Nine Companies Awarded Commissioning Grants From Opera America's Opera Grants For Female Composers
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
Czech Actor and Director Pavel Fieber Dies at 79
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
Czech actor and director Pavel Fieber has died at age 79.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
Czech actor and director Pavel Fieber has died at age 79.
National Bucharest Opera Kicks Off Summer Season on July 17 With THE EVENING OF MUSICAL DESTINIES
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
The National Bucharest Opera opens its summer season on July 17, with a concert titled, “The Evening of Musical Destinies.'
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
The National Bucharest Opera opens its summer season on July 17, with a concert titled, “The Evening of Musical Destinies.'
Toledo Opera Will Present Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson's BLUE
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
In February, 2022, Toledo Opera will produce Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson's Blue.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
In February, 2022, Toledo Opera will produce Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson's Blue.
VIDEO: Watch Pacific Opera Project's Full Production of MADAME BUTTERFLY
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
So what if... what if a brash American naval officer and a young Japanese girl met and fell in love? How would they communicate? (Certainly not in Italian!)
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
So what if... what if a brash American naval officer and a young Japanese girl met and fell in love? How would they communicate? (Certainly not in Italian!)
Opera Saratoga Announces THE PIRATES' PAJAMA PARTY & TREASURE HUNT Virtual Gala
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2020
Opera Saratoga has announced The Pirates' Pajama Party & Treasure Hunt, the company's first-ever Virtual Gala. The online event replaces Opera on the Lake, the company'sGala that had previously been scheduled for June but had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2020
Opera Saratoga has announced The Pirates' Pajama Party & Treasure Hunt, the company's first-ever Virtual Gala. The online event replaces Opera on the Lake, the company'sGala that had previously been scheduled for June but had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
North Carolina Opera Announces Changes to 2020-21 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2020
North Carolina Opera has announced changes to its upcoming 2020-21 season.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2020
North Carolina Opera has announced changes to its upcoming 2020-21 season.
The American Opera Project Receives $35,000 Grant From Howard Gilman Foundation
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
The Howard Gilman Foundation announced a $35,000 award to The American Opera Project. This generous funding will support The American Opera Project's general operations during the 2020/2021 season, providing support for the organization's administrative needs and artistic vision.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
The Howard Gilman Foundation announced a $35,000 award to The American Opera Project. This generous funding will support The American Opera Project's general operations during the 2020/2021 season, providing support for the organization's administrative needs and artistic vision.
Tri-Cities Opera Launches TCO NEXT: A Virtual Vocal Competition
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
Tri-Cities Opera (TCO) has launched its first national vocal competition. TCO NEXT: A Virtual Vocal Competition seeks to encourage emerging professional singers by promoting new voices and new music. Singers will compete for cash prizes with a grand prize of $3000 and a contract for a future role in a Tri-Cities Opera production.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
Tri-Cities Opera (TCO) has launched its first national vocal competition. TCO NEXT: A Virtual Vocal Competition seeks to encourage emerging professional singers by promoting new voices and new music. Singers will compete for cash prizes with a grand prize of $3000 and a contract for a future role in a Tri-Cities Opera production.
New Streaming Opera Concerts Announced From National Sawdust's Digital Discovery Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
National Sawdust's physical doors are still closed but, thanks to a generous grant from the Alphadyne Foundation, the mission of providing artists the resources and support they need to create and present new work continues with the Digital Discovery Festival, featuring over 100 artists from May through August.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
National Sawdust's physical doors are still closed but, thanks to a generous grant from the Alphadyne Foundation, the mission of providing artists the resources and support they need to create and present new work continues with the Digital Discovery Festival, featuring over 100 artists from May through August.
Cairo Opera House Re-Opens For Concert With Strict Safety Measures
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2020
The Cairo Opera House held its first concert in four months. The concert had 400 patrons who adhered to strict social distancing and safety measures.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2020
The Cairo Opera House held its first concert in four months. The concert had 400 patrons who adhered to strict social distancing and safety measures.
The Met Announces Met Stars Live In Concert Series Beginning July 18
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2020
The Metropolitan Opera announced its entry into live pay-per-view concert events today, unveiling a lineup of 12 concerts from summer to fall featuring some of opera's biggest stars in striking locations across Europe and the United States.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2020
The Metropolitan Opera announced its entry into live pay-per-view concert events today, unveiling a lineup of 12 concerts from summer to fall featuring some of opera's biggest stars in striking locations across Europe and the United States.
Plácido Domingo's Name to Be Removed From a School in Madrid After Sexual Harassment Allegations
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2020
According to OperaWire, an initiative by Más Madrid and PSOE was approved to get rid of Plácido Domingo's name from a school in Madrid due to the sexual harassment allegations against him.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2020
According to OperaWire, an initiative by Más Madrid and PSOE was approved to get rid of Plácido Domingo's name from a school in Madrid due to the sexual harassment allegations against him.
The Met Announces Week 18 Schedule for Nightly Met Opera Streams, Featuring LA TRAVIATA and More
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2020
The Met has announced the Week 18 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 - July 10, 2020
The Met has announced the Week 18 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.
On Site Opera Announces Forty Additional Performances of TO MY DISTANT LOVE
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
On Site Opera, New York's pioneering opera company rooted in site-specific storytelling and the immersive experience, will extend To My Distant Love, the world's first telephone-based opera experience with forty additional performances through August 23.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
On Site Opera, New York's pioneering opera company rooted in site-specific storytelling and the immersive experience, will extend To My Distant Love, the world's first telephone-based opera experience with forty additional performances through August 23.
Charlottesville Opera Welcomes Christina Deaton DeMarea as New General Director
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
The Charlottesville Opera (CO) Board of Directors has welcomed Christina Deaton DeMarea to the role of General Director.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
The Charlottesville Opera (CO) Board of Directors has welcomed Christina Deaton DeMarea to the role of General Director.
Wet Ink Ensemble Releases Second Edition of New Online Journal, WET INK ARCHIVE
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2020
Wet Ink Ensemble today released the second edition of its new online journal of adventurous music and conversation, the Wet Ink Archive.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2020
Wet Ink Ensemble today released the second edition of its new online journal of adventurous music and conversation, the Wet Ink Archive.
Opera Orlando Launches New Initiative #RepresentationMatters
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
Given the turbulence and general divisiveness pervading the country sparked by continued racial injustice and inequity, Opera Orlando has launched a new initiative of positivity and inclusion: #RepresentationMatters.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
Given the turbulence and general divisiveness pervading the country sparked by continued racial injustice and inequity, Opera Orlando has launched a new initiative of positivity and inclusion: #RepresentationMatters.
BWW Review: RUSALKA at Des Moines Metro Opera and Iowa PBS: A Journey to the Depths of the Sea and Back.
by DC Felton - July 06, 2020
Last week Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) and Iowa Public Broadcasting Service started the 2020 Virtual Opera season with a stunning airing of 'Manon.' The decision to go virtual this season was due to the continuing COVID crisis. They continue their summer season this week with their 2018 production of Antonin Dvořák's 'Rusalka,' which I had the opportunity to usher during the 2018 season.
by DC Felton - July 06, 2020
Last week Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) and Iowa Public Broadcasting Service started the 2020 Virtual Opera season with a stunning airing of 'Manon.' The decision to go virtual this season was due to the continuing COVID crisis. They continue their summer season this week with their 2018 production of Antonin Dvořák's 'Rusalka,' which I had the opportunity to usher during the 2018 season.
Don't Miss These 10 Operas Streaming The Week of July 6
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
This week, you can stream opera from all over the world - from Cincinnati to New York to Barcelona, and more!
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
This week, you can stream opera from all over the world - from Cincinnati to New York to Barcelona, and more!
Onry, the Viral Opera Singer Who Joined a College Student For an Impromptu Performance, Launches GoFundMe For EP and Documentary
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2020
While PSU graduate Madisen Hallberg was filming the national anthem for Portland State University's virtual commencement ceremonies on the South Park Blocks in downtown Portland, a stranger asked if they could sing with her. Now Onry has announced a documentary and EP, Livin' in the Light, which he is directing, raising funds for its completion through GoFundMe.
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2020
While PSU graduate Madisen Hallberg was filming the national anthem for Portland State University's virtual commencement ceremonies on the South Park Blocks in downtown Portland, a stranger asked if they could sing with her. Now Onry has announced a documentary and EP, Livin' in the Light, which he is directing, raising funds for its completion through GoFundMe.
Rackham Choir Announces Cancellation Of This Year's Performance Of TOO HOT TO HANDEL!
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2020
Yesterday the Michigan Opera Theatre and Detroit Opera Housea?"Rackham Choir's production partners for Too Hot To Handel!a?"announced they would be focusing on small-scale productions for the 2020-2021 season, which means that the beloved jazz-gospel version of Handel's Messiah will not be able to be performed this year.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2020
Yesterday the Michigan Opera Theatre and Detroit Opera Housea?"Rackham Choir's production partners for Too Hot To Handel!a?"announced they would be focusing on small-scale productions for the 2020-2021 season, which means that the beloved jazz-gospel version of Handel's Messiah will not be able to be performed this year.
LAO At Home Events Announced for the Week Of July 5
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2020
During its hiatus from public performances, LA Opera has created an extensive array of online programming under the banner LAO At Home. Here's what's on tap for the week to come.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2020
During its hiatus from public performances, LA Opera has created an extensive array of online programming under the banner LAO At Home. Here's what's on tap for the week to come.
Sarasota Opera Hits The Road With OperaMobile
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2020
This week, Sarasota Opera launched its newest initiative to bring opera to the community in the midst of the Covid-19 emergency public health measures. OperaMobile's first ride featured performances by Soprano Hannah Brammer (Juliet in Romeo & Juliet, Winter 2020) and Baritone Alex Boyd (Count Monterone in Rigoletto, Fall 2019) with Maestro Jesse Martins accompanying on piano.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2020
This week, Sarasota Opera launched its newest initiative to bring opera to the community in the midst of the Covid-19 emergency public health measures. OperaMobile's first ride featured performances by Soprano Hannah Brammer (Juliet in Romeo & Juliet, Winter 2020) and Baritone Alex Boyd (Count Monterone in Rigoletto, Fall 2019) with Maestro Jesse Martins accompanying on piano.
Madison Opera's OPERA IN THE PARK Goes Online
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2020
Madison Opera's Opera in the Park isn't in a park this year, but it will be available for people to enjoy for free in their backyards, in their living rooms, in their kayaks, or anywhere else with an internet connection. The digital concert will be released on Saturday, July 25 at 8pm Central, and can be watched on Madison Opera's website.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2020
Madison Opera's Opera in the Park isn't in a park this year, but it will be available for people to enjoy for free in their backyards, in their living rooms, in their kayaks, or anywhere else with an internet connection. The digital concert will be released on Saturday, July 25 at 8pm Central, and can be watched on Madison Opera's website.
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