Opera Delaware Appoints New Board Members
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2017
A senior development and advancement professional with a strong track record in nonprofit education fundraising, a long-established and respected corporate litigator, and an information technology professional with expertise in corporate training are the newest additions to the now 18-member board of directors of OperaDelaware, the arts organization announced today.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2017
A senior development and advancement professional with a strong track record in nonprofit education fundraising, a long-established and respected corporate litigator, and an information technology professional with expertise in corporate training are the newest additions to the now 18-member board of directors of OperaDelaware, the arts organization announced today.
American Opera Projects Announces New LGBTQ Operas
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2017
In light of recent news from Washington, American Opera Projects (AOP) announces that of its 31 new operas in development, four are on LGBTQ topics. For AOP, this is not new. In 1998, AOP premiered the first opera ever to focus on a lesbian relationship, Patience & Sarah, by composer Paula M. Kimper, and librettist Wende Persons, three years after Houston Grand Opera's premiere of Harvey Milk composed by Stewart Wallace to a libretto by Michael Korie.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2017
In light of recent news from Washington, American Opera Projects (AOP) announces that of its 31 new operas in development, four are on LGBTQ topics. For AOP, this is not new. In 1998, AOP premiered the first opera ever to focus on a lesbian relationship, Patience & Sarah, by composer Paula M. Kimper, and librettist Wende Persons, three years after Houston Grand Opera's premiere of Harvey Milk composed by Stewart Wallace to a libretto by Michael Korie.
BWW Review: What's Really Old is New Again, with POPPEA from Concerto Italiano at Carnegie Hall
by Richard Sasanow - February 24, 2017
Monteverdi's L'INCORONAZIONE DI POPPEA--THE CORONATION OF POPPEA--is considered the oldest opera in existence, but the version performed by Concerto Italiano at Carnegie Hall the other night, as part of the La Serenissima Festival (celebrating all things Venetian), showed it is also one of the freshest. It also couldn't be more timely, with an egotistical emperor, spiteful goddesses and servants happy to serve the most powerful people in the land (and get what they can out of it).
by Richard Sasanow - February 24, 2017
Monteverdi's L'INCORONAZIONE DI POPPEA--THE CORONATION OF POPPEA--is considered the oldest opera in existence, but the version performed by Concerto Italiano at Carnegie Hall the other night, as part of the La Serenissima Festival (celebrating all things Venetian), showed it is also one of the freshest. It also couldn't be more timely, with an egotistical emperor, spiteful goddesses and servants happy to serve the most powerful people in the land (and get what they can out of it).
The Met Opera's LA TRAVIATA and IDOMENEO Come to the Big Screen in HD at The Ridgefield Playhouse, 3/11
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
Sonya Yoncheva brings her acclaimed interpretation of the doomed courtesan Violetta Valery to Live in HD audiences for the first time, opposite rising American tenor Michael Fabiano as her lover, Alfredo. Don't miss a LIVE in HD transmission of The Met Opera's La Traviata on Saturday, March 11 at 12:55 p.m. as part of the Craig's Fine Jewelry Live in HD Series. Violetta, a young and consumptive courtesan is exhausted after years of service, and wants nothing better than to relax and enjoy the time that she has left, free and footloose from men and worries. However, a chance meeting at a party she hosts, with the handsome yet naive Alfredo sees her question her existence and her loneliness without a lover to call her own. She encourages his love.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
Sonya Yoncheva brings her acclaimed interpretation of the doomed courtesan Violetta Valery to Live in HD audiences for the first time, opposite rising American tenor Michael Fabiano as her lover, Alfredo. Don't miss a LIVE in HD transmission of The Met Opera's La Traviata on Saturday, March 11 at 12:55 p.m. as part of the Craig's Fine Jewelry Live in HD Series. Violetta, a young and consumptive courtesan is exhausted after years of service, and wants nothing better than to relax and enjoy the time that she has left, free and footloose from men and worries. However, a chance meeting at a party she hosts, with the handsome yet naive Alfredo sees her question her existence and her loneliness without a lover to call her own. She encourages his love.
BWW Review: A Passionate Vittorio Grigolo in the Off-Kilter World of Massenet's WERTHER at the Met
by Richard Sasanow - February 23, 2017
Tenor Vittorio Grigolo always seems most at home on stage when he's living close to the edge--portraying a character who's losing control (or about to) of his emotions. It was true earlier this season as Romeo, in Gounod's ROMEO ET JULIETTE at the Met opposite Diana Damrau and, in 2015, as Chevalier Des Grieux in Massenet's MANON, also with Damrau. (Might as well add Offenbach's Hoffmann to the mix.) Well, Massenet's back at the Met with WERTHER, also starring the gorgeous, sultry-voiced mezzo Isabel Leonard and all should be well with the world, with Grigolo as the poet who's losing his head (and mind) over a woman who can't (or won't) reciprocate. And yet…
by Richard Sasanow - February 23, 2017
Tenor Vittorio Grigolo always seems most at home on stage when he's living close to the edge--portraying a character who's losing control (or about to) of his emotions. It was true earlier this season as Romeo, in Gounod's ROMEO ET JULIETTE at the Met opposite Diana Damrau and, in 2015, as Chevalier Des Grieux in Massenet's MANON, also with Damrau. (Might as well add Offenbach's Hoffmann to the mix.) Well, Massenet's back at the Met with WERTHER, also starring the gorgeous, sultry-voiced mezzo Isabel Leonard and all should be well with the world, with Grigolo as the poet who's losing his head (and mind) over a woman who can't (or won't) reciprocate. And yet…
Utah Opera Announces Donizetti's LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
In March 2017, Utah Opera will present a perennial favorite, Donizetti's 'Lucia di Lammermoor,' the tale of two doomed lovers struggling against forces beyond their control, for the first time since 2007. This production will be performed at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre on March 11, 13, 15 and 17 at 7:30 PM and March 19 at 2 PM.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
In March 2017, Utah Opera will present a perennial favorite, Donizetti's 'Lucia di Lammermoor,' the tale of two doomed lovers struggling against forces beyond their control, for the first time since 2007. This production will be performed at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre on March 11, 13, 15 and 17 at 7:30 PM and March 19 at 2 PM.
Opera Carolina Goes Gourmet With BON APPETIT!, 2/22-23
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
Opera was born in Italy, but Lee Hoiby's Bon Appetit! proves the art form works deliciously for a story that's all-American … by way of France.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
Opera was born in Italy, but Lee Hoiby's Bon Appetit! proves the art form works deliciously for a story that's all-American … by way of France.
The Little Opera Theatre Of NY Presents Carlisle Floyd's PRINCE OF PLAYERS, 2/23-26
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
The little OPERA theatre of ny (LOTNY) will produce the New York Premiere of Carlisle Floyd's Prince of Players at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, East 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues from February 23-26, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
The little OPERA theatre of ny (LOTNY) will produce the New York Premiere of Carlisle Floyd's Prince of Players at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, East 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues from February 23-26, 2017.
little OPERA theatre of ny to Present Carlisle Floyd's PRINCE OF PLAYERS
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
The little OPERA theatre of ny (LOTNY) will produce the New York Premiere of Carlisle Floyd's Prince of Players at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, East 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues from February 23-26, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
The little OPERA theatre of ny (LOTNY) will produce the New York Premiere of Carlisle Floyd's Prince of Players at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, East 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues from February 23-26, 2017.
BWW Review: Juilliard Opera's AGRIPPINA Shows How to Handel Silliness and Politics
by Richard Sasanow - February 22, 2017
A funny thing happened on the way to Emperor Claudius' death scene: He didn't die. At least, that's what happens in Handel's opera AGRIPPINA, setting the convoluted plot in motion and giving the young singers of Juilliard Opera and its Juilliard415 period-instrument ensemble a heck of a ride, directed by Louisa Proske and conducted by Jeffrey Grossman.
by Richard Sasanow - February 22, 2017
A funny thing happened on the way to Emperor Claudius' death scene: He didn't die. At least, that's what happens in Handel's opera AGRIPPINA, setting the convoluted plot in motion and giving the young singers of Juilliard Opera and its Juilliard415 period-instrument ensemble a heck of a ride, directed by Louisa Proske and conducted by Jeffrey Grossman.
Opera Carolina Goes Gourmet With BON APPETIT!, 2/22-23
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017
Opera was born in Italy, but Lee Hoiby's Bon Appetit! proves the art form works deliciously for a story that's all-American … by way of France.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017
Opera was born in Italy, but Lee Hoiby's Bon Appetit! proves the art form works deliciously for a story that's all-American … by way of France.
USM Department of Theatre Presents THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, 3/3
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2017
The USM Department of Theatre and School of Music will present their quadrennial opera, Otto Nicolai's 'The Merry Wives of Windsor,' on Friday, March 3, through Sunday, March 12 on the Main Stage at Russell Hall in Gorham.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2017
The USM Department of Theatre and School of Music will present their quadrennial opera, Otto Nicolai's 'The Merry Wives of Windsor,' on Friday, March 3, through Sunday, March 12 on the Main Stage at Russell Hall in Gorham.
Staff at Germany Opera House Calls 'Warning Strike' for Pay Raise
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2017
The staff at the Badisches Staatstheater in Karlsruhe, Germany have called a 'warning strike' to receive a six percent pay rise.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2017
The staff at the Badisches Staatstheater in Karlsruhe, Germany have called a 'warning strike' to receive a six percent pay rise.
BWW Review: How to Do Beethoven and Mahler, Compliments of NY Philharmonic under Honeck and Soloist Barnatan
by Richard Sasanow - February 21, 2017
Audiences at the New York Philharmonic have been known to come for the soloists and then slip out for the symphony. There didn't seem to be a lot of that at last Thursday's performance led by maestro Manfred Honeck, which began with a wonderful Beethoven Piano Concerto #1 in C Major from Inon Barnatan and grew to a masterly Mahler's Symphony #1.
by Richard Sasanow - February 21, 2017
Audiences at the New York Philharmonic have been known to come for the soloists and then slip out for the symphony. There didn't seem to be a lot of that at last Thursday's performance led by maestro Manfred Honeck, which began with a wonderful Beethoven Piano Concerto #1 in C Major from Inon Barnatan and grew to a masterly Mahler's Symphony #1.
Andrea Bocelli's Annual Concert at Teatro Del Silenzio Set for This August
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2017
The 12th edition of the yearly event of Andrea Bocelli at Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico, Italy, will take place on Thursday 3rd August 2017 .Once again the stunning rolling hills surrounding the birth town of Maestro Bocelli will create a magic atmosphere for an international concert where the unique voice of Andrea can be enjoyed like nowhere else.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2017
The 12th edition of the yearly event of Andrea Bocelli at Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico, Italy, will take place on Thursday 3rd August 2017 .Once again the stunning rolling hills surrounding the birth town of Maestro Bocelli will create a magic atmosphere for an international concert where the unique voice of Andrea can be enjoyed like nowhere else.
Utopia Opera Presents THE GRAND DUKE, 3/3-3/11
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2017
On March 3, 4, 10, & 11 at 7:30pm,, Utopia Opera presents THE GRAND DUKE (words by W.S. Gilbert, music by Arthur Sullivan) in a fully-staged production performed with an 20-piece orchestra at the Ida K. Lang Recital Hall at Hunter College (695 Park Avenue). Utopia founder and artistic director, and Gilbert & Sullivan specialist, William Remmers, stage and music directs.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2017
On March 3, 4, 10, & 11 at 7:30pm,, Utopia Opera presents THE GRAND DUKE (words by W.S. Gilbert, music by Arthur Sullivan) in a fully-staged production performed with an 20-piece orchestra at the Ida K. Lang Recital Hall at Hunter College (695 Park Avenue). Utopia founder and artistic director, and Gilbert & Sullivan specialist, William Remmers, stage and music directs.
BWW Review: San Diego Opera's FALSTAFF a Moveable Feast
by Erica Miner - February 20, 2017
Any audience member would have left completely satiated after the delectable antipasto-to-pasticceria buffet
by Erica Miner - February 20, 2017
Any audience member would have left completely satiated after the delectable antipasto-to-pasticceria buffet
Atlanta Opera Partners With Dad's Garage For 24 HOUR OPERA PROJECT, 3/4
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2017
The 24-Hour Opera Project® returns for the seventh year in a new and even more semi-spontaneous fashion. For the first time in history, The Atlanta Opera will partner with the leaders in Atlanta improv comedy, Dad's Garage Theatre Company, to write a hilarious series of short operas.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2017
The 24-Hour Opera Project® returns for the seventh year in a new and even more semi-spontaneous fashion. For the first time in history, The Atlanta Opera will partner with the leaders in Atlanta improv comedy, Dad's Garage Theatre Company, to write a hilarious series of short operas.
Pittsburgh Opera To Collaborate Promoting THE SUMMER KING With Free Community Events
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2017
Pittsburgh Opera is partnering with The Josh Gibson Foundation and other organizations on a series of free community events, during Black History Month and beyond, to mark the world premiere of The Summer King - The Josh Gibson Story.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2017
Pittsburgh Opera is partnering with The Josh Gibson Foundation and other organizations on a series of free community events, during Black History Month and beyond, to mark the world premiere of The Summer King - The Josh Gibson Story.
Patricia Racette to Lead LA Opera's SALOME, 2/18 - Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2017
General Director Plácido Domingo announced complete casting details for LA Opera's upcoming presentation of Richard Strauss's Salome, to be conducted by Music Director James Conlon. A revival of the production originally staged by Sir Peter Hall during the company's inaugural season, Salome will star soprano Patricia Racette in the title role, her fifth leading role in Los Angeles. Performances will take place at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90012) from February 18 through March 19.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2017
General Director Plácido Domingo announced complete casting details for LA Opera's upcoming presentation of Richard Strauss's Salome, to be conducted by Music Director James Conlon. A revival of the production originally staged by Sir Peter Hall during the company's inaugural season, Salome will star soprano Patricia Racette in the title role, her fifth leading role in Los Angeles. Performances will take place at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90012) from February 18 through March 19.
Juilliard Opera to Present AGRIPPINA Featuring Juilliard Singers and Juilliard415
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2017
The Juilliard Opera season continues with a concert version and a fully staged production of G.F. Handel's Agrippina, presented by Juilliard as part of Carnegie Hall's La Serenissima: Music and Arts From the Venetian Republic festival.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2017
The Juilliard Opera season continues with a concert version and a fully staged production of G.F. Handel's Agrippina, presented by Juilliard as part of Carnegie Hall's La Serenissima: Music and Arts From the Venetian Republic festival.
Pittsburgh Opera Presents AS ONE, STORY OF A TRANSGENDER PERSON NAMED HANNAH, 2/18-26
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2017
Pittsburgh Opera continues its 78th season with the Pennsylvania premiere of As One, a chamber opera for two voices and string quartet, by composer Laura Kaminsky and co-librettists Mark Campbell and Kimberly Reed, at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters February 18th - 26th, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2017
Pittsburgh Opera continues its 78th season with the Pennsylvania premiere of As One, a chamber opera for two voices and string quartet, by composer Laura Kaminsky and co-librettists Mark Campbell and Kimberly Reed, at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters February 18th - 26th, 2017.
Pittsburgh Opera to Tell Transgender Story with AS ONE Chamber Opera
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2017
Pittsburgh Opera continues its 78th season with the Pennsylvania premiere of As One, a chamber opera for two voices and string quartet, by composer Laura Kaminsky and co-librettists Mark Campbell and Kimberly Reed, at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters February 18th - 26th, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2017
Pittsburgh Opera continues its 78th season with the Pennsylvania premiere of As One, a chamber opera for two voices and string quartet, by composer Laura Kaminsky and co-librettists Mark Campbell and Kimberly Reed, at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters February 18th - 26th, 2017.
Photo Flash: First Look at Pittsburgh Opera's Transgender Story, AS ONE
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
Pittsburgh Opera continues its 78th season with the Pennsylvania premiere of As One, a chamber opera for two voices and string quartet, by composer Laura Kaminsky and co-librettists Mark Campbell and Kimberly Reed, at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters February 18th - 26th, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
Pittsburgh Opera continues its 78th season with the Pennsylvania premiere of As One, a chamber opera for two voices and string quartet, by composer Laura Kaminsky and co-librettists Mark Campbell and Kimberly Reed, at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters February 18th - 26th, 2017.
Utah Opera Announces 2017-2018 Season For 40th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
Utah Opera Artistic Director Christopher McBeth today announced Utah Opera's 2017-18 season in recognition of the company's 40th anniversary.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
Utah Opera Artistic Director Christopher McBeth today announced Utah Opera's 2017-18 season in recognition of the company's 40th anniversary.
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