Thomas Hampson to Make Role Debut in Berg's WOZZECK at the Met, 3/6-22
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Following an extensive European tour with the Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Thomas Hampson returns to the U.S. to make his role debut as the eponymous antihero of Alban Berg's Wozzeck, opening March 6 at New York's Metropolitan Opera. Hampson is joined in the new adventure by soprano Deborah Voigt, also making her role debut as Marie in Mark Lamos's staging, and Met music director James Levine - one of the work's most passionate advocates - on the podium. The production marks Hampson's third Met role debut in as many seasons, following performances last year of Iago in Verdi's Otello and in the title role of Verdi's Macbeth the previous season. 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.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Following an extensive European tour with the Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Thomas Hampson returns to the U.S. to make his role debut as the eponymous antihero of Alban Berg's Wozzeck, opening March 6 at New York's Metropolitan Opera. Hampson is joined in the new adventure by soprano Deborah Voigt, also making her role debut as Marie in Mark Lamos's staging, and Met music director James Levine - one of the work's most passionate advocates - on the podium. The production marks Hampson's third Met role debut in as many seasons, following performances last year of Iago in Verdi's Otello and in the title role of Verdi's Macbeth the previous season. 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.
Florida Grand Opera Partners With Miami Cerebral Palsy Residential Services to Bring Live Opera to Their Residents
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Miami Cerebral Palsy (MCP) takes pride in supporting the goals and dreams of their consumers “one person at a time” and firmly believes that people with disabilities can live a life without limits. Therefore, Florida Grand Opera (FGO) felt it would be a perfect opportunity to create a partnership with MCP by offering their residents the chance to experience the sights and sounds of live opera through the FGO's Education Department.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Miami Cerebral Palsy (MCP) takes pride in supporting the goals and dreams of their consumers “one person at a time” and firmly believes that people with disabilities can live a life without limits. Therefore, Florida Grand Opera (FGO) felt it would be a perfect opportunity to create a partnership with MCP by offering their residents the chance to experience the sights and sounds of live opera through the FGO's Education Department.
Alok Kumar and Michael Fennelly Join Cast of POTIONS, POISONS AND PASSION'S PRESCRIPTIONS, 1/29
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Conductor Jason C. Tramm has announced the addition of noted tenor Alok Kumar and distinguished pianist Michael Fennelly to the concert cast of the January 29th performance of “Potions, Poisons and Passion's Prescriptions” at Opera America's National Opera Center in New York. The concert launches the 2014 season of New York's Arts and Sciences Salon.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Conductor Jason C. Tramm has announced the addition of noted tenor Alok Kumar and distinguished pianist Michael Fennelly to the concert cast of the January 29th performance of “Potions, Poisons and Passion's Prescriptions” at Opera America's National Opera Center in New York. The concert launches the 2014 season of New York's Arts and Sciences Salon.
BWW Reviews: Tchaikowsky's PIQUE DAME at Academy of Vocal Arts
by Marakay Rogers - January 24, 2014
Ghenady Meirson brings a condensed but not lacking production of Tchaikowsky's moody, Pushkin-inspired thriller to the AVA stage.
by Marakay Rogers - January 24, 2014
Ghenady Meirson brings a condensed but not lacking production of Tchaikowsky's moody, Pushkin-inspired thriller to the AVA stage.
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Renee Fleming and More in Highlights of RUSALKA at the Met
by Christina Mancuso - January 24, 2014
Renée Fleming returns to one of her signature roles, the title character in Dvorák's Rusalka, for six performances beginning January 23. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts his first Met performances of the opera about a water spirit in love with a human prince, adapted from the same sources as Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale 'The Little Mermaid.' Check out highlights below!
by Christina Mancuso - January 24, 2014
Renée Fleming returns to one of her signature roles, the title character in Dvorák's Rusalka, for six performances beginning January 23. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts his first Met performances of the opera about a water spirit in love with a human prince, adapted from the same sources as Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale 'The Little Mermaid.' Check out highlights below!
Pacific Opera Victoria to Present ARIADNE AUF NAXOS, 2/13-23
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Pacific Opera Victoria presents Strauss' ARIADNE AUF NAXOS, a witty mash up of high-brow opera and earthy comedy, February 13 through 23, 2014 at the Royal Theatre in Victoria, BC.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
Pacific Opera Victoria presents Strauss' ARIADNE AUF NAXOS, a witty mash up of high-brow opera and earthy comedy, February 13 through 23, 2014 at the Royal Theatre in Victoria, BC.
City Winery at Napa Valley Opera House Announces Initial Lineup
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
City Winery Napa at the Historic Napa Valley Opera House hased announce the much-anticipated artist lineup from the soft launch in April through June 2014. Over the next few weeks ten new concert dates a week will be released until the complete schedule of approximately twenty shows per month is announced. All shows begin at 8pm unless otherwise noted. Tickets available at citywinery.com.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
City Winery Napa at the Historic Napa Valley Opera House hased announce the much-anticipated artist lineup from the soft launch in April through June 2014. Over the next few weeks ten new concert dates a week will be released until the complete schedule of approximately twenty shows per month is announced. All shows begin at 8pm unless otherwise noted. Tickets available at citywinery.com.
Opera Philadelphia to Present AINADAMAR at Academy of Music, 2/7
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
The Grammy Award-winning opera about the life and death of Federico García Lorca is brought to the stage in a vivid new Spanish production making its only U.S. appearance
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
The Grammy Award-winning opera about the life and death of Federico García Lorca is brought to the stage in a vivid new Spanish production making its only U.S. appearance
North Carolina Opera Presents Puccini's LA BOHEME Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
North Carolina Opera, under the leadership of General Director Eric Mitchko and Artistic Director & Principal Conductor Timothy Myers, presents Puccini's La bohème in Memorial Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh tonight, Jan. 24 at 8 p.m.and Sun., Jan. 26, 2014 at 3 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
North Carolina Opera, under the leadership of General Director Eric Mitchko and Artistic Director & Principal Conductor Timothy Myers, presents Puccini's La bohème in Memorial Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh tonight, Jan. 24 at 8 p.m.and Sun., Jan. 26, 2014 at 3 p.m.
Houston Grand Opera Announces 2014-2015 Season, Including A CHRISTMAS CAROL, MADAME BUTTERFLY and More!
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) announced today another bold season of firsts for 2014–15. As Artistic and Music Director Patrick Summers and Managing Director Perryn Leech revealed, coming attractions include the world premiere of A Christmas Carolby Iain Bell—the company's 55th new commission —from award-winning Dickens authority Simon Callow; the continuation of HGO's firstRing cycle, with the North American premiere of La Fura dels Baus's groundbreaking take on Die Walküre; the American premieres of Sir Nicholas Hytner's Magic Flute and Lee Blakeley's Sweeney Todd; and a host of career-shaping artistic role debuts that speak to Patrick Summers's gift for casting. Together with the company's first presentation of John Cox's Otello, and the returns of Göran Järvefelt's belovedCosì fan tutte and Michael Grandage's hit staging of Madame Butterfly, these rich offerings serve once again to illustrate some of the ways that HGO—still the only opera company with two Grammys, two Emmys, and a Tony—epitomizes “one model of what a forward-looking opera company could be” (Greg Sandow, Arts Journal).
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) announced today another bold season of firsts for 2014–15. As Artistic and Music Director Patrick Summers and Managing Director Perryn Leech revealed, coming attractions include the world premiere of A Christmas Carolby Iain Bell—the company's 55th new commission —from award-winning Dickens authority Simon Callow; the continuation of HGO's firstRing cycle, with the North American premiere of La Fura dels Baus's groundbreaking take on Die Walküre; the American premieres of Sir Nicholas Hytner's Magic Flute and Lee Blakeley's Sweeney Todd; and a host of career-shaping artistic role debuts that speak to Patrick Summers's gift for casting. Together with the company's first presentation of John Cox's Otello, and the returns of Göran Järvefelt's belovedCosì fan tutte and Michael Grandage's hit staging of Madame Butterfly, these rich offerings serve once again to illustrate some of the ways that HGO—still the only opera company with two Grammys, two Emmys, and a Tony—epitomizes “one model of what a forward-looking opera company could be” (Greg Sandow, Arts Journal).
LA Opera Presents Dmitri Hvorostovsky in Recital, 5/22
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
One of the most celebrated singers of our time, Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky will return to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for a recital at 7:30pm on Thursday, May 22, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
One of the most celebrated singers of our time, Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky will return to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for a recital at 7:30pm on Thursday, May 22, 2014.
Pacific Symphony's “Symphonic Voices” Initiative Continues with LA TRAVIATA, 2/20-25
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, Pacific Symphony's vocal initiative, “Symphonic Voices,” continues with Giuseppe Verdi's thrilling but tragic tale about a dying courtesan willing to give up everything for love in “La Traviata.” Featuring the composer's exquisite music, presented in a uniquely staged production over three nights, the orchestra is joined by a cast of world-class opera stars; including soprano Elizabeth Caballero as Violetta Valéry and tenor Rolando Sanz as Alfredo Germont. Plus, the Pacific Chorale and members of the California State University Fullerton (CSUF) University Singers help fill the concert hall with exhilarating voices as Verdi's dramatic tale unfolds. While the selection of “La Traviata” as this year's opera is a tip of the hat to Verdi's bicentennial celebration, it is also a work that St.Clair is intimately familiar with—having conducted it while general music director of the Komische Oper Berlin.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, Pacific Symphony's vocal initiative, “Symphonic Voices,” continues with Giuseppe Verdi's thrilling but tragic tale about a dying courtesan willing to give up everything for love in “La Traviata.” Featuring the composer's exquisite music, presented in a uniquely staged production over three nights, the orchestra is joined by a cast of world-class opera stars; including soprano Elizabeth Caballero as Violetta Valéry and tenor Rolando Sanz as Alfredo Germont. Plus, the Pacific Chorale and members of the California State University Fullerton (CSUF) University Singers help fill the concert hall with exhilarating voices as Verdi's dramatic tale unfolds. While the selection of “La Traviata” as this year's opera is a tip of the hat to Verdi's bicentennial celebration, it is also a work that St.Clair is intimately familiar with—having conducted it while general music director of the Komische Oper Berlin.
Jonas Kaufmann to Sing Title Role in New Production of WERTHER at the Met, Beg. 2/18
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann will star in the title role of the tortured poet in the Met's new production of Massenet's Werther, opening February 18.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann will star in the title role of the tortured poet in the Met's new production of Massenet's Werther, opening February 18.
Ailyn Perez Set for Three Roles at Royal Opera House this Year
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Richard Tucker Award-winner Ailyn Pérez – the “lyric soprano who truly seems to have it all” (Opera News) – takes on a trio of starring roles at London's Royal Opera House over the coming months. After launching the new year in the title role of Manon (Jan 31–Feb 4), she makes her role debut as Liù in Turandot (Feb 17–March 10), before giving her first scheduled Covent Garden performances in the title role of La traviata opposite her husband and fellow Tucker Award-winner, tenor Stephen Costello (May 6–20). Dubbed “America's fastest-rising husband-and-wife opera stars” (Associated Press), the couple brought down the house in London two years ago, when the soprano stepped in as a last-minute replacement to partner her husband in Verdi's masterpiece.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Richard Tucker Award-winner Ailyn Pérez – the “lyric soprano who truly seems to have it all” (Opera News) – takes on a trio of starring roles at London's Royal Opera House over the coming months. After launching the new year in the title role of Manon (Jan 31–Feb 4), she makes her role debut as Liù in Turandot (Feb 17–March 10), before giving her first scheduled Covent Garden performances in the title role of La traviata opposite her husband and fellow Tucker Award-winner, tenor Stephen Costello (May 6–20). Dubbed “America's fastest-rising husband-and-wife opera stars” (Associated Press), the couple brought down the house in London two years ago, when the soprano stepped in as a last-minute replacement to partner her husband in Verdi's masterpiece.
Renée Fleming to Perform at Superbowl XLVIII
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
On February 2, when superstar soprano Renée Fleming steps on the field at MetLife Stadium to sing the national anthem, she will hold the distinction of being the first opera singer to ever sing “The Star Spangled Banner” at a Super Bowl. In recent years, it has been performed primarily by pop and country superstars.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
On February 2, when superstar soprano Renée Fleming steps on the field at MetLife Stadium to sing the national anthem, she will hold the distinction of being the first opera singer to ever sing “The Star Spangled Banner” at a Super Bowl. In recent years, it has been performed primarily by pop and country superstars.
Natalie Dessay Makes New York Debut at Carnegie Hall, 3/12
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
French soprano Natalie Dessay makes her highly anticipated New York recital debut onWednesday, March 12 at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, joined by pianist and frequent collaborator Philippe Cassard. Ms. Dessay and Mr. Cassard recently released an acclaimed recording of Debussy's works in 2012 (Virgin Classics), two of which are featured in this program—“Apparition,” and 'La romance d'Ariel.' The program also features German works by Brahms, Clara Schumann, and Richard Strauss, and French works by Duparc, Poulenc, and Fauré. Full program information is below.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
French soprano Natalie Dessay makes her highly anticipated New York recital debut onWednesday, March 12 at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, joined by pianist and frequent collaborator Philippe Cassard. Ms. Dessay and Mr. Cassard recently released an acclaimed recording of Debussy's works in 2012 (Virgin Classics), two of which are featured in this program—“Apparition,” and 'La romance d'Ariel.' The program also features German works by Brahms, Clara Schumann, and Richard Strauss, and French works by Duparc, Poulenc, and Fauré. Full program information is below.
Renee Fleming Stars in the Title Role of RUSALKA, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Renée Fleming will return to one of her signature roles, the title character in Dvorák's Rusalka, for six performances beginning tonight, January 23.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Renée Fleming will return to one of her signature roles, the title character in Dvorák's Rusalka, for six performances beginning tonight, January 23.
Opera Lafayette Presents Mozart's COSI FAN TUTTE and Philidor's LES FEMMES VENGEES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Share the joy of great opera this holiday season as as Opera Lafayette brings new light to a familiar favorite. Start off your evening with our critically acclaimed French language production of Mozart's Così fan tutte, performed in two shortened acts with one intermission. Also known as “School for Lovers' Così follows the story of soldiers Guillaume and Fernand as they test the fidelity of each others fiancées by any means necessary.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014
Share the joy of great opera this holiday season as as Opera Lafayette brings new light to a familiar favorite. Start off your evening with our critically acclaimed French language production of Mozart's Così fan tutte, performed in two shortened acts with one intermission. Also known as “School for Lovers' Così follows the story of soldiers Guillaume and Fernand as they test the fidelity of each others fiancées by any means necessary.
2014 Dallas Opera Stadium Simulcast to Feature THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, 4/11
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
The Dallas Opera, in partnership with AT&T Stadium and with support from its presenting sponsor, The Dallas Foundation, will present company's third stadium simulcast-the seventh free Dallas Opera simulcast since 2010.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
The Dallas Opera, in partnership with AT&T Stadium and with support from its presenting sponsor, The Dallas Foundation, will present company's third stadium simulcast-the seventh free Dallas Opera simulcast since 2010.
Sarasota Opera Launches New Student Season Pass Program
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Sarasota Opera has announced the launch of the new Student Season Pass program for the 2014 Winter Festival Season. For only $25, current full time students under the age of 22 can purchase the Student Season Pass and attend unlimited performances at Sarasota Opera during the 2014 Winter Festival Season.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Sarasota Opera has announced the launch of the new Student Season Pass program for the 2014 Winter Festival Season. For only $25, current full time students under the age of 22 can purchase the Student Season Pass and attend unlimited performances at Sarasota Opera during the 2014 Winter Festival Season.
Six Short RADIO OPERAS by EXPERIMENTS IN OPERA to Run 2/28-3/1
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Experiments in Opera announces their upcoming performances of six Radio Operas – short 10-15 minute long world premiere works that draw themes and inspirations ranging from a Samuel Becket story, a skateboarding legend, founding father Thomas Paine, and stamp collecting, to a Martian colony, and more. This production, the second in Experiments in Opera's 2013-14 Season at Abrons Arts Center, explores the questions: What does opera gain when it is presented without visuals? And, how do the different media of opera and radio play combine?
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Experiments in Opera announces their upcoming performances of six Radio Operas – short 10-15 minute long world premiere works that draw themes and inspirations ranging from a Samuel Becket story, a skateboarding legend, founding father Thomas Paine, and stamp collecting, to a Martian colony, and more. This production, the second in Experiments in Opera's 2013-14 Season at Abrons Arts Center, explores the questions: What does opera gain when it is presented without visuals? And, how do the different media of opera and radio play combine?
Seattle Opera to Present THE CONSUL, 2/22-3/7
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Seattle Opera's 50th Anniversary season continues with The Consul, a riveting Cold-War thriller coming to McCaw Hall for the first time. In this tale, an inhuman bureaucracy poses a formidable obstacle for a woman desperate to flee a totalitarian state with her family. Menotti's intensely human score won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1950, the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical Play and played for more than 100 performances on Broadway. Seattle Opera's production, which features several leading alumni of the Seattle Opera Young Artists Program, opens on Saturday, February 22, and runs for seven performances through Friday, March 7.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Seattle Opera's 50th Anniversary season continues with The Consul, a riveting Cold-War thriller coming to McCaw Hall for the first time. In this tale, an inhuman bureaucracy poses a formidable obstacle for a woman desperate to flee a totalitarian state with her family. Menotti's intensely human score won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1950, the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical Play and played for more than 100 performances on Broadway. Seattle Opera's production, which features several leading alumni of the Seattle Opera Young Artists Program, opens on Saturday, February 22, and runs for seven performances through Friday, March 7.
The Sarasota Opera Announces New Student Season Pass Program for the 2014 Winter Festival Season
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Sarasota Opera is proud to announce the launch of the new Student Season Pass program for the 2014 Winter Festival Season. For only $25, current full time students under the age of 22 can purchase the Student Season Pass and attend unlimited performances at Sarasota Opera during the 2014 Winter Festival Season.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Sarasota Opera is proud to announce the launch of the new Student Season Pass program for the 2014 Winter Festival Season. For only $25, current full time students under the age of 22 can purchase the Student Season Pass and attend unlimited performances at Sarasota Opera during the 2014 Winter Festival Season.
The LA Opera Presents BILLY BUDD, 2/22-3/16
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Part child and part saint, endowed with physical as well as spiritual beauty, a young sailor unwittingly undermines the chain of command on the high seas in British composer Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd, returning to LA Opera's stage for six performances, February 22 through March 16.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Part child and part saint, endowed with physical as well as spiritual beauty, a young sailor unwittingly undermines the chain of command on the high seas in British composer Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd, returning to LA Opera's stage for six performances, February 22 through March 16.
The Dallas Opera Announces 2014-2015 Season - THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, LA BOHEME, IOLANTA & More!
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
The Dallas Opera is proud to announce its return to fivemainstage productions (including one double-bill) for the company's adventurous 2014-2015 Seasonin the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
The Dallas Opera is proud to announce its return to fivemainstage productions (including one double-bill) for the company's adventurous 2014-2015 Seasonin the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
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