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Metropolitan Opera Appoints Tilman Michael As New Chorus Director
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2024
The Metropolitan Opera has appointed Tilman Michael as the new Chorus Director, marking a significant change in leadership. Learn more about Michael!
American Soprano Rainelle Krause Returns to the U.S. For THE MAGIC FLUTE at Nashville Opera
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2024
Nashville Opera will welcome the return of American soprano Rainelle Krause to the U.S. for her signature role as The Queen of the Night in Mozart's The Magic Flute. Krause, acclaimed for her thrilling vocal abilities and dynamic stage presence, will star in this magical production directed by John Hoomes and conducted by Dean Williamson, with performances on April 12 and 13.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR at Orlando Opera
by Joshua Wright - April 02, 2024
Go inside rehearsals for Opera Orlando's production of LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, which performs April 19th and 21st, 2024.
Tenor Jonathan Tetelman to Make Met Debut in The Met: Live in HD - LA RONDINE
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2024
Puccini’s passionate love story La Rondine will make a rare appearance in the Metropolitan Opera’s 2023–24 Live in HD season. See when you can watch!
Review: Fine Singing Makes RONDINE Easy to Swallow under Scappucci
by Richard Sasanow - March 30, 2024
The first night of the Met’s revival of Puccini’s LA RONDINE (THE SWALLOW) was filled with surprises of one sort or another, under the baton of that smart conductor, Speranza Scappucci. She knows her way around Puccini and deserves to be heard more frequently at the house. The production had glamour through Art Deco-ish scenic design by Ezio Frigerio, with lighting by Duana Schuler and costumes by Franca Squarciapino.
Soprano So Young Park to Play Juliette in This Afternoon's ROMEO ET JULIETTE at Met Opera
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2024
Soprano So Young Park will sing the role of Juliette in Gounod's Roméo et Juliette in the Saturday, March 30th afternoon performance, replacing Nadine Sierra, who has withdrawn due to illness.
Video: Get A First Look at The Met Opera's LA RONDINE
by Joshua Wright - March 28, 2024
Watch as Puccini’s glittering romance La Rodine returns to The Met, starring soprano Angel Blue as Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman in his highly anticipated company debut as Ruggero. 
Opera On The Avalon Introduces Innovative Young Artist/New Commission Series
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2024
Opera on the Avalon launches the Young Artist/New Commission Series, a bold initiative aimed at redefining the future of opera and musical theatre. The series is part of their commitment to creative programming and addressing contemporary themes.
Opera Saratoga Announces New Board Members In Advance Of 2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2024
Opera Saratoga welcomes four new board members, including local leaders and business owners, in preparation for the 2024 summer season under the guidance of Mary Birnbaum.
Roulette Presents A Revival Of Robert Ashley's Opera FOREIGN EXPERIENCES In May
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2024
Discover the new production of Robert Ashley's FOREIGN EXPERIENCES presented by Roulette. Dive into the captivating world of this unique performance.
Video: Get A First Look at The Met's LA RODINE
by Joshua Wright - March 25, 2024
Watch as Angel Blue sings an excerpt from Magda’s Act I aria in the final dress rehearsal. Production: Nicolas Joël, conducted by Speranza Scappucci.
Video: Go Inside Dance Rehearsals For FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES at The Met
by Joshua Wright - March 25, 2024
Watch as the dancers of this season’s revival of Terence Blanchard’s hit opera rehearse the Act III step dance with co-director and choreographer Camille A. Brown.
Video: Go Inside the Photo Shoot for EL NIÑO at the Metropolitan Opera
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2024
Go behind the scenes at the photo shoot for El Niño at the Metropolitan Opera, with Julia Bullock and photographer Zenith Richards in the video here!
Photos: First Look at Pittsburgh Opera's Production Of LA TRAVIATA
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2024
Pittsburgh Opera has released production photos for La Traviata at the Benedum Center, running through Sunday, March 24, 2024. Check out the photos here!
Jerusalem Lyric Opera Festival Reveals 2024 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2024
The Jerusalem Lyric Opera Festival has released its 2024 lineup.
Tenor Jonathan Tetelman to Make Met Debut, Opposite Soprano Angel Blue, in Puccini's LA RONDINE
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2024
Puccini’s passionate love story La Rondine will make a rare Met appearance. Learn how to purchase tickets!
The Gerda Lissner Foundation Announces 2024 Winners International Vocal Competition
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2024
Discover the 2024 winners of the prestigious International Vocal Competition by The Gerda Lissner Foundation. The winners will showcase their talents at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, featuring a guest appearance by Metropolitan Opera Star, Anthony Roth Costanzo.
Catapult Opera Performs American Premiere of LA VILLE MORTE
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2024
Catapult Opera's production of Nadia Boulanger's La Ville Morte will mark the first time New York audiences will get to experience her sole opera.
Review: Met's Laffont Competition Unleashes New Artists on Grateful Audience
by Richard Sasanow - March 21, 2024
No matter how many “star” performances the Met manages to muster in the course of a season, there’s nothing quite as exciting as the Laffont Grand Finals Concert—formerly known as the Met’s National Auditions Finals—which took place this past Sunday afternoon for its 70th season, when we got to hear up-and-comers who might have knocked our socks off at the concert itself or could at some time in the future.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for LA RONDINE at the Met Opera
by Joshua Wright - March 21, 2024
Go inside rehearsals for The Met's return of Puccini’s passionate love story, which features soprano Angel Blue as Magda and tenor Jonathan Tetelman as Ruggero.
Detroit Opera Reveals 2024-25 Resident Artist Lineup
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2024
After an international search, Detroit Opera has revealed the five singers who will train in Detroit Opera's Resident Artist Program during the 2024–25 season.
The Apollo and Opera Philadelphia Launch Partnership To Co-Create New Canon of Black American Opera
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2024
Having previously partnered in 2016 and 2017 on the New York premieres of the contemporary operas Charlie Parker's Yardbird and We Shall Not Be Moved, The Apollo and Opera Philadelphia have announced a new, multi-year partnership that will support the creation of new operatic work by Black artists.
Musica Viva Performs Works From Mozart and Golijov This May
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2024
Join the renowned choir Musica Viva as they perform Mozart's Requiem and Golijov's Oceana on May 19th.
American Soprano Kathleen Battle to Return to the Met Opera in May
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2024
Soprano Kathleen Battle will return to the Met for a special concert program on Sunday, May 12 at 5PM.
Video: Chorus Master Donald Palumbo on LA FORZA DEL DESTINO at the Met Opera
by Joshua Wright - March 18, 2024
Watch as Met Chorus Master Donald Palumbo discusses Verdi’s fateful masterpiece and the integral role of the Met Chorus in the opera’s long-awaited return at the Met Opera.

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