Bainbridge Symphony Opens 2013-14 Season with Opera Showcase This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2013
The BSO kicks off its 41st Season with a night at the opera! Come hear your favorite overtures, arias, duets, ensemble numbers and more with an all-star cast of Northwest singers including Rachel DeShon, soprano, Sonia Perez, mezzo-soprano, John Coons, tenor, and Thomas Thompson, baritone in Toi Toi Toi! - An Opera Showcase, running today and tomorrow, November 23 & 24: Saturday @ 7:30 p.m. & Sunday @ 3:00 p.m. at Bainbridge Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2013
The BSO kicks off its 41st Season with a night at the opera! Come hear your favorite overtures, arias, duets, ensemble numbers and more with an all-star cast of Northwest singers including Rachel DeShon, soprano, Sonia Perez, mezzo-soprano, John Coons, tenor, and Thomas Thompson, baritone in Toi Toi Toi! - An Opera Showcase, running today and tomorrow, November 23 & 24: Saturday @ 7:30 p.m. & Sunday @ 3:00 p.m. at Bainbridge Performing Arts.
OperaDelaware Presents Peabody Opera's Production of HANSEL AND GRETEL, 12/7
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 22, 2013
OperaDelaware presents Peabody Opera's Hansel and Gretel Saturday December 7 10:30 am / 1:30 pm
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 22, 2013
OperaDelaware presents Peabody Opera's Hansel and Gretel Saturday December 7 10:30 am / 1:30 pm
Pinchgut Opera's Performer Introductions
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2013
Our final three introductions - Andrew Goodwin, David Greco and Alexandra Oomens. Three wonderful young Australians making their way in the world of singing and opera, each with their own story to tell; from Russian studies, to beautiful Bach, and the experience of singing with Gondwana Choirs.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2013
Our final three introductions - Andrew Goodwin, David Greco and Alexandra Oomens. Three wonderful young Australians making their way in the world of singing and opera, each with their own story to tell; from Russian studies, to beautiful Bach, and the experience of singing with Gondwana Choirs.
Strauss's 'Der Rosenkavalier' Returns with Met Opera to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of U.S. Premiere, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2013
To commemorate the centennial of the opera's 1913 U.S. premiere at the Met, Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier returns for a series of performances conducted by Edward Gardner and featuring a cast of international singers making company debuts and role debuts. Viennese soprano Martina Serafin sings her first Met performances of one of her signature roles, the Marschallin. Alice Coote, who currently stars as Detective Anne Strawson in the North American premiere of Nico Muhly's Two Boys, sings the trouser role of the Marschallin's young lover, Octavian, while Mojca Erdmann makes her company role debut as Sophie, the innocent young woman who comes between the two. Peter Rose reprises his acclaimed interpretation of the Marschallin's oafish cousin, Baron Ochs; Hans-Joachim Ketelsen sings Sophie's protective father, Faninal; and Eric Cutler returns to the role of the Italian Singer. On December 3, German mezzo-soprano Daniela Sindram will make her Met debut as Octavian, a role she will also sing on December 7 and 10. On December 13, French mezzo-soprano Géraldine Chauvet will sing her first company performance of Octavian. At the December 3 performance, two graduates of the Met's Lindemann Young Artist Development Program will sing principal roles: Erin Morley as Sophie and Mario Chang as the Italian Singer.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2013
To commemorate the centennial of the opera's 1913 U.S. premiere at the Met, Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier returns for a series of performances conducted by Edward Gardner and featuring a cast of international singers making company debuts and role debuts. Viennese soprano Martina Serafin sings her first Met performances of one of her signature roles, the Marschallin. Alice Coote, who currently stars as Detective Anne Strawson in the North American premiere of Nico Muhly's Two Boys, sings the trouser role of the Marschallin's young lover, Octavian, while Mojca Erdmann makes her company role debut as Sophie, the innocent young woman who comes between the two. Peter Rose reprises his acclaimed interpretation of the Marschallin's oafish cousin, Baron Ochs; Hans-Joachim Ketelsen sings Sophie's protective father, Faninal; and Eric Cutler returns to the role of the Italian Singer. On December 3, German mezzo-soprano Daniela Sindram will make her Met debut as Octavian, a role she will also sing on December 7 and 10. On December 13, French mezzo-soprano Géraldine Chauvet will sing her first company performance of Octavian. At the December 3 performance, two graduates of the Met's Lindemann Young Artist Development Program will sing principal roles: Erin Morley as Sophie and Mario Chang as the Italian Singer.
James Conlon Observes Britten Centenary Throughout Southern California, Now thru 12/6
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2013
Conductor James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera, will lead a series of Britten performances across the Southland as part of the Britten 100/LA celebration, in commemoration of the 2013 Benjamin Britten centenary.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2013
Conductor James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera, will lead a series of Britten performances across the Southland as part of the Britten 100/LA celebration, in commemoration of the 2013 Benjamin Britten centenary.
Beth Morrison Projects and VisionInto Art Bring 21C LIEDERABEND, OP. 3 to BAM Today
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2013
21c Liederabend, op. 3, Beth Morrison Projects (BMP) and VisionIntoArt (VIA)'s festival of contemporary art song, brings two distinct programs to BAM as part of the 31st Next Wave Festival tonight and Saturday, November 22 and 23, at 7:30 PM? at BAM Harvey Theater (651 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY).
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2013
21c Liederabend, op. 3, Beth Morrison Projects (BMP) and VisionIntoArt (VIA)'s festival of contemporary art song, brings two distinct programs to BAM as part of the 31st Next Wave Festival tonight and Saturday, November 22 and 23, at 7:30 PM? at BAM Harvey Theater (651 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY).
LA Opera Kicks Off Benjamin Britten's 100th Birthday Celebration Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2013
Events coming up in the next few weeks for the LA Opera include special celebrations tonight, November 22, Britten's 100th birthday.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2013
Events coming up in the next few weeks for the LA Opera include special celebrations tonight, November 22, Britten's 100th birthday.
Central City Opera Announces the THEATRE OF DREAMS GALA, 4/5
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2013
Denver, Colo. (Nov. 21, 2013) — Central City Opera announces the Theatre of Dreams Gala, an elegant evening in a beautiful downtown Denver venue to raise money for the company's opera and musical theater productions and year-round programs. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 at the newly renovated McNichols Civic Center Building located at 144 West Colfax (corner of West Colfax and Bannock) in Denver.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2013
Denver, Colo. (Nov. 21, 2013) — Central City Opera announces the Theatre of Dreams Gala, an elegant evening in a beautiful downtown Denver venue to raise money for the company's opera and musical theater productions and year-round programs. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 at the newly renovated McNichols Civic Center Building located at 144 West Colfax (corner of West Colfax and Bannock) in Denver.
Gotham Chamber Opera Presents LA DESCENTE D'ORPHEE AUX ENFERS, 1/1
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2013
Gotham Chamber Opera presents Marc-Antoine Charpentier's La descente d'Orphée aux enfers, a co-production with Trinity Church, from January 1- January 5, 2014 at St. Paul's Chapel, Broadway and Fulton, NYC. Performances: Wednesday, January 1 and Friday, January 3 at 7pm; Sunday, January 5 at 5pm. Tickets are $15-$125 and are available atwww.ticketcentral.com or (212) 279-4200. For more information visitwww.gothamchamberopera.org.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2013
Gotham Chamber Opera presents Marc-Antoine Charpentier's La descente d'Orphée aux enfers, a co-production with Trinity Church, from January 1- January 5, 2014 at St. Paul's Chapel, Broadway and Fulton, NYC. Performances: Wednesday, January 1 and Friday, January 3 at 7pm; Sunday, January 5 at 5pm. Tickets are $15-$125 and are available atwww.ticketcentral.com or (212) 279-4200. For more information visitwww.gothamchamberopera.org.
Utah Sol Group to Offer Local Latinos Access to Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Events
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2013
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera announced the creation of a new community group known as Utah Symphony Opera Latinos (Sol).
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2013
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera announced the creation of a new community group known as Utah Symphony Opera Latinos (Sol).
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Presents Holiday Show SHINE!, 12/6
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2013
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) Artistic Director, Dr. Timothy Seelig, announced that for the first time in nearly 20 years, the Chorus will return to the War Memorial Opera House (301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco) on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 8 p.m. with the holiday performance, Shine! Our Brightest Holiday Show Ever!
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2013
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) Artistic Director, Dr. Timothy Seelig, announced that for the first time in nearly 20 years, the Chorus will return to the War Memorial Opera House (301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco) on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 8 p.m. with the holiday performance, Shine! Our Brightest Holiday Show Ever!
PBS to Air PAVAROTTI: A VOICE FOR THE AGES, 11/30
by Sarah Bellet - November 20, 2013
Like Enrico Caruso before him, Luciano Pavarotti extended his presence far beyond the limits of Italian opera.
by Sarah Bellet - November 20, 2013
Like Enrico Caruso before him, Luciano Pavarotti extended his presence far beyond the limits of Italian opera.
The Glimmerglass Festival Announces Events for 2014
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2013
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Since the appointment of Artistic & General Director Francesca Zambello in 2010, The Glimmerglass Festival has grown the number of events presented during its summer season, with concerts, lectures, question-and-answer sessions and more supplementing its core calendar of four mainstage productions.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2013
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Since the appointment of Artistic & General Director Francesca Zambello in 2010, The Glimmerglass Festival has grown the number of events presented during its summer season, with concerts, lectures, question-and-answer sessions and more supplementing its core calendar of four mainstage productions.
STAGE TUBE: Sneek Peak at James Levine Rehearing FALSTAFF at The Met
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2013
The Met: Live in HD series continues on the big screen with Verdi's Falstaff. An undisputed master of this work, Music Director James Levine conducts Verdi's opera for the first time at the Met since 2005. Robert Carsen's production—the first new Met Falstaff since 1964—is set in the English countryside in the mid-20th century. Ambrogio Maestri sings the title role of the blustery Sir John Falstaff, opposite a marvelous ensemble that includes Angela Meade, Stephanie Blythe, Lisette Oropesa and Franco Vassallo. The live transmission begins on December 14 at 12:55 PM ET with an encore on December 18 at 6:30 PM local time.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2013
The Met: Live in HD series continues on the big screen with Verdi's Falstaff. An undisputed master of this work, Music Director James Levine conducts Verdi's opera for the first time at the Met since 2005. Robert Carsen's production—the first new Met Falstaff since 1964—is set in the English countryside in the mid-20th century. Ambrogio Maestri sings the title role of the blustery Sir John Falstaff, opposite a marvelous ensemble that includes Angela Meade, Stephanie Blythe, Lisette Oropesa and Franco Vassallo. The live transmission begins on December 14 at 12:55 PM ET with an encore on December 18 at 6:30 PM local time.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Opens New Production of LA TRAVIATA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2013
What's it like to be the most beautiful, most desired young woman who throws the wildest parties in all of Paris - and to be losing your life just as true love finally finds you? Welcome to the glittering, dark, hope-filled, doomed world of the Parisian demimonde, where the romantic tragedy of Verdi's La Traviata takes place.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2013
What's it like to be the most beautiful, most desired young woman who throws the wildest parties in all of Paris - and to be losing your life just as true love finally finds you? Welcome to the glittering, dark, hope-filled, doomed world of the Parisian demimonde, where the romantic tragedy of Verdi's La Traviata takes place.
Amore Opera to Present Circus-Themed Double Bill, 12/13-1/5
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2013
The Amore Opera presents an evening of morte and amore with a circus-themed pairing of Leoncavallo's Pagliacci and the rarely performed operetta, The Circus Princess by Hungarian composer Emmerich Kálmán. This double bill conducted by Maestro Gregory Ortega and directed by Nathan Hull features new productions of both of these one-act works. It will open on December 13 at 7:30pm at The Connelly Theater and runs for twelve performances through January 5, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2013
The Amore Opera presents an evening of morte and amore with a circus-themed pairing of Leoncavallo's Pagliacci and the rarely performed operetta, The Circus Princess by Hungarian composer Emmerich Kálmán. This double bill conducted by Maestro Gregory Ortega and directed by Nathan Hull features new productions of both of these one-act works. It will open on December 13 at 7:30pm at The Connelly Theater and runs for twelve performances through January 5, 2014.
Erin Morley to Step in as 'Sophie' in Met Opera's DER ROSENKAVALIER
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2013
Erin Morley will sing the role of Sophie in all performances of Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier this season, replacing Mojca Erdmann, who is still recovering from a recent case of pneumonia.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2013
Erin Morley will sing the role of Sophie in all performances of Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier this season, replacing Mojca Erdmann, who is still recovering from a recent case of pneumonia.
The Vancouver Opera Presents ALBERT HERRING, Four Nights Only Beginning 11/30
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2013
Vancouver, BC ~ Effervescent, intoxicating, and just a little daft, Vancouver Opera's colourful production of Albert Herring bursts onto the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Stage in less than two weeks. Benjamin Britten's fast-paced, clever and hummable opera, directed by Glynis Leyshon, transports audiences to the 1950s in a riot of scrumptious costumes, devastating satire, and charming slapstick.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2013
Vancouver, BC ~ Effervescent, intoxicating, and just a little daft, Vancouver Opera's colourful production of Albert Herring bursts onto the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Stage in less than two weeks. Benjamin Britten's fast-paced, clever and hummable opera, directed by Glynis Leyshon, transports audiences to the 1950s in a riot of scrumptious costumes, devastating satire, and charming slapstick.
Center Stage Opera Presents Amici Night at Buon Gusto to Support Two Charities, 11/24
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2013
Come on up to Santa Clarita before our Nov. 24 Amici night at Buon Gusto, and support two outstanding causes. Shira, Dylan and Skyler will be singing at the Santa Clarita Homeless Shelter's 'Soup For The Soul' event, 23031 Drayton St. in Santa Clarita. Admission is $35 in advance (soupforthesoup@btohome.com) , $40 at the door, and includes food, a keepsake ceramic bowl, raffle opportunities, and a tour of the facility. The event runs from 3-5:30pm - Shira & Dylan sing at 3:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2013
Come on up to Santa Clarita before our Nov. 24 Amici night at Buon Gusto, and support two outstanding causes. Shira, Dylan and Skyler will be singing at the Santa Clarita Homeless Shelter's 'Soup For The Soul' event, 23031 Drayton St. in Santa Clarita. Admission is $35 in advance (soupforthesoup@btohome.com) , $40 at the door, and includes food, a keepsake ceramic bowl, raffle opportunities, and a tour of the facility. The event runs from 3-5:30pm - Shira & Dylan sing at 3:30pm.
Center Stage Opera Celebrates the 80s, 11/24
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2013
Shira Renee Thomas, Dylan F. Thomas and Skyler Boardley take you on a hit-filled journey through the '80s - the 1980s, 1880s, 1780s - this Sunday, Nov. 24, at 6pm.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2013
Shira Renee Thomas, Dylan F. Thomas and Skyler Boardley take you on a hit-filled journey through the '80s - the 1980s, 1880s, 1780s - this Sunday, Nov. 24, at 6pm.
BWW Reviews: White-Hot Antonacci Captivates White Light Festival with ERA LA NOTTE at Lincoln Center
by Richard Sasanow - November 18, 2013
Live from New York, it's soprano Anna Caterina Antonacci! Lucky for us. Antonacci is considered one of those distinctive, uncategorizable singers who show up every once in a while to excite and inspire us, but never quite find the broader acceptance they deserve. Thus, she doesn't sing at the Met and we have to hold on until performances like “Era la Notte,” which was on display twice last week at Lincoln Center's White Light Festival. To say she captivated the audience would be an understatement.
by Richard Sasanow - November 18, 2013
Live from New York, it's soprano Anna Caterina Antonacci! Lucky for us. Antonacci is considered one of those distinctive, uncategorizable singers who show up every once in a while to excite and inspire us, but never quite find the broader acceptance they deserve. Thus, she doesn't sing at the Met and we have to hold on until performances like “Era la Notte,” which was on display twice last week at Lincoln Center's White Light Festival. To say she captivated the audience would be an understatement.
Melbourne Ring Cycle to Open at the Arts Centre Melbourne Today
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2013
The curtain goes up on The Melbourne Ring Cycle today, Monday 18 November, when stars of Australian and international stages come together at Arts Centre Melbourne for the biggest opera event ever seen in Australia. Audiences from across the globe and interstate are now arriving for Ring Cycle experiences destined to form memories of a lifetime.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2013
The curtain goes up on The Melbourne Ring Cycle today, Monday 18 November, when stars of Australian and international stages come together at Arts Centre Melbourne for the biggest opera event ever seen in Australia. Audiences from across the globe and interstate are now arriving for Ring Cycle experiences destined to form memories of a lifetime.
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Youth Orchestras Present Fall Concert Today
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2013
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Youth Orchestras (CSOYO) opens their 2013-2014 season today, November 18 at 7:30pm at Brainerd Baptist Church with a concert performed by the Symphony Orchestra with Gary Wilkes conducting, featuring a new work by Frank Ticheli, Angels in the Architecture.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2013
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Youth Orchestras (CSOYO) opens their 2013-2014 season today, November 18 at 7:30pm at Brainerd Baptist Church with a concert performed by the Symphony Orchestra with Gary Wilkes conducting, featuring a new work by Frank Ticheli, Angels in the Architecture.
Garibaldi-Meucci Museum Celebrates Ezio Pinza's Life Today
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2013
Today, November 17 at 2 p.m., Nick Dowen will present an hour-long program on the life of opera great Ezio Pinza. Dowen, who has been collecting records since he was 13 years old, will share some of his thousands of recordings in a powerpoint presentation about the life of one of the most prolific singers in the history of music. A bass with a rich, smooth and sonorous voice, Pinza spent 22 seasons at New York's Metropolitan Opera, appearing in more than 750 performances of 50 operas. A popular recording star, Pinza went on to appear on Broadway, in Hollywood movies, and on television in his own series and daytime variety shows that were popular in the 1950s.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2013
Today, November 17 at 2 p.m., Nick Dowen will present an hour-long program on the life of opera great Ezio Pinza. Dowen, who has been collecting records since he was 13 years old, will share some of his thousands of recordings in a powerpoint presentation about the life of one of the most prolific singers in the history of music. A bass with a rich, smooth and sonorous voice, Pinza spent 22 seasons at New York's Metropolitan Opera, appearing in more than 750 performances of 50 operas. A popular recording star, Pinza went on to appear on Broadway, in Hollywood movies, and on television in his own series and daytime variety shows that were popular in the 1950s.
Indianapolis Opera and Italian Heritage Society Present VIVA VERDI! Today
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2013
Indianapolis will be part of an international celebration of the 200th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi's birth, joining hundreds of other cities around the world.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2013
Indianapolis will be part of an international celebration of the 200th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi's birth, joining hundreds of other cities around the world.
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