The Seattle Opera Concludes 50th Anniversary Season with THE TALES OF HOFFMANN, Now thru 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2014
Seattle Opera concludes its 50th Anniversary season, as well as the 31-year tenure of General Director Speight Jenkins with The Tales of Hoffmann (Les contes d'Hoffmann). An all-star cast sings Jacques Offenbach's tuneful score, chronicling famous writer E.T.A. Hoffmann's misadventures in love. The wild stories of Hoffmann's failed romances come alive with fantastical elements: a beautiful robot, an evil optician, a stolen shadow, death by music, and a mysterious boy/girl muse. The Tales of Hoffmann was first produced jointly by Dallas, Cincinnati, Minnesota, and Arizona operas in 2005. This timeless, stylish, and imaginative production returns to Seattle Opera today, May 3, and runs through Today, May 17.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2014
Seattle Opera concludes its 50th Anniversary season, as well as the 31-year tenure of General Director Speight Jenkins with The Tales of Hoffmann (Les contes d'Hoffmann). An all-star cast sings Jacques Offenbach's tuneful score, chronicling famous writer E.T.A. Hoffmann's misadventures in love. The wild stories of Hoffmann's failed romances come alive with fantastical elements: a beautiful robot, an evil optician, a stolen shadow, death by music, and a mysterious boy/girl muse. The Tales of Hoffmann was first produced jointly by Dallas, Cincinnati, Minnesota, and Arizona operas in 2005. This timeless, stylish, and imaginative production returns to Seattle Opera today, May 3, and runs through Today, May 17.
Hermann Baumer, Barry Banks and More Set for Crested Butte Music Festival's 2014 OPERA IN PARADISE, 7/12-27
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2014
The 18th annual Crested Butte Music Festival (CBMF) announces a superb lineup of performances and world-class artists for Opera In Paradise, running from July 12 - 27, 2014. Opera lovers will experience the power and passion of opera in intimate settings from Home Soirees in beautiful mountain residences to fully staged productions of Puccini's Suor Angelica and Verdi's Rigoletto at Center for the Arts Crested Butte.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2014
The 18th annual Crested Butte Music Festival (CBMF) announces a superb lineup of performances and world-class artists for Opera In Paradise, running from July 12 - 27, 2014. Opera lovers will experience the power and passion of opera in intimate settings from Home Soirees in beautiful mountain residences to fully staged productions of Puccini's Suor Angelica and Verdi's Rigoletto at Center for the Arts Crested Butte.
American Lyric Theater Partners With Army Week Association to Present Concert Reading of THE LONG WALK, 6/11
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 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 - May 02, 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.
BWW Reviews: ALO Introduced Austin to Up-And-Coming Opera Stars with ELIXIR OF LOVE
by Jeff Davis - May 02, 2014
Poor, plain, easily ignored Nemorino. He's so in love with the beautiful Adina, but she doesn't love him back. Ultimately, lovesick Nemorino is forced to buy a love potion from a charlatan to win Adina's heart. While that may be the plot of Gaetano Donizetti's comic opera, it doesn't take a potion to fall for Austin Lyric Opera's superb production of The Elixir of Love. Every element of this superbly crafted production will win the love and adoration of the audience. Opera lovers will be entranced, and opera newcomers will be enchanted. If you are an opera novice or are under the impression that you hate opera, give this one a chance. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to follow this simple, charming, humorous show, and you'll be glad to know that given its 2 hour and 30 minute running time, it's a relatively brief affair.
by Jeff Davis - May 02, 2014
Poor, plain, easily ignored Nemorino. He's so in love with the beautiful Adina, but she doesn't love him back. Ultimately, lovesick Nemorino is forced to buy a love potion from a charlatan to win Adina's heart. While that may be the plot of Gaetano Donizetti's comic opera, it doesn't take a potion to fall for Austin Lyric Opera's superb production of The Elixir of Love. Every element of this superbly crafted production will win the love and adoration of the audience. Opera lovers will be entranced, and opera newcomers will be enchanted. If you are an opera novice or are under the impression that you hate opera, give this one a chance. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to follow this simple, charming, humorous show, and you'll be glad to know that given its 2 hour and 30 minute running time, it's a relatively brief affair.
BWW Reviews: The Tenor's a Cinderella, the Mezzo's Charming and the Met's CENERENTOLA is a Dream
by Richard Sasanow - May 02, 2014
When the Met's production of LA CENERENTOLA, Rossini's version of the Cinderella story. arrives in movie theatres around the world next week, the star for many will be tenor Juan Diego Florez as the prince. But he didn't make it to the first three performances of the opera this season in New York--not that we got short-changed in the matter. Mezzo Joyce DiDonato was there in the title role, as scheduled, with her wonderfully sung, deeply felt portrayal and, as the prince, was Javier Camarena, the Met's own Cinderella man.
by Richard Sasanow - May 02, 2014
When the Met's production of LA CENERENTOLA, Rossini's version of the Cinderella story. arrives in movie theatres around the world next week, the star for many will be tenor Juan Diego Florez as the prince. But he didn't make it to the first three performances of the opera this season in New York--not that we got short-changed in the matter. Mezzo Joyce DiDonato was there in the title role, as scheduled, with her wonderfully sung, deeply felt portrayal and, as the prince, was Javier Camarena, the Met's own Cinderella man.
BWW Blog: English-Language Opera and The Vocal Instrument
by Maggie Yates - May 02, 2014
Thoughts on the difference between native-language opera and foreign-language opera.
by Maggie Yates - May 02, 2014
Thoughts on the difference between native-language opera and foreign-language opera.
The San Diego Opera Announces Strong Start to Crowdfunding Campaign
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2014
On Tuesday, the San Diego Opera announced that its crowdfunding campaign has brought in $328,475 since last Friday. Edward Wilensky, the Opera spokesman, said that 544 households had pledged an average gift of $604 as of mid-afternoon Tuesday.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2014
On Tuesday, the San Diego Opera announced that its crowdfunding campaign has brought in $328,475 since last Friday. Edward Wilensky, the Opera spokesman, said that 544 households had pledged an average gift of $604 as of mid-afternoon Tuesday.
LA Opera and Classical KUSC Present the 7th Season of LA OPERA ON AIR
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2014
LA Opera is collaborating with Classical KUSC to produce the seventh consecutive season of LA Opera on Air, a weekly broadcast series of LA Opera performances recorded live at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Beginning with Bizet's Carmen at 10am on Saturday, May 17, 2014, the weekly series will be hosted by KUSC's Duff Murphy and will feature six operas from LA Opera's 2013/14 season. The series will be broadcast locally on Classical KUSC 91.5FM, its repeater stations (see below) and also streamed live online at www.KUSC.org.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2014
LA Opera is collaborating with Classical KUSC to produce the seventh consecutive season of LA Opera on Air, a weekly broadcast series of LA Opera performances recorded live at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Beginning with Bizet's Carmen at 10am on Saturday, May 17, 2014, the weekly series will be hosted by KUSC's Duff Murphy and will feature six operas from LA Opera's 2013/14 season. The series will be broadcast locally on Classical KUSC 91.5FM, its repeater stations (see below) and also streamed live online at www.KUSC.org.
THE LARIAT Set for Center for Contemporary Opera's Development Program
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2014
The Center for Contemporary Opera, San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) and Scolavox are pleased to present the first public rendition of the score and libretto from a new opera titled The Lariat as part of the Center for Contemporary Opera's Development Program.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2014
The Center for Contemporary Opera, San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) and Scolavox are pleased to present the first public rendition of the score and libretto from a new opera titled The Lariat as part of the Center for Contemporary Opera's Development Program.
Henry Ingram of COUSIN FROM NOWHERE, Reminisces on DER VETTER AUS DINGSDA
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 01, 2014
Roderich and I go way back. Roderich is of course, the 'echt' COUSIN FROM NOWHERE, and that was one of my roles at Stadt Theater Trier when I sang there as the Spiel Tenor for the municipal opera house. Singing in Trier was one of the most important events in my professional life and I have many, many happy memories of my time living in die Älteste Stadt Deutschlands on the banks of the Mosel. And the food…Römerbraten, Wei?wurst, Schweineschnitzel, Salzbrot, Leichtes Himbeer Eiskuchen, Hausgemachtes Sauerkraut Frikadellen und Schmalz! Not to mention the best Mosel Wein I ever drank, all from wineries on the banks of the Mosel as it snakes its way north from Trier through Bernkastel and Cochem to Koblenz.
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 01, 2014
Roderich and I go way back. Roderich is of course, the 'echt' COUSIN FROM NOWHERE, and that was one of my roles at Stadt Theater Trier when I sang there as the Spiel Tenor for the municipal opera house. Singing in Trier was one of the most important events in my professional life and I have many, many happy memories of my time living in die Älteste Stadt Deutschlands on the banks of the Mosel. And the food…Römerbraten, Wei?wurst, Schweineschnitzel, Salzbrot, Leichtes Himbeer Eiskuchen, Hausgemachtes Sauerkraut Frikadellen und Schmalz! Not to mention the best Mosel Wein I ever drank, all from wineries on the banks of the Mosel as it snakes its way north from Trier through Bernkastel and Cochem to Koblenz.
New York Live Arts Presents the U.S. Premiere of Alain Buffard's BARON SAMEDI Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2014
New York Live Arts presents the U.S. premiere of Alain Buffard's Baron Samedi, tonight, May 1 - 3 at 7:30pm in the New York Live Arts Theater. Featuring a stellar international cast including Nadia Beugre, Will Rawls and David Thomson, among others, Baron Samedi pays tribute to the eponymous legendary and unsettling Carnival figure and voodoo master of ceremonies.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2014
New York Live Arts presents the U.S. premiere of Alain Buffard's Baron Samedi, tonight, May 1 - 3 at 7:30pm in the New York Live Arts Theater. Featuring a stellar international cast including Nadia Beugre, Will Rawls and David Thomson, among others, Baron Samedi pays tribute to the eponymous legendary and unsettling Carnival figure and voodoo master of ceremonies.
The Toronto Operetta Theatre Presents THE COUSIN FROM NOWHERE This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2014
The Toronto Operetta Theatre closes its 2013-2014 season with the Canadian Premiere of THE COUSIN FROM NOWHERE (Der Vetter aus Dingsda), written in 1921 by the German composerEduard Künneke when Berlin was hopping mad and crazed by world music. Conducted by Jürgen Petrenko, the performances are fully staged with orchestra at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts this weekend, May 1, 2, 3, 4 (mat).
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2014
The Toronto Operetta Theatre closes its 2013-2014 season with the Canadian Premiere of THE COUSIN FROM NOWHERE (Der Vetter aus Dingsda), written in 1921 by the German composerEduard Künneke when Berlin was hopping mad and crazed by world music. Conducted by Jürgen Petrenko, the performances are fully staged with orchestra at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts this weekend, May 1, 2, 3, 4 (mat).
Utah Opera to Present THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO for Blind and Visually Impaired Patrons, 5/7
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2014
Utah Opera will present a special performance of The Abduction from the Seraglio for blind and visually-impaired members of the community. Organized by the Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Education Department, this event is an opportunity for blind and visually-impaired patrons to attend the Wednesday, May 7 evening dress rehearsal of the opera. The story of Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio follows a dashing nobleman doing his best to rescue a fair damsel in distress who has been kidnapped by Turkish pirates.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2014
Utah Opera will present a special performance of The Abduction from the Seraglio for blind and visually-impaired members of the community. Organized by the Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Education Department, this event is an opportunity for blind and visually-impaired patrons to attend the Wednesday, May 7 evening dress rehearsal of the opera. The story of Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio follows a dashing nobleman doing his best to rescue a fair damsel in distress who has been kidnapped by Turkish pirates.
Adam Klein Replaces Jay Hunter Morris in Opera Colorado's CARMEN, May 3-11
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2014
Opera Colorado announces that due to illness, Jay Hunter Morris has decided to withdraw from the production of Carmen.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2014
Opera Colorado announces that due to illness, Jay Hunter Morris has decided to withdraw from the production of Carmen.
Downtown Arts to Present THE WAISTMAKERS' OPERA at University Settlement for Lower East Side History Month, 5/21-23
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2014
Downtown Art's alt rock opera The Waistmakers' Opera celebrates the young women who led 'The Uprising of the 20,000', a landmark strike by garment workers in 1909. A remarkable event, the strike brought together women from all classes and backgrounds, became front page news.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2014
Downtown Art's alt rock opera The Waistmakers' Opera celebrates the young women who led 'The Uprising of the 20,000', a landmark strike by garment workers in 1909. A remarkable event, the strike brought together women from all classes and backgrounds, became front page news.
The Met: Live in HD Presents LA CENERENTOLA, 5/10
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2014
Joyce DiDonato sings her first Met performances of the title character in Rossini's Cinderella story, La Cenerentola, with bel canto master Juan Diego Flórez as her dashing prince. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi leads a cast that also includes Pietro Spagnoli in his Met debut as the servant Dandini, Alessandro Corbelli as Cenerentola's stepfather Don Magnifico, andLuca Pisaroni as Don Ramiro's tutor, Alidoro.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2014
Joyce DiDonato sings her first Met performances of the title character in Rossini's Cinderella story, La Cenerentola, with bel canto master Juan Diego Flórez as her dashing prince. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi leads a cast that also includes Pietro Spagnoli in his Met debut as the servant Dandini, Alessandro Corbelli as Cenerentola's stepfather Don Magnifico, andLuca Pisaroni as Don Ramiro's tutor, Alidoro.
Opera Lafayette Presents CELEBRATING RAMEAU PART ONE: THE SALON Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2014
Tonight, April 30 at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, and Friday May 2 at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Opera Lafayette begins its commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Jean-Philippe Rameau's death with Celebrating Rameau Part One: The Salon, a program devoted to the great composer's vocal and instrumental chamber works. French harpsichordist Olivier Baumont, professor at the Paris Conservatoire, is featured in a solo suite, joins violinist and artistic director Ryan Brown and viola da gambist Kenneth Slowik in one of the composer's Pièces de clavecin en concert, and performs transcriptions from Les Indes Galantes with harpsichordist Andrew Appel. Sopranos Gaële Le Roi and Kelly Ballou, and baritone David Newman, join to perform the lively Canons and Airs published in the composer's historic Treatise on Harmony.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2014
Tonight, April 30 at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, and Friday May 2 at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Opera Lafayette begins its commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Jean-Philippe Rameau's death with Celebrating Rameau Part One: The Salon, a program devoted to the great composer's vocal and instrumental chamber works. French harpsichordist Olivier Baumont, professor at the Paris Conservatoire, is featured in a solo suite, joins violinist and artistic director Ryan Brown and viola da gambist Kenneth Slowik in one of the composer's Pièces de clavecin en concert, and performs transcriptions from Les Indes Galantes with harpsichordist Andrew Appel. Sopranos Gaële Le Roi and Kelly Ballou, and baritone David Newman, join to perform the lively Canons and Airs published in the composer's historic Treatise on Harmony.
OPERA America Awards $300,000 in Building Opera Audiences Grants
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2014
OPERA America, the national nonprofit service organization for opera, is pleased to announce it has awarded $300,000 in grants to seven opera companies through the second year of its Building Opera Audiences grant program, generously funded by the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation. This grant program seeks to support the efforts of North American opera companies to build informed, enthusiastic audiences for opera through innovative marketing projects. Fifty-three applications totaling over $2 million in requests were submitted, demonstrating the intense level of audience development activity across North America.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2014
OPERA America, the national nonprofit service organization for opera, is pleased to announce it has awarded $300,000 in grants to seven opera companies through the second year of its Building Opera Audiences grant program, generously funded by the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation. This grant program seeks to support the efforts of North American opera companies to build informed, enthusiastic audiences for opera through innovative marketing projects. Fifty-three applications totaling over $2 million in requests were submitted, demonstrating the intense level of audience development activity across North America.
LA Opera's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Star, Renée Fleming Talks With with Los Angeles Magazine
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2014
Superstar opera singer Renée Fleming tells Los Angeles magazine what it's like to sing for rowdy football fans and seasoned operagoers in the same year. Right now, she's getting ready to star as Blanche DuBois in the L.A. Opera's contemporary production of A Streetcar Named Desire (May 18, 21, 24).
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2014
Superstar opera singer Renée Fleming tells Los Angeles magazine what it's like to sing for rowdy football fans and seasoned operagoers in the same year. Right now, she's getting ready to star as Blanche DuBois in the L.A. Opera's contemporary production of A Streetcar Named Desire (May 18, 21, 24).
OperaDelaware Presents THE THREE LITTLE PIGS, 5/31
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2014
On May 31st, OperaDelaware will offer two performances of its new production of The Three Little Pigs, a one-act opera featuring the music of Mozart to retell the tale that is familiar to all children.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2014
On May 31st, OperaDelaware will offer two performances of its new production of The Three Little Pigs, a one-act opera featuring the music of Mozart to retell the tale that is familiar to all children.
STAGE TUBE: San Diego Opera Needs $3 Million by May Deadline
by Christina Mancuso - April 29, 2014
San Diego Opera is still alive and hoping for a bright future, but they need your help to make the 2015 season a reality. They have had critical leadership changes, new vision and direction and are hard at work raising funds, exploring cost-saving options and planning their future, but they have a deadline of May 19* to raise critically-needed funds to go forward. To help reach their goal and keep opera alive in San Diego, make a donation today.
by Christina Mancuso - April 29, 2014
San Diego Opera is still alive and hoping for a bright future, but they need your help to make the 2015 season a reality. They have had critical leadership changes, new vision and direction and are hard at work raising funds, exploring cost-saving options and planning their future, but they have a deadline of May 19* to raise critically-needed funds to go forward. To help reach their goal and keep opera alive in San Diego, make a donation today.
Opera del West to Hold Auditions for Chekhov's THE SEAGULL, 5/14-18
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2014
Opera del West will be holding auditions for Chekhov's The Seagull with music by Thomas Pasatieri. This will be the New England première of this neo-romantic opera. It will be stage directed by Brenda Huggins and music directed by Eve Budnick. Performances will be held August 1st and 3rd at The Center for Arts in Natick, MA.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2014
Opera del West will be holding auditions for Chekhov's The Seagull with music by Thomas Pasatieri. This will be the New England première of this neo-romantic opera. It will be stage directed by Brenda Huggins and music directed by Eve Budnick. Performances will be held August 1st and 3rd at The Center for Arts in Natick, MA.
Home Brewed Opera Presents the Audience Choice Awards, 5/8
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2014
Can't afford a ticket to the MET? Don't worry! We're going to bring the glitz and glamour straight to you Opera-on-Tap-style with our very own Audience Choice Awards on May 8th! Our divas and divos will be serenading you with an unforgettable night of Opera's Greatest Hits (chosen by our fans)! Join us to vote for your favorite singers, win fantastic raffle prizes, participate in sing-a-longs and drinking games, and more...
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2014
Can't afford a ticket to the MET? Don't worry! We're going to bring the glitz and glamour straight to you Opera-on-Tap-style with our very own Audience Choice Awards on May 8th! Our divas and divos will be serenading you with an unforgettable night of Opera's Greatest Hits (chosen by our fans)! Join us to vote for your favorite singers, win fantastic raffle prizes, participate in sing-a-longs and drinking games, and more...
Sarasota Opera Appoints Carlos Vicente as the Director of Marketing
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2014
Sarasota Opera is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlos Vicente as the Director of Marketing for Sarasota Opera. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Mr. Vicente comes to Sarasota Opera with more than sixteen years of marketing and communications experience with performing arts organizations both in the United States and abroad.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2014
Sarasota Opera is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlos Vicente as the Director of Marketing for Sarasota Opera. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Mr. Vicente comes to Sarasota Opera with more than sixteen years of marketing and communications experience with performing arts organizations both in the United States and abroad.
Florida Grand Opera's Ramon Tebar to Go Abroad for His Upcoming Spring/Summer Engagements
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2014
An internationally sought-after conductor, Florida Grand Opera Music Director Ramon Tebar's engagements take him abroad beginning this month. Following a concert with the Symphony Orchestra of the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona with soloistssoprano Angela Gheorghiu and tenor Saimir Pirgu in Barcelona, Spain, last week, upcoming international engagements includeCarmen with Brazil's Theatro Muncipal de Sao Paulo and a soon to be announced production with Spain's Festival de Opera de A Coruna. Nationally, he can be heard conducting Madama Butterfly with Cincinnati Opera. In May, with his company, Florida Grand Opera in Miami, he closes the 2013-14 season with a six-performance production of Thais.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2014
An internationally sought-after conductor, Florida Grand Opera Music Director Ramon Tebar's engagements take him abroad beginning this month. Following a concert with the Symphony Orchestra of the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona with soloistssoprano Angela Gheorghiu and tenor Saimir Pirgu in Barcelona, Spain, last week, upcoming international engagements includeCarmen with Brazil's Theatro Muncipal de Sao Paulo and a soon to be announced production with Spain's Festival de Opera de A Coruna. Nationally, he can be heard conducting Madama Butterfly with Cincinnati Opera. In May, with his company, Florida Grand Opera in Miami, he closes the 2013-14 season with a six-performance production of Thais.
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