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Heartbeat Opera Announces LADY M Extension
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2020
HEARTBEAT OPERA extends its LADY M soirées on Zoom after selling out the first 18. 14 more have been added from May 27-June 6.
Music Of Remembrance Is Online This Week With Heggie And Scheer's FOR A LOOK OR A TOUCH
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2020
From May 18 until May 25, Music of Remembrance will be streaming composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer's compelling musical drama about the persecution of gays during the Holocaust – https://www.musicofremembrance.org/watch-and-listen/look-or-touch. 
The Metropolitan Opera to Stream TOSCA, SALOME, and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2020
The Met has announced the Weeks 10 and 11 schedules for its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations streamed on the company website during the coronavirus closure. 
The Springer Opera House To Hold Virtual Audition
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2020
Over a four-day period each May, the Springer holds season auditions to survey talent for the upcoming season. Traditionally these auditions are attended by local amateurs, educational theatre practitioners, along with professional actors. Many of the professional actors travel to Columbus from Atlanta, New York, Nashville, or other cities around the US to be seen in person by Springer Opera House directors.
Regina Opera Company Streaming Free Opera Performances
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2020
Regina Opera Company, which is celebrating its 50th season of great opera at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy of Brooklyn, has curated a collection of its best performance videos to help ease the strain of these difficult times.
PROMETHEAN LIVE Programming Announced for the Week Of May 18
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2020
Promethean Live has announced its programming for the week of May 18.
Opéra de Lyon Has Announced Changes to its 2020-21 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2020
Opera Wire has reported that Opéra de Lyon has made changes to its schedule of productions due to the ongoing health crisis. 
Minnesota Opera Makes Five Operas Available for Listening Online
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2020
St. Paul Pioneer Press has reported that Minnesota Opera has made five operas available for listening online at mnopera.org/opera-series. Some of the titles will be broadcast on Classical MPR. Titles available include Minnesota Opera's original a?oeThe Shining,a?? based on Stephen King's novel and more. 
VIDEO: Opera Singer Peter Kendall Clark Performs Nightly Concerts For Brooklyn Neighbors
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2020
Opera singers are taking to their porches in Brooklyn to serenade neighbors, a half hour before the city claps for healthcare workers.
Estonian National Opera Will Stream COPPELIA
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2020
On Saturday, May 16 at 7 PM Estonian National Opera will stream Léo Delibes's ballet 'Coppélia.'
AGMA Signs Joint Letter Asking For Updates To CARES Act
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2020
The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), alongside nearly 50 other entertainment industry unions and organizations, sent a joint letter to Congress summarizing the ways the CARES Act has fallen short in assisting members of the entertainment community.
Portland Opera Announces Postponement of Fall Operas in the 2020/21 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2020
Portland Opera has announced that the first two operas of the 2020/21 season, Robert Xavier Rodríguez's Frida and Puccini's Tosca, will be postponed.
OPERA America Invites Artists, Administrators and More to A TOAST TO 50 YEARS
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2020
OPERA America is inviting artists, administrators, trustees, and audiences to 'A Toast to 50 Years,' a celebration of opera's progress and of OPERA America's 50th Anniversary, taking place today, Friday, May 15, from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. EDT.
VIDEOS: Edmonton Opera Launches KITCHEN CONCERT Series
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2020
The Edmonton Opera has launched its new Kitchen Concert series!
Pittsburgh Opera's Gala, MAECENAS XXXVI, Goes Digital on June 14
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2020
Pittsburgh Opera's 36th annual season-ending fundraising gala, Maecenas XXXVI, is going digital.
Met Opera Singer John Macurdy Has Passed Away at 91
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2020
New York Daily News has reported that John Macurdy, a bass singer who sang in over 1,001 performances at the Metropolitan Opera over four decades died at 91 of natural causes on May 7.
Minnesota Opera Announces Lineup For 2020 Digital Opera Series
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2020
Minnesota Opera has announced its lineup for the 2020 Digital Opera series!
THE FLIGHT OF THE HUMMINGBIRD, An Opera For Children Streaming Beginning May 19
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2020
The Flight of the Hummingbird, an extraordinary opera for young audience composed by Maxime Goulet, on a libretto by Haida artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas and Barry Gilson, will be broadcasted online by the Pacific Opera Victoria and the Vancouver Opera, starting on May 19, 2020, at 10 A.M. PT, 1 P.M. ET. 
BWW Exclusive: 107 Opera Singers, a Conductor plus Tech Magic Bring Some LIGHT from Moravec, Campbell and OPERA America
by Richard Sasanow - May 13, 2020
Here's a look at how 'Light Shall Lift Us; Singers Unite in Song' (for OPERA America), a video project featuring 107 opera singers in “a song of hope and solidarity” by Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell, came together to help raise up the spirits of their communities as we deal with COVID-19. It went 'live' on May 14 at 1:30 pm EST.
Polish National Opera Will Stream Verdi's RIGOLETTO This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2020
The Polish National Opera is set to stream Verdi's “Rigoletto' according to OperaWire. The stream is set for May 16, 23, and 30 on the company's YouTube channel.
Angel Blue Confirms More Guests For 'Faithful Friday'
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2020
Almost as soon as she went into lockdown at her New Jersey home in early March, soprano Angel Blue began producing her own weekly talk show. Faithful Friday with Angel Blue aims to help viewers 'keep the faith,' and believe in themselves. Guests welcomed via video hook-ups so far have included actress Laverne Cox, fashion and Instagram star Sandra Violante, and singers Christine Goerke, Golda Schultz, Matthew Anchel, Lucas Meachem, and Thomas Hampson.
Sarasota Opera Connects with the Community Online and On the Air
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2020
Sarasota Opera fans know that nothing equals the thrill of a live performance. But since the company's 2020 Winter Opera Festival ended early due to the COVID-19 health crisis, the art of opera has continued online, and on the air, with a variety of creative efforts.
Tune Into Two Live Q&As for SEMMELWEIS with Composer Raymond J. Lustig and More
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2020
Composer Raymond J. Lustig, in collaboration with co-creators and partner organizations, announces two opportunities to go behind the scenes of SEMMELWEIS, a music-theater work inspired by one of medicine's most tragic heroes, Hungarian doctor Ignác Semmelweis.
Teatro dell'Opera di Roma Plans Relaunch With Verdi's RIGOLETTO in Villa Borghese Park
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2020
Teatro dell'Opera di Roma will present Verdi's Rigoletto in Villa Borghese park.
Savonlinna Opera Festival Postponed to 2021
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2020
Following the Finnish government's ruling regarding events in summer 2020, this year's Savonlinna Opera Festival has been postponed until 2021 to help control the coronavirus epidemic.

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