IOLANTA & BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE Double-Bill Opens 1/26 at the Met
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2015
Beginning January 26, the Met will present a double-bill of two rarely performed one-act operas: Tchaikovsky's romantic fairy tale Iolanta, with Anna Netrebko in the title role of a blind princess and Piotr Beczala as Count Vaudémont, a knight who loves her; and Bartók's harrowing Bluebeard's Castle, with Nadja Michael as a bride who discovers the terrifying truth about her new husband, sung by Mikhail Petrenko. Valery Gergiev returns to the Met to conduct both operas, which will be presented in a production by acclaimed Polish director Mariusz Treli?ski in his Met debut. This season's performances will be the company premiere of Iolanta, Tchaikovsky's final opera, and the Met's first-ever staged performances of Bluebeard's Castle in the original Hungarian. The February 14 matinee performance will be transmitted worldwide as part of the Met's Live in HD series, which now reaches more than 2,000 movie theaters in 69 countries around the world.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2015
Beginning January 26, the Met will present a double-bill of two rarely performed one-act operas: Tchaikovsky's romantic fairy tale Iolanta, with Anna Netrebko in the title role of a blind princess and Piotr Beczala as Count Vaudémont, a knight who loves her; and Bartók's harrowing Bluebeard's Castle, with Nadja Michael as a bride who discovers the terrifying truth about her new husband, sung by Mikhail Petrenko. Valery Gergiev returns to the Met to conduct both operas, which will be presented in a production by acclaimed Polish director Mariusz Treli?ski in his Met debut. This season's performances will be the company premiere of Iolanta, Tchaikovsky's final opera, and the Met's first-ever staged performances of Bluebeard's Castle in the original Hungarian. The February 14 matinee performance will be transmitted worldwide as part of the Met's Live in HD series, which now reaches more than 2,000 movie theaters in 69 countries around the world.
Anonymous Patron Pledges to Match Florida Grand Opera Donations
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2015
General Director and CEO, Susan T. Danis announced today that an anonymous donor has stepped forward to help ensure the future of opera in Fort Lauderdale.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2015
General Director and CEO, Susan T. Danis announced today that an anonymous donor has stepped forward to help ensure the future of opera in Fort Lauderdale.
BWW Reviews: Thrilling Violetta from Sonya Yoncheva Finds the Truth in Met LA TRAVIATA
by Richard Sasanow - January 19, 2015
For the second time in two seasons, casting has made me reconsider a Met production that I'd written off as past its expiration date. The first was Diana Damrau and Javier Camarena in Bellini's LA SONNAMBULA. This time around it's the wonderful Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva, who breathed new life into the Willy Decker LA TRAVIATA. She's a marvel, both as an actress and a singer.
by Richard Sasanow - January 19, 2015
For the second time in two seasons, casting has made me reconsider a Met production that I'd written off as past its expiration date. The first was Diana Damrau and Javier Camarena in Bellini's LA SONNAMBULA. This time around it's the wonderful Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva, who breathed new life into the Willy Decker LA TRAVIATA. She's a marvel, both as an actress and a singer.
Russian Opera Singer Elena Obraztsova Dies at Age 75
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2015
Russian Opera singer Elena Obraztsova died Monday at the age of 75, following a long illness.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2015
Russian Opera singer Elena Obraztsova died Monday at the age of 75, following a long illness.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - Opera Comes Alive in THE MAGIC VICTROLA Family Show Tomorrow at the Lyric
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
Lyric Unlimited's all-new family presentation, The Magic Victrola takes place tomorrow, Saturday, January 17 at 3pm at the Civic Opera House in downtown Chicago. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek below!
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
Lyric Unlimited's all-new family presentation, The Magic Victrola takes place tomorrow, Saturday, January 17 at 3pm at the Civic Opera House in downtown Chicago. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek below!
COT to Offer Events Alongside THERESE RAQUIN
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
Chicago Opera Theater (COT) presents two special Viewpoint events in conjunction with the Chicago Premiere of Tobias Picker's “Thérèse Raquin” February 20-28, 2015 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance (205 E. Randolph Street). Chicago Opera Theater's production of “Thérèse Raquin” will be conducted by COT's General Director Andreas Mitisek and directed veteran opera director Ken Cazan. With a sensual score that mirrors the lovers' turbulent affair, this tale of torrid romance and scandal features a libretto by critically-acclaimed writer Gene Scheer. Tickets are now on sale at ?chicagooperatheater.org for $35-$125. Press are invited to attend the Friday, February 20 performance.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
Chicago Opera Theater (COT) presents two special Viewpoint events in conjunction with the Chicago Premiere of Tobias Picker's “Thérèse Raquin” February 20-28, 2015 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance (205 E. Randolph Street). Chicago Opera Theater's production of “Thérèse Raquin” will be conducted by COT's General Director Andreas Mitisek and directed veteran opera director Ken Cazan. With a sensual score that mirrors the lovers' turbulent affair, this tale of torrid romance and scandal features a libretto by critically-acclaimed writer Gene Scheer. Tickets are now on sale at ?chicagooperatheater.org for $35-$125. Press are invited to attend the Friday, February 20 performance.
Amore Opera to Present THAT'S AMORE Gala & Dinner, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
NEW YORK, January 11, 2015 — Amore Opera is thrilled to present “That's Amore!” a Valentine's Day Gala Concert and Dinner. This will be an amorous evening of opera and operetta's most romantic melodies sung by Amore's star opera singers accompanied by a full orchestra and chorus under the baton of Richard Owen with stage directing by Nathan Hull.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
NEW YORK, January 11, 2015 — Amore Opera is thrilled to present “That's Amore!” a Valentine's Day Gala Concert and Dinner. This will be an amorous evening of opera and operetta's most romantic melodies sung by Amore's star opera singers accompanied by a full orchestra and chorus under the baton of Richard Owen with stage directing by Nathan Hull.
BWW Reviews: DiDonato Provides Goosebumps in MARIA STUARDA at Barcelona's Liceu
by Richard Sasanow - January 16, 2015
Donizetti's MARIA STUARDA is a chamber piece blown up to grand opera proportions. That was the takeaway from the new production--that centers on a fictional battle royal between Elizabeth I (Elisabetta) and her cousin Mary (Maria) Stuart, better known as Mary, Queen of Scots--at Barcelona's historic opera house, the Liceu. It stars the sensational Maria of American mezzo Joyce DiDonato, the highly charged Elisabetta of Spanish mezzo Silvia Tro Santafé and Mexican tenor Javier Camarena's sonorous Roberto.
by Richard Sasanow - January 16, 2015
Donizetti's MARIA STUARDA is a chamber piece blown up to grand opera proportions. That was the takeaway from the new production--that centers on a fictional battle royal between Elizabeth I (Elisabetta) and her cousin Mary (Maria) Stuart, better known as Mary, Queen of Scots--at Barcelona's historic opera house, the Liceu. It stars the sensational Maria of American mezzo Joyce DiDonato, the highly charged Elisabetta of Spanish mezzo Silvia Tro Santafé and Mexican tenor Javier Camarena's sonorous Roberto.
The Minnesota Opera Presents MUSIC OF MOZART, 2/6-7
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
Project Opera, Minnesota Opera's educational youth opera training program, presents Music of Mozart, February 6–7, 2015, at The Lab Theater in Minneapolis.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
Project Opera, Minnesota Opera's educational youth opera training program, presents Music of Mozart, February 6–7, 2015, at The Lab Theater in Minneapolis.
The Canadian Opera Company Announces Commission of New Opera, LA REINE-GARÇON
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
Alexander Neef, General Director of the Canadian Opera Company, announced today the commission of a new opera for its mainstage by one of Canada's most important composers, Ana Sokolovi?. Titled La Reine-Garçon, the libretto is by Quebec playwrightMichel Marc Bouchard and based on his play of the same name. Inspired by Queen Christina of Sweden who ruled the country in the 17th century before abdicating her throne at the age of 27, La Reine-Garçonis currently in development and is scheduled to have its world premiere in the COC's 2019/2020 season.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
Alexander Neef, General Director of the Canadian Opera Company, announced today the commission of a new opera for its mainstage by one of Canada's most important composers, Ana Sokolovi?. Titled La Reine-Garçon, the libretto is by Quebec playwrightMichel Marc Bouchard and based on his play of the same name. Inspired by Queen Christina of Sweden who ruled the country in the 17th century before abdicating her throne at the age of 27, La Reine-Garçonis currently in development and is scheduled to have its world premiere in the COC's 2019/2020 season.
Malcolm MacKenzie Dishes about Opera, Voice Acting and Benedict Cumberbatch
by Erica Miner - January 16, 2015
MacKenzie is a familiar presence to SDO fans
by Erica Miner - January 16, 2015
MacKenzie is a familiar presence to SDO fans
OperaDelaware Hosts Collaboration with Hospital for Special Performance Today
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
WILMINGTON, Del. - A new collaboration between OperaDelaware and the Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children will bring three of opera's brightest stars to the atrium of the health care facility for performances today, Jan. 16, 30, and Mar. 20, it was announced today.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
WILMINGTON, Del. - A new collaboration between OperaDelaware and the Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children will bring three of opera's brightest stars to the atrium of the health care facility for performances today, Jan. 16, 30, and Mar. 20, it was announced today.
PBS's GREAT PERFORMANCES Presents Mozart's 'Le Nozze di Figaroon' Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 16, 2015
?Mozart's elegant masterpiece of marital discord, Le Nozze di Figaro, conducted by Met Music Director James Levine and staged by Richard Eyre, is the season premiere of Great Performances at the Met tonight, January 16 at 9 p.m. on PBS.
by TV News Desk - January 16, 2015
?Mozart's elegant masterpiece of marital discord, Le Nozze di Figaro, conducted by Met Music Director James Levine and staged by Richard Eyre, is the season premiere of Great Performances at the Met tonight, January 16 at 9 p.m. on PBS.
LA Opera Stages World Premiere of ¡FIGARO! (90210) This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
The debate over immigration reform takes center stage in ¡Figaro! (90210), a contemporary adaptation of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, presented by LA Opera in its world premiere staging at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre from this weekend, January 16 through 18.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
The debate over immigration reform takes center stage in ¡Figaro! (90210), a contemporary adaptation of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, presented by LA Opera in its world premiere staging at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre from this weekend, January 16 through 18.
Canadian Opera Company Commissions New Opera
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
Alexander Neef, General Director of the Canadian Opera Company, announced today the commission of a new opera for its mainstage by one of Canada's most important composers, Ana Sokolovi?. Titled La Reine-Garçon, the libretto is by Quebec playwright Michel Marc Bouchard and based on his play of the same name. Inspired by Queen Christina of Sweden who ruled the country in the 17th century before abdicating her throne at the age of 27, La Reine-Garçonis currently in development and is scheduled to have its world premiere in the COC's 2019/2020 season.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
Alexander Neef, General Director of the Canadian Opera Company, announced today the commission of a new opera for its mainstage by one of Canada's most important composers, Ana Sokolovi?. Titled La Reine-Garçon, the libretto is by Quebec playwright Michel Marc Bouchard and based on his play of the same name. Inspired by Queen Christina of Sweden who ruled the country in the 17th century before abdicating her throne at the age of 27, La Reine-Garçonis currently in development and is scheduled to have its world premiere in the COC's 2019/2020 season.
Canadian Opera Company to Premiere PYRAMUS AND THISBE, 10/20
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
Toronto – Alexander Neef, General Director of the Canadian Opera Company, announced today that the COC will be presenting the world premiere of Pyramus and Thisbe by Canadian composer Barbara Monk Feldman. Based on the story from Ovid's Metamorphoses, the opera Pyramus and Thisbe was written by Monk Feldman in 2010 and will be presented as part of the COC's 2015/2016 season.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
Toronto – Alexander Neef, General Director of the Canadian Opera Company, announced today that the COC will be presenting the world premiere of Pyramus and Thisbe by Canadian composer Barbara Monk Feldman. Based on the story from Ovid's Metamorphoses, the opera Pyramus and Thisbe was written by Monk Feldman in 2010 and will be presented as part of the COC's 2015/2016 season.
Canadian Opera Company Announces Full 2015-2016 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
Toronto – The world premiere of a new Canadian work was one of the many operatic highlights revealed today at the public launch of the Canadian Opera Company's 2015/2016season at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. The COC's 65th season is once again comprised entirely of company productions, four of which are new to Toronto audiences, and features the COC's first mainstage world premiere since 1999, COC premieres of opera rarities and the revival of classic masterpieces.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
Toronto – The world premiere of a new Canadian work was one of the many operatic highlights revealed today at the public launch of the Canadian Opera Company's 2015/2016season at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. The COC's 65th season is once again comprised entirely of company productions, four of which are new to Toronto audiences, and features the COC's first mainstage world premiere since 1999, COC premieres of opera rarities and the revival of classic masterpieces.
Center Stage Opera to Go INTO THE WOODS in Canoga Park This Spring
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
This February, the Tony Award winning musical Into the Woods, by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, leaps off the big screen and back onto the stage! Center Stage Opera presents a thrilling LIVE production of this wry tale of wishing gone awry, set in a magical new setting by director Dylan F. Thomas. This production will take place at The Madrid Theatre in Canoga Park as part of our 10th Season!
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
This February, the Tony Award winning musical Into the Woods, by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, leaps off the big screen and back onto the stage! Center Stage Opera presents a thrilling LIVE production of this wry tale of wishing gone awry, set in a magical new setting by director Dylan F. Thomas. This production will take place at The Madrid Theatre in Canoga Park as part of our 10th Season!
Canadian Opera Company to Commission New Opera by Composer Ana Sokolovic
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
Toronto – Alexander Neef, General Director of the Canadian Opera Company, announced today the commission of a new opera for its mainstage by one of Canada's most important composers, Ana Sokolovi?. Titled La Reine-Garçon, the libretto is by Quebec playwright Michel Marc Bouchard and based on his play of the same name. Inspired by Queen Christina of Sweden who ruled the country in the 17th century before abdicating her throne at the age of 27, La Reine-Garçonis currently in development and is scheduled to have its world premiere in the COC's 2019/2020 season.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
Toronto – Alexander Neef, General Director of the Canadian Opera Company, announced today the commission of a new opera for its mainstage by one of Canada's most important composers, Ana Sokolovi?. Titled La Reine-Garçon, the libretto is by Quebec playwright Michel Marc Bouchard and based on his play of the same name. Inspired by Queen Christina of Sweden who ruled the country in the 17th century before abdicating her throne at the age of 27, La Reine-Garçonis currently in development and is scheduled to have its world premiere in the COC's 2019/2020 season.
Canadian Opera Company to Welcome Three New Rising Stars
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
Toronto – The Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio, Canada's premier training program for young opera professionals, welcomes three talented new Canadian artists for the 2015/2016 season. Tenors Charles Syand Aaron Sheppard were among the seven finalists featured in the fourth annual Ensemble Studio Competition in November 2014. Sy and Sheppard were top prize winners at the competitive vocal showcase which was the feature event of the COC's Ensemble Studio Competition Gala, Centre Stage, an evening dedicated to the discovery and celebration of the next generation of opera stars. In addition to the two opera singers, the 15/16 Ensemble Studio also welcomes pianist Hyejin Kwon.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
Toronto – The Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio, Canada's premier training program for young opera professionals, welcomes three talented new Canadian artists for the 2015/2016 season. Tenors Charles Syand Aaron Sheppard were among the seven finalists featured in the fourth annual Ensemble Studio Competition in November 2014. Sy and Sheppard were top prize winners at the competitive vocal showcase which was the feature event of the COC's Ensemble Studio Competition Gala, Centre Stage, an evening dedicated to the discovery and celebration of the next generation of opera stars. In addition to the two opera singers, the 15/16 Ensemble Studio also welcomes pianist Hyejin Kwon.
Arizona Opera to Host BIG DATE NIGHT Showcasing Deborah Voigt, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
(Phoenix, Arizona) Arizona Opera brings one of the biggest names from the operatic stage, Deborah Voigt, to headline its 2015 Gala, 'Big Date Night'.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
(Phoenix, Arizona) Arizona Opera brings one of the biggest names from the operatic stage, Deborah Voigt, to headline its 2015 Gala, 'Big Date Night'.
The New York Philharmonic and Lincoln Center To Collaborate On New Opera Initiative
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the New York Philharmonic today announced plans for the two organizations to collaborate on a new, multi-year opera initiative to present fully-staged productions of significant modern operas not yet seen in New York.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the New York Philharmonic today announced plans for the two organizations to collaborate on a new, multi-year opera initiative to present fully-staged productions of significant modern operas not yet seen in New York.
OPERA America Announces the Recipients of Its 2015 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2015 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award. Now in its eighth year, this award honors outstanding trustees of U.S. opera companies for exemplary leadership, generosity and audience-building efforts on behalf of their respective opera companies.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2015 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award. Now in its eighth year, this award honors outstanding trustees of U.S. opera companies for exemplary leadership, generosity and audience-building efforts on behalf of their respective opera companies.
Lincoln Center and New York Philharmonic Launch New Modern Opera Initiative
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2015
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the New York Philharmonic today announced plans for the two organizations to collaborate on a new, multi-year opera initiative to present fully-staged productions of significant modern operas not yet seen in New York.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2015
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the New York Philharmonic today announced plans for the two organizations to collaborate on a new, multi-year opera initiative to present fully-staged productions of significant modern operas not yet seen in New York.
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