Miguel Cantu, left ,formed American Baroque Opera with his husband, Eric Smith. (Courtesy photo) Gay-founded American Baroque Opera defies operatic expectations RICH LOPEZ | Staff Writerrichlopezwrites@gmail.com In just its fourth season last year, American Baroque Opera faced the pandemic challenges like any other arts organization.
But instead of just focusing on getting through it, founders and husbands Miguel Cantu and Eric Smith saw the pandemic as still a step forward in their 10-year plan.
For them, the last year-and-a-half has been a time of growth and learning with an all-digital season. However, the two feel good about being able — so far — to curate ABO’s upcoming fifth season for live audiences again. “Our next season is going