Cast announced for 2014 Wexford Festival Opera Festival, Running Oct 22-Nov 2
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014
Wexford Festival Opera has announced the casting for the internationally renowned Festival, which this year will run for 12 days, from 22 October to 2 November.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014
Wexford Festival Opera has announced the casting for the internationally renowned Festival, which this year will run for 12 days, from 22 October to 2 November.
STAGE TUBE: Joyce DiDonato Delivers Heartfelt Commencement Speech at Juilliard
by Stage Tube - May 30, 2014
Click below to watch mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato's eloquent and heartfelt Juilliard Commencement speech on May 23, 2014! In addition to her remarks, DiDonato also received Juilliard's Honorary Doctor of Music.
by Stage Tube - May 30, 2014
Click below to watch mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato's eloquent and heartfelt Juilliard Commencement speech on May 23, 2014! In addition to her remarks, DiDonato also received Juilliard's Honorary Doctor of Music.
BWW Reviews: Hub Opera's THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Features an Evening of Clever Characters and Beautiful Music
by Johnna Leary - May 30, 2014
The Hagerstown Hub Opera production of one of Mozart's most famous operas, The Marriage of Figaro, is an enjoyable way to spend an evening, providing audiences with gorgeous music and vocals and very clever caricatures of the well known opera buffa stereotypes.
by Johnna Leary - May 30, 2014
The Hagerstown Hub Opera production of one of Mozart's most famous operas, The Marriage of Figaro, is an enjoyable way to spend an evening, providing audiences with gorgeous music and vocals and very clever caricatures of the well known opera buffa stereotypes.
William Mason Named New Artistic Adviser of San Diego Opera
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014
William Mason, the former general director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, has just been appointed as new Artistic Adviser of the San Diego Opera.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014
William Mason, the former general director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, has just been appointed as new Artistic Adviser of the San Diego Opera.
SHELTER to Be Presented Alongside Series of Free Nuclear Events as Part of Tapestry's Summer Season, 6/12
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014
Tapestry, in co-production with Edmonton Opera, present the Toronto premiere of SHELTER by Julie Salverson and Juliet Palmer, June 12-15 at the Berkeley Street Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014
Tapestry, in co-production with Edmonton Opera, present the Toronto premiere of SHELTER by Julie Salverson and Juliet Palmer, June 12-15 at the Berkeley Street Theatre.
DAS RHEINGOLD and CARMEN to Close Out Houston Grand Opera's Season
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
Houston Grand Opera drew the season to a close with hit new productions of Das Rheingold and Carmen that prompted CultureMap Houston to conclude: 'This is, without doubt, the epitome of early twenty-first century opera production. It's where we are going, and it's thrilling.'
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
Houston Grand Opera drew the season to a close with hit new productions of Das Rheingold and Carmen that prompted CultureMap Houston to conclude: 'This is, without doubt, the epitome of early twenty-first century opera production. It's where we are going, and it's thrilling.'
Opera Australia Announces Sydney Winter Season -RIGOLETTO, OTELLO and More
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
With tales of deceit and seduction, comedic mishaps, dazzling costumes and some of Australia's favourite artists returning to the stage, the Sydney Winter Season of Opera has something for everyone.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
With tales of deceit and seduction, comedic mishaps, dazzling costumes and some of Australia's favourite artists returning to the stage, the Sydney Winter Season of Opera has something for everyone.
LA Opera Presents SONGS IN THE KEY OF LOS ANGELES, 6/11-14
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 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 - May 29, 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.
LA Opera to Tour SONGS IN THE KEY OF LOS ANGELES Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 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 - May 29, 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.
Capitol City Opera Company Founder Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
Capitol City Opera Company Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Donna Angel will be given the Partners in Excellence Lifetime Award by Opera Volunteers International at their annual conference which will be held jointly with OPERA America in San Francisco in June. This will be the first time the award has been given to an individual from Georgia. Angel will receive the award at OVI's Awards Dinner on Friday, June 20 at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
Capitol City Opera Company Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Donna Angel will be given the Partners in Excellence Lifetime Award by Opera Volunteers International at their annual conference which will be held jointly with OPERA America in San Francisco in June. This will be the first time the award has been given to an individual from Georgia. Angel will receive the award at OVI's Awards Dinner on Friday, June 20 at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House.
Photo Flash: First Look at Vakhtangov State Academic Theatre of Russia's EUGENE ONEGIN, Coming to New York City Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
The U.S. Premiere of Eugene Onegin by Vakhtangov State Academic Theatre of Russia, an original play with music based on Alexander Pushkin's 'novel in verse', will play 4 performances at New York City Center (131 West 55th Street): tonight, May 29th at 8 PM, May 30th at 8pm, May 31st at 8pm and June 1st at 3pm. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
The U.S. Premiere of Eugene Onegin by Vakhtangov State Academic Theatre of Russia, an original play with music based on Alexander Pushkin's 'novel in verse', will play 4 performances at New York City Center (131 West 55th Street): tonight, May 29th at 8 PM, May 30th at 8pm, May 31st at 8pm and June 1st at 3pm. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!
Kahane & Tiffany's THE AMBASSADOR, Philip Glass, Nonesuch Records and More Set for BAM's 2014 Next Wave Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
Joseph V. Melillo, executive producer of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, today announced programming for the 2014 Next Wave Festival. The festival runs from September 9 through December 20 and comprises theater, music, dance, film, humanities, and visual art events in the institution's three venues: the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, the BAM Harvey Theater, and the BAM Fisher.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
Joseph V. Melillo, executive producer of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, today announced programming for the 2014 Next Wave Festival. The festival runs from September 9 through December 20 and comprises theater, music, dance, film, humanities, and visual art events in the institution's three venues: the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, the BAM Harvey Theater, and the BAM Fisher.
Gordon Getty's USHER HOUSE to Premiere at Welsh National Opera, 13-15 June
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
Composer Gordon Getty's opera Usher House will receive its world stage premiere as part of Welsh National Opera's double bill titled The Fall of the House of Usher on Friday, June 13, and Sunday, June 15, 2014, in Cardiff, Wales, and Friday, June 20, 2014 in Birmingham. The Getty opera will be paired with Robert Orledge's completed version of Debussy's La Chute de la Maison Usher. A co-production with San Francisco Opera, the double bill will receive its United States premiere in San Francisco in December 2015.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
Composer Gordon Getty's opera Usher House will receive its world stage premiere as part of Welsh National Opera's double bill titled The Fall of the House of Usher on Friday, June 13, and Sunday, June 15, 2014, in Cardiff, Wales, and Friday, June 20, 2014 in Birmingham. The Getty opera will be paired with Robert Orledge's completed version of Debussy's La Chute de la Maison Usher. A co-production with San Francisco Opera, the double bill will receive its United States premiere in San Francisco in December 2015.
Greater Worcester Opera presents COSI FAN TUTTE OR HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, 5/24-6/8
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
Greater Worcester Opera proudly presents this staged, costumed concert version of Mozart's gorgeous opera, performed in English translation. Our version unfolds this tale of romance, deception and happy endings with an unexpected twist, in a charming theatrical adaptation. Featuring two outstanding casts of singers and actors, Mozart's music will delight while we discover... 'how I met your mother!' (Suitable for all ages)
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
Greater Worcester Opera proudly presents this staged, costumed concert version of Mozart's gorgeous opera, performed in English translation. Our version unfolds this tale of romance, deception and happy endings with an unexpected twist, in a charming theatrical adaptation. Featuring two outstanding casts of singers and actors, Mozart's music will delight while we discover... 'how I met your mother!' (Suitable for all ages)
International Conductor Ramon Tebar Named New Opera Naples' Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
Spanish conductor Ramon Tebar was named Artistic Director of Opera Naples today.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
Spanish conductor Ramon Tebar was named Artistic Director of Opera Naples today.
BWW Reviews: OTSL's MAGIC FLUTE Delights St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - May 27, 2014
Opera Theatre of St. Louis has opened its thirty-ninth season with a bang. Their production of The Magic Flute is unlike any other you've seen (or ever will see).
by Steve Callahan - May 27, 2014
Opera Theatre of St. Louis has opened its thirty-ninth season with a bang. Their production of The Magic Flute is unlike any other you've seen (or ever will see).
Grant Gershon Extends Contract as LA Opera's Resident Conductor Through June 2017
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
General Director Plácido Domingo announced today that Grant Gershon has renewed his contract at LA Opera's Resident Conductor, effective through June of 2017.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
General Director Plácido Domingo announced today that Grant Gershon has renewed his contract at LA Opera's Resident Conductor, effective through June of 2017.
Opera on Tap Presents NEW BREW SINGS NEW YORK, 6/13
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
After quite the rough winter, summer is almost upon us in NYC. What better way to spend your Friday 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 - May 27, 2014
After quite the rough winter, summer is almost upon us in NYC. What better way to spend your Friday 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.
Borodin's Prince Igor, Performed by the Met In Nearly 100 Years, Comes to Great Performances at the Met, 6/22
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
NEW YORK, May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ Borodin's operatic masterpiece Prince Igor, which had its first Met performances since 1917 earlier this year, will be broadcast on Great Performances at the Met Sunday, June 22 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings). (In New York, THIRTEEN will air the opera at 12:30 p.m.)
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
NEW YORK, May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ Borodin's operatic masterpiece Prince Igor, which had its first Met performances since 1917 earlier this year, will be broadcast on Great Performances at the Met Sunday, June 22 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings). (In New York, THIRTEEN will air the opera at 12:30 p.m.)
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO to Open in PA, 7/19
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
Mozart selected the Beaumarchais novel, THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, then (1786) only two years old, and considered racy and banned in Vienna, possibly as a challenge.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
Mozart selected the Beaumarchais novel, THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, then (1786) only two years old, and considered racy and banned in Vienna, possibly as a challenge.
Resident Conductor Grant Gershon to Stay with LA Opera, Through 2017
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
General Director Plácido Domingo announced today that Grant Gershon has renewed his contract at LA Opera's Resident Conductor, effective through June of 2017.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
General Director Plácido Domingo announced today that Grant Gershon has renewed his contract at LA Opera's Resident Conductor, effective through June of 2017.
Beijing Opera comes to Addington in Conjunction with The Court Theatre's Production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, 5/31-6/21
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
In conjunction with a unique conception of A Midsummer Night's Dream which opens at the The Court Theatre on 31 May, the Canterbury Museum is displaying a collection of traditional Chinese opera masks gifted to Canterbury in 1956 by The Chinese Classical Theatre Company.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
In conjunction with a unique conception of A Midsummer Night's Dream which opens at the The Court Theatre on 31 May, the Canterbury Museum is displaying a collection of traditional Chinese opera masks gifted to Canterbury in 1956 by The Chinese Classical Theatre Company.
BWW Reviews: Deal or No Deal, Dutch National Opera's FAUST Is Damned
by Richard Sasanow - May 27, 2014
Even with its visions of damnation and redemption, Gounod's FAUST, with libretto by Barbier and Carre, is pretty tame stuff. In the wrong hands, it can be dull as well. Well, you can't accuse the Dutch National Opera's new production--by Barcelona's Alex Ollé and the theatre company La Fura dels Baus--of being “dull,” with its prosthetic breasts, Barbie doll chorus and simulated sex.
by Richard Sasanow - May 27, 2014
Even with its visions of damnation and redemption, Gounod's FAUST, with libretto by Barbier and Carre, is pretty tame stuff. In the wrong hands, it can be dull as well. Well, you can't accuse the Dutch National Opera's new production--by Barcelona's Alex Ollé and the theatre company La Fura dels Baus--of being “dull,” with its prosthetic breasts, Barbie doll chorus and simulated sex.
St. Louis Opera Kicks Off Summer 2014 Season
by Steve Callahan - May 27, 2014
Seven productions tempt opera-lovers in a bright summer season.
by Steve Callahan - May 27, 2014
Seven productions tempt opera-lovers in a bright summer season.
ST. LOUIS OPERA FLOURISHES THIS SUMMER
by Steve Callahan - May 27, 2014
Seven productions tempt opera-lovers in a bright summer season.
by Steve Callahan - May 27, 2014
Seven productions tempt opera-lovers in a bright summer season.
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