Review: Met Audience Entranced by DiDonato and McKinny in Heggie-McNally DEAD MAN in House Debut
by Richard Sasanow - September 27, 2023
It’s rather surprising, really, for the audience to embrace a contemporary piece like DEAD MAN WALKING, no matter how easily it falls upon the ears, considering the subject matter. In this Ivo van Hove production, it starts with a rape and double murder in a rather graphic piece of film, the use of video being one of van Hove’s trademarks. It ends with a death by lethal injection, also graphically shown in live video.
by Richard Sasanow - September 27, 2023
It’s rather surprising, really, for the audience to embrace a contemporary piece like DEAD MAN WALKING, no matter how easily it falls upon the ears, considering the subject matter. In this Ivo van Hove production, it starts with a rape and double murder in a rather graphic piece of film, the use of video being one of van Hove’s trademarks. It ends with a death by lethal injection, also graphically shown in live video.
Review: Orth-Moscovitch Stunning MADHOUSE Tells of Women Past the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown at Philadelphia Opera Fest O23
by Richard Sasanow - September 27, 2023
When composer Rene Orth came across the story of investigative reporter Nellie Bly’s expose of the abuse of women at an asylum in New York at the end of the 19th century, she immediately knew that “this story needed to be told as an opera.” She was right. The result of her efforts, with the first-rate creative team including librettist Hannah Moscovitch, is 10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE, a 90-minute work that opened Opera Philadelphia’s festival (this year, called O23) with its world premiere at the Wilma Theatre.
by Richard Sasanow - September 27, 2023
When composer Rene Orth came across the story of investigative reporter Nellie Bly’s expose of the abuse of women at an asylum in New York at the end of the 19th century, she immediately knew that “this story needed to be told as an opera.” She was right. The result of her efforts, with the first-rate creative team including librettist Hannah Moscovitch, is 10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE, a 90-minute work that opened Opera Philadelphia’s festival (this year, called O23) with its world premiere at the Wilma Theatre.
Review Roundup: DEAD MAN WALKING at the Metropolitan Opera
by Joshua Wright - September 27, 2023
xThe reviews are in for the premiere production of the new Met season, Dead Man Walking. American composer Jake Heggie’s masterpiece, the most widely performed new opera of the last 20 years, has its highly anticipated Met premiere, in a haunting new production by Ivo van Hove.
by Joshua Wright - September 27, 2023
xThe reviews are in for the premiere production of the new Met season, Dead Man Walking. American composer Jake Heggie’s masterpiece, the most widely performed new opera of the last 20 years, has its highly anticipated Met premiere, in a haunting new production by Ivo van Hove.
The Metropolitan Opera: LIVE IN HD 2023–2024 Season Comes To Bay Street Theater This October
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced that it will be screening the Metropolitan Opera's 2023–2024 season LIVE IN HD on their big screen. Running October 2023 through May 2024, Bay Street audiences are able to experience 9 spectacular productions, presented live directly from the Met Opera's stage in New York City.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced that it will be screening the Metropolitan Opera's 2023–2024 season LIVE IN HD on their big screen. Running October 2023 through May 2024, Bay Street audiences are able to experience 9 spectacular productions, presented live directly from the Met Opera's stage in New York City.
Joyce DiDonato Returns To Lead Public Master Class For Young Singers, October 22–24
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato returns to Carnegie Hall's Resnick Education Wing for her popular series of master classes for young professional opera singers from Sunday, October 22 through Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato returns to Carnegie Hall's Resnick Education Wing for her popular series of master classes for young professional opera singers from Sunday, October 22 through Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
Tapestry Opera 23/24 Season Revealed
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Tapestry Opera celebrates General and Artistic Director Michael Hidetoshi Mori's 10th year of innovative leadership, helping build the organization into a prolific and influential champion of Canadian artists and works. Learn more about the lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Tapestry Opera celebrates General and Artistic Director Michael Hidetoshi Mori's 10th year of innovative leadership, helping build the organization into a prolific and influential champion of Canadian artists and works. Learn more about the lineup here!
Review: Jonas Kaufmann Returns to New York in 'Anxious and Heavy' DOPPELGANGER
by Richard Sasanow - September 25, 2023
Another year, another Met season without Jonas Kaufmann. Sigh. What’s a music lover to do? His current set of performances is at the Park Avenue Armory’s Drill Hall--in a staged production by Claud Guth, commissioned by the Armory, of Schubert lieder, under the title DOPPELGANGER. It's an evening of autumnal chill through words and music that were “anxious and heavy,” through a heart “utterly alone.”
by Richard Sasanow - September 25, 2023
Another year, another Met season without Jonas Kaufmann. Sigh. What’s a music lover to do? His current set of performances is at the Park Avenue Armory’s Drill Hall--in a staged production by Claud Guth, commissioned by the Armory, of Schubert lieder, under the title DOPPELGANGER. It's an evening of autumnal chill through words and music that were “anxious and heavy,” through a heart “utterly alone.”
Colby Crehan Of Bluegrass Gospel Project Fame Returns To The Vergennes Opera House
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2023
The Vergennes Opera House officially opens its 2023-2024 season with the return of a fan favorite, Colby Crehan, former lead vocalist of the Bluegrass Gospel Project on Saturday, October 14, 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2023
The Vergennes Opera House officially opens its 2023-2024 season with the return of a fan favorite, Colby Crehan, former lead vocalist of the Bluegrass Gospel Project on Saturday, October 14, 7:30pm.
Young People's Chorus of New York City to Make Metropolitan Opera Debut in Jake Heggie's DEAD MAN WALKING
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2023
The Young People’s Chorus of New York City , fresh off an international tour that included five gold medal wins - three as World Champions - at the World Choir Games, will make its Metropolitan Opera debut when it performs in the company premiere of Jake Heggie’s masterpiece Dead Man Walking on Tuesday, September 26, at 6:30PM.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2023
The Young People’s Chorus of New York City , fresh off an international tour that included five gold medal wins - three as World Champions - at the World Choir Games, will make its Metropolitan Opera debut when it performs in the company premiere of Jake Heggie’s masterpiece Dead Man Walking on Tuesday, September 26, at 6:30PM.
Louise Ahl To Bring New Innovative Opera SKUNK WITHOUT K IS SUN To Scotland This October
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2023
Louise Ahl brings innovative SCENTED opera 'Skunk without k is Sun' to Scotland this October: A three-act opera with poetic audio description and bespoke environmental scents by Clara Weale.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2023
Louise Ahl brings innovative SCENTED opera 'Skunk without k is Sun' to Scotland this October: A three-act opera with poetic audio description and bespoke environmental scents by Clara Weale.
The Met to Perform Verdi's REQUIEM This Moth Led by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2023
The Met’s Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, will conduct Verdi’s Requiem for three performances only, on September 27, 29, and 30.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2023
The Met’s Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, will conduct Verdi’s Requiem for three performances only, on September 27, 29, and 30.
Kinesis Project Dance Theatre and Opera On Tap Present CAPACITY, OR: THE WORK OF CRACKLING
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2023
Don't miss the breathtaking performance of 'Capacity, or: The Work of Crackling' by Kinesis Project Dance Theatre and Opera On Tap as part of Summer on the Hudson. Find out more and get the full schedule on our website.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2023
Don't miss the breathtaking performance of 'Capacity, or: The Work of Crackling' by Kinesis Project Dance Theatre and Opera On Tap as part of Summer on the Hudson. Find out more and get the full schedule on our website.
Divaria Opera Presents JOAN OF ARC Live On Stage At Bay Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2023
Don't miss Divaria Opera's 'Joan of Arc' live on stage at Bay Street Theater. One night only performance on Saturday, October 14th at 8PM.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2023
Don't miss Divaria Opera's 'Joan of Arc' live on stage at Bay Street Theater. One night only performance on Saturday, October 14th at 8PM.
Opera Atelier's 23/24 Season Opens With ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2023
Opera Atelier launches its 2023/24 season with the French 1774 version of Gluck's Orpheus and Eurydice, written expressly for Marie Antoinette, on stage October 26 and 28 at 7:30pm, and October 29 and November 1 at 2:30pm at Toronto's historic Elgin Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2023
Opera Atelier launches its 2023/24 season with the French 1774 version of Gluck's Orpheus and Eurydice, written expressly for Marie Antoinette, on stage October 26 and 28 at 7:30pm, and October 29 and November 1 at 2:30pm at Toronto's historic Elgin Theatre.
Grand Teton Music Festival's 62nd Season Ends with Record-Breaking Attendance and Revenue
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2023
The Grand Teton Music Festival's 62nd season concludes with record-breaking attendance and revenue. Board of Directors welcomes new members.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2023
The Grand Teton Music Festival's 62nd season concludes with record-breaking attendance and revenue. Board of Directors welcomes new members.
Tribeca New Music Presents A Concert Reading of RETURNING: THE ORDEAL OF OLIVE OATMAN
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2023
'Returning: The Ordeal of Olive Oatman - An Opera World Premiere concert reading at Opera America's National Opera Center. Based on the true story of a Mormon girl taken captive by Native Americans in 1851.'
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2023
'Returning: The Ordeal of Olive Oatman - An Opera World Premiere concert reading at Opera America's National Opera Center. Based on the true story of a Mormon girl taken captive by Native Americans in 1851.'
Met Chorus Master Donald Palumbo to Step Down After Almost 20 Years
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2023
Met Chorus Master Donald Palumbo will step down from the full-time role that he has held for the past 17 years at the end of the 2023–24 season in June.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2023
Met Chorus Master Donald Palumbo will step down from the full-time role that he has held for the past 17 years at the end of the 2023–24 season in June.
THE MAGIC FLUTE Opens Vancouver Opera's 2023-2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2023
Vancouver Opera has announced the launch of its 2023-2024 season on October 21st with the full-scale production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Magic Flute. Learn more about the opera and how to get tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2023
Vancouver Opera has announced the launch of its 2023-2024 season on October 21st with the full-scale production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Magic Flute. Learn more about the opera and how to get tickets here!
Review: Lise Davidsen's Recital at the Met will be a Hard Act for a DEAD MAN to Follow
by Richard Sasanow - September 17, 2023
The Metropolitan Opera somehow managed to upstage itself on Thursday, when it offered audiences a spectacular recital by Norwegian soprano Lisa Davidsen, with her excellent musical partner James Baillieu, on piano, 12 days before the company’s official opening night (the Jake Heggie-Terrence McNally DEAD MAN WALKING on the 26th). It’ll be a hard act to follow.
by Richard Sasanow - September 17, 2023
The Metropolitan Opera somehow managed to upstage itself on Thursday, when it offered audiences a spectacular recital by Norwegian soprano Lisa Davidsen, with her excellent musical partner James Baillieu, on piano, 12 days before the company’s official opening night (the Jake Heggie-Terrence McNally DEAD MAN WALKING on the 26th). It’ll be a hard act to follow.
Review: Cape Town Opera's TOSCA is Lush and Transportive
by Klara van Rooyen - September 17, 2023
What did our critic think of TOSCA at Cape Town Opera?
by Klara van Rooyen - September 17, 2023
What did our critic think of TOSCA at Cape Town Opera?
The American Opera Project Selects Emerging Composers and Librettists For Two Year Fellowships in the Fundamentals of Opera
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2023
The American Opera Project has announced the newest class of composers and librettists to receive fellowships for its 12th cycle of the Composers & the Voice (C&V) program. Learn more about the members here!
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2023
The American Opera Project has announced the newest class of composers and librettists to receive fellowships for its 12th cycle of the Composers & the Voice (C&V) program. Learn more about the members here!
Feature: A SHINING East Coast Premiere in Atlanta for Moravec and Campbell's Operatic Re-Telling of the Stephen King Novel
by Richard Sasanow - September 14, 2023
Nearly a decade ago, when composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell started work on an operatic version of Stephen King’s novel “The Shining” for the Minnesota Opera they were dealing with one of the most popular psychological thrillers of the 20th century—as well as one of the scarier movies of the ‘70s. It's having its East Coast premiere at Atlanta Opera, co-presented by the Alliance Theatre.
by Richard Sasanow - September 14, 2023
Nearly a decade ago, when composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell started work on an operatic version of Stephen King’s novel “The Shining” for the Minnesota Opera they were dealing with one of the most popular psychological thrillers of the 20th century—as well as one of the scarier movies of the ‘70s. It's having its East Coast premiere at Atlanta Opera, co-presented by the Alliance Theatre.
The Metropolitan Opera Commissions Ukranian Composer Maxim Kolomiiets to Write New Opera Based on True Story
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2023
As part of its ongoing support of Ukraine, the Metropolitan Opera / Lincoln Center Theater New Works Program has commissioned a new work by Ukrainian composer Maxim Kolomiiets and librettist George Brant.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2023
As part of its ongoing support of Ukraine, the Metropolitan Opera / Lincoln Center Theater New Works Program has commissioned a new work by Ukrainian composer Maxim Kolomiiets and librettist George Brant.
The Met: Live in HD 2023-24 Season to Feature DEAD MAN WALKING, X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOM X & More
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2023
Get ready for an incredible lineup! The Met: Live in HD has revealed its 2023-24 season, featuring nine must-see performances. Find out when and where you can catch these amazing shows in this article.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2023
Get ready for an incredible lineup! The Met: Live in HD has revealed its 2023-24 season, featuring nine must-see performances. Find out when and where you can catch these amazing shows in this article.
Works & Process to Present The Metropolitan Opera: DEAD MAN WALKING By Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2023
Works & Process will present The Metropolitan Opera: Dead Man Walking by Jake Heggie, libretto by Terrence McNally.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2023
Works & Process will present The Metropolitan Opera: Dead Man Walking by Jake Heggie, libretto by Terrence McNally.
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