The Santa Fe Opera Cancels 2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
General Director Robert K. Meya today announced the cancellation of the Santa Fe Opera's 2020 Season scheduled to open on July 3 and run through August 29. The cancellation is a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent closure of nonessential businesses, constraints on public gatherings and restriction of both domestic and international travel. These precautions, taken to protect public health and safety, have impacted the opera's ability to fully prepare and safely gather for its 64th Festival Season.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
General Director Robert K. Meya today announced the cancellation of the Santa Fe Opera's 2020 Season scheduled to open on July 3 and run through August 29. The cancellation is a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent closure of nonessential businesses, constraints on public gatherings and restriction of both domestic and international travel. These precautions, taken to protect public health and safety, have impacted the opera's ability to fully prepare and safely gather for its 64th Festival Season.
The Met Announces DON GIOVANNI, FAUST and More For Week 10 of Nightly Met Opera Streams
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
The Met has announced the Week 10 schedule for its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations streamed on the company website during the coronavirus closure.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
The Met has announced the Week 10 schedule for its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations streamed on the company website during the coronavirus closure.
VIDEO: Metropolitan Opera Chorus Launches Fundraiser to Help Met Opera Artists
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2020
When the Metropolitan Opera canceled the remainder of its 2019-2020 season, it left hundreds of Met artists unemployed, with no hope of finding other opportunities to recoup lost wages.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2020
When the Metropolitan Opera canceled the remainder of its 2019-2020 season, it left hundreds of Met artists unemployed, with no hope of finding other opportunities to recoup lost wages.
Tri Cities Opera Launches Mask Up Southern Tier Initiative, Making Masks for Frontline Workers
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2020
Tri-Cities Opera has launched the Mask Up Southern Tier initiative,
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2020
Tri-Cities Opera has launched the Mask Up Southern Tier initiative,
VIDEO: Katherine Jenkins Performs Concert in Empty Royal Albert Hall to Mark 75th Anniversary of VE Day
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2020
For the first time in our 150-year history, Royal Albert Hall played host to a very special concert behind closed doors to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Mezzo Soprano Katherine Jenkins OBE performed in an empty Royal Albert Hall in a special half-hour concert that was streamed to audiences for free.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2020
For the first time in our 150-year history, Royal Albert Hall played host to a very special concert behind closed doors to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Mezzo Soprano Katherine Jenkins OBE performed in an empty Royal Albert Hall in a special half-hour concert that was streamed to audiences for free.
Disability-Led Opera Company Raises Their Voice For At-Risk Chronic Illness Community During COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
Canada's only disability-led, disability-run opera company is raising their voice in a new way for an at-risk community. Throughout the month of May, Vancouver's Opera Mariposa is running their first-ever online Benefit + Awareness campaign, a charity fundraiser in support of the ME|FM Society of BC. The digital event honours the International Awareness Month for chronic neuroimmune diseases, specifically ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) and FM (fibromyalgia). In the midst of a pandemic, it also advocates for a community that is uniquely at risk.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
Canada's only disability-led, disability-run opera company is raising their voice in a new way for an at-risk community. Throughout the month of May, Vancouver's Opera Mariposa is running their first-ever online Benefit + Awareness campaign, a charity fundraiser in support of the ME|FM Society of BC. The digital event honours the International Awareness Month for chronic neuroimmune diseases, specifically ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) and FM (fibromyalgia). In the midst of a pandemic, it also advocates for a community that is uniquely at risk.
White Snake Projects Announces Second Season of SING OUT STRONG
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
Creator and librettist Cerise Jacobs and her activist opera company, White Snake Projects, have announced the second season of the community engagement initiative Sing Out Strong, fostering the creation of new songs on themes arising from the company's mainstage operas.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
Creator and librettist Cerise Jacobs and her activist opera company, White Snake Projects, have announced the second season of the community engagement initiative Sing Out Strong, fostering the creation of new songs on themes arising from the company's mainstage operas.
Inland Northwest Opera Maps Out Steps to Reopen
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
The Spokesman-Review has reported that Inland Northwest opera is working on the steps required to reopen the company.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
The Spokesman-Review has reported that Inland Northwest opera is working on the steps required to reopen the company.
Canadian Opera Company Launches Virtual Choir Project
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
This May, Canadian Opera Company invites music lovers of all ages and backgrounds to join the community Virtual Choir for a performance of one of the most rousing pieces in the history of opera, Verdi's “Anvil Chorus” from Il Trovatore.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
This May, Canadian Opera Company invites music lovers of all ages and backgrounds to join the community Virtual Choir for a performance of one of the most rousing pieces in the history of opera, Verdi's “Anvil Chorus” from Il Trovatore.
Opera in the Heights Announces 2020-21 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
According to OperaWire, Opera in the Heights has announced its 2020-21 season.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
According to OperaWire, Opera in the Heights has announced its 2020-21 season.
LIVING ROOM MUSIC Concert Series To Premiere For Mother's Day
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard hosts premiere of Living Room Music series, a livestream gathering of multidisciplinary artists.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard hosts premiere of Living Room Music series, a livestream gathering of multidisciplinary artists.
Croatian National Theatre to Present Open-Air Opera Performances
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
TheMayor.EU has reported that the Croatian National Theatre is finding ways to entertain audiences amid the health crisis by organizing open-air opera performances!
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
TheMayor.EU has reported that the Croatian National Theatre is finding ways to entertain audiences amid the health crisis by organizing open-air opera performances!
New York Philharmonic Will Broadcast 1997 Concert with Renee Fleming
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
Tonight, May 7, 2020, the New York Philharmonic will live stream a concert from 1997 featuring Renée Fleming.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2020
Tonight, May 7, 2020, the New York Philharmonic will live stream a concert from 1997 featuring Renée Fleming.
Paris Opera Faces Loss of 40 Million Euros; May not Reopen Until 2021
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2020
The News International has reported that Paris Opera is looking at losses of 40 million euros ($43 million) this year. The director of Paris Opera warned that it may not reopen until 2021.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2020
The News International has reported that Paris Opera is looking at losses of 40 million euros ($43 million) this year. The director of Paris Opera warned that it may not reopen until 2021.
THE TEMPEST, WERTHER and More Included in Nightly Met Opera Streams Week 9 Schedule
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2020
The Met has announced the Week 9 schedule for its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations streamed on the company website during the coronavirus closure.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2020
The Met has announced the Week 9 schedule for its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations streamed on the company website during the coronavirus closure.
Philip Glass Opera CIRCUS DAYS AND NIGHTS Will Premiere at Malmo Opera in 2021
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2020
Philip Glass's new opera, Circus Days and Nights will have its world premiere in 2021 in Sweden at Malmo Opera.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2020
Philip Glass's new opera, Circus Days and Nights will have its world premiere in 2021 in Sweden at Malmo Opera.
Bayerische Staatsoper Will Perform a New At Home Concert on May 11
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2020
On 11 May at 8.15 pm (CEST), the 6th Monday Concert will be performed live from the stage of the Bayerische Staatsoper.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2020
On 11 May at 8.15 pm (CEST), the 6th Monday Concert will be performed live from the stage of the Bayerische Staatsoper.
Madison Opera's Annual Opera in the Park Goes Digital
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
Madison Opera's Opera in the Park will be moving on-line this summer, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the first Opera in the Park concert in 2002, it has become a Madison summer tradition, a free concert that draws over 10,000 people to Garner Park for selections from opera, Broadway, operetta, and zarzuela.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
Madison Opera's Opera in the Park will be moving on-line this summer, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the first Opera in the Park concert in 2002, it has become a Madison summer tradition, a free concert that draws over 10,000 people to Garner Park for selections from opera, Broadway, operetta, and zarzuela.
Glimmerglass Festival Announces Updates for Summer 2020
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
The Glimmerglass Festival, the central New York opera and music theater festival, will not host any live performances in summer 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
The Glimmerglass Festival, the central New York opera and music theater festival, will not host any live performances in summer 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
San Diego Opera Awarded Four California Arts Council Grants Totaling $77K
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
The California Arts Council has awarded San Diego Opera four grants totaling $77,000 which will help support the Company's extensive education programs. These funds will be applied to the Company's 2021 Fiscal Year.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
The California Arts Council has awarded San Diego Opera four grants totaling $77,000 which will help support the Company's extensive education programs. These funds will be applied to the Company's 2021 Fiscal Year.
Anthony Davis Wins Pulitzer Prize For Music For His Opera, THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
Composer Anthony Davis has won the Pulitzer Prize for Music for his opera, The Central Park Five.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
Composer Anthony Davis has won the Pulitzer Prize for Music for his opera, The Central Park Five.
Massopera Announces Its First Live Stream Fundraising Event
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2020
MassOpera is presenting a virtual fundraising event Mother's Day Songs and Shout-outs. As many of us cannot presently be with loved ones for special events, MassOpera is presenting an opportunity to connect our audience and their loved ones through song and messages of love.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2020
MassOpera is presenting a virtual fundraising event Mother's Day Songs and Shout-outs. As many of us cannot presently be with loved ones for special events, MassOpera is presenting an opportunity to connect our audience and their loved ones through song and messages of love.
Pianist And Composer Conrad Tao to Appear Live With YoungArts
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2020
On May 7 at 7pm ET on youngarts.org, acclaimed pianist and composer, Conrad Tao (2011 YoungArts Winner in Classical Music & U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts) will explore and expand livestreaming as a medium through the experimental use of equipment, acoustic and electroacoustic elements, and beautifully gripping improvisations with music by Todd Moellenberg, Dan Thorpe, Ruth Crawford Seeger, Federico Mompou and Brahms, among others.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2020
On May 7 at 7pm ET on youngarts.org, acclaimed pianist and composer, Conrad Tao (2011 YoungArts Winner in Classical Music & U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts) will explore and expand livestreaming as a medium through the experimental use of equipment, acoustic and electroacoustic elements, and beautifully gripping improvisations with music by Todd Moellenberg, Dan Thorpe, Ruth Crawford Seeger, Federico Mompou and Brahms, among others.
Young Star of Opera Australia's Cancelled Production of THE SECRET GARDEN Optimistic About Returning to the Stage
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2020
Opera Australia was forced to cancel its upcoming production of 'The Secret Garden', based on the classic children's book. One of the opera's youngest stars Ava McInnes shared her thoughts with ABC on returning to the stage and more.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2020
Opera Australia was forced to cancel its upcoming production of 'The Secret Garden', based on the classic children's book. One of the opera's youngest stars Ava McInnes shared her thoughts with ABC on returning to the stage and more.
#OperaHarmony Brings Together World-Famous Opera Singers For Micro-Operitas
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2020
#OperaHarmony has brought together 19 groups, set to release exciting micro-operitas from May via YouTube, reflecting how creativity can still flourish in these uncertain times.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2020
#OperaHarmony has brought together 19 groups, set to release exciting micro-operitas from May via YouTube, reflecting how creativity can still flourish in these uncertain times.
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