Review: Kevin Puts Has Georgia (and Alfred) on His Mind in BRIGHTNESS at NY Philharmonic
This past weekend, composer Kevin Puts’s BRIGHTNESS OF LIGHT, based on the long, abundant correspondence of artist Georgia O’Keeffe and photographer/gallerist Alfred Stieglitz, had its long overdue New York premiere, with the New York Philharmonic under debuting conductor Brett Mitchell, and sop
Review: New Cast, Great Fun at Met’s BARBIERE
When mezzo Aigul Akhmetshina stepped on stage in the Met’s new production of CARMEN, back on New Year’s Eve of 2023, it was hard to imagine her in any other role because of the way she completely inhabited it.
Florida Grand Opera Welcomes Two New Board Members
Florida Grand Opera has announced the appointment of Fidelma Leonor Fariñas-Cobas to its Board of Directors.
The Dallas Opera Names Emily Sitton As The Company's New Director Of Marketing And Communications
After a nationwide search, The Dallas Opera has announced the appointment of Emily Sitton as the company's next Director of Marketing and Communications.
Opera Saratoga to Present 2025 Gala At Saratoga National AN EVENING IN PARIS
Opera Saratoga will kick off its 2025 summer season with 'An Evening in Paris' a fabulous Parisian-inspired party and fundraiser, hosted at the premier Saratoga National Golf Club.
Renée Fleming & Marin Alsop To Open League of American Orchestras National Conference
1,000 orchestra administrators, musicians, conductors, and board members, will convene in Salt Lake City to learn, network, and experience the excitement of live performance at the League of American Orchestras National Conference.
Review: Exciting Bullock and Finley Take on Met Debut of Adams’s ANTONY & CLEOPATRA
There’s an old expression, “A lawyer who defends himself has a fool for a client.
Review: TOSCA at McCaw Hall
Ending the season with a memorable production of one of opera’s most tour de force masterpieces is sure to motivate audiences to return for Seattle Opera’s next season
Detroit Opera to Present Anthony Davis's THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE This Month
On May 10, 16, and 18, Detroit Opera will present The Central Park Five, directed by Nataki Garrett and featuring a new, expanded orchestration by composer Anthony Davis.
OPERA America Awards 2025 Marineau Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors
OPERA America has announced the nine recipients of the 2025 Marineau Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors.
Review: World Premiere of Moravec-Campbell ALL SHALL RISE At OSNY under Tritle at Carnegie Hall
By definition, the historical view of the oratorio is that it’s typically religious in nature, performed unstaged and without costumes or scenery.
Rossini's LE COMTE ORY to be Presented at Merola Opera Program
As the 2025 Summer Festival continues, director Garnett Bruce makes his Merola debut with a fully staged production of Rossini’s rarely performed comic gem, Le Comte Ory.
White Snake Projects Premieres Its First Community Opera In Boston This June
White Snake Projects will return to The Strand Theatre, June 28, 2025, for the world premiere of To The People Like Us, in a season dedicated to addressing the climate crisis through art.
The Finnish National Opera And Ballet Begins Recruitment for Chief Conductor
Finnish National Opera and Ballet is beginning the recruitment process for a new Chief Conductor, as the term of current Chief Conductor Hannu Lintu expires in July 2026.
Lord of the Rings Opera Recording Available for Pre-Order, Release Set for September
The Lord of the Rings opera by Paul Corfield Godfrey, approved by the Tolkien Estate, is now available for pre-order.
Interview: Playwright Danish Goes 'On the Town' with Bernstein/Von Karajan in Splendid LAST CALL
Playwright Peter Danish—a long-time writer and observer of the opera and classical music scene in New York and around the world—wrote LAST CALL, just finishing a limited run at Broadway’s New World Stages, as a love letter to two 20th century music giants, Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von Kar
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