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Opera On Tap Will Live Stream Shows
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020
Opera On Tap has released the following statement regarding its upcoming schedule:
On Site Opera to Stream Operas and Provide Virtual Resources
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2020
On Site Opera, New York's pioneer opera company rooted in site-specific storytelling and the immersive experience, will host a series of online performance live streams and events to remote patrons and audiences as social distancing becomes a necessary norm all over the world.
Opera Holland Park Will Postpone 2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2020
Opera Holland Park's James Clutton, Michael Volpe and Charles Mackay (Chairman) have released a statement on behalf of The Trustees, management and staff at Opera Holland Park:
Opera Idaho Announces Schedule Changes Due to Covid-19
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2020
Read an update from Opera Idaho regarding the Covid-19 crisis:
Best of BWW Interviews: Tenor Javier Camarena - High Cs and 'High Fives' at the Met
by Richard Sasanow - March 18, 2020
The Met's first cancellation due to coronavirus concerns was the revival of Rossini's LA CENERENTOLA, the opera retelling of the Cinderella story, set to star mezzo Tara Erraught in the title role and one of its biggest tenor stars, Javier Camarena as Don Ramiro, her prince. The opera holds a particular place in Camarena's history at the Met: It made him an overnight sensation when he was tapped to replace Juan Diego Florez and blew the roof off--a real-life Cinderella story.
Winners Announced For The 2020 International Collegiate Singing Championship
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2020
The winners of the 2020 International Collegiate Singing Championship have been announced!
International Opera Awards 2020 Ceremony Postponed
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2020
The International Opera Awards announced today the postponement of their 2020 awards ceremony in light of the current Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak.
HGO Announces Six New Members For The Prestigious 2020-21 HGO Studio
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2020
After an international search ending last month with the 32nd Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers, a?oeConcert of Arias,a?? Houston Grand Opera (HGO) has announced five new singers and one new pianist for the 2020a?"21 HGO Studio.
Opera Lafayette Celebrates New York Opening Of LEONORE
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2020
Opera Lafayette celebrated the New York opening of Leonore with a champagne toast on stage for both donors and the cast at The Kaye Playhouse on March 2nd.  Board co-chairs Dorsey C. Dunn and Nizam P. Kettaneh raised a glass to toast the remarkable production which the NY Times called a?oeFresh and sweet'.
The Metropolitan Opera's TOSCA Comes To The Ridgefield Playhouse Screen In A Live Simulcast
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2020
Sir David McVicar's bold staging of Puccini's operatic thriller Tosca returns to the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series after its acclaimed broadcast in 2017.
Opera Grand Rapids to Present SCALIA/GINSBURG Virtual Performance
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2020
Due to the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, Opera Grand Rapids is putting the health and safety of its artists and patrons first and foremost.
Utah Symphony and Utah Opera Cancel Performances Through March 28
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2020
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera today announced the cancellation of performances for the remainder of March after Utah State Governor Herbert recommended limiting large gatherings of groups of 100 or more in a press conference about the state's COVID-19 response.
All Performances To Go On at Opera Central
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2020
St Petersburg Opera has announced that all performances will continue. See the announcement below: 
The Metropolitan Opera Cancels Performances Through March
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2020
In light of the circumstances involving the COVID-19 virus and in consultation with the office of the Mayor, the Metropolitan Opera has canceled all performances and rehearsals through March 31, effective immediately.
Opera Ballet Vlaanderen Cancels All Performances In The Coming Weeks
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2020
Opera Ballet Vlaanderen cancels all its performances in Antwerp, Ghent and on tour until 31 March and all performances of C(H)OEURS 2020 immediately.
American Opera Project Releases Statement On Covid-19 And Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2020
The American Opera Project has released a statement and guidelines for the current COVID-19 outbreak:
Celeste Headlee Joins Opera On Tap's New Brew At Barbes April 3
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2020
Black, Brown, Beige and Every Other Shade Renowned author, journalist, and singer Celeste Headlee joins Opera on Tap's New Brew at Barbes in an evening of classical song by a diverse array of composers of color.
92Y Presents Orpheus Chamber Orchestra In Mahler's DAS LIED VON DER ERDE
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2020
On Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 7:30pm at Kaufmann Concert Hall, 92nd Street Y presents Orpheus Chamber Orchestra in Henk Guittart's chamber orchestration of Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde a?oeThe Songs of the Earth,a?? featuring mezzo-soprano Alice Coote and tenor Anthony Dean Griffey.
Adam Plachetka Will Sing the Role of Guglielmo in Upcoming Performances of COSI FAN TUTTE at The Metropolitan Opera
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2020
Adam Plachetka will sing Guglielmo in all upcoming performances of Mozart's Così fan tutte, replacing Luca Pisaroni, who has withdrawn due to a family emergency.
Russian State Opera Will Return to Swindon With AIDA
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2020
Following the success of Carmen in 2018 at the Wyvern Theatre, the highly-acclaimed Russian State Opera returns to Swindon next month to delight you with the premiere of the spectacular opera, Aida. The brand-new production guarantees to delight you with sumptuous sets and splendid new costumes.
BWW Review: LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST at Winter Opera St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - March 09, 2020
St. Louis's wonderful Winter Opera closes it's thirteenth season with a fine production of a rarely-seen work by Puccini--La fanciulla del West, or The Girl of the Golden West. Now Puccini was fond of choosing exotic settings for his operas--look at Madama Butterfly and Turandot. Well, to a European, Fanciulla is equally exotic. It's set in a mining camp in the Sierra Nevadas during the California Gold Rush of 1848.
Houston Grand Opera Has Named Allyn Risley as New Chairman of the Board of Directors
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2020
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) has elected Allyn Risley as chairman of its board of directors. He will serve a two-year term beginning August 1, succeeding current Board Chair Janet Carrig.
Winners of the Glyndebourne Opera Cup Have Been Announced
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2020
A rising star American baritone who didn't encounter opera until he was 18 won the 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup tonight as the major international singing competition culminated in a live broadcast on Sky Arts from the Glyndebourne stage.
BWW Review: THE BEL CANTO TRIO Kicks Off San Diego Opera's Detour Series in La Jolla
by Ron Bierman - March 07, 2020
The San Diego Opera's first Detour Series performance this season belonged to the new Bel Canto Trio, starring tenor Joshua Guerrero, soprano Julie Adams, and bass-baritone Nicholas Brownlee. All are outstanding young award winners with impressive voices and resumes. Music director and pianist Christopher Allen was their accompanist.

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