Mark Campbell News

The Atlanta Opera opens its 2023-24 season in collaboration with Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff Arts Center for the East Coast premiere of Paul Moravec's The Shining, a chilling new production of the opera based on Stephen King's 1977 bestselling novel, with a libretto by Mark Campbell (Sep 15–Oct 1).

San Francisco Opera launches its second century on Friday, September 8 with Opera Ball and an Opening Night Concert featuring Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducting soloists Roberto Alagna and Aleksandra Kurzak with the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

Opera San José will launch its 40th anniversary season with an all-new production of Charles Gounod's Romeo and Juliet, directed by OSJ General Director/CEO Shawna Lucey, in her first production since taking the helm of the company. Romeo and Juliet follows on the heels of Lucey's critically acclaimed La Traviata for San Francisco Opera, which is scheduled to be remounted at Los Angeles Opera this fall.

Join New York City Opera at Bryant Park Picnic Performances for a delightful musical journey from Vienna to Broadway. Experience a charming review of songs, duets, and ensembles from the 20th century, featuring works by Lehar, Herbert, Gershwin, and more. No tickets required, ample seating available. Livestream broadcasts available nationwide.

Florida Grand Opera announces an exciting mix of internationally acclaimed artists, South Florida favorites, and rising stars for its 82nd consecutive season featuring three of the lyric stage's most popular titles.

Experience the enchanting vocals of tenor Alessandro Lora in concert at Bryant Park Picnic Performances. Join us on Saturday, August 19th at 7pm for an unforgettable evening of diverse Italian repertoire and operatic favorites. Don't miss this classic Italian romance and passion.

Composer Eric Nathan releases Some Favored Nook, a new album featuring a song cycle that sets the writings of Emily Dickinson to music. The album, with a libretto by Mark Campbell, explores themes of love, war, and women's rights.

Join New York City Opera for a free outdoor performance of The Barber of Seville in Bryant Park. No tickets required, seating available, and free picnic blankets for audience members to borrow. Can't attend in person? Livestream broadcasts are available nationwide.

The many facets of Kent Tritle’s career are on prominent display in the 2023-24 concert season of the Director of Cathedral Music and Organist at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine; Music Director of both Musica Sacra, New York’s elite professional chorus, and Oratorio Society of New York, the acclaimed avocational ensemble; and organist of the New York Philharmonic.

The Oratorio Society of New York, led by Music Director Kent Tritle, has revealed its 2023-2024 season with three concerts in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall and one at St. Bartholomew's Church.

OPERA America has announced the 2023 Campbell Opera Librettist Prize recipient, Deborah Brevoort. Conceived and funded by acclaimed librettist and lyricist Mark Campbell, the Prize is the first award in the history of American opera created specifically to honor the work of opera librettists. The annual winner receives an award of $7,000 to support creative development and career advancement.

Bloomingdale School of Music, in partnership with the New York Philharmonic, will present the third annual Practice Challenge: Bridge to Creativity from August 21-25, 2023.

Bay Area audiences are invited to revel in the high drama and opulent melodies of classic opera as artists from the 2023 Merola Opera Program perform extended scenes from works by Donizetti, Handel, Verdi, and others in the Schwabacher Summer Concert.

Composer, conductor, and bass-baritone Damien Geter has revealed his 2023-2024 season.

OPERA America has announced grants totaling $200,000 to six American opera companies through its Next Stage Grants program.

New York Festival of Song has revealed its 2023-24 season of performances, including four Mainstage Series programs at Merkin Hall, co-presented with Kaufman Music Center.

The end of the season doesn't mean audiences have to wait until the fall to experience opera! Soak in the summer with Seattle Opera's exciting range of programming, including free public performances, youth opera camps, and a season-opening bash at the National Nordic Museum.

The Alliance Theatre has announced the stage directors for its 55th season. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!

In a brand new production and the professional South Carolina premiere, Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera-HALO-presents As One in a dramatic conclusion to their 2022/23 Season.