Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces Casting Update For ROMEO ET JULIETTE
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
Lyric Opera of Kansas City has announced a casting update for its upcoming production of Roméo et Juliette. Kansas City native, Tenor Ben Bliss, will replace Matthew White in the role of Roméo.
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
Lyric Opera of Kansas City has announced a casting update for its upcoming production of Roméo et Juliette. Kansas City native, Tenor Ben Bliss, will replace Matthew White in the role of Roméo.
Soprano Renée Fleming To Return For A Sixth Year To Lead SongStudio
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
Soprano Renée Fleming returns for the sixth year to lead SongStudio, an innovative workshop exploring the future of the vocal recital. Public master classes will be led by Ms. Fleming, Angel Blue, Graham Johnson, and Nicholas Phan. Will Liverman joins as creative advisor.
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
Soprano Renée Fleming returns for the sixth year to lead SongStudio, an innovative workshop exploring the future of the vocal recital. Public master classes will be led by Ms. Fleming, Angel Blue, Graham Johnson, and Nicholas Phan. Will Liverman joins as creative advisor.
The Met: Live In HD 2023–24 Season Continues With FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONA
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Don't miss the live transmission of Daniel Catán's 1996 opera Florencia en el Amazonas, the first Spanish-language opera at the Met in nearly a century. Join in for this historic cultural and artistic moment as a majority Latinx cast brings this magical realism-inspired production to life.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Don't miss the live transmission of Daniel Catán's 1996 opera Florencia en el Amazonas, the first Spanish-language opera at the Met in nearly a century. Join in for this historic cultural and artistic moment as a majority Latinx cast brings this magical realism-inspired production to life.
Happy Birthday, La Divina!
by Richard Sasanow - December 03, 2023
Maria Callas—or Maria Anna Cecilia Sofia Kalogeropoulos—was born in New York City on December 2, 1923. She was a supernova who blazed across the opera world (and beyond) and it will never be the same. If you need proof, take a listen to the Warner Classes/Erato boxed set, “La Divina: Maria Callas In All Her Roles,” which was issued in September, consisting of 131 CDs of La Callas in all her 74 roles.
by Richard Sasanow - December 03, 2023
Maria Callas—or Maria Anna Cecilia Sofia Kalogeropoulos—was born in New York City on December 2, 1923. She was a supernova who blazed across the opera world (and beyond) and it will never be the same. If you need proof, take a listen to the Warner Classes/Erato boxed set, “La Divina: Maria Callas In All Her Roles,” which was issued in September, consisting of 131 CDs of La Callas in all her 74 roles.
Tobias Picker's New Opera LILI ELBE To Stream On OperaVision, December 8
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2023
Tobias Picker's new opera 'Lili Elbe' will be streaming on OperaVision starting on December 8. Don't miss this captivating production.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2023
Tobias Picker's new opera 'Lili Elbe' will be streaming on OperaVision starting on December 8. Don't miss this captivating production.
Classic Holiday Opera AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS To Be Presented At Central Presbyterian Church in Downtown Denver
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2023
Central City Opera invites you to experience the magic of the holiday season with Gian Carlo Menotti's family-friendly opera, 'Amahl and the Night Visitors.' This heartwarming production will grace the stage at the Central Presbyterian Church in Denver for four captivating performances on December 23 and 24, combining enchanting storytelling, profound music, and a talented ensemble to bring the Christmas tale to life.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2023
Central City Opera invites you to experience the magic of the holiday season with Gian Carlo Menotti's family-friendly opera, 'Amahl and the Night Visitors.' This heartwarming production will grace the stage at the Central Presbyterian Church in Denver for four captivating performances on December 23 and 24, combining enchanting storytelling, profound music, and a talented ensemble to bring the Christmas tale to life.
Review: Met's First TANNHAUSER of the Season Interrupted by Demonstrators
by Richard Sasanow - December 01, 2023
All that was missing were shouts of “food fight!” to turn last night’s performance of Richard Wagner’s TANNHAUSER—the first of the Met’s season—into a version of National Lampoon’s Night at the Opera, as climate activists interrupted the house debut of the great baritone Christian Gerhaher, and audience members traded barbs with the demonstrators, threatening the company’s determination that “the show must go on.”
by Richard Sasanow - December 01, 2023
All that was missing were shouts of “food fight!” to turn last night’s performance of Richard Wagner’s TANNHAUSER—the first of the Met’s season—into a version of National Lampoon’s Night at the Opera, as climate activists interrupted the house debut of the great baritone Christian Gerhaher, and audience members traded barbs with the demonstrators, threatening the company’s determination that “the show must go on.”
New York City Opera to Present An Evening Of Caroling At Bank Of America Winter Village At Bryant Park
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2023
New York City Opera presents an evening of caroling at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, featuring singers from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts Show Choir.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2023
New York City Opera presents an evening of caroling at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, featuring singers from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts Show Choir.
City Lyric Opera Unveils New Season Celebrating Individual Artistry and Community Collaboration
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2023
City Lyric Opera has announced a shift in its company structure and an exciting lineup for its Spring 2024 programming. For seven seasons, City Lyric Opera has enchanted audiences with grand stage productions and intimate salon concerts. Now, the company is embarking on a new chapter that puts artists front and center, celebrating the individual artistry that makes the New York music scene thrive.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2023
City Lyric Opera has announced a shift in its company structure and an exciting lineup for its Spring 2024 programming. For seven seasons, City Lyric Opera has enchanted audiences with grand stage productions and intimate salon concerts. Now, the company is embarking on a new chapter that puts artists front and center, celebrating the individual artistry that makes the New York music scene thrive.
Opera Steamboat Names New General Director And CEO
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2023
Today the Opera Steamboat Board of Trustees announced that Julie Maykowski has been appointed General Director and CEO.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2023
Today the Opera Steamboat Board of Trustees announced that Julie Maykowski has been appointed General Director and CEO.
Long Beach Opera Announces Gift of $1.25 Million from Carol Richards, $100,000 Grant from Perenchio Foundation and More
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2023
Long Beach Opera announces that it has received the largest single gift in the company's history of $1.25 million from long-time Board member Carol Richards. Richards served on LBO's Board from the company's inception in 1979 until her passing in 2021, at which time she included Long Beach Opera in her estate plans with this historic gift, which recently came to fruition.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2023
Long Beach Opera announces that it has received the largest single gift in the company's history of $1.25 million from long-time Board member Carol Richards. Richards served on LBO's Board from the company's inception in 1979 until her passing in 2021, at which time she included Long Beach Opera in her estate plans with this historic gift, which recently came to fruition.
GUYS AND DOLLS, COSI FAN TUTTE & More Set for Opera Saratoga 2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2023
Opera Saratoga announces its 2024 season featuring 'Guys and Dolls,' 'Così fan tutte'. The festival will run from June 27 to July 7 at Universal Preservation Hall. All access passes go on sale on December 4.
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2023
Opera Saratoga announces its 2024 season featuring 'Guys and Dolls,' 'Così fan tutte'. The festival will run from June 27 to July 7 at Universal Preservation Hall. All access passes go on sale on December 4.
Teatro Grattacielo Announces New Board Member, Sung Shin
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2023
Teatro Grattacielo's General and Artistic Director Stefanos Koroneos and the Board of Directors are proud to announce the addition of a new Board Member: Sung Shin.
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2023
Teatro Grattacielo's General and Artistic Director Stefanos Koroneos and the Board of Directors are proud to announce the addition of a new Board Member: Sung Shin.
American Modern Opera Company to Present EL NINO: NATIVITY RECONSIDERED At Stanford Live
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2023
American Modern Opera Company (AMOC) presents 'El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered' at Stanford Live. This chamber music arrangement celebrates Latin American poets and the voices of women.
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2023
American Modern Opera Company (AMOC) presents 'El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered' at Stanford Live. This chamber music arrangement celebrates Latin American poets and the voices of women.
The Met to Kick Off The Holiday Season With Julie Taymor's Family-Friendly Production Of THE MAGIC FLUTE
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2023
The Met kicks off the holiday season with Julie Taymor’s family-friendly production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Notable company role debuts and the annual Holiday Open House make this a must-see event for all ages.
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2023
The Met kicks off the holiday season with Julie Taymor’s family-friendly production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Notable company role debuts and the annual Holiday Open House make this a must-see event for all ages.
Tulsa Opera Presents Benefit Concert Featuring Oklahoma's Own Soprano Sarah Coburn
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2023
Tulsa Opera presents a benefit concert featuring Oklahoma's own soprano Sarah Coburn. Tickets on sale now for 'Sarah Coburn: A Benefit Concert' on December 2nd at the Lorton Performance Center at the University of Tulsa. Celebrating Tulsa Opera's 75th anniversary, this special one-night performance will showcase Coburn's extraordinary talent accompanied by Tulsa Opera Principal Pianist Lyndon Meyer. Don't miss this unforgettable evening of classic opera selections.
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2023
Tulsa Opera presents a benefit concert featuring Oklahoma's own soprano Sarah Coburn. Tickets on sale now for 'Sarah Coburn: A Benefit Concert' on December 2nd at the Lorton Performance Center at the University of Tulsa. Celebrating Tulsa Opera's 75th anniversary, this special one-night performance will showcase Coburn's extraordinary talent accompanied by Tulsa Opera Principal Pianist Lyndon Meyer. Don't miss this unforgettable evening of classic opera selections.
Wagner's TANNHAUSER to Return to The Met This Week
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2023
Wagner’s Tannhäuser returns to the Met with soprano Elza van den Heever and tenor Andreas Schager making their Met role debuts as Elisabeth and Tannhäuser. Baritone Christian Gerhaher also makes his company debut in the role of Wolfram.
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2023
Wagner’s Tannhäuser returns to the Met with soprano Elza van den Heever and tenor Andreas Schager making their Met role debuts as Elisabeth and Tannhäuser. Baritone Christian Gerhaher also makes his company debut in the role of Wolfram.
Teatro Grattacielo & Thessaloniki Concert Hall to Present G. Spontini's LA VESTALE, Celebrating The Centenary Of Maria Callas
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2023
Teatro Grattacielo presents Gaspare Spontini's La Vestale at Thessaloniki Concert Hall, celebrating the centenary of Maria Callas.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2023
Teatro Grattacielo presents Gaspare Spontini's La Vestale at Thessaloniki Concert Hall, celebrating the centenary of Maria Callas.
Review: DON GIOVANNI at Winter Opera
by Steve Callahan - November 20, 2023
The wonderful Winter Opera has opened a quite splendid production of what has been called “the opera of all operas”—Mozart’s amazing Don Giovanni.
by Steve Callahan - November 20, 2023
The wonderful Winter Opera has opened a quite splendid production of what has been called “the opera of all operas”—Mozart’s amazing Don Giovanni.
Review: Magical Realism of Daniel Catan's FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS Spellbinds Audience in Met Debut
by Richard Sasanow - November 18, 2023
Just as the Met’s debut of Mexican composer Daniel Catan’s FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS (FLORENCE IN THE AMAZON) began the other day, a member of the audience yelled out “Viva la ópera en español!” (“Long live opera in Spanish!”). And that was before a single note of the composer’s lyric, highly accessible and heavy-on-the-Puccini score was played.
by Richard Sasanow - November 18, 2023
Just as the Met’s debut of Mexican composer Daniel Catan’s FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS (FLORENCE IN THE AMAZON) began the other day, a member of the audience yelled out “Viva la ópera en español!” (“Long live opera in Spanish!”). And that was before a single note of the composer’s lyric, highly accessible and heavy-on-the-Puccini score was played.
The Greek National Opera Pays Tribute To Maria Callas On Her Centennial Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2023
The Greek National Opera (GNO)'s tribute to Maria Callas for the the centennial anniversary of her birth, curated by the Artistic Director of the Greek National Opera Giorgos Koumendakis, will be coming to a head this November and December with its major events held at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and premiering online on GNO TV.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2023
The Greek National Opera (GNO)'s tribute to Maria Callas for the the centennial anniversary of her birth, curated by the Artistic Director of the Greek National Opera Giorgos Koumendakis, will be coming to a head this November and December with its major events held at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and premiering online on GNO TV.
O-Lan Jone's Overtone Industries Presents Third Opera Theater Development Workshop, Original Vision: Leveling, December 9
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2023
Overtone Industries, a genre-bending opera-theater company developing and presenting original stories, hosts Original Vision: Leveling, its third annual presentation of workshops from developing composers and librettists, on December 9 at 6pm at Teatro Frida Kahlo.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2023
Overtone Industries, a genre-bending opera-theater company developing and presenting original stories, hosts Original Vision: Leveling, its third annual presentation of workshops from developing composers and librettists, on December 9 at 6pm at Teatro Frida Kahlo.
The Cleveland Orchestra Announces Second Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2023
The Cleveland Orchestra has announced details of the second Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival, which will take place at Severance Music Center and partner locations throughout Cleveland from May 15 to 26, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2023
The Cleveland Orchestra has announced details of the second Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival, which will take place at Severance Music Center and partner locations throughout Cleveland from May 15 to 26, 2024.
Review: Edward Hopper Inspires Musto-Campbell LATER THE SAME EVENING at Juilliard Opera
by Richard Sasanow - November 15, 2023
It’s amazing how much emotion John Musto and Mark Campbell have been able to cram in the mere 75 minutes of LATER THE SAME EVENING, a one act opera, which has been on view this past week at Juilliard Opera at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, on West 65 Street, down the block from Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall.
by Richard Sasanow - November 15, 2023
It’s amazing how much emotion John Musto and Mark Campbell have been able to cram in the mere 75 minutes of LATER THE SAME EVENING, a one act opera, which has been on view this past week at Juilliard Opera at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, on West 65 Street, down the block from Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall.
Photos: Get a First Look at Pittsburgh Opera THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2023
Check out production photos of Pittsburgh Opera's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2023
Check out production photos of Pittsburgh Opera's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN.
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