BWW Preview: Welcome to the 21st Century (and 1816) at Opera Philadelphia's Digital Festival, including BREAKING THE WAVES
by Richard Sasanow - April 30, 2020
Over the last five years, Opera Philadelphia has presented an impressive group of new operas it has commissioned, along with some classics from the standard rep. Starting tomorrow, we'll get a look at some of the best of them, with the company's Digital Festival running through May 29, available on YouTube and the company's website.
by Richard Sasanow - April 30, 2020
Over the last five years, Opera Philadelphia has presented an impressive group of new operas it has commissioned, along with some classics from the standard rep. Starting tomorrow, we'll get a look at some of the best of them, with the company's Digital Festival running through May 29, available on YouTube and the company's website.
VIDEO: Opera Student Shares Message of Positivity and Hope Through Song
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2020
The South African has reported on Ipeleng Kgatle, an opera student at University of Music and Performing Arts, who is bringing positivity into the world through song!
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2020
The South African has reported on Ipeleng Kgatle, an opera student at University of Music and Performing Arts, who is bringing positivity into the world through song!
New Book by Conductor Joseph Rescigno 'Where Theater Meets Music' to be Published in May
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
University of North Texas Press announces the May 2020 publication of Conducting Opera: Where Theater Meets Music by renowned conductor Joseph Rescigno. The book discusses operas in the standard repertory from the perspective of a conductor with a lifetime of experience performing them. It
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
University of North Texas Press announces the May 2020 publication of Conducting Opera: Where Theater Meets Music by renowned conductor Joseph Rescigno. The book discusses operas in the standard repertory from the perspective of a conductor with a lifetime of experience performing them. It
Vancouver Opera Mobilizes Costume Department To Make Non-Surgical Grade Masks For Workers In Essential Positions
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
Vancouver Opera is mobilizing to answer the public need for non-surgical grade masks during COVID-19. The costume shop is transitioning from creating stage costumes and working backstage to building masks for the community.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
Vancouver Opera is mobilizing to answer the public need for non-surgical grade masks during COVID-19. The costume shop is transitioning from creating stage costumes and working backstage to building masks for the community.
Carnegie Hall and medici.tv Launch CARNEGIE HALL FRIDAYS
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
Carnegie Hall and medici.tv announced today the launch of a new weekly streaming project: Carnegie Hall Fridays, through which a selection of 11 webcasts of past performances from the Hall will be made available for free to audiences worldwide.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
Carnegie Hall and medici.tv announced today the launch of a new weekly streaming project: Carnegie Hall Fridays, through which a selection of 11 webcasts of past performances from the Hall will be made available for free to audiences worldwide.
VIDEOS: Joyce DiDonato Hosts Opera Aria Master Classes For Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
In 2019, renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato created a series of master classes focusing on opera arias.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
In 2019, renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato created a series of master classes focusing on opera arias.
Teatro alla Scala Plans to Reopen in September With Verdi's REQUIEM
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
ClassicFM has reported that the iconic Italian opera house Teatro alla Scala plans to reopen in September.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
ClassicFM has reported that the iconic Italian opera house Teatro alla Scala plans to reopen in September.
Pittsburgh Festival Opera Announces 2020 Season Changes Due to Global Pandemic
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2020
Dr. Eugene N. Myers, President of the Pittsburgh Festival Opera Board of Directors announces an adjustment to the traditional summer festival due to safety concerns during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2020
Dr. Eugene N. Myers, President of the Pittsburgh Festival Opera Board of Directors announces an adjustment to the traditional summer festival due to safety concerns during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Pacific Opera Project Announces Interactive Watch Party For Video Game-Inspired Production Of Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2020
On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 5pm PST, Pacific Opera Project (POP) presents an interactive watch party for a rebroadcast of POP's 2019 critically acclaimed season opening production of Mozart's The Magic Flute (#SuperFlute), set in classic video games from the early 1990s.
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2020
On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 5pm PST, Pacific Opera Project (POP) presents an interactive watch party for a rebroadcast of POP's 2019 critically acclaimed season opening production of Mozart's The Magic Flute (#SuperFlute), set in classic video games from the early 1990s.
LA BOHEME and More Announced for Week 8 of Nightly Met Opera Streams
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2020
The Met has announced the Week 8 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 - April 28, 2020
The Met has announced the Week 8 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.
French Opera Houses Create Medical Masks for Frontline Workers
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2020
Classic FM has reported that French opera houses including Paris Opera, Toulouse Opera and more are helping to make medical masks for frontline workers.
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2020
Classic FM has reported that French opera houses including Paris Opera, Toulouse Opera and more are helping to make medical masks for frontline workers.
Women's Opera Network Presents New Webinar: From Reset To Reinvention
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
Women's Opera Network will air a new webinar From Reset to Reinvention: Moving Opera Forward After COVID-19, Thursday, April 30, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDT.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
Women's Opera Network will air a new webinar From Reset to Reinvention: Moving Opera Forward After COVID-19, Thursday, April 30, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDT.
English National Opera is Launching a Drive-in Opera Series
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
The Guardian has reported that the English National Opera is launching a drive-in opera series, which will allow audiences to watch performances from their cars.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
The Guardian has reported that the English National Opera is launching a drive-in opera series, which will allow audiences to watch performances from their cars.
Paris Opera is Making Masks to Help People During the Health Crisis
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
France 24 has reported that during this time when performances are shut down, the Paris Opera is making masks to aid people during the health crisis.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
France 24 has reported that during this time when performances are shut down, the Paris Opera is making masks to aid people during the health crisis.
LINCOLN CENTER AT HOME to Present Performance by Jessye Norman and Pinchas Zukerman
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
Lincoln Center at Home will be re-broadcasting a very special performance on April 28 with trailblazing African-American soprano Jessye Norman and violist Pinchas Zukerman. The episode hasn't been seen since it originally aired in 1997!
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
Lincoln Center at Home will be re-broadcasting a very special performance on April 28 with trailblazing African-American soprano Jessye Norman and violist Pinchas Zukerman. The episode hasn't been seen since it originally aired in 1997!
Check out a List of Operas to Stream This Week
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
With theaters shut down across the globe, venues are finding ways to bring content online. Theaters, Operas, Symphonies and more are presenting digital programming for our viewing pleasure. Check out a list of operas to stream this week!
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
With theaters shut down across the globe, venues are finding ways to bring content online. Theaters, Operas, Symphonies and more are presenting digital programming for our viewing pleasure. Check out a list of operas to stream this week!
Wiener Staatsoper Announces 2020-21 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced its upcoming 2020-21 season.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced its upcoming 2020-21 season.
BWW Review: Metropolitan Opera's At-Home Gala
by Maria Nockin - April 26, 2020
On April 25, 2020, The Metropolitan Opera presented many of its top ranked artists performing from their homes or where they were staying on that date. Met General Manager Peter Gelb, the master of ceremonies, chatted with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin as they presented each performer. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, artists were recorded alone or with people they know well.
by Maria Nockin - April 26, 2020
On April 25, 2020, The Metropolitan Opera presented many of its top ranked artists performing from their homes or where they were staying on that date. Met General Manager Peter Gelb, the master of ceremonies, chatted with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin as they presented each performer. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, artists were recorded alone or with people they know well.
Opera Singer and USM Professor Ellen Chickering Dies at 77
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2020
Opera singer Ellen Chickering has died at age 77. According to Portland Press Herald, she was diagnosed with abdominal cancer at the time of her retirement in December 2019.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2020
Opera singer Ellen Chickering has died at age 77. According to Portland Press Herald, she was diagnosed with abdominal cancer at the time of her retirement in December 2019.
BWW Review: Met's Round-the-World, At-Home Gala Proves 'Music is Nutrition for Our Souls'
by Richard Sasanow - April 26, 2020
In the midst of this COVID-19 crisis that is gripping the world--and keeping so many people in quarantine--the Metropolitan Opera managed to pull off a brilliantly executed music coup. It connected stars, chorus members and orchestral musicians in an “At-Home Gala”--a combination fund-raiser for the Met with wonderful entertainment. And the technology worked!
by Richard Sasanow - April 26, 2020
In the midst of this COVID-19 crisis that is gripping the world--and keeping so many people in quarantine--the Metropolitan Opera managed to pull off a brilliantly executed music coup. It connected stars, chorus members and orchestral musicians in an “At-Home Gala”--a combination fund-raiser for the Met with wonderful entertainment. And the technology worked!
Bare Opera Presents a Livestream of EXERCISES ON THE PRESENCE OF ODRADEK
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2020
Exercises on The Presence of Odradek will be streamed on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at 7PM EST.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2020
Exercises on The Presence of Odradek will be streamed on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at 7PM EST.
Preview: Virtually Fabulous--or Fabulously Virtual--Met's Gala In-Home Event from New York to Tbilisi, Paris to Moscow at 1pm EDT, April 25
by Richard Sasanow - April 24, 2020
For all you lovelorn, “live opera”-lovers, the Met is coming to the rescue from COVID-19 this afternoon, Saturday April 25, at 1pm New York time, with a gala concert featuring over 40 artists performing direct from their homes around the world.
by Richard Sasanow - April 24, 2020
For all you lovelorn, “live opera”-lovers, the Met is coming to the rescue from COVID-19 this afternoon, Saturday April 25, at 1pm New York time, with a gala concert featuring over 40 artists performing direct from their homes around the world.
More Guests Confirmed For 'Faithful Friday With Angel Blue'
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2020
Mathew Anchel will be a special guest on Faithful Friday with Angel Blue today, Friday, April 24 at 12:00 p.m. ET. A popular bass with Stuttgart Opera, American-born Anchel also runs his own successful voice studio, teaching a range of styles from pop to opera. In a new development for 'Faithful Fridays', Mr Anchel will also perform.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2020
Mathew Anchel will be a special guest on Faithful Friday with Angel Blue today, Friday, April 24 at 12:00 p.m. ET. A popular bass with Stuttgart Opera, American-born Anchel also runs his own successful voice studio, teaching a range of styles from pop to opera. In a new development for 'Faithful Fridays', Mr Anchel will also perform.
Opera UTEP Will Host Livestreamed Performance 'What is Opera? (Part 2)'
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2020
After last semester's successful “What Is Opera” showcase, Opera UTEP returns to bring you even more opera favorites that demonstrate what opera is. This semester's scenes will include selections from CARMEN, DON GIOVANNI, THE MAGIC FLUTE, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, EL DUO DE LA AFRICANA, DIE FLEDERMAUS and more!
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2020
After last semester's successful “What Is Opera” showcase, Opera UTEP returns to bring you even more opera favorites that demonstrate what opera is. This semester's scenes will include selections from CARMEN, DON GIOVANNI, THE MAGIC FLUTE, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, EL DUO DE LA AFRICANA, DIE FLEDERMAUS and more!
Michigan Opera Theatre To Present First Opera Online May 22, Announces Children's Remote Children's Program
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2020
The Michigan Opera Theatre Children's Chorus (MOTCC) will present a one-act opera online as part of Michigan Opera Theatre's (MOT) new a?oeMOT Learns at Homea?? educational program, within its a?oeMOT at Homea?? digital campaign.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2020
The Michigan Opera Theatre Children's Chorus (MOTCC) will present a one-act opera online as part of Michigan Opera Theatre's (MOT) new a?oeMOT Learns at Homea?? educational program, within its a?oeMOT at Homea?? digital campaign.
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