BWW Reviews: Opera Philadelphia's A COFFIN IN EGYPT -- Von Stade is Wonderful, But It's Otherwise Mummified
by Marakay Rogers - June 16, 2014
Von Stade out of retirement is cause for celebration, but there's no other purpose to the vehicle for it
by Marakay Rogers - June 16, 2014
Von Stade out of retirement is cause for celebration, but there's no other purpose to the vehicle for it
Minnesota Opera Announces New Commission, DINNER AT EIGHT, 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2014
At its annual meeting today, Minnesota Opera announced its commission of Dinner at Eight, a new comic opera by composer William Bolcom and librettist Mark Campbell, based on the play by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber. Minnesota Opera will give the world premiere during its 2016-2017 season at Ordway Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2014
At its annual meeting today, Minnesota Opera announced its commission of Dinner at Eight, a new comic opera by composer William Bolcom and librettist Mark Campbell, based on the play by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber. Minnesota Opera will give the world premiere during its 2016-2017 season at Ordway Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
UConn's Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry to Open OPERA AND GIANT PUPPETS: Amy Trompetter's BARBER OF SEVILLE, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present the grand opening of Opera and Giant Puppets: Amy Trompetter's 'Barber of Seville' today, June 14 at 4 p.m. at the Ballard Institute's new home in Storrs Center. The grand opening includes a special free performance of The Punch Opera by Amy Trompetter's Redwing Blackbird Theater at 5 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present the grand opening of Opera and Giant Puppets: Amy Trompetter's 'Barber of Seville' today, June 14 at 4 p.m. at the Ballard Institute's new home in Storrs Center. The grand opening includes a special free performance of The Punch Opera by Amy Trompetter's Redwing Blackbird Theater at 5 p.m.
Rhymes With Opera to Close 2013-14 Season with CANTATA FOR A LOOP TRAIL in Baltimore, 6/14-15 and NYC, 6/21
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014
Rhymes With Opera concludes their 2013-14 season with the world premiere of Erik Spangler's Cantata For A Loop Trail, an outdoor performance that will take place in Baltimore and New York City. Audiences in Baltimore will meet at Gwynn Falls Leakin Park on June 14 and June 15. Audiences in New York will meet at Isham Park on June 21. Performances are presented free of charge. However, audiences are required to make advance reservations.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014
Rhymes With Opera concludes their 2013-14 season with the world premiere of Erik Spangler's Cantata For A Loop Trail, an outdoor performance that will take place in Baltimore and New York City. Audiences in Baltimore will meet at Gwynn Falls Leakin Park on June 14 and June 15. Audiences in New York will meet at Isham Park on June 21. Performances are presented free of charge. However, audiences are required to make advance reservations.
Review Roundup: San Francisco Opera's LA TRAVIATA
by Christina Mancuso - June 13, 2014
The San Francisco Opera opened Verdi's LA TRAVIATA at the War Memorial Opera House on Wednesday night. Let's see what the critics had to say:
by Christina Mancuso - June 13, 2014
The San Francisco Opera opened Verdi's LA TRAVIATA at the War Memorial Opera House on Wednesday night. Let's see what the critics had to say:
Minnesota Opera to Serve DINNER AT EIGHT During its 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2014
At its annual meeting today, Minnesota Opera announced its commission of Dinner at Eight, a new comic opera by composer William Bolcom and librettist Mark Campbell, based on the play by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber. Minnesota Opera will give the world premiere during its 2016-2017 season at Ordway Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2014
At its annual meeting today, Minnesota Opera announced its commission of Dinner at Eight, a new comic opera by composer William Bolcom and librettist Mark Campbell, based on the play by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber. Minnesota Opera will give the world premiere during its 2016-2017 season at Ordway Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
The Minnesota Opera Announces the Completion of the New Works Initiative Fundraising Campaign
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2014
At its annual meeting today, Minnesota Opera announced the completion of the New Works Initiative fundraising campaign, one year ahead of schedule.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2014
At its annual meeting today, Minnesota Opera announced the completion of the New Works Initiative fundraising campaign, one year ahead of schedule.
Washington National Opera Presents the World Premiere of AN AMERICAN SOLDIER, 6/13-14
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2014
Washington National Opera (WNO) presents the world premiere of An American Soldier, June 13-14, 2014 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. An American Soldier features music by composer Huang Ruo and a libretto by David Henry Hwang. This new work, to be performed in English, is the second hourlong opera created under the auspices of the American Opera Initiative, WNO's commissioning program for contemporary American opera. An American Soldier is directed by David Paul and a chamber orchestra is conducted by Steven Jarvi; both are alumni of WNO's Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2014
Washington National Opera (WNO) presents the world premiere of An American Soldier, June 13-14, 2014 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. An American Soldier features music by composer Huang Ruo and a libretto by David Henry Hwang. This new work, to be performed in English, is the second hourlong opera created under the auspices of the American Opera Initiative, WNO's commissioning program for contemporary American opera. An American Soldier is directed by David Paul and a chamber orchestra is conducted by Steven Jarvi; both are alumni of WNO's Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program.
The Chelsea Opera to Present THE TENDER LAND, 6/13-14
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2014
The Chelsea Opera will present The Tender Land by Aaron Copland Today, June 13, 2014 at 7:00pm and Saturday, June 14 at 4:00pm. The performance will feature the Chelsea Opera Chamber Orchestra. Both performances will take place at St. Peter's Church in Chelsea (346 West 20th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues)).
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2014
The Chelsea Opera will present The Tender Land by Aaron Copland Today, June 13, 2014 at 7:00pm and Saturday, June 14 at 4:00pm. The performance will feature the Chelsea Opera Chamber Orchestra. Both performances will take place at St. Peter's Church in Chelsea (346 West 20th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues)).
Judges and Contestants Announced for Plácido Domingo's OPERALIA This Summer
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014
Representing 17 nations, 40 young singers have been selected to compete in the 22nd edition of Plácido Domingo's Operalia, the World Opera Competition, hosted by LA Opera this summer. The contest will be held from August 25 through 30, 2014. Tickets to the competition's final round—a Gala Finals Concert featuring the LA Opera Orchestra conducted by Mr. Domingo at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at 7:00pm on Saturday, August 30—are now on sale.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014
Representing 17 nations, 40 young singers have been selected to compete in the 22nd edition of Plácido Domingo's Operalia, the World Opera Competition, hosted by LA Opera this summer. The contest will be held from August 25 through 30, 2014. Tickets to the competition's final round—a Gala Finals Concert featuring the LA Opera Orchestra conducted by Mr. Domingo at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at 7:00pm on Saturday, August 30—are now on sale.
Opera on Tap Presents NEW BREW SINGS NEW YORK, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014
After quite the rough winter, summer is almost upon us in NYC. What better way to spend your Today June 13th than with an icy cold pint and fresh music from Opera on Tap's New Brew! Join us as we celebrate the city that never sleeps with an evening of American songs by New Yorkers spanning this century and the last, curated by tenor Paul Sperry. Featured composers will include Samuel Barber, Paul Bowles, Tom Cipullo, John Corigliano, Vernon Duke, William Flanagan, Richard Hundley, Tom Lehrer, John Musto, New Rorem, William Schmann, David Sisco, Warren Michael Swenson, Virgil Thomson, and Hugo Weisgall, with New Brew's own Christopher Berg on the ivories.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014
After quite the rough winter, summer is almost upon us in NYC. What better way to spend your Today June 13th than with an icy cold pint and fresh music from Opera on Tap's New Brew! Join us as we celebrate the city that never sleeps with an evening of American songs by New Yorkers spanning this century and the last, curated by tenor Paul Sperry. Featured composers will include Samuel Barber, Paul Bowles, Tom Cipullo, John Corigliano, Vernon Duke, William Flanagan, Richard Hundley, Tom Lehrer, John Musto, New Rorem, William Schmann, David Sisco, Warren Michael Swenson, Virgil Thomson, and Hugo Weisgall, with New Brew's own Christopher Berg on the ivories.
The Dallas Opera Appoints Maestra Nicole Paiement as Principal Guest Conductor
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014
The Dallas Opera is proud to announce the appointment of a critically acclaimed, San Francisco-based Artistic Director and contemporary music specialist to serve as the company's first “Principal Guest Conductor” in our 57-year history.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014
The Dallas Opera is proud to announce the appointment of a critically acclaimed, San Francisco-based Artistic Director and contemporary music specialist to serve as the company's first “Principal Guest Conductor” in our 57-year history.
SHELTER Presented Alongside Series of Free Nuclear Events as Part of Tapestry's Summer Season Today
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014
Tapestry, in co-production with Edmonton Opera, present the Toronto premiere of SHELTER by Julie Salverson and Juliet Palmer, today, June 12-15 at the Berkeley Street Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014
Tapestry, in co-production with Edmonton Opera, present the Toronto premiere of SHELTER by Julie Salverson and Juliet Palmer, today, June 12-15 at the Berkeley Street Theatre.
dell'Arte Opera Ensemble to Present a Shakespearean Summer with FALSTAFF, MACBETH and More, Beg. 8/7
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2014
dell'Arte Opera Ensemble, which offers role debut and training opportunities to emerging opera artists, celebrates its eleventh season of high-quality, affordable NYC performances with a Shakespearean summer. The company's Shakespeare Repertoire Project (SRP) includes fully-staged productions of Salieri's 'Falstaff' and Purcell's 'The Fairy Queen,' along with a semi-staged production of Verdi's 'Macbeth,' and an evening of Shakespearean 'Songs and Sonnets.' Kicking off on August 7, 2014, the dell'Arte season takes place in the intimate, 160-seat East 13th Street Theatre, placing its audience feet away from burgeoning talent and timeless opera productions with chamber orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2014
dell'Arte Opera Ensemble, which offers role debut and training opportunities to emerging opera artists, celebrates its eleventh season of high-quality, affordable NYC performances with a Shakespearean summer. The company's Shakespeare Repertoire Project (SRP) includes fully-staged productions of Salieri's 'Falstaff' and Purcell's 'The Fairy Queen,' along with a semi-staged production of Verdi's 'Macbeth,' and an evening of Shakespearean 'Songs and Sonnets.' Kicking off on August 7, 2014, the dell'Arte season takes place in the intimate, 160-seat East 13th Street Theatre, placing its audience feet away from burgeoning talent and timeless opera productions with chamber orchestra.
Dallas Opera Names Nicole Paiement Principal Guest Conductor
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2014
The Dallas Opera has announced the appointment of a critically acclaimed, San Francisco-based Artistic Director and contemporary music specialist to serve as the company's first “Principal Guest Conductor” in our 57-year history.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2014
The Dallas Opera has announced the appointment of a critically acclaimed, San Francisco-based Artistic Director and contemporary music specialist to serve as the company's first “Principal Guest Conductor” in our 57-year history.
BWW Reviews: Soprano Mariella Devia is 'Queen for a Day' at Opera Orchestra's ROBERTO DEVEREUX
by Richard Sasanow - June 11, 2014
In New York, Donizetti's ROBERTO DEVEREUX will forever be associated with Beverly Sills' powerful portrayal of Elizabeth I, and her stern photo glaring out from the cover of Time Magazine. However, Italian soprano Mariella Devia, a vocal miracle at 66, nearly caused a riot in the role at Carnegie Hall on June 5, performing with the Opera Orchestra of New York under the baton of its founder, Eve Queler.
by Richard Sasanow - June 11, 2014
In New York, Donizetti's ROBERTO DEVEREUX will forever be associated with Beverly Sills' powerful portrayal of Elizabeth I, and her stern photo glaring out from the cover of Time Magazine. However, Italian soprano Mariella Devia, a vocal miracle at 66, nearly caused a riot in the role at Carnegie Hall on June 5, performing with the Opera Orchestra of New York under the baton of its founder, Eve Queler.
LA Opera Presents SONGS IN THE KEY OF LOS ANGELES, Now thru 6/14
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2014
Generations of songwriters have answered the call of the west, finding musical inspiration in the beauty, geography and diverse cultures of Southern California. Throughout the month of June, the Songs in the Key of Los Angeles tour, presented by LA Opera in partnership with SongFest and the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, will bring the rich musical history of Los Angeles to life with classic songs—some well known, and some little remembered today—that have been loved by generations of Angelenos.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2014
Generations of songwriters have answered the call of the west, finding musical inspiration in the beauty, geography and diverse cultures of Southern California. Throughout the month of June, the Songs in the Key of Los Angeles tour, presented by LA Opera in partnership with SongFest and the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, will bring the rich musical history of Los Angeles to life with classic songs—some well known, and some little remembered today—that have been loved by generations of Angelenos.
Odyssey Opera Opens 2014 Season With 4 Nights of UN GIORNO DI REGNO, ZANETTO, and IL SEGRETO DI SUSANNA, Now thru 6/14
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2014
ODYSSEY OPERA, a new, Boston-based opera company dedicated to exploring the full spectrum of adventurous repertoire, presents a set of three fully staged operas: Verdi's Un giorno di regno, Pietro Mascagni's Zanetto, and Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari's Il segreto di Susanna. With a mission of bringing to life the finest rare operas with stellar artists, Odyssey offers an ambitious line-up of works to supplement the traditional operatic repertoire. This new season follows Odyssey's debut last September in a critically acclaimed concert performance of Wagner's Rienzi, and offers for the first time a mini-festival of fully-staged productions. (See below for complete program details.)
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2014
ODYSSEY OPERA, a new, Boston-based opera company dedicated to exploring the full spectrum of adventurous repertoire, presents a set of three fully staged operas: Verdi's Un giorno di regno, Pietro Mascagni's Zanetto, and Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari's Il segreto di Susanna. With a mission of bringing to life the finest rare operas with stellar artists, Odyssey offers an ambitious line-up of works to supplement the traditional operatic repertoire. This new season follows Odyssey's debut last September in a critically acclaimed concert performance of Wagner's Rienzi, and offers for the first time a mini-festival of fully-staged productions. (See below for complete program details.)
American Lyric Theater Partners With Army Week Association to Present Concert Reading of THE LONG WALK Today
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2014
Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of American Lyric Theater, in conjunction with Christopher Page, CEO and Founder of Army Week Association, announced today a partnership between the two organizations for an upcoming concert reading of The Long Walk, a new opera with music by Jeremy Howard Beck and libretto by Stephanie Fleischmann.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2014
Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of American Lyric Theater, in conjunction with Christopher Page, CEO and Founder of Army Week Association, announced today a partnership between the two organizations for an upcoming concert reading of The Long Walk, a new opera with music by Jeremy Howard Beck and libretto by Stephanie Fleischmann.
UConn's Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry to Open OPERA AND GIANT PUPPETS: Amy Trompetter's BARBER OF SEVILLE, 6/14
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2014
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present the grand opening of Opera and Giant Puppets: Amy Trompetter's 'Barber of Seville' on Saturday, June 14 at 4 p.m. at the Ballard Institute's new home in Storrs Center. The grand opening includes a special free performance of The Punch Opera by Amy Trompetter's Redwing Blackbird Theater at 5 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2014
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present the grand opening of Opera and Giant Puppets: Amy Trompetter's 'Barber of Seville' on Saturday, June 14 at 4 p.m. at the Ballard Institute's new home in Storrs Center. The grand opening includes a special free performance of The Punch Opera by Amy Trompetter's Redwing Blackbird Theater at 5 p.m.
The Sarasota Opera Presents A TASTE OF DOWNTOWN FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL, 9/13
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2014
On Saturday, September 13th, from 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Sarasota Opera will invite the community into the Sarasota Opera House for A Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival as a benefit for the Sarasota Youth Opera program.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2014
On Saturday, September 13th, from 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Sarasota Opera will invite the community into the Sarasota Opera House for A Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival as a benefit for the Sarasota Youth Opera program.
Sarasota Opera to Host A TASTE OF DOWNTOWN Food & Wine Festival, 9/13
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2014
On Saturday, September 13th, from 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Sarasota Opera will invite the community into the Sarasota Opera House for A Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival as a benefit for the Sarasota Youth Opera program.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2014
On Saturday, September 13th, from 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Sarasota Opera will invite the community into the Sarasota Opera House for A Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival as a benefit for the Sarasota Youth Opera program.
BWW Reviews: Il Divo's Masterful MUSICAL AFFAIR Garners Enthusiastic Ovations in Providence
by Veronica Bruscini - June 09, 2014
Il Divo's A MUSICAL AFFAIR lives up to its promise and brings impressed and appreciative audience members enthusiastically to their feet. The Providence show marked the final stop on Il Divo's North American tour and, rather fittingly, this "love letter" to musical theater graced PPAC's stage on the evening before the 2014 TONY Awards.
by Veronica Bruscini - June 09, 2014
Il Divo's A MUSICAL AFFAIR lives up to its promise and brings impressed and appreciative audience members enthusiastically to their feet. The Providence show marked the final stop on Il Divo's North American tour and, rather fittingly, this "love letter" to musical theater graced PPAC's stage on the evening before the 2014 TONY Awards.
Opera Delaware Hosts First Block Party Today
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2014
Join Opera Delaware at the OperaDelaware Studio on the Christina River for a fun day of live music, food trucks, face-painting (10:00 - 11:00) chair massage, beer/wine and a rummage sale. The long range forecast is calling for beautiful weather - come on down for a beautiful day on the river!
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2014
Join Opera Delaware at the OperaDelaware Studio on the Christina River for a fun day of live music, food trucks, face-painting (10:00 - 11:00) chair massage, beer/wine and a rummage sale. The long range forecast is calling for beautiful weather - come on down for a beautiful day on the river!
Center Stage Opera Presents MADAMA BUTTERFLY This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2014
Center Stage Opera concludes its 2013-14 season with one of the most beloved operas of all-time, Puccini's Madama Butterfly. The tragic, tender story of a Japanese girl and and an American naval officer is told through one of Puccini's most poignant, moving scores.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2014
Center Stage Opera concludes its 2013-14 season with one of the most beloved operas of all-time, Puccini's Madama Butterfly. The tragic, tender story of a Japanese girl and and an American naval officer is told through one of Puccini's most poignant, moving scores.
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