Opera Colorado's STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME Features Holocaust Love Story
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2016
Opera Colorado has announced their 2017 - 2018 season, which continues to enrich and diversify the scope of its programming with their second world premiere in two years, while also staging enduring works from the classic repertoire. The three-production season will feature the world premiere of Steal a Pencil for Me, a WWII romance based on a true story, with music by Gerald Cohen and libretto by Deborah Brevoort; Giacomo Puccini's beloved classic La Boheme; and Giuseppe Verdi's masterful comic opera Falstaff. In 2017 - 2018 Opera Colorado will also continue to explore performing in diverse venues throughout the community, staging Steal a Pencil for Me at the Elaine Wolf Theatre at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center, MACC at the JCC.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2016
Opera Colorado has announced their 2017 - 2018 season, which continues to enrich and diversify the scope of its programming with their second world premiere in two years, while also staging enduring works from the classic repertoire. The three-production season will feature the world premiere of Steal a Pencil for Me, a WWII romance based on a true story, with music by Gerald Cohen and libretto by Deborah Brevoort; Giacomo Puccini's beloved classic La Boheme; and Giuseppe Verdi's masterful comic opera Falstaff. In 2017 - 2018 Opera Colorado will also continue to explore performing in diverse venues throughout the community, staging Steal a Pencil for Me at the Elaine Wolf Theatre at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center, MACC at the JCC.
COC Announces Advance Listings for March 2017 Free Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
The Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre is a unique opportunity to experience diverse artistic programming in what has become one of Toronto's most exciting cultural hubs. Six inspiring series offer concerts, dance performances and engaging presentations that feature both up-and-coming young artists and established international stars. All performances are FREE to the public, with admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early as late seating is not available.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
The Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre is a unique opportunity to experience diverse artistic programming in what has become one of Toronto's most exciting cultural hubs. Six inspiring series offer concerts, dance performances and engaging presentations that feature both up-and-coming young artists and established international stars. All performances are FREE to the public, with admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early as late seating is not available.
BWW Review: TOSCA at Adelaide Festival Theatre
by - November 15, 2016
Tosca is a 'must see' for any lover of opera
by - November 15, 2016
Tosca is a 'must see' for any lover of opera
Opera North's AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS Opens at CCA, 12/13
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
Gian Carlo Menotti's beloved children's opera Amahl and the Night Visitors will be performed at the historic Capitol Center for the Arts in Downtown Concord on Tuesday, December 13 at 11AM. This performance is part of the CCA's Lincoln Financial School Series and is open to opera fans of all ages. Tickets are $7 pp.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
Gian Carlo Menotti's beloved children's opera Amahl and the Night Visitors will be performed at the historic Capitol Center for the Arts in Downtown Concord on Tuesday, December 13 at 11AM. This performance is part of the CCA's Lincoln Financial School Series and is open to opera fans of all ages. Tickets are $7 pp.
WNYC FM To Air Electronic Opera HERESY, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
Where do you start to describe Heresy, "Ireland's first electronic opera" by composer Roger Doyle? You can't, and I won't. Besides, there is no point. It's not about the story. It's not about the singing. To some extent, it's not even about the music. Heresy is, from start to finish, an exquisitely conceptual and sophisticated piece of metatheatre in disguise of an opera.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
Where do you start to describe Heresy, "Ireland's first electronic opera" by composer Roger Doyle? You can't, and I won't. Besides, there is no point. It's not about the story. It's not about the singing. To some extent, it's not even about the music. Heresy is, from start to finish, an exquisitely conceptual and sophisticated piece of metatheatre in disguise of an opera.
Opera Colorado Announces 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
Opera Colorado has announced their 2017 - 2018 season, which continues to enrich and diversify the scope of its programming with their second world premiere in two years, while also staging enduring works from the classic repertoire.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
Opera Colorado has announced their 2017 - 2018 season, which continues to enrich and diversify the scope of its programming with their second world premiere in two years, while also staging enduring works from the classic repertoire.
Anna Netrebko to Star in Puccini's MANON LESCAUT at the Met, Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
Anna Netrebko will add a new role to her wide-ranging Met repertory tonight through December 3 when she sings her first company performances of the seductive, tragic heroine of Puccini's Manon Lescaut.Marcelo Álvarez makes his role debut as Manon's obsessed lover des Grieux, with Christopher Maltman stars as Manon's brother Lescaut and Brindley Sherratt as Geronte, Manon's older lover. The November 21, December 7, and December 10 performances will star Kristine Opolais as Manon, reprising a role she first sang with the company in last season's premiere of Sir Richard Eyre's staging. Marco Armiliato will conduct all performances of Manon Lescaut at the Met this season.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
Anna Netrebko will add a new role to her wide-ranging Met repertory tonight through December 3 when she sings her first company performances of the seductive, tragic heroine of Puccini's Manon Lescaut.Marcelo Álvarez makes his role debut as Manon's obsessed lover des Grieux, with Christopher Maltman stars as Manon's brother Lescaut and Brindley Sherratt as Geronte, Manon's older lover. The November 21, December 7, and December 10 performances will star Kristine Opolais as Manon, reprising a role she first sang with the company in last season's premiere of Sir Richard Eyre's staging. Marco Armiliato will conduct all performances of Manon Lescaut at the Met this season.
BWW Review: Where is Heroic GUILLAUME TELL Now that We Need Him? On Stage at the Met
by Richard Sasanow - November 13, 2016
Always looking for new worlds to conquer, Gioachino Rossini wrote GUILLAUME TELL in French, as Paris became the center of the opera world. Despite his successes there, this was to be his operatic swan song, a story glorifying a revolutionary character--with a message that resonated, loud and strong, at the performance the night after the troubling American election.
by Richard Sasanow - November 13, 2016
Always looking for new worlds to conquer, Gioachino Rossini wrote GUILLAUME TELL in French, as Paris became the center of the opera world. Despite his successes there, this was to be his operatic swan song, a story glorifying a revolutionary character--with a message that resonated, loud and strong, at the performance the night after the troubling American election.
Florida Grand Opera Presents CARMEN, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2016
From November 12 through November 19, 2016, Florida Grand Opera (FGO) will proudly present Georges Bizet's operatic masterpiece Carmen at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2016
From November 12 through November 19, 2016, Florida Grand Opera (FGO) will proudly present Georges Bizet's operatic masterpiece Carmen at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County.
Opera San Jose to Celebrate 200th Anniversary of THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2016
Opera San José will observe the 200th anniversary of this richly entertaining comedy with six performances, opening in San José's California Theatre on November 12, closing November 27, 2016. The California Theatre is at 345 S. First Street in downtown San José.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2016
Opera San José will observe the 200th anniversary of this richly entertaining comedy with six performances, opening in San José's California Theatre on November 12, closing November 27, 2016. The California Theatre is at 345 S. First Street in downtown San José.
Renee Fleming to Sing Premiere of Kevin Puts' New Song Cycle LETTERS FROM GEORGIA
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2016
Letters from Georgia, a new song cycle based on the letters of painter Georgia O'Keeffe and composed by Pulitzer Prize-winner Kevin Puts, will receive its world premiere performances on November 12th and 14th, sung by four-time Grammy Award-winning soprano Renee Fleming and accompanied by the Eastman Philharmonia under the direction of Neil Varon.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2016
Letters from Georgia, a new song cycle based on the letters of painter Georgia O'Keeffe and composed by Pulitzer Prize-winner Kevin Puts, will receive its world premiere performances on November 12th and 14th, sung by four-time Grammy Award-winning soprano Renee Fleming and accompanied by the Eastman Philharmonia under the direction of Neil Varon.
BWW Interview, Part II: Composer Kevin Puts, Soprano Renee Fleming and Developing LETTERS FROM GEORGIA
by Richard Sasanow - November 11, 2016
Since writing his first opera, SILENT NIGHT--the 2012 Pulitzer Prize winner for Music--with librettist Mark Campbell, composer Kevin Puts he has done two other operas, also with Campbell. This time around, he has a different collaborator: famed American artist Georgia O'Keeffe, whose correspondence provides the text of his song cycle, LETTERS FROM GEORGIA, commissioned for opera superstar Renee Fleming by the Eastman School of Music. It makes its New York debut on November 14.
by Richard Sasanow - November 11, 2016
Since writing his first opera, SILENT NIGHT--the 2012 Pulitzer Prize winner for Music--with librettist Mark Campbell, composer Kevin Puts he has done two other operas, also with Campbell. This time around, he has a different collaborator: famed American artist Georgia O'Keeffe, whose correspondence provides the text of his song cycle, LETTERS FROM GEORGIA, commissioned for opera superstar Renee Fleming by the Eastman School of Music. It makes its New York debut on November 14.
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Presents Free Veterans Day Concert, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents a FREE concert on Veteran's Day, Today, November 11th at 7:30pm at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents a FREE concert on Veteran's Day, Today, November 11th at 7:30pm at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium.
WNYC FM To Air Electronic Opera HERESY, 11/15
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
Where do you start to describe Heresy, "Ireland's first electronic opera" by composer Roger Doyle? You can't, and I won't. Besides, there is no point. It's not about the story. It's not about the singing. To some extent, it's not even about the music. Heresy is, from start to finish, an exquisitely conceptual and sophisticated piece of metatheatre in disguise of an opera.
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
Where do you start to describe Heresy, "Ireland's first electronic opera" by composer Roger Doyle? You can't, and I won't. Besides, there is no point. It's not about the story. It's not about the singing. To some extent, it's not even about the music. Heresy is, from start to finish, an exquisitely conceptual and sophisticated piece of metatheatre in disguise of an opera.
Calgary Opera Presents DIE FLEDERMAUS, 11/19
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
Calgary Opera is pleased to present the first production of its 2016 / 2017 season, Die Fledermaus (“The Bat”) – a Viennese operetta full of hi-jinks and hilarity by Johann Strauss Jr., on Saturday, November 19, Wednesday, November 23, and Friday, November 25 at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
Calgary Opera is pleased to present the first production of its 2016 / 2017 season, Die Fledermaus (“The Bat”) – a Viennese operetta full of hi-jinks and hilarity by Johann Strauss Jr., on Saturday, November 19, Wednesday, November 23, and Friday, November 25 at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes With Michigan Native Chad Johnson in Michigan Opera's SILENT NIGHT
by Christina Mancuso - November 10, 2016
Michigan native Chad Johnson shares his experience performing in Michigan Opera Theatre's, 'Silent Night,' Nov. 12-20, 2016 at the Detroit Opera House. Check out the video below!
by Christina Mancuso - November 10, 2016
Michigan native Chad Johnson shares his experience performing in Michigan Opera Theatre's, 'Silent Night,' Nov. 12-20, 2016 at the Detroit Opera House. Check out the video below!
Sarasota Opera Receives $50,000 from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $50,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The grant offers unrestricted funding to area arts organizations in support of their artistic mission.
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $50,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The grant offers unrestricted funding to area arts organizations in support of their artistic mission.
Florida Grand Opera Presents CARMEN, 11/12
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016
From November 12 through November 19, 2016, Florida Grand Opera (FGO) will proudly present Georges Bizet's operatic masterpiece Carmen at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016
From November 12 through November 19, 2016, Florida Grand Opera (FGO) will proudly present Georges Bizet's operatic masterpiece Carmen at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County.
BWW Review: War Is Hell but the Puts-Campbell SILENT NIGHT Is a Wonder in Atlanta
by Richard Sasanow - November 09, 2016
If "satire is what closes on Saturday night" (according to the great playwright and wit George S. Kaufman), then contemporary opera is usually not far behind. That is, unless it's Kevin Puts' and Mark Campbell's prize-winning SILENT NIGHT, which actually opened on Saturday night (this past weekend) at Atlanta's Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, in a moving new production by the company's General and Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun that doesn't go for the heart strings but gets there anyway.
by Richard Sasanow - November 09, 2016
If "satire is what closes on Saturday night" (according to the great playwright and wit George S. Kaufman), then contemporary opera is usually not far behind. That is, unless it's Kevin Puts' and Mark Campbell's prize-winning SILENT NIGHT, which actually opened on Saturday night (this past weekend) at Atlanta's Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, in a moving new production by the company's General and Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun that doesn't go for the heart strings but gets there anyway.
It's Maestros Week at St. Petersburg Opera!
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016
We could all use a little humor and good music after this bruising political season. Thankfully, it's Maestro Series week - and we have a fun program to take your mind off who won and who lost.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016
We could all use a little humor and good music after this bruising political season. Thankfully, it's Maestro Series week - and we have a fun program to take your mind off who won and who lost.
The Bronx Opera Celebrates 50th Season With 'Falstaff Fiftieth', 11/19
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2016
The Bronx Opera will celebrate its 50th season in 2017 with two different takes on the story of William Shakespeare's lovable rogue knight, Sir John Falstaff: the rarely-performed Sir John in Love, by English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams (January 14, 15, 21, 22); and Verdi's Falstaff, the final, miraculous opera by the Italian master (April 29, 20, May 6, 7). Each production will be performed both in the Bronx, at Lehman College's Lovinger Theatre, and in Manhattan, at Hunter College's Kaye Playhouse. This will be BxO's third presentation of Sir John in Love (they gave the U.S. Premiere in 1978) and their first of Falstaff, and both operas will be performed in English.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2016
The Bronx Opera will celebrate its 50th season in 2017 with two different takes on the story of William Shakespeare's lovable rogue knight, Sir John Falstaff: the rarely-performed Sir John in Love, by English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams (January 14, 15, 21, 22); and Verdi's Falstaff, the final, miraculous opera by the Italian master (April 29, 20, May 6, 7). Each production will be performed both in the Bronx, at Lehman College's Lovinger Theatre, and in Manhattan, at Hunter College's Kaye Playhouse. This will be BxO's third presentation of Sir John in Love (they gave the U.S. Premiere in 1978) and their first of Falstaff, and both operas will be performed in English.
Patricia Racette to Replace Catherine Naglestad in Metropolitan Opera's SALOME
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
Patricia Racette will add a new role to her Met repertory as the title character in all performances of Strauss's Salome this season, replacing the originally announced Catherine Naglestad. Ms. Naglestad was forced to withdraw from the performances, which were to be her Met debut, for medical reasons that will prevent her traveling to America as scheduled.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
Patricia Racette will add a new role to her Met repertory as the title character in all performances of Strauss's Salome this season, replacing the originally announced Catherine Naglestad. Ms. Naglestad was forced to withdraw from the performances, which were to be her Met debut, for medical reasons that will prevent her traveling to America as scheduled.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of LA Opera's AKHNATEN by Philip Glass
by Christina Mancuso - November 07, 2016
General Director Plácido Domingo has announced final casting information for LA Opera's new production of Akhnaten by Philip Glass. A co-production with English National Opera, Akhnaten is conducted by Artist in Residence Matthew Aucoin and staged by British director Phelim McDermott. Check out a sneak peek below!
by Christina Mancuso - November 07, 2016
General Director Plácido Domingo has announced final casting information for LA Opera's new production of Akhnaten by Philip Glass. A co-production with English National Opera, Akhnaten is conducted by Artist in Residence Matthew Aucoin and staged by British director Phelim McDermott. Check out a sneak peek below!
BWW Blog: Jakob Creighton - Step 2: Staging, Table Work, and Major Realizations
by Guest Blogger: Jakob Creighton - November 07, 2016
Since my last blog, some stuff has happened!
by Guest Blogger: Jakob Creighton - November 07, 2016
Since my last blog, some stuff has happened!
BWW Preview: OPERA KECOA: 146th Productions of Teater Koma
by Yuliani Supandji - November 07, 2016
Following the success of 'SEMAR GUGAT' last March, Teater Koma supported by Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation present a play titled 'OPERA KECOA' in Graha Bhakti Budaya - Taman Ismail Marzuki, every day for 11 days starting from the November 10th to 20th 2016, at 7:30 PM (except Sunday, at 1:30 PM)
by Yuliani Supandji - November 07, 2016
Following the success of 'SEMAR GUGAT' last March, Teater Koma supported by Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation present a play titled 'OPERA KECOA' in Graha Bhakti Budaya - Taman Ismail Marzuki, every day for 11 days starting from the November 10th to 20th 2016, at 7:30 PM (except Sunday, at 1:30 PM)
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