Matthew Polenzani, Joyce DiDonato and Amanda Majeski to Star in LA CLEMENZA DI TITO at Lyric Opera of Chicago, 3/5-23
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito, conducted by Sir Andrew Davis in a new-to-Chicago production by famed director Sir David McVicar. It opens on Wednesday, March 5 with seven performances through Sunday, March 23. Performance dates are March 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, and 20, all at 7:30 pm, with a matinee at 2 pm on Sunday, March 23.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito, conducted by Sir Andrew Davis in a new-to-Chicago production by famed director Sir David McVicar. It opens on Wednesday, March 5 with seven performances through Sunday, March 23. Performance dates are March 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, and 20, all at 7:30 pm, with a matinee at 2 pm on Sunday, March 23.
Mary Phillips to Play 'Jezibaba' in Metropolitan Opera's RUSALKA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Mary Phillips will sing the role of Ježibaba in this evening's performance of Dvorák's Rusalka, replacing Dolora Zajick, who is ill.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Mary Phillips will sing the role of Ježibaba in this evening's performance of Dvorák's Rusalka, replacing Dolora Zajick, who is ill.
LA Opera to Present World Premiere of JONAH AND THE WHALE, 3/21-22
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Professional singers and musicians from LA Opera will collaborate with more than 400 members of the Los Angeles community to present the world premiere of Jonah and the Whale, a new opera for audiences of all ages by composer Jack Perla and librettist Velina Hasu Houston. Conducted by LA Opera Music Director James Conlon and directed by Eli Villanueva, the performances will take place at 7:00pm on both March 21 and 22 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, located at 555 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Professional singers and musicians from LA Opera will collaborate with more than 400 members of the Los Angeles community to present the world premiere of Jonah and the Whale, a new opera for audiences of all ages by composer Jack Perla and librettist Velina Hasu Houston. Conducted by LA Opera Music Director James Conlon and directed by Eli Villanueva, the performances will take place at 7:00pm on both March 21 and 22 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, located at 555 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
The Vancouver Opera Presents DON GIOVANNI, 3/1-9
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Audiences be warned: a dangerously attractive aristocrat will be in Vancouver when VO's Don Giovanni hits the Queen Elizabeth Theatre stage in just a few weeks. The serial seducer will captivate audiences for five passionate performances only, March 1 to 9, 2014. Based on the captivating figure of Don Juan, Mozart's treatment is comedic and tragic, complex, and a towering achievement of music and drama.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Audiences be warned: a dangerously attractive aristocrat will be in Vancouver when VO's Don Giovanni hits the Queen Elizabeth Theatre stage in just a few weeks. The serial seducer will captivate audiences for five passionate performances only, March 1 to 9, 2014. Based on the captivating figure of Don Juan, Mozart's treatment is comedic and tragic, complex, and a towering achievement of music and drama.
Victorian Opera and the Monash University Academy of Performing Arts Present GAMES OF LOVE AND CHANCE, 3/29
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Victorian Opera and the Monash University Academy of Performing Arts present a new concert event Games of Love and Chance, on Saturday 29 March 2014.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Victorian Opera and the Monash University Academy of Performing Arts present a new concert event Games of Love and Chance, on Saturday 29 March 2014.
BWW Reviews: THEODORA--With Daniels, Roschmann and English Concert--Scores a Touchdown on Super Bowl Sunday at Carnegie
by Richard Sasanow - February 04, 2014
It wasn't Theodora, but the Carnegie Hall audience, who went wild on Sunday at the performance by the English Concert of Handel's rarely heard THEODORA. With the modern rebirth of interest in all-things Handel, why has THEODORA remained a sometimes-thing? Well, let's face it: It's not GIULIO CESARE or even RADAMISTO (last year's Baroque extravaganza from the English Concert and Harry Bicket), where you come for the thrills of florid singing, with brilliant coloratura. No, THEODORA is a very different animal--and it's easy to see why it was a failure on its first go-around, at Covent Garden in London in 1750. Yet, Handel frequently said that this was his favorite oratorio and he would get no argument from concert-goers at Carnegie Hall on Sunday.
by Richard Sasanow - February 04, 2014
It wasn't Theodora, but the Carnegie Hall audience, who went wild on Sunday at the performance by the English Concert of Handel's rarely heard THEODORA. With the modern rebirth of interest in all-things Handel, why has THEODORA remained a sometimes-thing? Well, let's face it: It's not GIULIO CESARE or even RADAMISTO (last year's Baroque extravaganza from the English Concert and Harry Bicket), where you come for the thrills of florid singing, with brilliant coloratura. No, THEODORA is a very different animal--and it's easy to see why it was a failure on its first go-around, at Covent Garden in London in 1750. Yet, Handel frequently said that this was his favorite oratorio and he would get no argument from concert-goers at Carnegie Hall on Sunday.
Meredith Monk and Adam Gopnik Set for CONVERSATIONS WITH CHEVALIERS at the 92Y, 2/12
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
'Conversations with Chevaliers: Meredith Monk with Adam Gopnik' is set for February 12, 2014 at 8:15 pm at the 92Y, Buttenwieser Hall.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
'Conversations with Chevaliers: Meredith Monk with Adam Gopnik' is set for February 12, 2014 at 8:15 pm at the 92Y, Buttenwieser Hall.
THE ENCHANTED ISLAND to Return to the Met, Feb 26
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
The Baroque pastiche The Enchanted Island, a hit when it premiered at the Met in 2011, returns for its first revival on February 26. New cast members Susan Graham (Sycorax) and Andriana Chuchman (Miranda) join many of the principal singers who appeared in the work's world premiere: David Daniels as Prospero, Plácido Domingo as Neptune, Danielle de Niese as Ariel, Anthony Roth Costanzo as Ferdinand, and Luca Pisaroni as Caliban. The four mismatched Athenian lovers will be sung by Elizabeth DeShong, who sang Hermia in the world premiere, joined by new cast members Janai Brugger (Helena), Andrew Stenson (Demetrius), and Nicholas Pallesen (Lysander) completing the quartet of Athenian lovers.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
The Baroque pastiche The Enchanted Island, a hit when it premiered at the Met in 2011, returns for its first revival on February 26. New cast members Susan Graham (Sycorax) and Andriana Chuchman (Miranda) join many of the principal singers who appeared in the work's world premiere: David Daniels as Prospero, Plácido Domingo as Neptune, Danielle de Niese as Ariel, Anthony Roth Costanzo as Ferdinand, and Luca Pisaroni as Caliban. The four mismatched Athenian lovers will be sung by Elizabeth DeShong, who sang Hermia in the world premiere, joined by new cast members Janai Brugger (Helena), Andrew Stenson (Demetrius), and Nicholas Pallesen (Lysander) completing the quartet of Athenian lovers.
Deborah Voigt Set for Metropolitan Opera's WOZZECK, 3/6-22
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
With James Levine on the podium, and Thomas Hampson in the title role, Deborah Voigt will make her role debut as Marie in Alban Berg's harrowing opera Wozzeck at New York's Metropolitan Opera (March 6 - 22). The revival of this 'arrestingly abstract ' (New York Times) staging of Berg's landmark opera is highly anticipated, pairing two beloved American singers with a conductor - the Met's music director - who is widely regarded as one of the work's most passionate advocates. The fifth and final performance of Wozzeck this season will be broadcast live on Saturday, March 22 in the Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcast series on WQXR 105.9 FM and online at www.wqxr.org. In April, Voigt heads out for a four-city recital tour, taking her to three venues in California and a return engagement in the 75th anniversary season of Boston's popular Celebrity Series. On May 14, she returns to the Met to host the 'Live in HD' broadcast of Rossini's La Cenerentola.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
With James Levine on the podium, and Thomas Hampson in the title role, Deborah Voigt will make her role debut as Marie in Alban Berg's harrowing opera Wozzeck at New York's Metropolitan Opera (March 6 - 22). The revival of this 'arrestingly abstract ' (New York Times) staging of Berg's landmark opera is highly anticipated, pairing two beloved American singers with a conductor - the Met's music director - who is widely regarded as one of the work's most passionate advocates. The fifth and final performance of Wozzeck this season will be broadcast live on Saturday, March 22 in the Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcast series on WQXR 105.9 FM and online at www.wqxr.org. In April, Voigt heads out for a four-city recital tour, taking her to three venues in California and a return engagement in the 75th anniversary season of Boston's popular Celebrity Series. On May 14, she returns to the Met to host the 'Live in HD' broadcast of Rossini's La Cenerentola.
Opera Philadelphia and The Franklin Institute Present 'Robot Opera' Simulcast, 2/16
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
Opera Philadelphia and The Franklin Institute will take part in a global experiment in 21st century opera onSunday, Feb. 16, as a live performance of Death and the Powersby acclaimed American composer/inventor Tod Machover is simulcast from The Dallas Opera to more than ten locations in Europe and the U.S. A Philadelphia audience can enter 'the System' and get a 'robot's eye view' of the opera at 3:00 p.m. in the Franklin Theater at The Franklin Institute.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
Opera Philadelphia and The Franklin Institute will take part in a global experiment in 21st century opera onSunday, Feb. 16, as a live performance of Death and the Powersby acclaimed American composer/inventor Tod Machover is simulcast from The Dallas Opera to more than ten locations in Europe and the U.S. A Philadelphia audience can enter 'the System' and get a 'robot's eye view' of the opera at 3:00 p.m. in the Franklin Theater at The Franklin Institute.
VIDEO: Renee Fleming Brings Opera Flair to Super Bowl XLVIII National Anthem
by TV News Desk - February 02, 2014
World-renowned soprano Rene Fleming sang the National Anthem as part of Super Bowl XLVIII pregame festivities at MetLife Stadium today, February 2. The performance was televised live on FOX prior to kickoff, and you can watch it in full below!
by TV News Desk - February 02, 2014
World-renowned soprano Rene Fleming sang the National Anthem as part of Super Bowl XLVIII pregame festivities at MetLife Stadium today, February 2. The performance was televised live on FOX prior to kickoff, and you can watch it in full below!
Opera Australia Presents MAZDA OPERA IN THE DOMAIN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2014
Local and international artists will gather under the stars next February to perform at Opera Australia's annual Mazda Opera in the Domain tonight 1 February at 8:00pm. The free outdoor concert will feature popular arias from works by opera's greatest composers.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2014
Local and international artists will gather under the stars next February to perform at Opera Australia's annual Mazda Opera in the Domain tonight 1 February at 8:00pm. The free outdoor concert will feature popular arias from works by opera's greatest composers.
Lyric Opera's New Production of THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Opens Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents a brand-new production of Gioachino Rossini's crowning comedic glory, The Barber of Seville, conceived by the Tony Award-winning director Rob Ashford in both his Lyric and operatic debut. There will be 10 total performances: February 1, 3, 15, 18, 21, and 25 at 7:30pm and February 6, 9, 12, and 28 at 2:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
Lyric Opera of Chicago presents a brand-new production of Gioachino Rossini's crowning comedic glory, The Barber of Seville, conceived by the Tony Award-winning director Rob Ashford in both his Lyric and operatic debut. There will be 10 total performances: February 1, 3, 15, 18, 21, and 25 at 7:30pm and February 6, 9, 12, and 28 at 2:00pm.
MADAME BUTTERFLY, THE PEARL FISHERS & More Set for Utah Opera's 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
Utah Opera Artistic Director Christopher McBeth today announced Utah Opera's 2014-15 season. The company's 37th season will feature four productions between October 2014 and May 2015, including the company premieres of Georges Bizet's The Pearl Fishers and Igor Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress. The season will also feature the debut of Utah Symphony's Music Director Thierry Fischer in his first Utah Opera conducting role, leading The Rake's Progress.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
Utah Opera Artistic Director Christopher McBeth today announced Utah Opera's 2014-15 season. The company's 37th season will feature four productions between October 2014 and May 2015, including the company premieres of Georges Bizet's The Pearl Fishers and Igor Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress. The season will also feature the debut of Utah Symphony's Music Director Thierry Fischer in his first Utah Opera conducting role, leading The Rake's Progress.
Vancouver Opera Unveils Bold, New Look and Feel
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2014
Vancouver Opera unveils its bold, new look and feel - the first major rebranding of the company since 1985. The fresh contemporary look is part of the company's new long-term strategy aimed at broadening and deepening its connection with the communities it serves, while building a new generation of operagoers.
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2014
Vancouver Opera unveils its bold, new look and feel - the first major rebranding of the company since 1985. The fresh contemporary look is part of the company's new long-term strategy aimed at broadening and deepening its connection with the communities it serves, while building a new generation of operagoers.
HGO Awards 1st Place to D'Ana Lombard in the 26th Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) has announced the winners for the 26th Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers that took place the evening of January 30 at the Wortham Theater Center's Cullen Theater in front of a capacity crowd.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) has announced the winners for the 26th Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers that took place the evening of January 30 at the Wortham Theater Center's Cullen Theater in front of a capacity crowd.
BELLES ON THEIR TOES Set for Abbeville Opera House, Begin. 3/7
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
BELLES ON THEIR TOES, the sequel to CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN based on the book by Frank Gilbreath, will play at the historic Abbeville Opera House Friday and Saturday, March 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
BELLES ON THEIR TOES, the sequel to CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN based on the book by Frank Gilbreath, will play at the historic Abbeville Opera House Friday and Saturday, March 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8pm.
BWW Interviews: Aprile Millo Returns To Italy - Diva to Sing her First Il Tabarro!
by Peter Danish - January 31, 2014
Aprile Millo returns to the operatic stage in Italy this month in Puccini's Il Tabarro.
by Peter Danish - January 31, 2014
Aprile Millo returns to the operatic stage in Italy this month in Puccini's Il Tabarro.
Opera Is About People: Andrew Sinclair Interview Part 'Deux'
by Erica Miner - January 31, 2014
In part one of my recent interview with Director Andrew Sinclair, he shared his insights and experiences directing San Diego Opera, from Aida to the 2014 opening of the powerful verismo opera 'Pagliacci.' In part two, Sinclair delves further into the subject of character in opera.
by Erica Miner - January 31, 2014
In part one of my recent interview with Director Andrew Sinclair, he shared his insights and experiences directing San Diego Opera, from Aida to the 2014 opening of the powerful verismo opera 'Pagliacci.' In part two, Sinclair delves further into the subject of character in opera.
Opera Lafayette Presents GRAND VOYAGE Á VERSAILLES II, Now thru 2/2
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
Have you ever dreamed of an all-access exploration of the famed Château de Versailles, dining in the palace between critically-acclaimed operas, and mingling with a cast of international artists?
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
Have you ever dreamed of an all-access exploration of the famed Château de Versailles, dining in the palace between critically-acclaimed operas, and mingling with a cast of international artists?
Opera Theatre of the Rockies Announces Their 16th Season, A SEASON OF EXOTIC SPLENDOR
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
Opera Theatre of the Rockies is excited to announce their 16th Season – “A Season of Exotic Splendor” featuring two full-scale productions that will transport audiences to mystical lands of passion, romance and drama. The season will also include the expanded 2014 Vocal Arts Festival.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
Opera Theatre of the Rockies is excited to announce their 16th Season – “A Season of Exotic Splendor” featuring two full-scale productions that will transport audiences to mystical lands of passion, romance and drama. The season will also include the expanded 2014 Vocal Arts Festival.
Opera Star, Renee Fleming to Sing National Anthem at Super Bowl XLVIII
by Christina Mancuso - January 30, 2014
World-renowned soprano RENE FLEMING will sing the National Anthem as part of Super Bowl XLVIII pregame festivities at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday, February 2, the NFL and FOX announced today. The performance will be televised live on FOX prior to kickoff.
by Christina Mancuso - January 30, 2014
World-renowned soprano RENE FLEMING will sing the National Anthem as part of Super Bowl XLVIII pregame festivities at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday, February 2, the NFL and FOX announced today. The performance will be televised live on FOX prior to kickoff.
The Boston Conservatory Presents the Dirty Paloma Production of FREAK OUT! Featuring the Music of Andy Vores, 2/2
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
This coming Sunday, February 2, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.The Boston Conservatory presents a Dirty Paloma production; a FREE concert entitled“FREAK OUT!” performed by soprano Aliana de la Guardia and pianist Tae Kim featuring the music of composer Andy Vores from his highly acclaimed chamber opera,No Exit, adapted from the play by Jean-Paul Sartre, and his song cycle entitledCleopatra on poems by Barbara Chase-Riboud. Additional works by Luciano Berio, Masaki Hasebe and Tae Kim. The concert will take place in Studio 401 of The Boston Conservatory Theater at 31 Hemenway Street, Boston, MA. Reservations are not needed. Visit www.dirtypaloma.com for more information.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
This coming Sunday, February 2, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.The Boston Conservatory presents a Dirty Paloma production; a FREE concert entitled“FREAK OUT!” performed by soprano Aliana de la Guardia and pianist Tae Kim featuring the music of composer Andy Vores from his highly acclaimed chamber opera,No Exit, adapted from the play by Jean-Paul Sartre, and his song cycle entitledCleopatra on poems by Barbara Chase-Riboud. Additional works by Luciano Berio, Masaki Hasebe and Tae Kim. The concert will take place in Studio 401 of The Boston Conservatory Theater at 31 Hemenway Street, Boston, MA. Reservations are not needed. Visit www.dirtypaloma.com for more information.
LA Opera Presents A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE with Renée Fleming, 5/18-24
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
When Renée Fleming returns to LA Opera this spring to headline the Company's first performances of A Streetcar Named Desire, General Director Plácido Domingo promises that it will be an experience to savor.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
When Renée Fleming returns to LA Opera this spring to headline the Company's first performances of A Streetcar Named Desire, General Director Plácido Domingo promises that it will be an experience to savor.
Gotham Chamber Opera to Present THE RAVEN, 5/28-31
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
Gotham Chamber Opera, in collaboration with the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, presents the U.S. Premiere of The Raven as part of the NY PHIL BIENNIAL, on May 28, 2014 at 7:30pm and May 30 and 31, 2014 at 8pm, at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues), New York City. Tickets are $30-$175 and will be available at www.ticketcentral.com or 212-279-4200. For more information visit www.gothamchamberopera.org.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014
Gotham Chamber Opera, in collaboration with the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, presents the U.S. Premiere of The Raven as part of the NY PHIL BIENNIAL, on May 28, 2014 at 7:30pm and May 30 and 31, 2014 at 8pm, at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues), New York City. Tickets are $30-$175 and will be available at www.ticketcentral.com or 212-279-4200. For more information visit www.gothamchamberopera.org.
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