2019
Nebuchadnezzar
Co-produced Ye’s first opera at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and cast the operatic principals.
about access opera
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Introduction
Founded in 2019 by John S. Burton, Access Opera is a global production agency connecting the discipline and scale of classical music with popular music, entertainment and contemporary culture.
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The Access Opera Story
Built between worlds.
Access Opera began with a simple conviction: classical voices belong inside contemporary culture, not at its edge. Burton’s work as an impresario, producer, curator and talent manager gave the company a point of view across both worlds.
What began in opera expanded naturally into concerts and touring, artist development, musical casting and major live productions. The through-line remains the same: assemble the right talent and make ambitious ideas real.
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Selected History
2019
Mary
Co-produced Ye’s second opera at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center in New York.
2019—20
Metropolitan Opera
Produced and hosted the opening-night cast event for Porgy & Bess.
2020—21
Donda Choir + musical casting
Identified, cast and coordinated classical and vocal talent for contemporary productions, including the development of the Donda Children’s Choir.
2022
Big Femme Energy Tour
Head of Production for the Live Nation, Femme It Forward and Amazon Live tour.
2025
Ye Live — Mexico City
Plaza de Toros · Mexico City, Mexico
80,000 fans. $11.6M generated in under 24 hours. Booked and produced Ye’s landmark return to global stadium touring.
May 2026
Ye Live — Istanbul
Atatürk Olympic Stadium · Istanbul, Türkiye
70,000+ tickets sold · 110,000+ capacity. On track to be the largest solo rap performance in history. May 30, 2026.
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Image + Video Archive
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What Comes Next
Access Opera continues to develop ambitious productions that connect artists, audiences and cultures—across stages, genres and borders.
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