Paris Opera Will Close Theatres for Renovation Beginning in 2027
by Blair Ingenthron - November 02, 2024
According to France 24, the Paris Opera will close its houses for years of renovation work. The Palais Garnier will close from mid-2027 for two years, and the Opera Bastille will begin renovation mid-2030, for another two years.
by Blair Ingenthron - November 02, 2024
According to France 24, the Paris Opera will close its houses for years of renovation work. The Palais Garnier will close from mid-2027 for two years, and the Opera Bastille will begin renovation mid-2030, for another two years.
Review: The Marx Brothers Found Life in TROVATORE that the Met Couldn’t Muster
by Richard Sasanow - November 01, 2024
I must admit that the Met’s current revival of IL TROVATORE--with RIGOLETTO and TRAVIATA, considered the great creations of Verdi’s middle period--made me think of another masterwork, “A Night at the Opera,” my favorite of the movies by those champions of silliness, the Marx Brothers.
by Richard Sasanow - November 01, 2024
I must admit that the Met’s current revival of IL TROVATORE--with RIGOLETTO and TRAVIATA, considered the great creations of Verdi’s middle period--made me think of another masterwork, “A Night at the Opera,” my favorite of the movies by those champions of silliness, the Marx Brothers.
Ariana Maubach Wins at 11th Annual Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2024
Mezzo-soprano Ariana Maubach of Toronto took home First Prize and the Audience Choice Prize at the Canadian Opera Company’s 11th annual Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition on October 30, 2024 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2024
Mezzo-soprano Ariana Maubach of Toronto took home First Prize and the Audience Choice Prize at the Canadian Opera Company’s 11th annual Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition on October 30, 2024 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
Video: Making Snow for Met Opera's LA BOHÈME
by Joshua Wright - October 31, 2024
The snowfall in Act III of Franco Zeffirelli’s staging of Puccini’s La Bohème is one of the most breathtaking moments on the Met stage. Go behind the scenes and watch how the Met Stagehands make the magic happen.
by Joshua Wright - October 31, 2024
The snowfall in Act III of Franco Zeffirelli’s staging of Puccini’s La Bohème is one of the most breathtaking moments on the Met stage. Go behind the scenes and watch how the Met Stagehands make the magic happen.
Photos: First Look At The Cast of LA BOHÈME At Opera San José
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2024
Snow will fall in San José when one of opera’s greatest love stories, Puccini’s La Bohème, returns to Opera San José. Check out photos of the cast.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2024
Snow will fall in San José when one of opera’s greatest love stories, Puccini’s La Bohème, returns to Opera San José. Check out photos of the cast.
2024 Italian Idol Competition Winners Revealed at Wagner College
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2024
Winners of the 21st Annual ITALIAN IDOL COMPETITION were announced at Wagner College. The event featured young singers and was judged by Gregory Sheppard, Donald Levine, and Jeremiah Abiah. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2024
Winners of the 21st Annual ITALIAN IDOL COMPETITION were announced at Wagner College. The event featured young singers and was judged by Gregory Sheppard, Donald Levine, and Jeremiah Abiah. Learn more!
Renée Fleming Named As 2025 Cincinnati May Festival Director
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2024
Renée Fleming has been named as the 2025 Festival Director for the Cincinnati May Festival, bringing her expertise to the renowned choral event.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2024
Renée Fleming has been named as the 2025 Festival Director for the Cincinnati May Festival, bringing her expertise to the renowned choral event.
The Canadian Opera Company Announces Partnership With Lucie And The Social & Co. Catering
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2024
The Canadian Opera Company has announced a new partnership with Lucie and The Social & Co. Catering, enhancing the culinary experience for patrons at upcoming performances.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2024
The Canadian Opera Company has announced a new partnership with Lucie and The Social & Co. Catering, enhancing the culinary experience for patrons at upcoming performances.
Review: ACIS AND GALATEA at Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre
by Keira Grant - October 27, 2024
Opera Atelier’s production of G. F. Handel’s Acis and Galatea was a fun and fresh take on an opera that has delighted audiences since its premiere in 1718. Handel referred to it as his “little opera.” This production is a very “user-friendly” introduction to Baroque opera and historically informed performance.
by Keira Grant - October 27, 2024
Opera Atelier’s production of G. F. Handel’s Acis and Galatea was a fun and fresh take on an opera that has delighted audiences since its premiere in 1718. Handel referred to it as his “little opera.” This production is a very “user-friendly” introduction to Baroque opera and historically informed performance.
Lyric Opera Of Chicago Reveals Special Events In Conjunction With BLUE Premiere
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2024
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present special events to accompany the premiere of BLUE, including panel discussions and community engagement activities, enhancing the opera experience for attendees. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the show!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2024
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present special events to accompany the premiere of BLUE, including panel discussions and community engagement activities, enhancing the opera experience for attendees. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the show!
The Gerda Lissner Foundation Reveals Winners Of 2024 Lieder/Song Vocal Competition
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2024
The Gerda Lissner Foundation revealed the winners of its recent 2024 Lieder/Song Vocal Competition. The competition, now in its ninth year, is dedicated to highlighting the importance of art song in a singer's development. The competition's collaborative pianist was Arlene Shrut.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2024
The Gerda Lissner Foundation revealed the winners of its recent 2024 Lieder/Song Vocal Competition. The competition, now in its ninth year, is dedicated to highlighting the importance of art song in a singer's development. The competition's collaborative pianist was Arlene Shrut.
OPERA America Reveals 2024 Opera Hall of Fame Inductees
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2024
OPERA America has announced the induction of seven exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2024.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2024
OPERA America has announced the induction of seven exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2024.
Photos: TRISTAN UND ISOLDE at San Francisco Opera
by Blair Ingenthron - October 20, 2024
Check out photos from San Francisco Opera's production of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde here!
by Blair Ingenthron - October 20, 2024
Check out photos from San Francisco Opera's production of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde here!
Review: Golijov-Hwang AINADAMAR Brings Dreams, Flamenco and Death in Met Debut
by Richard Sasanow - October 16, 2024
Osvaldo Golijov’s AINADAMAR, which made its Met debut this week, with a libretto translated by the composer from the English original by David Henry Hwang, isn’t the first Spanish language opera at the Met, but it’s certainly the first to sound that way. Read the review.
by Richard Sasanow - October 16, 2024
Osvaldo Golijov’s AINADAMAR, which made its Met debut this week, with a libretto translated by the composer from the English original by David Henry Hwang, isn’t the first Spanish language opera at the Met, but it’s certainly the first to sound that way. Read the review.
Tapestry Opera Announces 2024/2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2024
This season, Tapestry Opera will celebrate 45 years of producing innovative, powerful opera that reflects and changes the world around us.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2024
This season, Tapestry Opera will celebrate 45 years of producing innovative, powerful opera that reflects and changes the world around us.
Video: First Look at Met Opera's AINADAMAR
by Joshua Wright - October 15, 2024
Get a first video look at Osvaldo Golijov and librettist David Henry Hwang’s Grammy Award–winning first opera at the Met in a stunning new production by Deborah Colker, starring Angel Blue, Elena Villalón, and Daniela Mack. Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts.
by Joshua Wright - October 15, 2024
Get a first video look at Osvaldo Golijov and librettist David Henry Hwang’s Grammy Award–winning first opera at the Met in a stunning new production by Deborah Colker, starring Angel Blue, Elena Villalón, and Daniela Mack. Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts.
New York's First Disability Opera Company Performs Downtown This December
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2024
New York's first disability-affirmative opera company Opera Praktikos (OPrak) will present “There Will Be Cake” – a matinee mono-opera concert series on Thursday-Saturday, December 12-14, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., at downtown Manhattan's Asylum NYC.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2024
New York's first disability-affirmative opera company Opera Praktikos (OPrak) will present “There Will Be Cake” – a matinee mono-opera concert series on Thursday-Saturday, December 12-14, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., at downtown Manhattan's Asylum NYC.
San Francisco Opera Releases New Film EUN SUN KIM: A JOURNEY INTO LOHENGRIN
by Josh Sharpe - October 14, 2024
San Francisco Opera has announced the release of Eun Sun Kim: A Journey Into Lohengrin, an hour-long film by San Francisco Opera and Lumahai Productions, the partners behind the Company’s award-winning In Song video portrait series.
by Josh Sharpe - October 14, 2024
San Francisco Opera has announced the release of Eun Sun Kim: A Journey Into Lohengrin, an hour-long film by San Francisco Opera and Lumahai Productions, the partners behind the Company’s award-winning In Song video portrait series.
Utah Opera Presents Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD Just in Time for Spooky Season
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2024
Utah Opera's production of Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD opens tomorrow at the Capitol Theatre, just in time for Halloween.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2024
Utah Opera's production of Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD opens tomorrow at the Capitol Theatre, just in time for Halloween.
Douglas Tholedo Joins The Met's New Production Of AIDA For The 2024/2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2024
Brazilian actor Douglas Tholedo joins the cast of the Met Opera's new production of AIDA for the 2024/2025 season, featuring elaborate projections and animations set in ancient Egypt.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2024
Brazilian actor Douglas Tholedo joins the cast of the Met Opera's new production of AIDA for the 2024/2025 season, featuring elaborate projections and animations set in ancient Egypt.
Review: TROUBLE IN TAHITI and THE QUIET PLACE, Royal Ballet and Opera
by Gary Naylor - October 11, 2024
If you're a parent, brace yourself - and enjoy the glorious singing and fine music writes our critic about TROUBLE IN TAHITI and THE QUIET PLACE.
by Gary Naylor - October 11, 2024
If you're a parent, brace yourself - and enjoy the glorious singing and fine music writes our critic about TROUBLE IN TAHITI and THE QUIET PLACE.
Video: 'wer Ein Holdes Weib Errungen' from Beethoven's FIDELIO at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Joshua Wright - October 10, 2024
Watch the joyful finale of Beethoven's FIDELIO where Leonore (Elza van den Heever) and Florestan (Russell Thomas) celebrate freedom and love after Pizzaro's corrupt schemes are exposed. Check out the video!
by Joshua Wright - October 10, 2024
Watch the joyful finale of Beethoven's FIDELIO where Leonore (Elza van den Heever) and Florestan (Russell Thomas) celebrate freedom and love after Pizzaro's corrupt schemes are exposed. Check out the video!
Video: First Look at RIGOLETTO at the Met Opera
by Joshua Wright - October 09, 2024
Get a first look at the production of Rigoletto now on stage at the Met Opera in this all-new video.
by Joshua Wright - October 09, 2024
Get a first look at the production of Rigoletto now on stage at the Met Opera in this all-new video.
Opera Hispánica Announces 2024/25 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2024
Opera Hispánica has announced its 2024-25 season featuring exciting collaborations and repertoire raging from the Latin American Baroque to World Premieres.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2024
Opera Hispánica has announced its 2024-25 season featuring exciting collaborations and repertoire raging from the Latin American Baroque to World Premieres.
Teatro Grattacielo and Light Opera of NJ to Present L'ELISIR D'AMORE
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2024
Teatro Grattacielo and Light Opera of NJ will present L'ELISIR D'AMORE in New Jersey, featuring emerging talents from Camerata Bardi Voice Academy. Performances will take place in November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2024
Teatro Grattacielo and Light Opera of NJ will present L'ELISIR D'AMORE in New Jersey, featuring emerging talents from Camerata Bardi Voice Academy. Performances will take place in November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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