The Georg Solti Accademia Celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a Star-Studded Gala Concert
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2024
The Georg Solti Accademia has announced its 20th anniversary celebration, marking two decades of excellence in training young talent in the technique and style of Italian “Bel Canto”, and continuing the operatic legacy of the legendary British/Hungarian conductor Sir Georg Solti.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2024
The Georg Solti Accademia has announced its 20th anniversary celebration, marking two decades of excellence in training young talent in the technique and style of Italian “Bel Canto”, and continuing the operatic legacy of the legendary British/Hungarian conductor Sir Georg Solti.
Review: With Great Music But Little Jesting, RIGOLETTO Returns to the Met
by Richard Sasanow - October 07, 2024
“This is not a cathartic tragedy or a tale of noble sacrifice. There are no admirable characters here, no moral lesson, no redemption, and no silver lining. There is only a merciless depiction of society’s dark side,” say the Met’s program notes for RIGOLETTO. I’m not so sure.
by Richard Sasanow - October 07, 2024
“This is not a cathartic tragedy or a tale of noble sacrifice. There are no admirable characters here, no moral lesson, no redemption, and no silver lining. There is only a merciless depiction of society’s dark side,” say the Met’s program notes for RIGOLETTO. I’m not so sure.
SANCTA SUSANNA To Have West Coast Premiere At Heritage Square Museum
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2024
Source/Filter Music Collective has announced the West Coast premiere of SANCTA SUSANNA, a horror opera by Paul Hindemith, at Heritage Square Museum on October 24-25. Learn more about the show including who is in the cast and how to get tickets.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2024
Source/Filter Music Collective has announced the West Coast premiere of SANCTA SUSANNA, a horror opera by Paul Hindemith, at Heritage Square Museum on October 24-25. Learn more about the show including who is in the cast and how to get tickets.
Review: Droning Overwhelms the Lives of THE LISTENERS in New Mazzoli-Vavrek Opera
by Richard Sasanow - October 03, 2024
It’s fascinating that within two weeks, as the new US opera season began in earnest, Northeast operagoers heard a pair of new (or new-ish) operas by well-known creators: the US premiere of THE LISTENERS at Opera Philadelphia, by Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek and the much-revised GROUNDED by Jeanine Tesori and George Brant, the gala opening night at the Met.
by Richard Sasanow - October 03, 2024
It’s fascinating that within two weeks, as the new US opera season began in earnest, Northeast operagoers heard a pair of new (or new-ish) operas by well-known creators: the US premiere of THE LISTENERS at Opera Philadelphia, by Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek and the much-revised GROUNDED by Jeanine Tesori and George Brant, the gala opening night at the Met.
David T. Little's BLACK LODGE to Have LA And NYC Premieres
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2024
David T. Little’s GRAMMY-nominated opera BLACK LODGE will launch a fall/winter tour with screenings in Sweden, a West Coast premiere in Los Angeles on October 19, and a live NYC premiere in January. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2024
David T. Little’s GRAMMY-nominated opera BLACK LODGE will launch a fall/winter tour with screenings in Sweden, a West Coast premiere in Los Angeles on October 19, and a live NYC premiere in January. Learn more!
The Metropolitan Opera to Present Osvaldo Golijov's AINADAMAR in October
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2024
Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov and librettist David Henry Hwang’s Grammy Award–winning opera, Ainadamar, has its company premiere in October. Sung in Spanish to a libretto translated by its composer, Ainadamar—literally “Fountain of Tears”—dramatizes the life and work of poet-playwright Federico García Lorca. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2024
Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov and librettist David Henry Hwang’s Grammy Award–winning opera, Ainadamar, has its company premiere in October. Sung in Spanish to a libretto translated by its composer, Ainadamar—literally “Fountain of Tears”—dramatizes the life and work of poet-playwright Federico García Lorca. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: Bernheim Brings His Well-Schooled HOFFMAN to the Met with Elan
by Richard Sasanow - September 27, 2024
The Met performed the season’s first TALES OF HOFFMANN (LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN), by Jacques Offenbach, with libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carre, also a Sher production, and it was a different story.
by Richard Sasanow - September 27, 2024
The Met performed the season’s first TALES OF HOFFMANN (LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN), by Jacques Offenbach, with libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carre, also a Sher production, and it was a different story.
Video: Extended Look at Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED at The Met
by Joshua Wright - September 26, 2024
Watch more scenes from The Met Opera's production of Composer Jeanine Tesori and Director Michael Mayer's production of Grounded, based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play.
by Joshua Wright - September 26, 2024
Watch more scenes from The Met Opera's production of Composer Jeanine Tesori and Director Michael Mayer's production of Grounded, based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play.
Video: Angelina Jolie Stars as Maria Callas in First Teaser Trailer for Biopic
by Josh Sharpe - September 26, 2024
The first teaser trailer for the biopic of opera singer Maria Callas has just dropped. The film, which made its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday August 29, stars Angelina Jolie as the legendary soprano. The movie will be available on Netflix December 11, 2024, following a select theatrical release on November 27, 2024
by Josh Sharpe - September 26, 2024
The first teaser trailer for the biopic of opera singer Maria Callas has just dropped. The film, which made its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday August 29, stars Angelina Jolie as the legendary soprano. The movie will be available on Netflix December 11, 2024, following a select theatrical release on November 27, 2024
Met Opera's Richard Bernstein Joins Cast Of Divaria Opera's MADAME BUTTERFLY: AN ADAPTATION
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2024
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts have announced the addition of Richard Bernstein to the cast of Divaria Productions Opera Company's performance of MADAME BUTTERFLY: AN ADAPTATION on October 19th at 8 pm.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2024
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts have announced the addition of Richard Bernstein to the cast of Divaria Productions Opera Company's performance of MADAME BUTTERFLY: AN ADAPTATION on October 19th at 8 pm.
Long Beach Opera Recieves 1.2 Million Grant From Perenchio Foundation
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2024
Long Beach Opera has been chosen as a recipient of an unrestricted General Operating Support Grant from the Perenchio Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2024
Long Beach Opera has been chosen as a recipient of an unrestricted General Operating Support Grant from the Perenchio Foundation.
Review: Girl Meets Drone in Tesori-Brant GROUNDED for Met Opening Night
by Richard Sasanow - September 24, 2024
A match made in heaven? Girl meets boy. Girl meets baby. Girl meets drone. Girl meets court-martial.
by Richard Sasanow - September 24, 2024
A match made in heaven? Girl meets boy. Girl meets baby. Girl meets drone. Girl meets court-martial.
Review Roundup: Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED Opens at the Met Opera
by Joshua Wright - September 24, 2024
Jeanine Tesori and Director Michael Mayer's production of Grounded, based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play, is now on stage at the Met Opera. Check out all the reviews.
by Joshua Wright - September 24, 2024
Jeanine Tesori and Director Michael Mayer's production of Grounded, based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play, is now on stage at the Met Opera. Check out all the reviews.
RPI and Opera Saratoga Will Collaborate For THE OTHER SIDE OF SILENCE
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2024
In a unique collaboration, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Opera Saratoga, and the Bergamot Quartet join forces this to present a free workshop performance of THE OTHER SIDE OF SILENCE by librettists Mark Steidl and Katherine Skovira and composer Robert Whalen.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2024
In a unique collaboration, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Opera Saratoga, and the Bergamot Quartet join forces this to present a free workshop performance of THE OTHER SIDE OF SILENCE by librettists Mark Steidl and Katherine Skovira and composer Robert Whalen.
The Centro Superior Katarina Gurska to Present Musical Theatre Workshop: Zarzuela and Musical Comedy
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2024
The Centro Superior Katarina Gurska in Madrid will present a Musical Theatre Workshop focusing on Zarzuela and Musical Comedy, scheduled for November and December 2024, featuring top educators like Curro Carreres and Carmen Solís. Learn how to attend.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2024
The Centro Superior Katarina Gurska in Madrid will present a Musical Theatre Workshop focusing on Zarzuela and Musical Comedy, scheduled for November and December 2024, featuring top educators like Curro Carreres and Carmen Solís. Learn how to attend.
Review: LUCIA DE LAMMERMOOR at Opera In The Heights
by Armando Urdiales - September 21, 2024
What did our critic think of LUCIA DE LAMMERMOOR at Opera In The Heights?
by Armando Urdiales - September 21, 2024
What did our critic think of LUCIA DE LAMMERMOOR at Opera In The Heights?
Verdi's RIGOLETTO to Return to The Met This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2024
Verdi's Rigoletto will return to the Metropolitan Opera starring reigning Verdi baritone Quinn Kelsey, and soprano Nadine Sierra. Rigoletto has been performed 926 times at the Met since its company premiere on November 16, 1883. Sher’s production premiered on December 31, 2021. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2024
Verdi's Rigoletto will return to the Metropolitan Opera starring reigning Verdi baritone Quinn Kelsey, and soprano Nadine Sierra. Rigoletto has been performed 926 times at the Met since its company premiere on November 16, 1883. Sher’s production premiered on December 31, 2021. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Kate Soper to Release Recording Of Opera THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2024
Composer Kate Soper will release the world premiere recording of her opera, THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE, featuring the Wet Ink Ensemble. This two-act opera delves into the complexities of love and desire.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2024
Composer Kate Soper will release the world premiere recording of her opera, THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE, featuring the Wet Ink Ensemble. This two-act opera delves into the complexities of love and desire.
Houston Grand Opera to Open Season With Verdi's IL TROVATORE
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2024
Houston Grand Opera will open Il trovatore, Verdi's iconic masterpiece, in a new production from leading director Stephen Wadsworth. The production will offer a fresh vision of the composer's perennially popular tragedy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2024
Houston Grand Opera will open Il trovatore, Verdi's iconic masterpiece, in a new production from leading director Stephen Wadsworth. The production will offer a fresh vision of the composer's perennially popular tragedy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
OPERA America Announces 2024 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2024
OPERA America has announced the recipients of the 2024 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, which honor outstanding trustees of North American opera companies for their exemplary leadership and service on behalf of their respective organizations.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2024
OPERA America has announced the recipients of the 2024 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, which honor outstanding trustees of North American opera companies for their exemplary leadership and service on behalf of their respective organizations.
Live Arts Miami Presents: MORNING/MOURNING An Experiential Opera
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2024
Live Arts Miami has announced MORNING/MOURNING, an experiential opera that delves into Earth's future in a post-human world. The performance combines music, visuals, and storytelling to explore environmental themes.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2024
Live Arts Miami has announced MORNING/MOURNING, an experiential opera that delves into Earth's future in a post-human world. The performance combines music, visuals, and storytelling to explore environmental themes.
Interview: Kelley Rourke – Librettist, Translator, Dramaturg and Prize Winner
by Richard Sasanow - September 16, 2024
Kelley Rouke was driving when she received a text from Mark Campbell informing her that she was the winner of Opera America’s 2024 Campbell Opera Librettist Prize. Her reaction? She answered, “Stop it! It’s mean. Never joke about that!” because she couldn’t quite digest that she’d been chosen for the prize. “There are so many people doing great work that I couldn’t believe I’d been singled out,” she modestly insists.
by Richard Sasanow - September 16, 2024
Kelley Rouke was driving when she received a text from Mark Campbell informing her that she was the winner of Opera America’s 2024 Campbell Opera Librettist Prize. Her reaction? She answered, “Stop it! It’s mean. Never joke about that!” because she couldn’t quite digest that she’d been chosen for the prize. “There are so many people doing great work that I couldn’t believe I’d been singled out,” she modestly insists.
Photos: Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents Verdi's RIGOLETTO
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2024
Opening Chicago’s cultural season with a vengeance, Verdi’s psychological thriller Rigoletto returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago, September 14 to October 6, 2024. See photos from the production.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2024
Opening Chicago’s cultural season with a vengeance, Verdi’s psychological thriller Rigoletto returns to Lyric Opera of Chicago, September 14 to October 6, 2024. See photos from the production.
Tickets Now on Sale for New Jersey Ballet Performances In Newark
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2024
New Jersey Ballet will perform in Newark in April. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2024
New Jersey Ballet will perform in Newark in April. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Puccini's TOSCA to Return to The Metropolitan Opera This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2024
Soprano Lise Davidsen will sing her first Tosca at the Metropolitan Opera, opposite tenor Freddie De Tommaso, who will make his Met debut, as David McVicar’s production of Puccini’s Tosca returns to the Met. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2024
Soprano Lise Davidsen will sing her first Tosca at the Metropolitan Opera, opposite tenor Freddie De Tommaso, who will make his Met debut, as David McVicar’s production of Puccini’s Tosca returns to the Met. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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