The Atlanta Opera Welcomes Six Members to 2017-18 Studio
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Following a successful inaugural season in 2016-17, The Atlanta Opera announces the six members of the 2017-2018 Atlanta Opera Studio.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Following a successful inaugural season in 2016-17, The Atlanta Opera announces the six members of the 2017-2018 Atlanta Opera Studio.
Met Opera Live in HD to Bring Bellini's NORMA to Warner Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
The Warner Theatre's 2017-2018 Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Season opens on Saturday, 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 - September 06, 2017
The Warner Theatre's 2017-2018 Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Season opens on Saturday, 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.
FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE, THE MUSEUM WORKOUT and More Set for September at MetLiveArts
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
The MetLiveArts series has announced its September performance lineup at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Scroll down for details!
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
The MetLiveArts series has announced its September performance lineup at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Scroll down for details!
Gustavo Hernandez and Bernard C. Bayer to Perform 'Musical Salon' at Center Stage Opera
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2017
Tenor Gustavo Hernandez and pianist Bernard C. Bayer perform exquisite arias and art songs of Vincenzo Bellini, and Frederic Chopin's magnificent Ballades #1, #3 and #4, in an intimate 'Musical Salon' setting.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2017
Tenor Gustavo Hernandez and pianist Bernard C. Bayer perform exquisite arias and art songs of Vincenzo Bellini, and Frederic Chopin's magnificent Ballades #1, #3 and #4, in an intimate 'Musical Salon' setting.
Anna Netrebko Muss Erste Trovatore-Vorstellung Absagen
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2017
Bedauerlicherweise muss Anna Netrebko die erste Vorstellung von Il trovatore am Montag, 4. September 2017 krankheitsbedingt absagen: 'Dear friends, I am very sorry but I have caught a cold that forces me to cancel my first performance of Il trovatore in Vienna on September 4. I really hate to cancel and to disappoint my audience, as you all know, but I need to take care of myself so that I can be healthy for the two other performances of the run. I cannot wait to sing for you on Thursday
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2017
Bedauerlicherweise muss Anna Netrebko die erste Vorstellung von Il trovatore am Montag, 4. September 2017 krankheitsbedingt absagen: 'Dear friends, I am very sorry but I have caught a cold that forces me to cancel my first performance of Il trovatore in Vienna on September 4. I really hate to cancel and to disappoint my audience, as you all know, but I need to take care of myself so that I can be healthy for the two other performances of the run. I cannot wait to sing for you on Thursday
Mozart's DIE ZAUBERFLOTE to Fly Back to The Metropolitan Opera This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
Met Music Director Emeritus James Levine conducts one of his signature pieces, Mozart's final opera, Die Zauberflote, which returns to the Met September 26 for full-length performances in German.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
Met Music Director Emeritus James Levine conducts one of his signature pieces, Mozart's final opera, Die Zauberflote, which returns to the Met September 26 for full-length performances in German.
LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN to Return to The Metropolitan Opera This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann returns to the Met Opera on September 26 with tenor Vittorio Grigolo reprising the title role of the tortured poet.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann returns to the Met Opera on September 26 with tenor Vittorio Grigolo reprising the title role of the tortured poet.
NORMA to Open The Metropolitan Opera's 133rd Season
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
The Metropolitan Opera will open its 133rd season on Monday, September 25 with a new production of Bellini's bel canto tragedy Norma. Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky returns to the Met as one of the world's leading interpreters of Norma, singing her first season opening performances.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
The Metropolitan Opera will open its 133rd season on Monday, September 25 with a new production of Bellini's bel canto tragedy Norma. Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky returns to the Met as one of the world's leading interpreters of Norma, singing her first season opening performances.
Utah Opera to Celebrate 40 Years with 40 DAYS OF OPERA Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
From hot air balloons to chocolate and wine, Utah Opera begins its 40th anniversary season with '40 Days of Opera,' community events from September 1 through the opening production of the season in October as a way of honoring the voices of the past, present, and future of opera in Utah.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
From hot air balloons to chocolate and wine, Utah Opera begins its 40th anniversary season with '40 Days of Opera,' community events from September 1 through the opening production of the season in October as a way of honoring the voices of the past, present, and future of opera in Utah.
Utah Opera Hosts MUSIC AND THE MIND Presented By Renée Fleming With Dr. Norman Foster
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
On September 11th at 4 PM, Utah Opera in partnership with the University of Utah School of Music hosts world-renowned soprano Renee Fleming at Libby Gardner Hall in an eye-opening free lecture exploring the connections between music, health, and the brain. "Music & The Mind" is an hour-long multimedia presentation with Renee Fleming and Norman L. Foster, M.D., Professor of Neurology and Senior Investigator of The Brain Institute at the University of Utah and Director of the Center for Alzheimer's Care, Imaging and Research. Tickets are not required but seating is limited and first come first served - doors open at 3:30 pm.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
On September 11th at 4 PM, Utah Opera in partnership with the University of Utah School of Music hosts world-renowned soprano Renee Fleming at Libby Gardner Hall in an eye-opening free lecture exploring the connections between music, health, and the brain. "Music & The Mind" is an hour-long multimedia presentation with Renee Fleming and Norman L. Foster, M.D., Professor of Neurology and Senior Investigator of The Brain Institute at the University of Utah and Director of the Center for Alzheimer's Care, Imaging and Research. Tickets are not required but seating is limited and first come first served - doors open at 3:30 pm.
Ralph Vaughan Williams's Rarely Performed Opera, THE PILGRIMS PROGRESS, to be Fully Staged this Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
The comfort of House Beautiful. The Arming of Pilgrim. The sheer terror of war and battle. Temptations of riches, lust, and power. Denial. Hope. Struggle. Victory. Ralph Vaughan Williams's masterpiece, The Pilgrims Progress, is an opera not to miss.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
The comfort of House Beautiful. The Arming of Pilgrim. The sheer terror of war and battle. Temptations of riches, lust, and power. Denial. Hope. Struggle. Victory. Ralph Vaughan Williams's masterpiece, The Pilgrims Progress, is an opera not to miss.
Bryant Park to Present New York City Opera in VIVA VERDI!
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
For the fourth (and final!) performance for Bryant Park Presents, New York City Opera is proud to present a performance filled with Giuseppe Verdi's most beloved arias and duets, culminating with Rigoletto. The concert, titled 'Viva Verdi!' is set for Friday, September 15 at 6 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
For the fourth (and final!) performance for Bryant Park Presents, New York City Opera is proud to present a performance filled with Giuseppe Verdi's most beloved arias and duets, culminating with Rigoletto. The concert, titled 'Viva Verdi!' is set for Friday, September 15 at 6 p.m.
Bookings Open for CTO and the CTPO's DUET GALA CONCERT Headlined by Levy Sekgapane
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
Bookings open today for The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and Cape Town Opera's DUET GALA CONCERT, which takes place on 24 October. South African tenor, Levy Sekgapane, a first prize winner of Placido Domingo's prestigious Operalia 2017 competition, will headline the one-night-only concert at the Artscape Opera House in support of the fundraising efforts of The Duet Endowment Trust.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
Bookings open today for The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and Cape Town Opera's DUET GALA CONCERT, which takes place on 24 October. South African tenor, Levy Sekgapane, a first prize winner of Placido Domingo's prestigious Operalia 2017 competition, will headline the one-night-only concert at the Artscape Opera House in support of the fundraising efforts of The Duet Endowment Trust.
BWW Review: LA VIDA BREVE/GIANNI SCHICCHI at Adelaide Town Hall
by Barry Lenny - August 31, 2017
You will have to hurry to catch this terrific night out.
by Barry Lenny - August 31, 2017
You will have to hurry to catch this terrific night out.
21C Media Group Previews 2017-18 Season of Opera, Choral and Vocal Music
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
21C Media Group has announced highlights from its 2017-18 selection of opera, vocal and choral music, featuring concerts, special events, broadcasts and recordings. Scroll down for details!
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
21C Media Group has announced highlights from its 2017-18 selection of opera, vocal and choral music, featuring concerts, special events, broadcasts and recordings. Scroll down for details!
Update: Houston Grand Opera Releases Statement Detailing Hurricane Damages
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2017
Houston Grand Opera Managing Director Perryn Leech and Artistic and Music Director Patrick Summers have issued the following statement:
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2017
Houston Grand Opera Managing Director Perryn Leech and Artistic and Music Director Patrick Summers have issued the following statement:
The Metropolitan Opera Guild Unveils New Program for Arts Administration Students
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2017
Enhancing its mission to provide opera-based education for the wider community, the Metropolitan Opera Guild unveils DaCapo (Developing Artistic and Creative Administrative Professionals) to educate the arts administration students, who will be the next generation of performing arts directors, managers, and stewards.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2017
Enhancing its mission to provide opera-based education for the wider community, the Metropolitan Opera Guild unveils DaCapo (Developing Artistic and Creative Administrative Professionals) to educate the arts administration students, who will be the next generation of performing arts directors, managers, and stewards.
BWW Review: Mostly Mozart's DON GIOVANNI Goes Back in Time
by Richard Sasanow - August 29, 2017
Though the title role in Mozart's DON GIOVANNI goes to the fabled lady killer--and Mostly Mozart's production was lucky to have a first-rate Don in baritone Christopher Maltman--the opera is a real ensemble piece, with every one of a half dozen characters key to a successful performance. In the Budapest Festival Orchestra's lively performance at Mostly Mozart under conductor and director Ivan Fischer, there was an extra element: an ensemble that tripled as chorus, dancers and, yes, scenery.
by Richard Sasanow - August 29, 2017
Though the title role in Mozart's DON GIOVANNI goes to the fabled lady killer--and Mostly Mozart's production was lucky to have a first-rate Don in baritone Christopher Maltman--the opera is a real ensemble piece, with every one of a half dozen characters key to a successful performance. In the Budapest Festival Orchestra's lively performance at Mostly Mozart under conductor and director Ivan Fischer, there was an extra element: an ensemble that tripled as chorus, dancers and, yes, scenery.
Opera Ithaca to Open 4th Season with PAGLIACCI
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
Opera Ithaca opens their 4th Season with Ruggero Leoncavallo's hit operatic thriller, Pagliacci, September 23rd thru September 30th at Ithaca's Circus Culture and September 25th at NYC's Slipper Room, marking the 125th anniversary of the opera's world premiere.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
Opera Ithaca opens their 4th Season with Ruggero Leoncavallo's hit operatic thriller, Pagliacci, September 23rd thru September 30th at Ithaca's Circus Culture and September 25th at NYC's Slipper Room, marking the 125th anniversary of the opera's world premiere.
Raquel Gonzalez Replaces Joyce El-Khoury in Lyric Opera of Kansas City's EUGENE ONEGIN
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
Soprano Raquel Gonzalez will make her Lyric Opera of Kansas City debut in the new production of Eugene Onegin in the role of Tatyana, replacing Joyce El-Khoury who has withdrawn for personal reasons.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
Soprano Raquel Gonzalez will make her Lyric Opera of Kansas City debut in the new production of Eugene Onegin in the role of Tatyana, replacing Joyce El-Khoury who has withdrawn for personal reasons.
Utah Opera to Celebrate 40 Years with 40 DAYS OF OPERA Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
From hot air balloons to chocolate and wine, Utah Opera begins its 40th anniversary season with '40 Days of Opera,' community events from September 1 through the opening production of the season in October as a way of honoring the voices of the past, present, and future of opera in Utah.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
From hot air balloons to chocolate and wine, Utah Opera begins its 40th anniversary season with '40 Days of Opera,' community events from September 1 through the opening production of the season in October as a way of honoring the voices of the past, present, and future of opera in Utah.
Pittsburgh Opera to Present Puccini's TOSCA This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
Pittsburgh Opera opens its 79th season with Puccini's powerful Tosca, at the Benedum Center October 7th -15th.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
Pittsburgh Opera opens its 79th season with Puccini's powerful Tosca, at the Benedum Center October 7th -15th.
Transgender Opera AS ONE to Open Des Moines Metro Opera's 46th Season
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
Des Moines Metro Opera opens its 46th Season on November 17 with As One, a one-act chamber opera for two voices and string quartet with music by Laura Kaminsky and libretto by Mark Campbell and Kimberly Reed.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
Des Moines Metro Opera opens its 46th Season on November 17 with As One, a one-act chamber opera for two voices and string quartet with music by Laura Kaminsky and libretto by Mark Campbell and Kimberly Reed.
New Metropolitan Opera Documentary to Chart Momentous Period of Change at NYFF
by Movies News Desk - August 28, 2017
As the Metropolitan Opera launches its 133rd season this fall, a new film by multiple Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Susan Froemke surveys a remarkable period of the company's rich history and a time of great change for New York.
by Movies News Desk - August 28, 2017
As the Metropolitan Opera launches its 133rd season this fall, a new film by multiple Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Susan Froemke surveys a remarkable period of the company's rich history and a time of great change for New York.
Two September 'Musical Salon' Performances Come to Center Stage Opera
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
September Musical Salons will feature outstanding “musical salon” performances on September 9th and September 17th.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
September Musical Salons will feature outstanding “musical salon” performances on September 9th and September 17th.
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