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.
David Carpenter Presents Scenes from Opera THE AGE OF INNOCENCE Today
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2013
Scenes from the opera, 'The Age of Innocence,' music and libretto by David Carpenter, will be performed at Christ and St. Stephen's Church, 120 W. 69th Street in Manhattan, today, November 17th at 3pm, free admission. Based on the novel by Edith Wharton, the opera tells the story of a love-triangle set in New York City in the 1870s.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2013
Scenes from the opera, 'The Age of Innocence,' music and libretto by David Carpenter, will be performed at Christ and St. Stephen's Church, 120 W. 69th Street in Manhattan, today, November 17th at 3pm, free admission. Based on the novel by Edith Wharton, the opera tells the story of a love-triangle set in New York City in the 1870s.
Tenor James Valenti Stars in Austin Lyric Opera's DON CARLO, Now thru 11/24
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2013
Austin Lyric Opera (ALO) has announced that internationally acclaimed American tenor James Valenti will take on the title role of its season opener, 'Don Carlo'.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2013
Austin Lyric Opera (ALO) has announced that internationally acclaimed American tenor James Valenti will take on the title role of its season opener, 'Don Carlo'.
New Harriet Tubman Opera to Preview at Harlem's Schomburg Center, 12/9
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
AOP (American Opera Projects), and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture will co-present an evening of scenes from Nkeiru Okoye's folk opera Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom that tells of how a young girl born in slavery, becomes Harriet Tubman, the legendary Underground Railroad conductor. The musical excerpts will be followed by an artist Q&A moderated by WQXR's Terrance McKnight. The concert will be presented on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 6:30 PM at the Langston Hughes Auditorium: 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037-1801.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
AOP (American Opera Projects), and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture will co-present an evening of scenes from Nkeiru Okoye's folk opera Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom that tells of how a young girl born in slavery, becomes Harriet Tubman, the legendary Underground Railroad conductor. The musical excerpts will be followed by an artist Q&A moderated by WQXR's Terrance McKnight. The concert will be presented on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 6:30 PM at the Langston Hughes Auditorium: 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037-1801.
Richard Tucker Music Foundation to Host 100th Anniversary Gala at Avery Fisher Hall, 11/17; Set for PBS Broadcast 1/10
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
On November 17, the Richard Tucker Music Foundation celebrates the 100th anniversary of the legendary tenor's birth with a star-studded gala at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center. Isabel Leonard, the 2013 Richard Tucker Award-winner and a rising star in the U.S. and abroad, joins an outstanding group of singers including Stephanie Blythe, Stephen Costello, Joyce DiDonato, Renee Fleming, Christine Goerke, Susan Graham, Greer Grimsley, Angela Meade, Eric Owens, Ailyn Perez, Matthew Polenzani, and Patricia Racette. With the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the New York Choral Society led by Riccardo Frizza they will present a program of arias and ensembles by Verdi, Bellini, Rossini, Dvorak, Puccini and Offenbach. Following the concert, which is being taped for broadcast on PBS's Live From Lincoln Center on January 10, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. EST (check local listings), the foundation will host a gala dinner on the Grand Promenade of Avery Fisher Hall.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
On November 17, the Richard Tucker Music Foundation celebrates the 100th anniversary of the legendary tenor's birth with a star-studded gala at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center. Isabel Leonard, the 2013 Richard Tucker Award-winner and a rising star in the U.S. and abroad, joins an outstanding group of singers including Stephanie Blythe, Stephen Costello, Joyce DiDonato, Renee Fleming, Christine Goerke, Susan Graham, Greer Grimsley, Angela Meade, Eric Owens, Ailyn Perez, Matthew Polenzani, and Patricia Racette. With the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the New York Choral Society led by Riccardo Frizza they will present a program of arias and ensembles by Verdi, Bellini, Rossini, Dvorak, Puccini and Offenbach. Following the concert, which is being taped for broadcast on PBS's Live From Lincoln Center on January 10, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. EST (check local listings), the foundation will host a gala dinner on the Grand Promenade of Avery Fisher Hall.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at The Met's THE MAGIC FLUTE, Directed by Julie Taymor
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
English conductor Jane Glover will make her Met debut on December 16 leading the company's holiday presentation, an abridged, English-language production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, directed by Julie Taymor. The 100-minute version of Taymor's popular staging of the opera will star Alek Shrader as the brave prince Tamino; Heidi Stober as Pamina, the princess he must rescue; Eric Owens as the mysterious Sarastro; Shenyang as the Speaker; and Nathan Gunn as the hapless bird-catcher Papageno. Albina Shagimuratova and Kathryn Lewek will alternate in the role of Pamina's vindictive mother, the Queen of the Night. The Magic Flute launched the recent Met tradition of presenting a family-oriented production each holiday season, with sharply discounted tickets and two special weekday matinee performances. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the production!
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
English conductor Jane Glover will make her Met debut on December 16 leading the company's holiday presentation, an abridged, English-language production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, directed by Julie Taymor. The 100-minute version of Taymor's popular staging of the opera will star Alek Shrader as the brave prince Tamino; Heidi Stober as Pamina, the princess he must rescue; Eric Owens as the mysterious Sarastro; Shenyang as the Speaker; and Nathan Gunn as the hapless bird-catcher Papageno. Albina Shagimuratova and Kathryn Lewek will alternate in the role of Pamina's vindictive mother, the Queen of the Night. The Magic Flute launched the recent Met tradition of presenting a family-oriented production each holiday season, with sharply discounted tickets and two special weekday matinee performances. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the production!
BWW Reviews: This FRAU Has No Shadow, But Plenty of Thrills at The Met
by Richard Sasanow - November 15, 2013
There are more famous operas than Richard Strauss's DIE FRAU OHNE SCHATTEN (The Woman without a Shadow), but you won't find one that is more exciting when all the pieces--and there are lots of them--come together. The Met's production is one of those evenings in the opera house--not perfect but so thrilling that you forget that it isn't.
by Richard Sasanow - November 15, 2013
There are more famous operas than Richard Strauss's DIE FRAU OHNE SCHATTEN (The Woman without a Shadow), but you won't find one that is more exciting when all the pieces--and there are lots of them--come together. The Met's production is one of those evenings in the opera house--not perfect but so thrilling that you forget that it isn't.
Atlanta Opera Now Offering Two-Opera Season Ticket Packages
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
The Atlanta Opera announces that two-opera season ticket packages, including Gounod's Faust and Rossini's The Barber of Seville are now on sale. Also available are Opera Gift Certificates customizable in any amount the purchaser desires. Opera Gift Certificates are valid for any Atlanta Opera production at the Cobb Energy Centre. Both offerings can be purchased by calling Atlanta Opera Patron Services at 404-881-8885. The two-opera season ticket packages, ranging from $47-$312, are also available at atlantaopera.org and include subscriber benefits such as priority seating and flexible ticket exchanges.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
The Atlanta Opera announces that two-opera season ticket packages, including Gounod's Faust and Rossini's The Barber of Seville are now on sale. Also available are Opera Gift Certificates customizable in any amount the purchaser desires. Opera Gift Certificates are valid for any Atlanta Opera production at the Cobb Energy Centre. Both offerings can be purchased by calling Atlanta Opera Patron Services at 404-881-8885. The two-opera season ticket packages, ranging from $47-$312, are also available at atlantaopera.org and include subscriber benefits such as priority seating and flexible ticket exchanges.
James Levine to Conduct Series of Opera Scenes at Juilliard, 2/11-2/16
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
The Metropolitan Opera and The Juilliard School present an evening of opera featuring Act I of Mozart's Die Entführung aus dem Serail; Stravinsky's rarely-performed one-act comedy Mavra; Act I, scene 1 of Berlioz's Benvenuto Cellini; and Act I, part 2 of Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore in the fourth collaboration between the two institutions on Tuesday, February 11 and Friday, February 14, 2014 at 8 PM and Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 2 PM in Juilliard's Peter Jay Sharp Theater. Met Music Director James Levine conducts the Juilliard Orchestra and singers from the Met's Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, as well as singers from the Ellen and James S. Marcus Institute for Vocal Arts at Juilliard. Director Edward Berkeley will stage the program in a semi-staged concert version.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
The Metropolitan Opera and The Juilliard School present an evening of opera featuring Act I of Mozart's Die Entführung aus dem Serail; Stravinsky's rarely-performed one-act comedy Mavra; Act I, scene 1 of Berlioz's Benvenuto Cellini; and Act I, part 2 of Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore in the fourth collaboration between the two institutions on Tuesday, February 11 and Friday, February 14, 2014 at 8 PM and Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 2 PM in Juilliard's Peter Jay Sharp Theater. Met Music Director James Levine conducts the Juilliard Orchestra and singers from the Met's Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, as well as singers from the Ellen and James S. Marcus Institute for Vocal Arts at Juilliard. Director Edward Berkeley will stage the program in a semi-staged concert version.
The Melbourne Ring Cycle to Open at the Arts Centre Melbourne, 11/18
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
The curtain goes up on The Melbourne Ring Cycle on 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 15, 2013
The curtain goes up on The Melbourne Ring Cycle on 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.
Dallas Opera Announces New Holiday Commission by Composer/Librettist, Mark Adamo
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
The Dallas Opera thrilled audience members at this evening's “Composing Conversation” at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, when Dallas Opera General Director and CEO Keith Cerny made the surprise announcement that Mark Adamo, one of America's most successful and accomplished composer-librettists has agreed to create a new holiday opera for the 2015-2016 Season.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
The Dallas Opera thrilled audience members at this evening's “Composing Conversation” at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, when Dallas Opera General Director and CEO Keith Cerny made the surprise announcement that Mark Adamo, one of America's most successful and accomplished composer-librettists has agreed to create a new holiday opera for the 2015-2016 Season.
Opera Australia Kicks Off 2013 Melbourne Ring Festival Today
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
Opera Australia previously released the program for Melbourne Ring Festival, running from today, 15 November - 13 December 2013. The Festival, supported by the City of Melbourne, will bring Melbourne's central city to life with a range of accessible and entertaining events relating to Wagner's epic opera, theRing cycle, presented simultaneously at Arts Centre Melbourne.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013
Opera Australia previously released the program for Melbourne Ring Festival, running from today, 15 November - 13 December 2013. The Festival, supported by the City of Melbourne, will bring Melbourne's central city to life with a range of accessible and entertaining events relating to Wagner's epic opera, theRing cycle, presented simultaneously at Arts Centre Melbourne.
The Minnesota Opera's 2013–2014 Season Subscription Campaign Achieves a 14-Year High
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2013
Minneapolis—Minnesota Opera is pleased to announce that its 2013–2014 season subscription campaign has achieved a 14-year high.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2013
Minneapolis—Minnesota Opera is pleased to announce that its 2013–2014 season subscription campaign has achieved a 14-year high.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents DIE FLEDERMAUS, 12/10
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2013
Extreme flirting, lots of champagne, and dance-to-dawn partying – it's Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss, Jr. The most famous of all Viennese operettas arrives at Lyric Opera of Chicago December 10 in an effervescent new-to-Chicago production starring Juliane Banse* as Rosalinde, Bo Skovhus as Eisenstein,Daniela Fally** as Adele, Michael Spyres* as Alfred, Adrian Eröd* as Falke,Emily Fons as Prince Orlofsky, and Andrew Shore as Frank. Die Fledermaus is conducted by Ward Stare with E. Loren Meeker in her Lyric Opera directorial debut. (*Lyric debut, **American debut)
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2013
Extreme flirting, lots of champagne, and dance-to-dawn partying – it's Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss, Jr. The most famous of all Viennese operettas arrives at Lyric Opera of Chicago December 10 in an effervescent new-to-Chicago production starring Juliane Banse* as Rosalinde, Bo Skovhus as Eisenstein,Daniela Fally** as Adele, Michael Spyres* as Alfred, Adrian Eröd* as Falke,Emily Fons as Prince Orlofsky, and Andrew Shore as Frank. Die Fledermaus is conducted by Ward Stare with E. Loren Meeker in her Lyric Opera directorial debut. (*Lyric debut, **American debut)
Dallas Opera Presents Latest COMPOSING CONVERSATIONS with Mark Adamo Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2013
The Dallas Opera is proud to present the latest in our free public series of'Composing Conversations' tonight, November 14, 2013 in Nasher Hall at the internationally acclaimed Nasher Sculpture Center (2001 Flora St., Dallas). The conversation, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will focus on the multifaceted career of one of America's most successful and accomplished composer-librettists, Mark Adamo.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2013
The Dallas Opera is proud to present the latest in our free public series of'Composing Conversations' tonight, November 14, 2013 in Nasher Hall at the internationally acclaimed Nasher Sculpture Center (2001 Flora St., Dallas). The conversation, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will focus on the multifaceted career of one of America's most successful and accomplished composer-librettists, Mark Adamo.
Utah Opera Presents Cabaret-Style FATAL SONG, Now thru 11/17
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2013
Utah Opera presents a unique, cabaret-style theater experience featuring some of opera's best known arias in Kathleen Cahill's, irreverent Fatal Song onstage at Rose Wagner Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2013
Utah Opera presents a unique, cabaret-style theater experience featuring some of opera's best known arias in Kathleen Cahill's, irreverent Fatal Song onstage at Rose Wagner Theatre.
Opera on Tap Brings SMASHED to Freddy's Bar and Backroom Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2013
Tonight, November 14th, Brooklyn-based company Opera on Tap will bring its hit opera SMASHED: The Carrie Nation Story by composer James Barry and librettist Timothy Braun to Freddy's Bar and Backroom in a new fully-immersive production. Dubbed by Feast of Music as an 'hilarious slapstick-style opera,' the show will take place in Freddy's front room at 8pm and will be free of charge.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2013
Tonight, November 14th, Brooklyn-based company Opera on Tap will bring its hit opera SMASHED: The Carrie Nation Story by composer James Barry and librettist Timothy Braun to Freddy's Bar and Backroom in a new fully-immersive production. Dubbed by Feast of Music as an 'hilarious slapstick-style opera,' the show will take place in Freddy's front room at 8pm and will be free of charge.
LA Opera Adds Extra Performance of THE MAGIC FLUTE, 12/13
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2013
In response to strong ticket demand, General Director Plácido Domingo has announced today that LA Opera has scheduled an additional performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute, conducted by Music Director James Conlon, on December 13 at 8:30pm to accommodate audiences who would otherwise be left out.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2013
In response to strong ticket demand, General Director Plácido Domingo has announced today that LA Opera has scheduled an additional performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute, conducted by Music Director James Conlon, on December 13 at 8:30pm to accommodate audiences who would otherwise be left out.
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Opera Colorado and HANNA RANCH
by Stage Tube - November 13, 2013
Opera Colorado has reorganized their company and are preparing their annual Gala. This week, General Director Greg Carpenter tells 'In Focus' host Eden Lane about the season ahead and how the company made it through the fiscal challenge. Eden also meets the Colorado filmmakers behind the new documentary HANNA RANCH. This Colorado story makes its world premiere during the Starz Denver Film Festival on the big screen at The Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Click below to go behind the scenes!
by Stage Tube - November 13, 2013
Opera Colorado has reorganized their company and are preparing their annual Gala. This week, General Director Greg Carpenter tells 'In Focus' host Eden Lane about the season ahead and how the company made it through the fiscal challenge. Eden also meets the Colorado filmmakers behind the new documentary HANNA RANCH. This Colorado story makes its world premiere during the Starz Denver Film Festival on the big screen at The Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Click below to go behind the scenes!
Met Museum Announces 2013-14 Chamber Opera Performances
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2013
Met Museum Presents offers a unique series of chamber operas this season, including an early Baroque set piece, two world premieres, and A Pig Tale presented in settings around the Museum.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2013
Met Museum Presents offers a unique series of chamber operas this season, including an early Baroque set piece, two world premieres, and A Pig Tale presented in settings around the Museum.
BWW Reviews: Back to the 18th Century with Labadie, Persson and the New York Philharmonic
by Richard Sasanow - November 12, 2013
Handel wrote over 1000 da capo arias—a musical mainstay of Italian baroque operas--during his career, but none more thrilling than “Let the Bright Seraphim.” The showpiece for soprano and piccolo trumpet, which comes at the very end of the oratorio SAMSON, was a joyous crowd-pleaser at the New York Philharmonic last Friday, featuring soprano Miah Persson.Conducted by Bernard Labadie, the program also featured a new completion of Mozart's Requiem. featuring Miah Persson and Stephanie Blythe
by Richard Sasanow - November 12, 2013
Handel wrote over 1000 da capo arias—a musical mainstay of Italian baroque operas--during his career, but none more thrilling than “Let the Bright Seraphim.” The showpiece for soprano and piccolo trumpet, which comes at the very end of the oratorio SAMSON, was a joyous crowd-pleaser at the New York Philharmonic last Friday, featuring soprano Miah Persson.Conducted by Bernard Labadie, the program also featured a new completion of Mozart's Requiem. featuring Miah Persson and Stephanie Blythe
BWW Reviews: Local Baritone Enlivens KC Lyric Opera's Smart New Production of THE MAGIC FLUTE
by Paul Proffett - November 12, 2013
Before the Kauffman Center for the Performing arts opened, co-productions with the likes of the San Francisco Opera seemed unthinkable, but now, the Lyric Opera teams with that company to present a new vision of THE MAJIC FLUTE.
by Paul Proffett - November 12, 2013
Before the Kauffman Center for the Performing arts opened, co-productions with the likes of the San Francisco Opera seemed unthinkable, but now, the Lyric Opera teams with that company to present a new vision of THE MAJIC FLUTE.
Jaime Laredo to Celebrate 20th New York String Orchestra Anniversary with Concerts at Carnegie Hall, 12/24 & 28
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2013
The New York String Orchestra, an ensemble of young players ages 16–23 from around the world, who come together each year for a seminar of rehearsals and performance preparation, celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Music Director Jaime Laredo with two annual concerts in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. In addition, the New York String Orchestra Seminar celebrates its 45th anniversary.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2013
The New York String Orchestra, an ensemble of young players ages 16–23 from around the world, who come together each year for a seminar of rehearsals and performance preparation, celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Music Director Jaime Laredo with two annual concerts in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. In addition, the New York String Orchestra Seminar celebrates its 45th anniversary.
OperaDelaware Presents November Pignic and Holiday Show, 11/15
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 12, 2013
Join the Friends of OperaDelaware (foOD) for OPERAtion FoOD - A November Pignic!
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 12, 2013
Join the Friends of OperaDelaware (foOD) for OPERAtion FoOD - A November Pignic!
The Dallas Opera Presents Their Latest COMPOSING CONVERSATIONS with Mark Adamo, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2013
DALLAS, NOVEMBER 11, 2013 – The Dallas Opera is proud to present the latest in our free public series of“Composing Conversations” on Thursday, November 14, 2013 in Nasher Hall at the internationally acclaimed Nasher Sculpture Center (2001 Flora St., Dallas). The conversation, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will focus on the multifaceted career of one of America's most successful and accomplished composer-librettists, Mark Adamo.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2013
DALLAS, NOVEMBER 11, 2013 – The Dallas Opera is proud to present the latest in our free public series of“Composing Conversations” on Thursday, November 14, 2013 in Nasher Hall at the internationally acclaimed Nasher Sculpture Center (2001 Flora St., Dallas). The conversation, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will focus on the multifaceted career of one of America's most successful and accomplished composer-librettists, Mark Adamo.
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