Opera on Tap Brings SMASHED to Freddy's Bar and Backroom, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
On 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 - October 25, 2013
On 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.
Photo Flash: Vladimir Jurowski in a Rare Revival of Strauss's Die Frau ohne Schatten
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
Vladimir Jurowski leads a rare revival of Richard Strauss's epic Die Frau ohne Schattenbeginning November 7, in the acclaimed staging by the late Herbert Wernicke that had its Met premiere in 2001. Anne Schwanewilms, one of the world's leading Strauss sopranos, makes her Met debut as the Empress. Christine Goerke, a graduate of the Met's Lindemann Young Artist Development Program who has recently emerged as a prominent international dramatic soprano, returns to the company after an absence of several seasons to sing the role of the Dyer's Wife. The cast also includes Torsten Kerl as the Emperor, Johan Reuter as Barak, and Ildikó Komlósi as the Nurse. On November 16, American soprano Meagan Miller will make her Met debut as the Empress. Check out the photos below!
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
Vladimir Jurowski leads a rare revival of Richard Strauss's epic Die Frau ohne Schattenbeginning November 7, in the acclaimed staging by the late Herbert Wernicke that had its Met premiere in 2001. Anne Schwanewilms, one of the world's leading Strauss sopranos, makes her Met debut as the Empress. Christine Goerke, a graduate of the Met's Lindemann Young Artist Development Program who has recently emerged as a prominent international dramatic soprano, returns to the company after an absence of several seasons to sing the role of the Dyer's Wife. The cast also includes Torsten Kerl as the Emperor, Johan Reuter as Barak, and Ildikó Komlósi as the Nurse. On November 16, American soprano Meagan Miller will make her Met debut as the Empress. Check out the photos below!
Vienna State Opera Selects Ooyala to Livestream the World's Largest Repertoire of Ballet and Opera to a Global Audience
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
Ooyala, the leading innovator in video streaming, analytics and monetization, today announced its selection as the streaming technology provider for 'Wiener Staatsoper livestreaming,' the new cutting edge service from the Vienna State Opera. Available worldwide beginning October 27, the service enables viewers to purchase a selection of live performances over the web and on Samsung Smart TVs (made in 2012 or later), time-shifted for prime time viewing in each local market.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
Ooyala, the leading innovator in video streaming, analytics and monetization, today announced its selection as the streaming technology provider for 'Wiener Staatsoper livestreaming,' the new cutting edge service from the Vienna State Opera. Available worldwide beginning October 27, the service enables viewers to purchase a selection of live performances over the web and on Samsung Smart TVs (made in 2012 or later), time-shifted for prime time viewing in each local market.
Knoxville Opera Opens Season with THE TALES OF HOFFMANN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
Knoxville Opera will open its 36th Season with a stunning production of Offenbach's popular The Tales of Hoffmann, tonight, October 25th and 27th, at the magnificent Tennessee Theatre. The production stars Talise Trevigne, performing all four soprano roles, a rare feat tackled by very few artists in history.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
Knoxville Opera will open its 36th Season with a stunning production of Offenbach's popular The Tales of Hoffmann, tonight, October 25th and 27th, at the magnificent Tennessee Theatre. The production stars Talise Trevigne, performing all four soprano roles, a rare feat tackled by very few artists in history.
The Dallas Opera Stages FIRST NIGHT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
The Dallas Opera is set to revive—by popular demand—the exciting festivities marking the opening of a new season, known as FIRST NIGHT.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
The Dallas Opera is set to revive—by popular demand—the exciting festivities marking the opening of a new season, known as FIRST NIGHT.
Live Simulcast of Dallas Opera's CARMEN Set for Klyde Warren Park, Now thru 11/10
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
The Dallas Opera, in partnership with Klyde Warren Park and with support from The Dallas Arts District, is delighted to announce our first-ever artistic collaboration: a live simulcast of one of the most popular operas in the repertoire, Georges Bizet's 1875 masterpiece, CARMEN, starring the gorgeous and gifted French mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine in her American debut.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
The Dallas Opera, in partnership with Klyde Warren Park and with support from The Dallas Arts District, is delighted to announce our first-ever artistic collaboration: a live simulcast of one of the most popular operas in the repertoire, Georges Bizet's 1875 masterpiece, CARMEN, starring the gorgeous and gifted French mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine in her American debut.
Patricia Racette and Sondra Radvanovsky to Star as the Diva Heroine of Puccini's TOSCA at the Met
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2013
Patricia Racette and Sondra Radvanovsky will reprise their acclaimed performances of one of the most famous roles in opera, the heroine of Puccini's Tosca, at the Met this season. Racette sings the role beginning October 29, opposite Roberto Alagna as Cavaradossi and George Gagnidze as Scarpia. Radvanovsky takes the role on December 11, singing with Marcello Giordani as Cavaradossi and Gagnidze as Scarpia. Two Italian conductors, Riccardo Frizza and Marco Armiliato, lead this season's performances of Puccini's celebrated tragedy. On December 20, Portuguese soprano Elisabete Matos sings her first Met Tosca, and on December 17, Brazilian tenor Ricardo Tamura makes his Met debut as Cavaradossi. The November 9 matinee of Tosca, starring Racette, Alagna, and Gagnidze, will be transmitted live as part of the Met's Live in HD series, which now reaches more than 1,950 theaters in 64 countries around the world.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2013
Patricia Racette and Sondra Radvanovsky will reprise their acclaimed performances of one of the most famous roles in opera, the heroine of Puccini's Tosca, at the Met this season. Racette sings the role beginning October 29, opposite Roberto Alagna as Cavaradossi and George Gagnidze as Scarpia. Radvanovsky takes the role on December 11, singing with Marcello Giordani as Cavaradossi and Gagnidze as Scarpia. Two Italian conductors, Riccardo Frizza and Marco Armiliato, lead this season's performances of Puccini's celebrated tragedy. On December 20, Portuguese soprano Elisabete Matos sings her first Met Tosca, and on December 17, Brazilian tenor Ricardo Tamura makes his Met debut as Cavaradossi. The November 9 matinee of Tosca, starring Racette, Alagna, and Gagnidze, will be transmitted live as part of the Met's Live in HD series, which now reaches more than 1,950 theaters in 64 countries around the world.
Michael Ehrman Named Director and Administrator of Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program at Central City Opera
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2013
Denver, Colo. (Oct. 24, 2013) - Central City Opera's (CCO) General/Artistic Director, Pelham (Pat) G. Pearce, is pleased to announce that Michael Ehrman has been named as director and administrator of the company's nationally recognizedBonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2013
Denver, Colo. (Oct. 24, 2013) - Central City Opera's (CCO) General/Artistic Director, Pelham (Pat) G. Pearce, is pleased to announce that Michael Ehrman has been named as director and administrator of the company's nationally recognizedBonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program.
Vienna State Opera Offering Live Streaming
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2013
Vienna State Opera is now presenting live streaming beginning Sunday, October 27, 2013. Viewers will be able to switch between a view of the stage and close-ups with moving cameras. Innovations promised by the year's end will include apps providing subtitles in English, German and Korean and a synchronized score of the work being shown.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2013
Vienna State Opera is now presenting live streaming beginning Sunday, October 27, 2013. Viewers will be able to switch between a view of the stage and close-ups with moving cameras. Innovations promised by the year's end will include apps providing subtitles in English, German and Korean and a synchronized score of the work being shown.
Dallas Opera Launches FIRST SIGHT Fashion Show and Luncheon Today
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2013
The Dallas Opera, inspired by the incredible success of FIRST NIGHT festivities that mark the opening of each new season, is delighted to introduce an extraordinary spin-off: The FIRST SIGHT Fashion Show and Luncheon featuring the work of five outstanding and internationally renowned Dallas-based designers with their breathtaking interpretations of the operas that will take centerstage next season in addition to sumptuous fashions by ESCADA, an international brand synonymous with the highest quality and luxury. This celebration of great opera and fabulous fashion will take place today, October 24, 2013 in the acclaimed Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, presented by J.P. Morgan.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2013
The Dallas Opera, inspired by the incredible success of FIRST NIGHT festivities that mark the opening of each new season, is delighted to introduce an extraordinary spin-off: The FIRST SIGHT Fashion Show and Luncheon featuring the work of five outstanding and internationally renowned Dallas-based designers with their breathtaking interpretations of the operas that will take centerstage next season in addition to sumptuous fashions by ESCADA, an international brand synonymous with the highest quality and luxury. This celebration of great opera and fabulous fashion will take place today, October 24, 2013 in the acclaimed Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, presented by J.P. Morgan.
PAVAROTTI: A VOICE FOR THE AGES to Air 11/30 on PBS' GREAT PERFORMANCES
by TV News Desk - October 23, 2013
Like Enrico Caruso before him, Luciano Pavarotti extended his presence far beyond the limits of Italian opera. Quickly establishing his trademark rich sound as the great male operatic voice of the 20th century, he expanded his reach to stadium concerts and pop collaborations which brought him fame beyond measure. The 50th anniversary of the launch of Pavarotti's of meteoric international career is celebrated in Pavarotti: A Voice for the Ages, airing in December on THIRTEEN's Great Performances (check local listings). In New York, THIRTEEN will air the special Saturday, November 30 at 6:30 p.m.
by TV News Desk - October 23, 2013
Like Enrico Caruso before him, Luciano Pavarotti extended his presence far beyond the limits of Italian opera. Quickly establishing his trademark rich sound as the great male operatic voice of the 20th century, he expanded his reach to stadium concerts and pop collaborations which brought him fame beyond measure. The 50th anniversary of the launch of Pavarotti's of meteoric international career is celebrated in Pavarotti: A Voice for the Ages, airing in December on THIRTEEN's Great Performances (check local listings). In New York, THIRTEEN will air the special Saturday, November 30 at 6:30 p.m.
New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera Accepting Applications for International Vocal Competition; Deadline Set for 11/1
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2013
New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera Artistic Director Lucine Amara reminds vocalists of all ages around the globe to apply now to the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera Annual International Vocal Competition. Applications must be receive by November 1, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2013
New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera Artistic Director Lucine Amara reminds vocalists of all ages around the globe to apply now to the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera Annual International Vocal Competition. Applications must be receive by November 1, 2013.
Gotham Chamber Opera Stages BADEN-BADEN 1927, Now thru 10/29
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2013
Gotham Chamber Opera presents the U.S. Stage Premiere of Baden-Baden 1927: a staged evening of four one-act operas that appeared together at the Baden-Baden Festival in 1927, from tonight, October 23-29, 2013 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2013
Gotham Chamber Opera presents the U.S. Stage Premiere of Baden-Baden 1927: a staged evening of four one-act operas that appeared together at the Baden-Baden Festival in 1927, from tonight, October 23-29, 2013 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater.
Lyric Opera of Chicago's OPERATHON 2013 Raises Over $500,000
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2013
OPERATHON 2013, Lyric Opera of Chicago's annual live-radio marathon fundraiser on 98.7WFMT, celebrated its 34th anniversary by raising $501,036 during its 16-hour broadcast on Saturday, October 19, exceeding the $500,000 goal.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2013
OPERATHON 2013, Lyric Opera of Chicago's annual live-radio marathon fundraiser on 98.7WFMT, celebrated its 34th anniversary by raising $501,036 during its 16-hour broadcast on Saturday, October 19, exceeding the $500,000 goal.
The Met: Live in HD to Transmit 11/9 Performance of TOSCA to Theaters Around the World
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2013
The November 9 matinee of Tosca, starring Patricia Racette, Roberto Alagna, and George Gagnidze, will be transmitted live as part of the Met's Live in HD series, which now reaches more than 1,950 theaters in 64 countries around the world. Thirteen million tickets have been sold to opera lovers worldwide.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2013
The November 9 matinee of Tosca, starring Patricia Racette, Roberto Alagna, and George Gagnidze, will be transmitted live as part of the Met's Live in HD series, which now reaches more than 1,950 theaters in 64 countries around the world. Thirteen million tickets have been sold to opera lovers worldwide.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at INVISIBLE CITIES Opera at Union Station
by Christina Mancuso - October 22, 2013
The Industry LA Project presents INVISIBLE CITIES Opera for Wireless Headphones, at Union Station, Tuesday, November 12: 7:30 & 10pm* (“$25 Tuesday” 10pm show!) Friday, November 15: 7:30 & 10pm, Sunday, November 17: 5:00pm — including a special “closing night” encore! Check out a sneak peek below!
by Christina Mancuso - October 22, 2013
The Industry LA Project presents INVISIBLE CITIES Opera for Wireless Headphones, at Union Station, Tuesday, November 12: 7:30 & 10pm* (“$25 Tuesday” 10pm show!) Friday, November 15: 7:30 & 10pm, Sunday, November 17: 5:00pm — including a special “closing night” encore! Check out a sneak peek below!
David Carpenter to Present Scenes from Opera THE AGE OF INNOCENCE, 11/17
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 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, Sunday, 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 - October 21, 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, Sunday, 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.
Beth Morrison Projects and VisionInto Art to Bring 21C LIEDERABEND, OP. 3 to BAM, 11/22-23
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 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 on Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23, at 7:30 PM? at BAM Harvey Theater (651 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY).
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 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 on Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23, at 7:30 PM? at BAM Harvey Theater (651 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY).
The Met: Live in HD Presents THE NOSE and TOSCA, Beg 10/26
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2013
New York, NY (October 21, 2013) – The Met: Live in HD series continues on the big screen on with Shostakovich's The Nose and Puccini'sTosca.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2013
New York, NY (October 21, 2013) – The Met: Live in HD series continues on the big screen on with Shostakovich's The Nose and Puccini'sTosca.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Nico Muhly's TWO BOYS at the Met
by Christina Mancuso - October 21, 2013
Nico Muhly's opera Two Boys will have its North American premiere at the Met October 21, in a production conducted by David Robertson and directed by Bartlett Sher. The two-act opera, which features a libretto by award-winning playwright Craig Lucas, is loosely based on true events and follows a lonely detective whose investigation of a seemingly simple crime draws her into a complex web of online intrigue. Alice Coote sings the role of Detective Inspector Anne Strawson and Paul Appleby sings Brian, the 16-year-old boy at the center of her investigations. Sher's staging, a co-production with English National Opera, premiered in London in 2011. Check out a sneak peek below!
by Christina Mancuso - October 21, 2013
Nico Muhly's opera Two Boys will have its North American premiere at the Met October 21, in a production conducted by David Robertson and directed by Bartlett Sher. The two-act opera, which features a libretto by award-winning playwright Craig Lucas, is loosely based on true events and follows a lonely detective whose investigation of a seemingly simple crime draws her into a complex web of online intrigue. Alice Coote sings the role of Detective Inspector Anne Strawson and Paul Appleby sings Brian, the 16-year-old boy at the center of her investigations. Sher's staging, a co-production with English National Opera, premiered in London in 2011. Check out a sneak peek below!
COSI FAN TUTTE, Tours & More Set for COC's February 2014 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2013
The Canadian Opera Company has announed its 2014 productions - check out full details below!
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2013
The Canadian Opera Company has announed its 2014 productions - check out full details below!
Soprano Angela Meade to Return to Metropolitan Opera for NORMA & FALSTAFF
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2013
Angela Meade, the soprano whose 57 competition wins include the Metropolitan Opera's 2012 Beverly Sills Artist Award, returns to the company in two prominent productions this fall. She launches the new season with her first Met performances in the title role of Norma (Oct 24 & 28), having demonstrated “her nearly mind-blowing mastery of Bellini's most challenging music” (Washington Times) in the same part earlier this year. Then, under the baton of James Levine, she makes her role debut as Alice Ford in a new-to-the-Met production of Falstaff (Dec 6–Jan 11) that will be beamed to movie theaters worldwide in the Met: Live in HD series (Dec 14). Meade's abundant honors include the 2011 Richard Tucker Award, and she graces a special gala concert to celebrate the legendary tenor's centennial at Avery Fisher Hall (Nov 17). She also looks forward to making two important European debuts this season: in Italy, where she gives her first performances as Mathilde in Rossini's William Tell at the Teatro Regio di Torino (May 7-18), and at the Frankfurt Opera, where she sings her first Fidelia in concert performances of Puccini's Edgar (Feb 16 & 18).
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2013
Angela Meade, the soprano whose 57 competition wins include the Metropolitan Opera's 2012 Beverly Sills Artist Award, returns to the company in two prominent productions this fall. She launches the new season with her first Met performances in the title role of Norma (Oct 24 & 28), having demonstrated “her nearly mind-blowing mastery of Bellini's most challenging music” (Washington Times) in the same part earlier this year. Then, under the baton of James Levine, she makes her role debut as Alice Ford in a new-to-the-Met production of Falstaff (Dec 6–Jan 11) that will be beamed to movie theaters worldwide in the Met: Live in HD series (Dec 14). Meade's abundant honors include the 2011 Richard Tucker Award, and she graces a special gala concert to celebrate the legendary tenor's centennial at Avery Fisher Hall (Nov 17). She also looks forward to making two important European debuts this season: in Italy, where she gives her first performances as Mathilde in Rossini's William Tell at the Teatro Regio di Torino (May 7-18), and at the Frankfurt Opera, where she sings her first Fidelia in concert performances of Puccini's Edgar (Feb 16 & 18).
Center Stage Opera Presents AMICI DELLA MUSICA, 10/27
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2013
Amici della Musica returns to Cucina Bene in Sherman Oaks on Sunday evening, October 27, at 6 pm. Shira Renee Thomas and Dylan F. Thomas will be joined by mezzo-soprano Meagan Martin, serving up a sumptuous smorgasbord of songs for every taste. Cucina Bene sets out its usual fabulous fare, including salad, appetizer, dessert, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and your choice of entree: chicken marsala, seared white seabass (topped with mushrooms, articokes and olive oil in a wine sauce), or penne ai funghi (penne pasta with mushrooms in a pink sauce).
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2013
Amici della Musica returns to Cucina Bene in Sherman Oaks on Sunday evening, October 27, at 6 pm. Shira Renee Thomas and Dylan F. Thomas will be joined by mezzo-soprano Meagan Martin, serving up a sumptuous smorgasbord of songs for every taste. Cucina Bene sets out its usual fabulous fare, including salad, appetizer, dessert, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and your choice of entree: chicken marsala, seared white seabass (topped with mushrooms, articokes and olive oil in a wine sauce), or penne ai funghi (penne pasta with mushrooms in a pink sauce).
Nico Muhly's TWO BOYS Makes North American Premiere at the Met Today
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2013
Nico Muhly's opera Two Boys has its North American premiere at the Met tiday, October 21, in a production conducted by David Robertson and directed by Bartlett Sher. The two-act opera, which features a libretto by award-winning playwright Craig Lucas, is loosely based on true events and follows a lonely detective whose investigation of a seemingly simple crime draws her into a complex web of online intrigue. Alice Coote sings the role of Detective Inspector Anne Strawson and Paul Appleby sings Brian, the 16-year-old boy at the center of her investigations. Sher's staging, a co-production with English National Opera, premiered in London in 2011.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2013
Nico Muhly's opera Two Boys has its North American premiere at the Met tiday, October 21, in a production conducted by David Robertson and directed by Bartlett Sher. The two-act opera, which features a libretto by award-winning playwright Craig Lucas, is loosely based on true events and follows a lonely detective whose investigation of a seemingly simple crime draws her into a complex web of online intrigue. Alice Coote sings the role of Detective Inspector Anne Strawson and Paul Appleby sings Brian, the 16-year-old boy at the center of her investigations. Sher's staging, a co-production with English National Opera, premiered in London in 2011.
LA Opera's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Tickets Go On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2013
Tickets for LA Opera's May 2014 production of A Streetcar Named Desire,starring soprano Renée Fleming, will go on sale to the general public today, October 20 at 10:00am.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2013
Tickets for LA Opera's May 2014 production of A Streetcar Named Desire,starring soprano Renée Fleming, will go on sale to the general public today, October 20 at 10:00am.
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