The Metropolitan Opera Guild Presents A German Repertoire Showcase
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2016
The Metropolitan Opera Guild Presents: A German Repertoire Showcase Sunday, October 23: 4:00-5:30pm at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts,Amsterdam Avenue and 65th Street entrance (111 Amsterdam Ave).
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2016
The Metropolitan Opera Guild Presents: A German Repertoire Showcase Sunday, October 23: 4:00-5:30pm at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts,Amsterdam Avenue and 65th Street entrance (111 Amsterdam Ave).
BWW Review: A Hypnotic Rod Gilfry Is No LOSER in David Lang's 'Next Wave' Premiere at BAM
by Richard Sasanow - September 13, 2016
While listening to baritone Rod Gilfry's masterful, mesmerizing performance in the world premiere of David Lang's monodrama, THE LOSER, at BAM's “Next Wave Festival,” I thought I could listen to him sing the telephone book. Come to think of it, he came pretty close to that, at BAM's Howard Gilman Opera House, with this one-hour post-minimalist rant about the effect of the brilliant pianist Glenn Gould on the careers of lesser musicians.
by Richard Sasanow - September 13, 2016
While listening to baritone Rod Gilfry's masterful, mesmerizing performance in the world premiere of David Lang's monodrama, THE LOSER, at BAM's “Next Wave Festival,” I thought I could listen to him sing the telephone book. Come to think of it, he came pretty close to that, at BAM's Howard Gilman Opera House, with this one-hour post-minimalist rant about the effect of the brilliant pianist Glenn Gould on the careers of lesser musicians.
Isabel Leonard & Jared Bybee Launch George London Foundation 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2016
Last April, the George London Foundation for Singers concluded the 20th year of its celebrated George London Foundation Recital Series with a gala featuring some of opera's most prominent American and Canadian stars. The foundation has been honoring, supporting, and presenting the finest young opera singers in the U.S. and Canada since 1971, and the annual series presents pairs of outstanding opera singers, many of whom were winners of a George London Award, the prize of the foundation's annual vocal competition.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2016
Last April, the George London Foundation for Singers concluded the 20th year of its celebrated George London Foundation Recital Series with a gala featuring some of opera's most prominent American and Canadian stars. The foundation has been honoring, supporting, and presenting the finest young opera singers in the U.S. and Canada since 1971, and the annual series presents pairs of outstanding opera singers, many of whom were winners of a George London Award, the prize of the foundation's annual vocal competition.
Opera Columbus Opera On The Edge To Premiere Abridged, English Version of LA BOHEME
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2016
Opera Columbus continues its innovative Opera on the Edge program in the 2016-17 season, presenting an hour-long, abridged, English-language adaptation of Giacomo Puccini's La Boheme. Opera on the Edge performances are designed to provide an introduction to opera for those who have no experience with the art form or who may not be inclined to attend a traditional opera performance in a theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2016
Opera Columbus continues its innovative Opera on the Edge program in the 2016-17 season, presenting an hour-long, abridged, English-language adaptation of Giacomo Puccini's La Boheme. Opera on the Edge performances are designed to provide an introduction to opera for those who have no experience with the art form or who may not be inclined to attend a traditional opera performance in a theatre.
BWW Review: New York City Opera's PAG Ditches CAV for Rachmaninoff's ALEKO
by Richard Sasanow - September 12, 2016
After hearing Leoncavallo's I PAGLIACCI, on New York City Opera's new double bill with Rachmaninoff's ALEKO, I'll never think of it the same way again.
by Richard Sasanow - September 12, 2016
After hearing Leoncavallo's I PAGLIACCI, on New York City Opera's new double bill with Rachmaninoff's ALEKO, I'll never think of it the same way again.
Scott Wheeler Premieres Two Operas, Including Newest NAGA, Today
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2016
On the heels of releasing his latest album Portraits & Tributes, award-winning composer/conductor/teacher Scott Wheeler celebrates two new major works to be performed in fall 2016: Naga, his fourth opera, set to a libretto by Cerise Jacobs, premiering September 10-17 in Boston; and Songs To Fill The Void, a three-song cycle set to poetry by Robert Barefield, premiering October 2 in New York City at Weill Recital Hall. In addition, the New Juilliard Ensemble conducted by Joel Sachs will present his chamber symphony City of Shadows on October 1.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2016
On the heels of releasing his latest album Portraits & Tributes, award-winning composer/conductor/teacher Scott Wheeler celebrates two new major works to be performed in fall 2016: Naga, his fourth opera, set to a libretto by Cerise Jacobs, premiering September 10-17 in Boston; and Songs To Fill The Void, a three-song cycle set to poetry by Robert Barefield, premiering October 2 in New York City at Weill Recital Hall. In addition, the New Juilliard Ensemble conducted by Joel Sachs will present his chamber symphony City of Shadows on October 1.
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Begins Season With Special Guest, Today
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2016
The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra opens the 2016-17 season with an exciting performance by special guest pianist, Jon Kimura Parker. On Today, September 10th at 8:00pm in Hill Auditorium, the orchestra will dazzle patrons with selected works of Shostakovich, Brahms, and Strauss.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2016
The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra opens the 2016-17 season with an exciting performance by special guest pianist, Jon Kimura Parker. On Today, September 10th at 8:00pm in Hill Auditorium, the orchestra will dazzle patrons with selected works of Shostakovich, Brahms, and Strauss.
Sarasota Opera to Host 2016 Taste of Downtown Festival to Support Sarasota Youth Opera
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2016
Today, September 10, 2016, Sarasota Opera will open its doors for the 3rd annual Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival at the Sarasota Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2016
Today, September 10, 2016, Sarasota Opera will open its doors for the 3rd annual Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival at the Sarasota Opera House.
San Francisco Opera Premieres Bright Sheng and David Henry Hwang's DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2016
San Francisco Opera presents the world premiere of Chinese-American composer Bright Sheng's Dream of the Red Chamber, with a libretto by the composer and David Henry Hwang, in six performances from tonight, September 10, through September 29, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2016
San Francisco Opera presents the world premiere of Chinese-American composer Bright Sheng's Dream of the Red Chamber, with a libretto by the composer and David Henry Hwang, in six performances from tonight, September 10, through September 29, 2016.
OUROBOROS Trilogy by Cerise Jacobs to Premiere in Boston This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2016
21C Media Group is delighted to announce that it now represents creator and librettist Cerise Jacobs, a project developer of irrepressible enthusiasm and vision who stands at the very center of each development process, initiating the concept, writing the text, and choosing the composer solely according to the stylistic demands of her libretto.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2016
21C Media Group is delighted to announce that it now represents creator and librettist Cerise Jacobs, a project developer of irrepressible enthusiasm and vision who stands at the very center of each development process, initiating the concept, writing the text, and choosing the composer solely according to the stylistic demands of her libretto.
San Francisco Opera to Present DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2016
San Francisco Opera today announced additional details for the Company's world premiere commission DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER by renowned Chinese-American composer Bright Sheng, opening at the War Memorial Opera House on September 10, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2016
San Francisco Opera today announced additional details for the Company's world premiere commission DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER by renowned Chinese-American composer Bright Sheng, opening at the War Memorial Opera House on September 10, 2016.
Utopia Opera to Stage Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS in NYC
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016
?On September 9 at 8pm, September 10 at 3pm and 8pm, and September 11 at 3pm and 8pm, Utopia Opera presents ASSASSINS (music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; book by John Weidman, based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr.) in a fully-staged production performed with an 13-piece orchestra at the Ida K. Lang Recital Hall at Hunter College (695 Park Avenue).
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016
?On September 9 at 8pm, September 10 at 3pm and 8pm, and September 11 at 3pm and 8pm, Utopia Opera presents ASSASSINS (music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; book by John Weidman, based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr.) in a fully-staged production performed with an 13-piece orchestra at the Ida K. Lang Recital Hall at Hunter College (695 Park Avenue).
ANDREA CHENIER to Open San Francisco Opera Season, Today
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO (July 22, 2016)—San Francisco Opera's 2016–17 Season opens Today, September 9 with a gala performance of Umberto Giordano's Andrea Chénier in a new production by Sir David McVicar. Company Music Director Nicola Luisotti leads a stellar cast, including three international stars making their San Francisco Opera debuts in the demanding lead roles: South Korean tenor Yonghoon Lee in the title role, Italian soprano Anna Pirozzi as Maddalena di Coigny and Georgian baritone George Gagnidze as Carlo Gérard. The opening night festivities are distinguished by San Francisco Opera Guild's glamorous Opera Ball 2016: La Révolution et L'Amour and BRAVO! Club's Annual Opening Night Gala. The opening of the Company's 94th season also marks the beginning of Matthew Shilvock's inaugural season as General Director. Shilvock is the seventh General Director in the Company's history.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO (July 22, 2016)—San Francisco Opera's 2016–17 Season opens Today, September 9 with a gala performance of Umberto Giordano's Andrea Chénier in a new production by Sir David McVicar. Company Music Director Nicola Luisotti leads a stellar cast, including three international stars making their San Francisco Opera debuts in the demanding lead roles: South Korean tenor Yonghoon Lee in the title role, Italian soprano Anna Pirozzi as Maddalena di Coigny and Georgian baritone George Gagnidze as Carlo Gérard. The opening night festivities are distinguished by San Francisco Opera Guild's glamorous Opera Ball 2016: La Révolution et L'Amour and BRAVO! Club's Annual Opening Night Gala. The opening of the Company's 94th season also marks the beginning of Matthew Shilvock's inaugural season as General Director. Shilvock is the seventh General Director in the Company's history.
San Francisco Opera to Open 94th Season With ANDREA CHENIER
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016
San Francisco Opera's 2016-17 Season opens Today, September 9 with a gala performance of Umberto Giordano's Andrea Chénier in a new production by Sir David McVicar.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016
San Francisco Opera's 2016-17 Season opens Today, September 9 with a gala performance of Umberto Giordano's Andrea Chénier in a new production by Sir David McVicar.
South African Tenor Johan Botha Dies at Age 51
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2016
Johan Botha, a South African operatic tenor, has passed away at the age of 51 in Vienna.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2016
Johan Botha, a South African operatic tenor, has passed away at the age of 51 in Vienna.
New York City Opera to Open Season with ALEKO & PAGLIACCI Double Bill
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2016
New York City Opera is at the forefront of New York's cultural season with Opening Night today, September 8, 2016 featuring two compelling ensemble casts in a new production double bill directed by Lev Pugliese with conductor James Meena leading the New York City Opera Orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2016
New York City Opera is at the forefront of New York's cultural season with Opening Night today, September 8, 2016 featuring two compelling ensemble casts in a new production double bill directed by Lev Pugliese with conductor James Meena leading the New York City Opera Orchestra.
DIE FLEDERMAUS by Johann Strauss II to Open Opera in the Heights 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
Opera in the Heights opens its 21st season with Die Fledermaus, featuring a lavish masquerade ball, an elaborate trap and a whirlwind of lies and revelations. This comedic tour-de-force is full of mischief, disguises and irresistible, bounce-in-your-seat tunes, courtesy of Johann Strauss II, also known as 'the Waltz King.' Bill Fabris is the stage director, who enjoys a growing international reputation for innovative and entertaining productions and is equally at home in the worlds of opera and musical theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
Opera in the Heights opens its 21st season with Die Fledermaus, featuring a lavish masquerade ball, an elaborate trap and a whirlwind of lies and revelations. This comedic tour-de-force is full of mischief, disguises and irresistible, bounce-in-your-seat tunes, courtesy of Johann Strauss II, also known as 'the Waltz King.' Bill Fabris is the stage director, who enjoys a growing international reputation for innovative and entertaining productions and is equally at home in the worlds of opera and musical theatre.
Details Announced for OPERA America's ONSTAGE AT THE OPERA CENTER
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, has announced its 2016-2017 season of Onstage of the Opera Center, which begins on Thursday, September 29, 2016, and runs through April 2017.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, has announced its 2016-2017 season of Onstage of the Opera Center, which begins on Thursday, September 29, 2016, and runs through April 2017.
Canadian Opera Company's Free Concert Series to Bring World of Music and Dance to Toronto
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
The Canadian Opera Company's acclaimed Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre returns this fall for its 11th season, once again offering a dynamic showcase of Toronto's cultural and artistic diversity.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
The Canadian Opera Company's acclaimed Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre returns this fall for its 11th season, once again offering a dynamic showcase of Toronto's cultural and artistic diversity.
Pittsburgh Opera Opens with Verdi's LA TRAVIATA, 10/8
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
Pittsburgh Opera opens its 78th season with the Giuseppe Verdi favorite La traviata, at the Benedum Center October 8th -16th.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
Pittsburgh Opera opens its 78th season with the Giuseppe Verdi favorite La traviata, at the Benedum Center October 8th -16th.
Opera Philadelphia Announces Free Tickets to Broadcast of TURANDOT, Today
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
FREE tickets to Opera Philadelphia's HD broadcast of Turandot will be available to the public starting on Today, September 7. You can score your free tickets to Opera on the Mall beginning at 10 a.m.at operaonthemall.org. Everyone who registers will be entered to win an Opera Philadelphia subscription for two to the spring 2017 Opera at the Academy series, featuring productions of Rossini's Tancredi and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
FREE tickets to Opera Philadelphia's HD broadcast of Turandot will be available to the public starting on Today, September 7. You can score your free tickets to Opera on the Mall beginning at 10 a.m.at operaonthemall.org. Everyone who registers will be entered to win an Opera Philadelphia subscription for two to the spring 2017 Opera at the Academy series, featuring productions of Rossini's Tancredi and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro.
New Staging of Wagner's TRISTAN UND ISOLDE to Open the Met's 50th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2016
The Metropolitan Opera will open its 132nd season, the 50th anniversary of its iconic Lincoln Center home, on Monday, September 26 with a new production of Wagner's epic tragedy Tristan und Isolde.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2016
The Metropolitan Opera will open its 132nd season, the 50th anniversary of its iconic Lincoln Center home, on Monday, September 26 with a new production of Wagner's epic tragedy Tristan und Isolde.
Pittsburgh Opera To Premiere LA TRAVIATA, 10/8-10/16
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2016
Pittsburgh Opera opens its 78th season with the Giuseppe Verdi favorite La traviata, at the Benedum Center October 8th-16th. La traviata - the fallen woman - is a compelling tale of love, intrigue, money, and power in 19th century France. It tells the heart-wrenching story of courtesan Violetta Valery, played by Pittsburgh favorite Danielle Pastin.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2016
Pittsburgh Opera opens its 78th season with the Giuseppe Verdi favorite La traviata, at the Benedum Center October 8th-16th. La traviata - the fallen woman - is a compelling tale of love, intrigue, money, and power in 19th century France. It tells the heart-wrenching story of courtesan Violetta Valery, played by Pittsburgh favorite Danielle Pastin.
World Premiere Opera THE NIGHTINGALE AND THE ROSE to Open This Sunday at the Everyman
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2016
?This Sunday, the Everyman Theatre will present the world premiere concert performance of a brand new opera by virtuoso, John O'Brien. Inspired by Oscar Wilde's timeless story, The Nightingale and the Rose, it stars Cara O'Sullivan, Majella Cullagh and Owen Gilhooley.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2016
?This Sunday, the Everyman Theatre will present the world premiere concert performance of a brand new opera by virtuoso, John O'Brien. Inspired by Oscar Wilde's timeless story, The Nightingale and the Rose, it stars Cara O'Sullivan, Majella Cullagh and Owen Gilhooley.
BWW Blog: Jakob Creighton - Context is Everything
by Guest Blogger: Jakob Creighton - September 06, 2016
Wow! I can't believe that this is my first blog! It's also hard to believe that opera rehearsals start Friday!!
by Guest Blogger: Jakob Creighton - September 06, 2016
Wow! I can't believe that this is my first blog! It's also hard to believe that opera rehearsals start Friday!!
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