultural first responders, step off the large stages, use their talent, experience and stories to enrich local communities, inspire and nurture our better selves, to give back rather than receive, see the audience members as the celebrities.
kosmos isn’t a gig, it’s a gift. we are inspired by a creation motive not a profit motive.
‘To use one’s singing voice in a manner that can reach audience members nearly a mile away and over a large orchestra is a feat. Imagine hearing that voice in small spaces where intimacy readjusts our artistry and storytelling. I believe opera artists are leaders. The power of our voices, our passion and honesty are the things people look for in leaders.
Understanding that, kosmos encourages working and seasoned opera singers to give back to the communities that supported us on our way up. To reconnect with our roots. To be reminded of our first time hearing a passionate aria in the expression of a child in the audience. To celebrate the small space as an opportunity to look through the prism of opera as a perspective on commonality. To make a difference doing what you do.’ —Founding Artistic Director, Stephanie Vlahos
By creating intimate high-tier performances in community spaces, kosmos offers exceptional artistic experiences that are accessible, memorable and meaningful. More importantly, they remind us of what matters – us.
Our First Production
Amahl and the Night Visitors
kosmos is cobbling an opera experience in the true spirit of the holidays in Edinburgh – Gian Carlo Menotti’s beloved opera Amahl and the Night Visitors.
A story of hope, generosity and belief, it is the perfect inaugural performance for kosmos, bringing together American and Scottish opera singers as a tribute to Menotti’s homes in both the States and Scotland. Our community has so many vibrant and creative individuals whom we hope will join us as contributors to the production. There is an aesthetic and sensibility in every community. A director need only see it and honour it to create something powerfully artistic.
Latest News
Stay up to date with the latest news, production updates and community activities from kosmos Community.
- Caring is sharing
Community begins when we notice one another. What could you share with someone around you? - As the nights draw inAs Halloween gives way to November, kosmos looks towards Amahl and the festive season in Marchmont, Edinburgh. What could you bring, share or help make happen?
- Turn your everyday into musicWhat if something you were going to do anyway could help your community? Discover how everyday choices can help make music happen with Kosmos in Edinburgh.
A Not-for-Profit Initiative
kosmos is a 100% non-profit initiative. It is about nurturing, celebrating and giving back as a valuable currency in our world.
Join the Harmonious Arrangement
Whether you are an artist, volunteer, supporter, parent or audience member, you are part of the community that makes kosmos possible.
Together, we can create moments of connection, inspire hope and celebrate the stories that bring us closer together.
One community at a time.