Opera Diversifies as it Makes the Shift to Virtual Performances
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
ABC News is exploring the ways in which opera has been able to diversify since making the shift to virtual productions due to the health crisis.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
ABC News is exploring the ways in which opera has been able to diversify since making the shift to virtual productions due to the health crisis.
Madame Gandhi Releases 'Visions Remixed', Featuring Female Producers And DJs From Across The Globe
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2020
MADAME GANDHI today releases VISIONS REMIXED, a globally-sourced collection of remixes for the five tracks encompassing her 2019 critically-acclaimed Visions EP. Each of Madame Gandhi’s original tracks from her latest EP have been completely reimagined by a diverse group of female producers.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2020
MADAME GANDHI today releases VISIONS REMIXED, a globally-sourced collection of remixes for the five tracks encompassing her 2019 critically-acclaimed Visions EP. Each of Madame Gandhi’s original tracks from her latest EP have been completely reimagined by a diverse group of female producers.
New Season of GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOW HEAR THIS Features Haydn, Schubert, Mozart And Beethoven
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2020
From Vienna to Montreal, Berlin to Philadelphia, London to New York City and beyond, celebrated violinist and chief conductor of the Mexico City Philharmonic Scott Yoo discovers the secret stories behind some of the greatest classical music ever composed in the second season of Great Performances: Now Hear This.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2020
From Vienna to Montreal, Berlin to Philadelphia, London to New York City and beyond, celebrated violinist and chief conductor of the Mexico City Philharmonic Scott Yoo discovers the secret stories behind some of the greatest classical music ever composed in the second season of Great Performances: Now Hear This.
Met Announces Three-Week Schedule For Nightly Met Opera Streams
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2020
The Met has announced a specially-curated, three-week schedule for its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on the company website during the coronavirus closure. The schedule includes an All-Verdi week, a 20th-Century Classics week, and an All-French week.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2020
The Met has announced a specially-curated, three-week schedule for its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on the company website during the coronavirus closure. The schedule includes an All-Verdi week, a 20th-Century Classics week, and an All-French week.
Black Opera Productions and the Jessye Norman Estate Will Present JESSYE NORMAN AT 75: A CELEBRATION
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2020
Black Opera Productions LLC and the Jessye Norman Estate will present Jessye Norman at 75: A Celebration.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2020
Black Opera Productions LLC and the Jessye Norman Estate will present Jessye Norman at 75: A Celebration.
Lise Davidsen to Perform for the Metropolitan Opera's Pay-Per-View Series
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2020
Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen will perform a live concert on Saturday, August 29, at 7pm CET/1pm ET, from the royal Oscarshall Palace in Oslo, where the soprano sang after winning Norway's Queen Sonja Competition in 2015.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2020
Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen will perform a live concert on Saturday, August 29, at 7pm CET/1pm ET, from the royal Oscarshall Palace in Oslo, where the soprano sang after winning Norway's Queen Sonja Competition in 2015.
Opera Lafayette's OPERA STARTS WITH OH! Teaches Kids Opera Via Zoom
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2020
Opera Starts With Oh! is an opera education program for children aged 4 to 7, run by the D.C.-based company Opera Lafayette.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2020
Opera Starts With Oh! is an opera education program for children aged 4 to 7, run by the D.C.-based company Opera Lafayette.
Frank J. and Mary Doherty Announce Opera Orlando $30,000 Matching Challenge
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
Central Florida philanthropists, arts supporters, and friends of Opera Orlando Frank J. and Mary Doherty have pledged a $30,000 match in celebration of the Company's fifth season.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
Central Florida philanthropists, arts supporters, and friends of Opera Orlando Frank J. and Mary Doherty have pledged a $30,000 match in celebration of the Company's fifth season.
New Study Done By Epidemiologists in Berlin Suggests Attending Operas With Full Audiences is Safe
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
German epidemiologists from Berlin’s Clinic Charité have published a study revealing that it is safe to attend opera house and concert hall performances with full audiences.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
German epidemiologists from Berlin’s Clinic Charité have published a study revealing that it is safe to attend opera house and concert hall performances with full audiences.
Joshua Sofaer and Wunderbar Present OPERA HELPS Online
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2020
Opera Helps began as a site-specific art project in which professional opera singers visited people in the comfort of their own homes to sing to them one to one. It harnessed the redemptive power of opera to help with participant's personal problems.
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2020
Opera Helps began as a site-specific art project in which professional opera singers visited people in the comfort of their own homes to sing to them one to one. It harnessed the redemptive power of opera to help with participant's personal problems.
Check Out 10 Operas Available to Stream The Week of August 17 - THE MAGIC FLUTE, FAIRY QUEEN, IDOMENEO, and More!
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2020
This week, you can stream opera productions from all over the world, from The Met, to Seattle, Los Angeles, England, and more. Check out these 10 operas that you don't want to miss this week.
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2020
This week, you can stream opera productions from all over the world, from The Met, to Seattle, Los Angeles, England, and more. Check out these 10 operas that you don't want to miss this week.
Exploring How Opera is Shifting to Stay Alive During the Health Crisis
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2020
CPR Classical is exploring how opera is shifting to be able to stay alive amidst the health crisis.
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2020
CPR Classical is exploring how opera is shifting to be able to stay alive amidst the health crisis.
Married Opera Artists Discuss Making the Switch to Zoom Performances
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2020
Two opera artists, Kathleen and Daniel Belcher, recently chatted with KCUR about making the switch to Zoom performances amidst the health crisis.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2020
Two opera artists, Kathleen and Daniel Belcher, recently chatted with KCUR about making the switch to Zoom performances amidst the health crisis.
VIDEO: Kenosha Opera Festival Debuts Online
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2020
Nicholas Huff and Kaila Bingen launched the opera last fall, and made plans for an inaugural gala concert before the pandemic hit. Instead, the first event was streamed online on August 9.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2020
Nicholas Huff and Kaila Bingen launched the opera last fall, and made plans for an inaugural gala concert before the pandemic hit. Instead, the first event was streamed online on August 9.
Richard Stilwell of THE ASPERN PAPERS at Dallas Opera
by Erica Miner - August 14, 2020
A lot of repertoire you do over and over, while finding new things within those pieces, but something totally new is interesting
by Erica Miner - August 14, 2020
A lot of repertoire you do over and over, while finding new things within those pieces, but something totally new is interesting
Richard Stilwell of PELLEAS ET MELISANDE at New York City Opera
by Erica Miner - August 14, 2020
the exquisite voice, dramatic stage presence and winning personality of this Grammy-nominated artist have garnered kudos throughout the opera world
by Erica Miner - August 14, 2020
the exquisite voice, dramatic stage presence and winning personality of this Grammy-nominated artist have garnered kudos throughout the opera world
BWW Review: RUSSELL THOMAS LIVING ROOM RECITAL
by Maria Nockin - August 13, 2020
On Monday, August 10, 2020, I listened to tenor Russell Thomas and collaborative pianist Kyung-mi Kima??s a?oeLiving Room Recitala?? for Los Angeles Opera. He opened with Franz Schuberta??s a??An die Musik' ('To Musica??) Thomas and Kim gloried in the songa??s sweeping melody as the pianoa??s strong bass underscored the vocal line
by Maria Nockin - August 13, 2020
On Monday, August 10, 2020, I listened to tenor Russell Thomas and collaborative pianist Kyung-mi Kima??s a?oeLiving Room Recitala?? for Los Angeles Opera. He opened with Franz Schuberta??s a??An die Musik' ('To Musica??) Thomas and Kim gloried in the songa??s sweeping melody as the pianoa??s strong bass underscored the vocal line
Check Out a List of Theatre Events, Live Opera, Film Screenings and More Taking Place Outdoors in the UK
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2020
As the health crisis continues to impact the entertainment industry, theatre, comedy, film and more have found ways to adjust, bringing performances and more outdoors!
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2020
As the health crisis continues to impact the entertainment industry, theatre, comedy, film and more have found ways to adjust, bringing performances and more outdoors!
Opera Podcast THE ELECTRONIC LOVER Launches August 14
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2020
The Electronic Lover is a serial podcast opera created by San Francisco Bay Area composer Lisa Mezzacappa and Brooklyn-based writer Beth Lisick. The story is set in chatrooms at the dawn of the Internet, in the moment when we first invited computers into the most intimate aspects of our lives.
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2020
The Electronic Lover is a serial podcast opera created by San Francisco Bay Area composer Lisa Mezzacappa and Brooklyn-based writer Beth Lisick. The story is set in chatrooms at the dawn of the Internet, in the moment when we first invited computers into the most intimate aspects of our lives.
2020-21 Opera On The Mainstage Moves to Fall; Lineup Announced
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2020
Opera Orlando's 2020-21 season continues to evolve as COVID-19 numbers remain in flux. Having already transitioned summer concerts and other events online, the Opera is delaying the “On the Mainstage” series from October to December.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2020
Opera Orlando's 2020-21 season continues to evolve as COVID-19 numbers remain in flux. Having already transitioned summer concerts and other events online, the Opera is delaying the “On the Mainstage” series from October to December.
Tulsa Opera To Open Season With Live Baseball-Themed RIGOLETTO
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2020
In its first performance for a live, in-person audience since the coronavirus outbreak, Tulsa Opera will present the company's 2020-21 season opener, Verdi's Rigoletto, outdoors in a semi-staged, baseball-themed production directed by James Robinson at local baseball stadium ONEOK Field on Friday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. CT.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2020
In its first performance for a live, in-person audience since the coronavirus outbreak, Tulsa Opera will present the company's 2020-21 season opener, Verdi's Rigoletto, outdoors in a semi-staged, baseball-themed production directed by James Robinson at local baseball stadium ONEOK Field on Friday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. CT.
The American Opera Project Receives New Music USA Project Grant
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2020
The American Opera Project has received a New Music USA Project Grant to support the continued development and world premiere of The Night Falls, a new dance-driven blend of dance, opera, and musical theater choreographed and directed by Troy Schumacher (the New York City Ballet), with book and lyrics by Karen Russell (Swamplandia!), and music and lyrics by Ellis Ludwig-Leone (San Fermin).
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2020
The American Opera Project has received a New Music USA Project Grant to support the continued development and world premiere of The Night Falls, a new dance-driven blend of dance, opera, and musical theater choreographed and directed by Troy Schumacher (the New York City Ballet), with book and lyrics by Karen Russell (Swamplandia!), and music and lyrics by Ellis Ludwig-Leone (San Fermin).
VIDEO: Paisley Opera Thanks NHS Workers With Performance of 'Easter Hymn'
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2020
Paisley Opera has released a video to thank the NHS workers, performing Easter Hymn from 'A Paisley Kiss.'
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2020
Paisley Opera has released a video to thank the NHS workers, performing Easter Hymn from 'A Paisley Kiss.'
The Met Announces Week 23 Schedule for Nightly Met Opera Streams
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2020
The Met has announced the Week 23 schedule for its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on the company website during the coronavirus closure.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2020
The Met has announced the Week 23 schedule for its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on the company website during the coronavirus closure.
Houston Grand Opera Launches HGO DIGITAL, The Sarah and Ernest Butler Performance Series, This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2020
Houston Grand Opera has announced HGO Digital, its all-new program of digital works for the 2020-21 season. Starting in September and extending through April 2021, HGO will release original video content bimonthly for audiences to enjoy from the comfort of their homes, free of charge.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2020
Houston Grand Opera has announced HGO Digital, its all-new program of digital works for the 2020-21 season. Starting in September and extending through April 2021, HGO will release original video content bimonthly for audiences to enjoy from the comfort of their homes, free of charge.
Videos
|
SongStudio
Carnegie Hall (1/12 - 1/18) | ||
| VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW | ||
Get Opera's #1 Theatre Newsletter
All the show news & discounts for Opera & beyond.
