BWW Review: DON PASQUALE at Opera Studio
by Barry Lenny - October 09, 2017
Director, Cath Dadd, has put together an hilarious production with a cast to die for.
by Barry Lenny - October 09, 2017
Director, Cath Dadd, has put together an hilarious production with a cast to die for.
Keitaro Harada Makes European Opera Conducting Debut Next Month Leading Carmen for Sophia Opera in Bulgaria
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2017
On November 3, Japanese conductor Keitaro Harada makes his European opera debut with Sophia Opera in Bulgaria. He takes the podium to lead Bizet's Carmen in a production that will also tour Japan in 2018.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2017
On November 3, Japanese conductor Keitaro Harada makes his European opera debut with Sophia Opera in Bulgaria. He takes the podium to lead Bizet's Carmen in a production that will also tour Japan in 2018.
BWW Review: Grigolo in Fine Form and Morley is a Doll in Met's HOFFMANN
by Richard Sasanow - October 08, 2017
There are no happy endings for the poet Hoffmann (even in the solid hands of the charismatic tenor Vittorio Grigolo) or any of the women he fantasizes about in Offenbach's LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN (TALES OF HOFFMANN). Still, there are enough enjoyable moments to make Offenbach's music worth hearing once and again.
by Richard Sasanow - October 08, 2017
There are no happy endings for the poet Hoffmann (even in the solid hands of the charismatic tenor Vittorio Grigolo) or any of the women he fantasizes about in Offenbach's LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN (TALES OF HOFFMANN). Still, there are enough enjoyable moments to make Offenbach's music worth hearing once and again.
Mira J. Spektor's LADY OF THE CASTLE Comes to Opera America Today
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2017
The Aviva Players present Mira J. Spektor's Lady of The Castle, A Ghostly Post-Holocaust Chamber Opera, based on a true story & an Israeli play by Lea Goldberg.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2017
The Aviva Players present Mira J. Spektor's Lady of The Castle, A Ghostly Post-Holocaust Chamber Opera, based on a true story & an Israeli play by Lea Goldberg.
Met Opera Live in HD to Bring Bellini's NORMA to Warner Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2017
The Warner Theatre's 2017-2018 Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Season opens today, October 7 at 12:55 pm in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre with a new production of Vincenzo Bellini's bel canto tragedy, NORMA. A complimentary 45 minute pre-opera lecture by Nunzio DeFilippis will be offered in the Studio Theatre Lobby two hours before the broadcast.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2017
The Warner Theatre's 2017-2018 Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Season opens today, October 7 at 12:55 pm in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre with a new production of Vincenzo Bellini's bel canto tragedy, NORMA. A complimentary 45 minute pre-opera lecture by Nunzio DeFilippis will be offered in the Studio Theatre Lobby two hours before the broadcast.
Pittsburgh Opera to Present Puccini's TOSCA This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2017
Pittsburgh Opera opens its 79th season with Puccini's powerful Tosca, at the Benedum Center October 7th -15th.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2017
Pittsburgh Opera opens its 79th season with Puccini's powerful Tosca, at the Benedum Center October 7th -15th.
RIGOLETTO to Open This Fall at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2017
Here's what you need to know about RIGOLETTO, running at Lyric Opera of Chicago, October 7 - November 3...
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2017
Here's what you need to know about RIGOLETTO, running at Lyric Opera of Chicago, October 7 - November 3...
BWW Review: Aucoin's CROSSING at BAM's New Wave Festival Hears America Singing and Crying
by Richard Sasanow - October 06, 2017
I wouldn't exactly call Matt Aucoin, 27, a show-off, even though he wrote the music and libretto for THE CROSSING--his 2015 opera having its NY debut at BAM's Next Wave Festival this past week--and conducted the performance as well. (He left the subtle, fine direction to Diane Paulus, who originally mounted it at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, MA, where it was commissioned for the National Civil War Project.) But I would say he's remarkably (and justifiably) confident.
by Richard Sasanow - October 06, 2017
I wouldn't exactly call Matt Aucoin, 27, a show-off, even though he wrote the music and libretto for THE CROSSING--his 2015 opera having its NY debut at BAM's Next Wave Festival this past week--and conducted the performance as well. (He left the subtle, fine direction to Diane Paulus, who originally mounted it at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, MA, where it was commissioned for the National Civil War Project.) But I would say he's remarkably (and justifiably) confident.
Patrick Carfizzi of PIRATES OF PENZANCE at San Diego Civic Theatre
by Ron Bierman - October 06, 2017
Bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi will be appearing in the San Diego Opera's production of Pirates of Penzance later this month. He and I met over an informal lunch to discuss that and much more.
by Ron Bierman - October 06, 2017
Bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi will be appearing in the San Diego Opera's production of Pirates of Penzance later this month. He and I met over an informal lunch to discuss that and much more.
Opera Philadelphia's WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED to Make New York Premiere
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2017
O17, the inaugural edition of Opera Philadelphia's game-changing new annual season-opening festival, launched like a rocket earlier this month, trailing a blaze of critical and popular acclaim. Next Today, one of the three new operas that received its world premiere at the festival - We Shall Not Be Moved, a 'deeply moving' work (Washington Post) that 'succeeds on the level of art and not just polemic' (Opera News) - is set to make its New York premiere at Harlem's Apollo Theater (Oct 6 & 7).
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2017
O17, the inaugural edition of Opera Philadelphia's game-changing new annual season-opening festival, launched like a rocket earlier this month, trailing a blaze of critical and popular acclaim. Next Today, one of the three new operas that received its world premiere at the festival - We Shall Not Be Moved, a 'deeply moving' work (Washington Post) that 'succeeds on the level of art and not just polemic' (Opera News) - is set to make its New York premiere at Harlem's Apollo Theater (Oct 6 & 7).
THE FLYING DUTCHMAN to Sail to The Atlanta Opera This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017
The Atlanta Opera opens its main stage season with a stunning, all-new production of Richard Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, featuring an internationally recognized cast and extraordinary visuals to present the old folktale in a new way.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017
The Atlanta Opera opens its main stage season with a stunning, all-new production of Richard Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, featuring an internationally recognized cast and extraordinary visuals to present the old folktale in a new way.
Opera Orlando Announces 'Boheme Buildup' Events
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017
Opera Orlando once again will hold a series of events to engage the Central Florida community in anticipation of each mainstage opera presentation. Boh me Buildup is a series of seven events, beginning on October 21. All events are free and open to the public except where noted.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017
Opera Orlando once again will hold a series of events to engage the Central Florida community in anticipation of each mainstage opera presentation. Boh me Buildup is a series of seven events, beginning on October 21. All events are free and open to the public except where noted.
Mozart's LUCIO SILLA to Grace La Monnaie Stage This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017
If the decision to inaugurate the renovated theatre with a creation is quite a symbolic gesture for our house, the choice of the next production is also of emblematic importance. Thirty-two years after the legendary production of Patrice Ch reau, Lucio Silla finds its way to La Monnaie's stage again.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017
If the decision to inaugurate the renovated theatre with a creation is quite a symbolic gesture for our house, the choice of the next production is also of emblematic importance. Thirty-two years after the legendary production of Patrice Ch reau, Lucio Silla finds its way to La Monnaie's stage again.
Review Roundup: CROSSING at Brooklyn Academy Of Music
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017
CROSSING plays through October 8 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and the critics are weighing in!
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017
CROSSING plays through October 8 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and the critics are weighing in!
Learners and Cape Town Opera Singers Stage HANSEL AND GRETEL for Free Lunch Hour Concert at Artscape
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017
On Wednesday 11 October, 25 pupils from St Mary's Roman Catholic School in Retreat will sing and dance their hearts out in an adaptation of Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel at a free lunchtime concert in Artscape's chandelier foyer. Come and enjoy a free lunch hour concert, tea and coffee will be served just bring your lunch.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017
On Wednesday 11 October, 25 pupils from St Mary's Roman Catholic School in Retreat will sing and dance their hearts out in an adaptation of Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel at a free lunchtime concert in Artscape's chandelier foyer. Come and enjoy a free lunch hour concert, tea and coffee will be served just bring your lunch.
Review Roundup: LA BOHEME at The Metropolitan Opera
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2017
Giacomo Puccini's LA BOHEME will play at The Metropolitan Opera through March of 2018, and the critics are weighing in!
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2017
Giacomo Puccini's LA BOHEME will play at The Metropolitan Opera through March of 2018, and the critics are weighing in!
BWW Review: BORGIA INFAMI Premieres at the Edison Theatre
by Steve Callahan - October 04, 2017
Now, modern scholars tend to exonerate Lucrezia from being the diabolical poisoner that her enemies have portrayed for 400 years. But let's face it, that diabolical Lucrezia makes much better opera. Donizetti knew that, as shown in his 1833 opera about her. Victor Hugo displayed the same sensibility in his hyper-melodramatic tragedy which appeared in the same year. In this new opera, Borgia Infami, Lucrezia is tainted with those same old sins - a little incest and the poisoning of a whole dinner party - including (inadvertantly) her own beloved bastard son.
by Steve Callahan - October 04, 2017
Now, modern scholars tend to exonerate Lucrezia from being the diabolical poisoner that her enemies have portrayed for 400 years. But let's face it, that diabolical Lucrezia makes much better opera. Donizetti knew that, as shown in his 1833 opera about her. Victor Hugo displayed the same sensibility in his hyper-melodramatic tragedy which appeared in the same year. In this new opera, Borgia Infami, Lucrezia is tainted with those same old sins - a little incest and the poisoning of a whole dinner party - including (inadvertantly) her own beloved bastard son.
Center Stage Opera Presents MILENA AND FRIENDS IN CONCERT
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2017
This special concert event features some of opera's most beloved works, performed by internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Milena Kitic, Center Stage Opera Artistic Directors Shira Renee Thomas and Dylan F. Thomas, and CSO Vocal Competition winners Joseph Lopez, Anastasia Malliaras, Maggie Liu, and Christina Roszhart.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2017
This special concert event features some of opera's most beloved works, performed by internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Milena Kitic, Center Stage Opera Artistic Directors Shira Renee Thomas and Dylan F. Thomas, and CSO Vocal Competition winners Joseph Lopez, Anastasia Malliaras, Maggie Liu, and Christina Roszhart.
New Rochelle Opera Celebrates Marta Eggerth And Jan Kiepura
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2017
New Rochelle Opera will host a tribute to Marta Eggerth and Jan Kiepura on Sunday, November 5, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2017
New Rochelle Opera will host a tribute to Marta Eggerth and Jan Kiepura on Sunday, November 5, 2017.
BWW Review: Radvanovsky is a Blazing NORMA, DiDonato Shines in New Met Production
by Richard Sasanow - October 04, 2017
The trio of soprano Sondra Radvanovsky, mezzo Joyce DiDonato and tenor Joseph Calleja promised a fine evening of singing for the Met's new NORMA and, for the most part, there wasn't much to quibble about. Too bad Sir David McVicar--and his design team--couldn't come up with something a little bolder, a little braver, a little more inventive than wandering trees and a giant lair that looked like an igloo in the off season to anchor its new production.
by Richard Sasanow - October 04, 2017
The trio of soprano Sondra Radvanovsky, mezzo Joyce DiDonato and tenor Joseph Calleja promised a fine evening of singing for the Met's new NORMA and, for the most part, there wasn't much to quibble about. Too bad Sir David McVicar--and his design team--couldn't come up with something a little bolder, a little braver, a little more inventive than wandering trees and a giant lair that looked like an igloo in the off season to anchor its new production.
Ardea Arts to Present World Premiere of BOUNCE, THE BASKETBALL OPERA
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2017
Ardea Arts announces the World Premiere of BOUNCE The Basketball Opera. Performances will take place at Calvary Baptist Church Recreation Center, 150 E. High Street, Lexington, KY, on Friday and Saturday, November 10 & 11 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, November 12at 2pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2017
Ardea Arts announces the World Premiere of BOUNCE The Basketball Opera. Performances will take place at Calvary Baptist Church Recreation Center, 150 E. High Street, Lexington, KY, on Friday and Saturday, November 10 & 11 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, November 12at 2pm.
Conductor Teodor Currentzis Withdraws from Royal Opera House's FROM THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2017
Greek-Russian conductor Teodor Currentzis has withdrawn from making his Royal Opera debut conducting Krzysztof Warlikowski's new production of From the House of the Dead at the Royal Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2017
Greek-Russian conductor Teodor Currentzis has withdrawn from making his Royal Opera debut conducting Krzysztof Warlikowski's new production of From the House of the Dead at the Royal Opera House.
Paul Pinto's New Opera THOMAS PAINE IN VIOLENCE to Make World Premiere at HERE
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2017
As a centerpiece of its 25th anniversary season, HERE (Kristin Marting, Artistic Director and Kim Whitener, Producing Director) will present the world premiere commission of Thomas Paine in Violence by 2016-17 HERE resident artist Paul Pinto (thingNY, Varispeed, Robert Ashley) and directed by Obie-winner Rick Burkhardt (Here Be Sirens, Three Pianos, Nonsense Company).
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2017
As a centerpiece of its 25th anniversary season, HERE (Kristin Marting, Artistic Director and Kim Whitener, Producing Director) will present the world premiere commission of Thomas Paine in Violence by 2016-17 HERE resident artist Paul Pinto (thingNY, Varispeed, Robert Ashley) and directed by Obie-winner Rick Burkhardt (Here Be Sirens, Three Pianos, Nonsense Company).
Unconventional HAMLET at Glyndebourne Set To Go On Tour
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2017
Glydenbourne's adaptation of HAMLET is set to go on tour! It was created by composer Brett Dean and librettist Matthew Jocelyn.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2017
Glydenbourne's adaptation of HAMLET is set to go on tour! It was created by composer Brett Dean and librettist Matthew Jocelyn.
Clarence Brown Theatre & Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Team Up for CANDIDE
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2017
The Clarence Brown Theatre and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will collaborate on a production of Leonard Bernstein's acclaimed operetta, Candide, next August and September.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2017
The Clarence Brown Theatre and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will collaborate on a production of Leonard Bernstein's acclaimed operetta, Candide, next August and September.
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