City Opera Announces Public Workshops for New Opera CHINATOWN
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2019
City Opera Vancouver today released the schedule for the first public workshops of its next commission, Chinatown. This new opera, by the renowned writer Madeleine Thien, is set for world premiere in September 2021 at The Vancouver Playhouse.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2019
City Opera Vancouver today released the schedule for the first public workshops of its next commission, Chinatown. This new opera, by the renowned writer Madeleine Thien, is set for world premiere in September 2021 at The Vancouver Playhouse.
LA Opera Celebrates Empowering Women Through EURYDICE FOUND Festival
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2019
Inspired by LA Opera's upcoming world premiere of Eurydice - a new opera created by composer Matthew Aucoin and librettist Sarah Ruhl - artists, scholars and community members across Los Angeles will come together in 2020 to share their stories and their art through Eurydice Found, a festival dedicated to new perspectives on the enduring Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2019
Inspired by LA Opera's upcoming world premiere of Eurydice - a new opera created by composer Matthew Aucoin and librettist Sarah Ruhl - artists, scholars and community members across Los Angeles will come together in 2020 to share their stories and their art through Eurydice Found, a festival dedicated to new perspectives on the enduring Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
Pittsburgh Festival Opera's Board of Directors Appoints Marianne Cornetti as New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2019
Pittsburgh Festival Opera's Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of internationally recognized mezzo-soprano Marianne Cornetti as its new Artistic Director. Founded in 1978 by another famous mezzo-soprano, Mildred Miller Posvar, Pittsburgh Festival Opera is excited to welcome a new artistic vision grounded in Cornetti's 30-plus years as a performer in the world's leading opera houses including The Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, Vienna State Opera, and Deutsche Oper Berlin among many others.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2019
Pittsburgh Festival Opera's Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of internationally recognized mezzo-soprano Marianne Cornetti as its new Artistic Director. Founded in 1978 by another famous mezzo-soprano, Mildred Miller Posvar, Pittsburgh Festival Opera is excited to welcome a new artistic vision grounded in Cornetti's 30-plus years as a performer in the world's leading opera houses including The Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, Vienna State Opera, and Deutsche Oper Berlin among many others.
BWW Review: TRAVIATA at Opera WROCLAW - Feel The Breath Of The Universe
by Natalia Jarczynska - November 21, 2019
Have you ever wandered why two cheesecakes based on one recipe are slightly different? Even tough you use the same flour, sugar and cheese the taste is not the same. Sometimes it's better, sometimes it's worse. But if you take great ingredients like Traviata, big budget, good voices, Grazyna Szapolowska as director it cannot be bad, correct? You are right! It cannot be!
by Natalia Jarczynska - November 21, 2019
Have you ever wandered why two cheesecakes based on one recipe are slightly different? Even tough you use the same flour, sugar and cheese the taste is not the same. Sometimes it's better, sometimes it's worse. But if you take great ingredients like Traviata, big budget, good voices, Grazyna Szapolowska as director it cannot be bad, correct? You are right! It cannot be!
BWW Review: It's TRISTAN Interruptus Again, with Goerke and Gould in Act II of the Wagner Epic
by Richard Sasanow - November 19, 2019
When New Yorkers last saw a concert performance of Act II of Wagner's TRISTAN UND ISOLDE--in the spring of 2018 with the Boston Symphony under Nelsons--a major singer was trying on one of the title characters for size. That was tenor Jonas Kaufmann. This time, it was Isolde who was ready for her closeup, with soprano Christine Goerke in a can't-wait-for-the-whole-opera performance, under Gianandrea Noseda with the Washington Symphony at Lincoln Center's White Light Festival.
by Richard Sasanow - November 19, 2019
When New Yorkers last saw a concert performance of Act II of Wagner's TRISTAN UND ISOLDE--in the spring of 2018 with the Boston Symphony under Nelsons--a major singer was trying on one of the title characters for size. That was tenor Jonas Kaufmann. This time, it was Isolde who was ready for her closeup, with soprano Christine Goerke in a can't-wait-for-the-whole-opera performance, under Gianandrea Noseda with the Washington Symphony at Lincoln Center's White Light Festival.
Pittsburgh Opera Produces Handel's ALCINA
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2019
Alcina is a Baroque masterpiece by George Frideric Handel. The title character, Alcina, is a malicious sorceress who lives on an enchanted island with her sister Morgana. Alcina uses her magic spells to trick men into falling in love with her. But once she tires of them, she turns them into animals or inanimate objects.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2019
Alcina is a Baroque masterpiece by George Frideric Handel. The title character, Alcina, is a malicious sorceress who lives on an enchanted island with her sister Morgana. Alcina uses her magic spells to trick men into falling in love with her. But once she tires of them, she turns them into animals or inanimate objects.
Kanye West to Premiere First Opera at the Hollywood Bowl
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 18, 2019
Kanye West has announced that he he plans to premiere his first opera, Nebuchadnezzar: A Kanye West Opera on November 24.
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 18, 2019
Kanye West has announced that he he plans to premiere his first opera, Nebuchadnezzar: A Kanye West Opera on November 24.
The American Friends Of The Donizetti Opera Festival Has Been Formed
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2019
THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE DONIZETTI OPERA FESTIVAL (AFDOF) has been formed to support the efforts of the Donizetti Opera Festival, an international celebration held each November in Bergamo, Italy, the birthplace of Gaetano Donizetti. AFDOF is charged with encouraging the collaboration of scholars, artists, and Donizetti devotees in the United States and worldwide. Based in New York City, the non-profit organization's mission is to work closely with its Italian counterparts to raise awareness of the Festival and the works and life of the great Italian composer and of his hometown of Bergamo.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2019
THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE DONIZETTI OPERA FESTIVAL (AFDOF) has been formed to support the efforts of the Donizetti Opera Festival, an international celebration held each November in Bergamo, Italy, the birthplace of Gaetano Donizetti. AFDOF is charged with encouraging the collaboration of scholars, artists, and Donizetti devotees in the United States and worldwide. Based in New York City, the non-profit organization's mission is to work closely with its Italian counterparts to raise awareness of the Festival and the works and life of the great Italian composer and of his hometown of Bergamo.
BWW Review: Bring on the Jugglers, Philip Glass's AKHNATEN Finally Arrives at the Met
by Richard Sasanow - November 16, 2019
It has taken 35 years for Philip Glass's AKHNATEN to get to the Met, since its premiere at the Staatsoper in Stuttgart in 1984. If you're an acolyte of Glass, Phelim McDermott's production, designed by Tom Pye, made it well worth the wait; if you're not, there's enough going on to keep you occupied during the 3 ½-hour performance.
by Richard Sasanow - November 16, 2019
It has taken 35 years for Philip Glass's AKHNATEN to get to the Met, since its premiere at the Staatsoper in Stuttgart in 1984. If you're an acolyte of Glass, Phelim McDermott's production, designed by Tom Pye, made it well worth the wait; if you're not, there's enough going on to keep you occupied during the 3 ½-hour performance.
Photo Flash: San Francisco Opera Presents Engelbert Humperdinck's HANSEL AND GRETEL
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2019
San Francisco Opera presents Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, November 15–December 7.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2019
San Francisco Opera presents Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, November 15–December 7.
Photo Flash: Opera San José Presents HANSEL AND GRETEL
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2019
Opera San José is launching the holidays with a family-friendly production of Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel that offers treats to go along with this irresistible fairy tale. Kids who attend will not only enjoy a fully produced opera, but will also receive a small gift upon entrance, treats, and opportunities to interact with costumed characters and be photographed in fun, fairy tale settings in the lobby.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2019
Opera San José is launching the holidays with a family-friendly production of Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel that offers treats to go along with this irresistible fairy tale. Kids who attend will not only enjoy a fully produced opera, but will also receive a small gift upon entrance, treats, and opportunities to interact with costumed characters and be photographed in fun, fairy tale settings in the lobby.
Yara Arts Group and Nova Opera Appear in OPERA GAZ at La MaMa
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2019
Yara Arts Group will offer the American debut of its new work 'Opera GAZ,' December 19, 20 and 22 at La MaMa, 66 East 4th Street. This opera was created by director Virlana Tkacz, who heads Yara Arts Group in New York, and the composers Roman Grygoriv and Illia Razumeiko. It features the performers of Nova Opera in Kyiv. Live performances and traditional instruments are combined with electronic music to present the story of an explosion at a futuristic gas factory that produces all the energy for the industrial world. The visually striking production is sung in English, Ukrainian and German but is universally accessible.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2019
Yara Arts Group will offer the American debut of its new work 'Opera GAZ,' December 19, 20 and 22 at La MaMa, 66 East 4th Street. This opera was created by director Virlana Tkacz, who heads Yara Arts Group in New York, and the composers Roman Grygoriv and Illia Razumeiko. It features the performers of Nova Opera in Kyiv. Live performances and traditional instruments are combined with electronic music to present the story of an explosion at a futuristic gas factory that produces all the energy for the industrial world. The visually striking production is sung in English, Ukrainian and German but is universally accessible.
San Diego Opera's Main Stage Season Continues With HANSEL AND GRETEL
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
San Diego Opera's 2019-2020 mainstage season continues with Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, which opens on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the San Diego Civic Theatre for four performances. Additional performances are February 11, 14, and 16 (matinee), 2020.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
San Diego Opera's 2019-2020 mainstage season continues with Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, which opens on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the San Diego Civic Theatre for four performances. Additional performances are February 11, 14, and 16 (matinee), 2020.
On Site Opera Presents DAS BARBECU With A Side Of Barbecue This Winter
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
On Site Opera, an organization dedicated to presenting site-specific opera productions in non-traditional venues throughout New York City, will present Das Barbecü at Hill Country Barbecue Market, January 26- February 11, 2020. A delicious piece, both musically and gastronomically, Das Barbecü is a reimagining of Wagner's Ring Cycle that takes place in Texas by way of Chelsea's tastiest Barbecue pit.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
On Site Opera, an organization dedicated to presenting site-specific opera productions in non-traditional venues throughout New York City, will present Das Barbecü at Hill Country Barbecue Market, January 26- February 11, 2020. A delicious piece, both musically and gastronomically, Das Barbecü is a reimagining of Wagner's Ring Cycle that takes place in Texas by way of Chelsea's tastiest Barbecue pit.
Bolshoi Ballet's LE CORSAIRE Comes To Cinemas This Sunday Followed By Christmas Celebration THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
Continuing to celebrate its 10th anniversary in cinemas, the Bolshoi Ballet 19/20 cinema season is back in cinemas nationwide this Sunday with the breathtaking Le Corsaire.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
Continuing to celebrate its 10th anniversary in cinemas, the Bolshoi Ballet 19/20 cinema season is back in cinemas nationwide this Sunday with the breathtaking Le Corsaire.
Photo Flash: First Look At DON GIOVANNI At Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
Mozart's musically brilliant and masterful tale of lust and revenge, Don Giovanni, returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago on Thursday, November 14 at 7pm. There will be nine performances through December 8 at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago. Tickets start at $39 and are available now at lyricopera.org/Giovanni or by calling 312-827-5600.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
Mozart's musically brilliant and masterful tale of lust and revenge, Don Giovanni, returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago on Thursday, November 14 at 7pm. There will be nine performances through December 8 at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago. Tickets start at $39 and are available now at lyricopera.org/Giovanni or by calling 312-827-5600.
BWW Review: Austin Opera Dazzles With RIGOLETTO
by Lynn Beaver - November 13, 2019
Austin Opera's latest effort, Verdi's, RIGOLETTO dazzles in every way. They absolutely outdid themselves this time.
by Lynn Beaver - November 13, 2019
Austin Opera's latest effort, Verdi's, RIGOLETTO dazzles in every way. They absolutely outdid themselves this time.
Purchase Opera Presents DIDO AND AENEAS This December
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2019
On December 7 and 8, Purchase Opera, and its Director Jacque Trussel, will present a visionary interpretation of Dido and Aeneas, a monumental opera composed in 1689. Inspired by Virgil's epic Latin poem The Aeneid, this production is set in modern corporate America where the coldness of mergers and acquisitions takes a life and death toll on its protagonists and their struggles for love in the face betrayal.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2019
On December 7 and 8, Purchase Opera, and its Director Jacque Trussel, will present a visionary interpretation of Dido and Aeneas, a monumental opera composed in 1689. Inspired by Virgil's epic Latin poem The Aeneid, this production is set in modern corporate America where the coldness of mergers and acquisitions takes a life and death toll on its protagonists and their struggles for love in the face betrayal.
Opera REV. 23 To Receive New York Premiere at 2020 Prototype Festival
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2019
Following a chorus of critical praise for creator and librettist Cerise Jacobs and composer Jorge Sosa's immigrant-themed opera, I Am a Dreamer Who No Longer Dreams, Jacobs's opera REV. 23, composed by Julian Wachner, will receive its New York premiere in new production by Los Angeles-based director James Darrah at the 2020 Prototype Festival (Jan 17-18).
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2019
Following a chorus of critical praise for creator and librettist Cerise Jacobs and composer Jorge Sosa's immigrant-themed opera, I Am a Dreamer Who No Longer Dreams, Jacobs's opera REV. 23, composed by Julian Wachner, will receive its New York premiere in new production by Los Angeles-based director James Darrah at the 2020 Prototype Festival (Jan 17-18).
Review: Bavarians under Jansons with Damrau as Soloist Turn Back the Clock at Carnegie Hall
by Richard Sasanow - November 12, 2019
According to the Carnegie Hall program, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra was founded just a year after the most modern pieces on last Friday's program were written. Those were Richard Strauss's “Four Last Songs,” composed in 1948, some of the most gorgeous music he wrote. Though I came for the songs and excerpts from Strauss's opera, INTERMEZZO, as it turned out, the symphony, Brahms' Fourth, was what made the evening.
by Richard Sasanow - November 12, 2019
According to the Carnegie Hall program, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra was founded just a year after the most modern pieces on last Friday's program were written. Those were Richard Strauss's “Four Last Songs,” composed in 1948, some of the most gorgeous music he wrote. Though I came for the songs and excerpts from Strauss's opera, INTERMEZZO, as it turned out, the symphony, Brahms' Fourth, was what made the evening.
Metropolitan Opera Announces a Cast Change For MADAMA BUTTERFLY
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2019
Tenor Bruce Sledge will sing Pinkerton in all upcoming November performances of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, replacing Andrea Carè. Sledge made his role debut last Saturday in the Met's Live in HD cinema transmission of the opera, seen by nearly 200,000 people around the world.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2019
Tenor Bruce Sledge will sing Pinkerton in all upcoming November performances of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, replacing Andrea Carè. Sledge made his role debut last Saturday in the Met's Live in HD cinema transmission of the opera, seen by nearly 200,000 people around the world.
BWW Review: Calgary Opera Opens Their Season on a High Night with LA BOHÈME
by Vicki Trask - November 11, 2019
From the moment the lights go down in the Southern Jubilee Auditorium, you as an audience are transported into 19th century Paris. A small apartment filled with destitute artists with dreams bigger than their bank accounts. Five acts, three fifteen-minute intermissions, and an aria or two later, the curtain falls and the audience is reeling from journey of love and ambition that was travelled together.
by Vicki Trask - November 11, 2019
From the moment the lights go down in the Southern Jubilee Auditorium, you as an audience are transported into 19th century Paris. A small apartment filled with destitute artists with dreams bigger than their bank accounts. Five acts, three fifteen-minute intermissions, and an aria or two later, the curtain falls and the audience is reeling from journey of love and ambition that was travelled together.
Photo Flash: First Look At Pittsburgh Opera's FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2019
BroadwayWorld has a first look at Pittsburgh Opera's FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS! Check out the photos below!
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2019
BroadwayWorld has a first look at Pittsburgh Opera's FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS! Check out the photos below!
Cincinnati Opera Presents THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2019
Cincinnati Opera proudly presents This Little Light of Mine, performed by Emmy Award-winning soprano Adrienne Danrich on Sunday, November 17 at 4:00 p.m. at College Hill Presbyterian Church.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2019
Cincinnati Opera proudly presents This Little Light of Mine, performed by Emmy Award-winning soprano Adrienne Danrich on Sunday, November 17 at 4:00 p.m. at College Hill Presbyterian Church.
WQXR And The Metropolitan Opera Announce Season Two Of Critically Acclaimed Podcast ARIA CODE
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
The Metropolitan Opera and WQXR, New York City's classical music station, today announced a second season of “Aria Code” — the critically-acclaimed podcast about opera's most legendary arias — debuting Wednesday, November 13.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
The Metropolitan Opera and WQXR, New York City's classical music station, today announced a second season of “Aria Code” — the critically-acclaimed podcast about opera's most legendary arias — debuting Wednesday, November 13.
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