Matthew Cairns Wins First Prize At Canadian Opera Company's 2018 Ensemble Studio Competition
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2018
Matthew Cairns of St. Catharines, ON took home First Prize at the Canadian Opera Company's annual Ensemble Studio Competitionon November 1, 2018 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2018
Matthew Cairns of St. Catharines, ON took home First Prize at the Canadian Opera Company's annual Ensemble Studio Competitionon November 1, 2018 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
Andrea Bocelli Releases New Music Video For IF ONLY Feat. Dua Lipa
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2018
Andrea Bocelli has enlisted a group of stellar duet partners for his new album 'Si.' Bocelli reunites with his friend Ed Sheeran after their chart-topping 'Perfect Symphony' on the brand new song called 'Amo Soltanto Te' (written by Ed with lyrics by Tiziano Ferro) and also joins pop sensation Dua Lipa on the single 'If Only.' Preview the video HERE Additionally, crossover superstar Josh Groban and classical soprano Aida Garifullina duet with Bocelli on the new album, out now via Sugar/Decca. 'Si' is Bocelli's first album of new material in 14 years, featuring 16 new songs that celebrate love, family, faith and hope.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2018
Andrea Bocelli has enlisted a group of stellar duet partners for his new album 'Si.' Bocelli reunites with his friend Ed Sheeran after their chart-topping 'Perfect Symphony' on the brand new song called 'Amo Soltanto Te' (written by Ed with lyrics by Tiziano Ferro) and also joins pop sensation Dua Lipa on the single 'If Only.' Preview the video HERE Additionally, crossover superstar Josh Groban and classical soprano Aida Garifullina duet with Bocelli on the new album, out now via Sugar/Decca. 'Si' is Bocelli's first album of new material in 14 years, featuring 16 new songs that celebrate love, family, faith and hope.
Pop-Opera Girl Group Ida Release New Christmas Album, BELIEVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 01, 2018
The leading pop-opera girl group Ida are releasing their first Christmas album, Believe, on 7 December 2018. Pre-orders will be taken from 15 November, via the official Ida website: www.idagirls.com.
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 01, 2018
The leading pop-opera girl group Ida are releasing their first Christmas album, Believe, on 7 December 2018. Pre-orders will be taken from 15 November, via the official Ida website: www.idagirls.com.
BWW Review: THE MAGIC FLUTE at Opera Grand Rapids, Makes For a Magical Journey!
by Brian Hilbrand - October 31, 2018
A little over a week ago I attended my first opera, Opera Grand Rapids' production of The Magic Flute, a fairy tale with the traditional fairytale themes of love and of good versus evil. The show starts with Prince Tamino, played by Dennis Shuman, alone in the woods fleeing a deadly serpent. He faints but is saved by three ladies played by Jessica Dold, Christine Amon, and Diane Schoff who were all very entertaining in their roles and had the audience laughing throughout the show.
by Brian Hilbrand - October 31, 2018
A little over a week ago I attended my first opera, Opera Grand Rapids' production of The Magic Flute, a fairy tale with the traditional fairytale themes of love and of good versus evil. The show starts with Prince Tamino, played by Dennis Shuman, alone in the woods fleeing a deadly serpent. He faints but is saved by three ladies played by Jessica Dold, Christine Amon, and Diane Schoff who were all very entertaining in their roles and had the audience laughing throughout the show.
VIDEO: Nico Muhly and Isabel Leonard on MARNIE
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2018
In the video below, composer Nico Muhly and mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard discuss Marnie during intermission of the La Fanciulla del West Live in HD broadcast, with host Susanna Phillips..
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2018
In the video below, composer Nico Muhly and mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard discuss Marnie during intermission of the La Fanciulla del West Live in HD broadcast, with host Susanna Phillips..
VIDEO: First Look At GREEK At The Brooklyn Academy of Music!
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2018
On the streets of north London, Eddy, a modern-day Oedipus, dreams of a better life. After hearing a fortune teller's disturbing prediction, he resolves at all costs to avoid shagging his own mum. But sure enough he finds himself in the prophetically maternal arms of an East End café manager and the very incestuous bed he sought to avoid.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2018
On the streets of north London, Eddy, a modern-day Oedipus, dreams of a better life. After hearing a fortune teller's disturbing prediction, he resolves at all costs to avoid shagging his own mum. But sure enough he finds himself in the prophetically maternal arms of an East End café manager and the very incestuous bed he sought to avoid.
Hungarian State Opera U.S. Debut To Include Appearances By Longtime Supporters Eva Marton And Plácido Domingo
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2018
As the Hungarian State Opera makes its U.S. debut, the company is joined by two of its greatest supporters, Eva Marton and Plácido Domingo, who make special guest appearances to celebrate these milestone performances (October 30 – November 11). Ms. Marton gives a speech in honor of the HSO at the State Opera and National Ballet Gala, which takes place at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater on Sunday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. The following evening—Monday, November 5 at 8:00 p.m.—Mr. Domingo conducts the HSO Orchestra as it makes its Carnegie Hall debut. He also makes his own Carnegie Hall conducting debut with this performance.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2018
As the Hungarian State Opera makes its U.S. debut, the company is joined by two of its greatest supporters, Eva Marton and Plácido Domingo, who make special guest appearances to celebrate these milestone performances (October 30 – November 11). Ms. Marton gives a speech in honor of the HSO at the State Opera and National Ballet Gala, which takes place at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater on Sunday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. The following evening—Monday, November 5 at 8:00 p.m.—Mr. Domingo conducts the HSO Orchestra as it makes its Carnegie Hall debut. He also makes his own Carnegie Hall conducting debut with this performance.
VIDEO: Jonas Kaufmann on La Fanciulla del West
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2018
In the video below watch as Jonas Kaufmann discusses his role with host Susanna Phillips during the October 27 Live in HD transmission.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2018
In the video below watch as Jonas Kaufmann discusses his role with host Susanna Phillips during the October 27 Live in HD transmission.
BWW NewsBreak: Five Minutes in Heaven with Superstar ANNA NETREBKO, the Met's Next Salome
by Richard Sasanow - October 30, 2018
The traffic in midtown Manhattan was its usual horror at lunchtime last Friday--and Anna Netrebko was stuck in it. She was on the way to Cipriani 42nd Street, across from Grand Central Station, where the Metropolitan Opera Guild was celebrating the soprano at its 84th Annual Luncheon. Despite her delayed arrival, the soprano made some time to talk to me about her voice, her roles and what lies ahead--and, by the way, to be absolutely charming and laugh prodigiously in between her serious discussions about her voice and career.
by Richard Sasanow - October 30, 2018
The traffic in midtown Manhattan was its usual horror at lunchtime last Friday--and Anna Netrebko was stuck in it. She was on the way to Cipriani 42nd Street, across from Grand Central Station, where the Metropolitan Opera Guild was celebrating the soprano at its 84th Annual Luncheon. Despite her delayed arrival, the soprano made some time to talk to me about her voice, her roles and what lies ahead--and, by the way, to be absolutely charming and laugh prodigiously in between her serious discussions about her voice and career.
CARMEN Returns To The Metropolitan Opera, Today
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2018
The Metropolitan Opera presents one of the most beloved operas in the repertory, Georges Bizet's Carmen, with performances October 30 to November 15 and again from January 9 to February 8. Starring in all performances in the title role is Clémentine Margaine, who made her celebrated Met debut in this role in 2017. Yonghoon Lee and Roberto Alagna share the role of Carmen's lover, Don José. Guanqun Yu, Aleksandra Kurzak, and Susanna Phillips sing the role of Micaëla, and Kyle Ketelsen, Alexander Vinogradov, and Michael Todd Simpson portray the toreador Escamillo. Conductor Omer Meir Wellber makes his Met debut leading the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in interpreting Bizet's famous score; winter performances are conducted by Louis Langrée.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2018
The Metropolitan Opera presents one of the most beloved operas in the repertory, Georges Bizet's Carmen, with performances October 30 to November 15 and again from January 9 to February 8. Starring in all performances in the title role is Clémentine Margaine, who made her celebrated Met debut in this role in 2017. Yonghoon Lee and Roberto Alagna share the role of Carmen's lover, Don José. Guanqun Yu, Aleksandra Kurzak, and Susanna Phillips sing the role of Micaëla, and Kyle Ketelsen, Alexander Vinogradov, and Michael Todd Simpson portray the toreador Escamillo. Conductor Omer Meir Wellber makes his Met debut leading the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in interpreting Bizet's famous score; winter performances are conducted by Louis Langrée.
CTYP Announces CAROLING WITH CAROUSEL Family Holiday Event
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2018
CTYP is excited to host a special family carolling event this December at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island. The event will feature local holiday favourites, the Gingerbread Men, who will perform an assortment of holiday classics and lead sing-a-longs of festive favourites. Holiday crafts and treats will be available before and after the show and during intermission.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2018
CTYP is excited to host a special family carolling event this December at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island. The event will feature local holiday favourites, the Gingerbread Men, who will perform an assortment of holiday classics and lead sing-a-longs of festive favourites. Holiday crafts and treats will be available before and after the show and during intermission.
BWW Review: TOSCA at The Metropolitan Opera
by Peter Danish - October 28, 2018
BWW Review: TOSCA at Metropolitan Opera
by Peter Danish - October 28, 2018
BWW Review: TOSCA at Metropolitan Opera
BWW Review: SAN DIEGO OPERA: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO at the Civic Center Theater
by Ron Bierman - October 27, 2018
The San Diego Opera's production of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro featured expressive singing, clever attractive sets, beautiful costumes, and strong comedic and dramatic acting. The work is generally called a comic opera, but as director Stephen Lawless pointed out during my interview with him, 'There are tears behind the laughter.' The difficult political and social issues hiding behind laughter came from the Beaumarchais play on which the opera was based, and Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte had to make light of them or risk censorship. The play's depiction of royal abuses probably contributed to the start of the French Revolution. Napoleon went so far as to say the it was, 'the Revolution already put into action.'
by Ron Bierman - October 27, 2018
The San Diego Opera's production of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro featured expressive singing, clever attractive sets, beautiful costumes, and strong comedic and dramatic acting. The work is generally called a comic opera, but as director Stephen Lawless pointed out during my interview with him, 'There are tears behind the laughter.' The difficult political and social issues hiding behind laughter came from the Beaumarchais play on which the opera was based, and Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte had to make light of them or risk censorship. The play's depiction of royal abuses probably contributed to the start of the French Revolution. Napoleon went so far as to say the it was, 'the Revolution already put into action.'
BWW OperaView: OPERA America's National Opera Week Begins Oct. 26, Chaired by Bass-Baritone Ryan Speedo Green
by Richard Sasanow - October 26, 2018
While many people from the current generation don't know the Marx Brothers, the comic geniuses of stage, film and early television, probably even fewer are familiar with one of their masterworks, A NIGHT AT THE OPERA. Filled with the sound of music, it also is brimming with laughs and general silliness. What the film does not provide, however, is to show how opera can change lives--but OPERA America's 10th annual National Opera Week, from Oct. 26-Nov. 4, is attempting to change that perception.
by Richard Sasanow - October 26, 2018
While many people from the current generation don't know the Marx Brothers, the comic geniuses of stage, film and early television, probably even fewer are familiar with one of their masterworks, A NIGHT AT THE OPERA. Filled with the sound of music, it also is brimming with laughs and general silliness. What the film does not provide, however, is to show how opera can change lives--but OPERA America's 10th annual National Opera Week, from Oct. 26-Nov. 4, is attempting to change that perception.
CARMEN Returns To The Metropolitan Opera, 10/30
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
The Metropolitan Opera presents one of the most beloved operas in the repertory, Georges Bizet's Carmen, with performances October 30 to November 15 and again from January 9 to February 8. Starring in all performances in the title role is Clémentine Margaine, who made her celebrated Met debut in this role in 2017. Yonghoon Lee and Roberto Alagna share the role of Carmen's lover, Don José. Guanqun Yu, Aleksandra Kurzak, and Susanna Phillips sing the role of Micaëla, and Kyle Ketelsen, Alexander Vinogradov, and Michael Todd Simpson portray the toreador Escamillo. Conductor Omer Meir Wellber makes his Met debut leading the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in interpreting Bizet's famous score; winter performances are conducted by Louis Langrée.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
The Metropolitan Opera presents one of the most beloved operas in the repertory, Georges Bizet's Carmen, with performances October 30 to November 15 and again from January 9 to February 8. Starring in all performances in the title role is Clémentine Margaine, who made her celebrated Met debut in this role in 2017. Yonghoon Lee and Roberto Alagna share the role of Carmen's lover, Don José. Guanqun Yu, Aleksandra Kurzak, and Susanna Phillips sing the role of Micaëla, and Kyle Ketelsen, Alexander Vinogradov, and Michael Todd Simpson portray the toreador Escamillo. Conductor Omer Meir Wellber makes his Met debut leading the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in interpreting Bizet's famous score; winter performances are conducted by Louis Langrée.
Opera San José Presents PAGLIACCI
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
On November 17th, Opera San Jose's 35th season continues with Leoncavallo's tragedy Pagliacci.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
On November 17th, Opera San Jose's 35th season continues with Leoncavallo's tragedy Pagliacci.
BWW Review: OPERA GRAND AVIGNON Presents LE NOZZE DI FIGARO
by Wesley Doucette - October 25, 2018
Avignon's Opéra Confluence is a challenging space, located some kilometers outside the town center near the TGV train station. It was recently constructed as a temporary theatre space while the city 19th century opera house undergoes significant restoration. The interior of the space resembles an exposed wood warehouse with red chairs. At the far end of the theatre, rather than the proscenium filling out the audience view, a yawning black screen fills the space, with the center third cut out for the performance. This scenic letterbox effect, coupled with the added distance made by the pit orchestra, makes dramatic intimacy and scenic delicacy difficult. Opéra Grand Avignon's production of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro, under the stage direction of Stephan Grögler, turned what is at times a distant screen, into an enchanting diorama in which Grögler sure-footedly welcomes the enchanting tonal and aesthetic contradictions of the 18th century opera.
by Wesley Doucette - October 25, 2018
Avignon's Opéra Confluence is a challenging space, located some kilometers outside the town center near the TGV train station. It was recently constructed as a temporary theatre space while the city 19th century opera house undergoes significant restoration. The interior of the space resembles an exposed wood warehouse with red chairs. At the far end of the theatre, rather than the proscenium filling out the audience view, a yawning black screen fills the space, with the center third cut out for the performance. This scenic letterbox effect, coupled with the added distance made by the pit orchestra, makes dramatic intimacy and scenic delicacy difficult. Opéra Grand Avignon's production of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro, under the stage direction of Stephan Grögler, turned what is at times a distant screen, into an enchanting diorama in which Grögler sure-footedly welcomes the enchanting tonal and aesthetic contradictions of the 18th century opera.
VIDEO: Nico Muhly on The Met Opera's MARNIE
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
In the video below, composer Nico Muhly discusses specific musical elements of his new opera Marnie, starring Isabel Leonard, Christopher Maltman, and Iestyn Davies, with Robert Spano conducting Michael Mayer's production.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
In the video below, composer Nico Muhly discusses specific musical elements of his new opera Marnie, starring Isabel Leonard, Christopher Maltman, and Iestyn Davies, with Robert Spano conducting Michael Mayer's production.
The Royal Opera Celebrates Christmas With HANSEL AND GRETEL
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2018
The Royal Opera presents a stunning new production of Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel - the perfect operatic treat for the festive period. This exquisite adaptation of the well-known Brothers Grimm fairytale is staged by director and designer Antony McDonald, who crafts a picture-book production to bring this darkly enchanting story to vivid life.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2018
The Royal Opera presents a stunning new production of Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel - the perfect operatic treat for the festive period. This exquisite adaptation of the well-known Brothers Grimm fairytale is staged by director and designer Antony McDonald, who crafts a picture-book production to bring this darkly enchanting story to vivid life.
VIDEO: Arianne Phillips and Isabel Leonard on Marnie's Costumes
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2018
In the video below, watch Costume designer Arianne Phillips and mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, who plays the title role, discuss the many costumes in Nico Muhly's 'Marnie' with host Susan Graham during intermission of the Live in HD transmission of 'Samson et Dalila.'
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2018
In the video below, watch Costume designer Arianne Phillips and mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, who plays the title role, discuss the many costumes in Nico Muhly's 'Marnie' with host Susan Graham during intermission of the Live in HD transmission of 'Samson et Dalila.'
BWW Review: Don't Cry for MARIA, Argentina... She's Here in the Big Apple Now!
by Richard Sasanow - October 24, 2018
Site-specific performances are the latest thing for opera companies wanting to venture into works that wouldn't comfortably fit in a 500-, 1000- (or more) seat theatre. New York City Opera has tried this in the past, but never in a venue quite as intimate or louche as Le Poisson Rouge on Bleecker Street, where Astor Piazzola's MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES, an operita (little opera or, perhaps, operetta), is earthily tango-ing its way into audience hearts.
by Richard Sasanow - October 24, 2018
Site-specific performances are the latest thing for opera companies wanting to venture into works that wouldn't comfortably fit in a 500-, 1000- (or more) seat theatre. New York City Opera has tried this in the past, but never in a venue quite as intimate or louche as Le Poisson Rouge on Bleecker Street, where Astor Piazzola's MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES, an operita (little opera or, perhaps, operetta), is earthily tango-ing its way into audience hearts.
Review: Netrebko and the Notorious RBG, Many Others, Make a Truly Gala Tucker Foundation Tribute to Winner Van Horn
by Richard Sasanow - October 24, 2018
Sometimes, it's nice to remember a time when opera was all about wonderful singing, singing and more singing. Sunday's annual concert of the Richard Tucker Foundation--celebrating the current winner of its top prize, bass-baritone Christian Van Horn--was a great salute to this artist in particular but to the form in general. And the presence of opera-loving Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—still doing her best to keep the flame at 85--was the cherry on the sundae.
by Richard Sasanow - October 24, 2018
Sometimes, it's nice to remember a time when opera was all about wonderful singing, singing and more singing. Sunday's annual concert of the Richard Tucker Foundation--celebrating the current winner of its top prize, bass-baritone Christian Van Horn--was a great salute to this artist in particular but to the form in general. And the presence of opera-loving Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—still doing her best to keep the flame at 85--was the cherry on the sundae.
Photo Flash: New York City Opera Presents MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2018
New York City Opera's 75th-anniversary season opened last night, Monday, October 22 at (le) Poisson Rouge with a new production of Astor Piazzolla's María de Buenos Aires. Directed by Tomer Zvulun, the production is based on an original concept created as part of The Atlanta Opera Discoveries Series and is presented in cooperation with the Atlanta Opera. Soprano Catalina Cuervo, the world's foremost interpreter of the title role, headlines the all-South American cast under the musical direction of conductor Jorge Parodi. This production is the fourth installment in City Opera's Ópera en Español series. In addition to Mondays performance, City Opera will present two additioanl performances of María de Buenos Aires on October 26 and November 2 at 7:00 p.m. at (le) Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleeker St.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2018
New York City Opera's 75th-anniversary season opened last night, Monday, October 22 at (le) Poisson Rouge with a new production of Astor Piazzolla's María de Buenos Aires. Directed by Tomer Zvulun, the production is based on an original concept created as part of The Atlanta Opera Discoveries Series and is presented in cooperation with the Atlanta Opera. Soprano Catalina Cuervo, the world's foremost interpreter of the title role, headlines the all-South American cast under the musical direction of conductor Jorge Parodi. This production is the fourth installment in City Opera's Ópera en Español series. In addition to Mondays performance, City Opera will present two additioanl performances of María de Buenos Aires on October 26 and November 2 at 7:00 p.m. at (le) Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleeker St.
Sarasota Youth Opera Will Warm Hearts With Benjamin Britten's THE LITTLE SWEEP
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2018
On November 3rd and 4th, Sarasota Youth Opera will present a revival of their acclaimed production of Benjamin Britten's charming opera The Little Sweep, last seen in 2013. The Opera will be preceded by a prologue created especially for Sarasota Youth Opera by conductor and Youth Opera Music Director Jesse Martins and stage director Martha Collins (Rootabaga Country, The Secret World of Og).
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2018
On November 3rd and 4th, Sarasota Youth Opera will present a revival of their acclaimed production of Benjamin Britten's charming opera The Little Sweep, last seen in 2013. The Opera will be preceded by a prologue created especially for Sarasota Youth Opera by conductor and Youth Opera Music Director Jesse Martins and stage director Martha Collins (Rootabaga Country, The Secret World of Og).
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Met's TOSCA from the 2018/19 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2018
Met favorite Sondra Radvanovsky and rising star Jennifer Rowley share the title role of the volatile diva at the heart of Puccini's operatic thriller. Joseph Calleja brings his stylish tenor to the role of Cavaradossi, and Wolfgang Koch and Claudio Sgura share the role of the nefarious police chief Scarpia. Carlo Rizzi conducts Sir David McVicar's resplendent production.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2018
Met favorite Sondra Radvanovsky and rising star Jennifer Rowley share the title role of the volatile diva at the heart of Puccini's operatic thriller. Joseph Calleja brings his stylish tenor to the role of Cavaradossi, and Wolfgang Koch and Claudio Sgura share the role of the nefarious police chief Scarpia. Carlo Rizzi conducts Sir David McVicar's resplendent production.
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