ALT and FWOpera to Host 'Living Libretto' Experience for World Premiere Opera JFK, 11/9
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2013
Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of American Lyric Theater, in conjunction with Darren K. Woods, General Director of Fort Worth Opera, announced today a collaboration between the two companies on JFK (working title), a new opera by the acclaimed team of composer David T. Little and librettist Royce Vavrek.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2013
Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of American Lyric Theater, in conjunction with Darren K. Woods, General Director of Fort Worth Opera, announced today a collaboration between the two companies on JFK (working title), a new opera by the acclaimed team of composer David T. Little and librettist Royce Vavrek.
Toronto Operetta Theatre Opens with THE SAUCY SENORITA, 11/3
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2013
Toronto Operetta Theatre opens the 2013-2014 Season on Sunday, November 3 at 2 pm at the St. Lawrence Centre with THE SAUCY SEÑORITA, based on the zarzuela La Revoltosa by Ruperto Chapi. Premiering at the Apolo Theatre in Madrid in 1897, Chapi's scintillating score is one of the masterpieces of the género chico genre. TOT is the only company in Canada devoted to music theatre in all its variety and has been instrumental in raising the profile of this exciting Spanish facet of the music theatre art form. THE SAUCY SEÑORITA will be presented under the Honorary Patronage of Don Francisco Pascual de la Parte, Consul General of Spain in Toronto and the Club Hispano of Toronto.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2013
Toronto Operetta Theatre opens the 2013-2014 Season on Sunday, November 3 at 2 pm at the St. Lawrence Centre with THE SAUCY SEÑORITA, based on the zarzuela La Revoltosa by Ruperto Chapi. Premiering at the Apolo Theatre in Madrid in 1897, Chapi's scintillating score is one of the masterpieces of the género chico genre. TOT is the only company in Canada devoted to music theatre in all its variety and has been instrumental in raising the profile of this exciting Spanish facet of the music theatre art form. THE SAUCY SEÑORITA will be presented under the Honorary Patronage of Don Francisco Pascual de la Parte, Consul General of Spain in Toronto and the Club Hispano of Toronto.
BWW Reviews: An Unexpected Star Turn at the Met's New EUGENE ONEGIN
by Richard Sasanow - October 15, 2013
The Metropolitan Opera may have chosen soprano Anna Netrebko to add star-power to its new season's opening production of Tchaikovsky's EUGENE ONEGIN, but she was upstaged, figuratively speaking at least, by the thrilling performance of Polish tenor Piotr Beczala, as the poet Lenski.
by Richard Sasanow - October 15, 2013
The Metropolitan Opera may have chosen soprano Anna Netrebko to add star-power to its new season's opening production of Tchaikovsky's EUGENE ONEGIN, but she was upstaged, figuratively speaking at least, by the thrilling performance of Polish tenor Piotr Beczala, as the poet Lenski.
Vancover Opera's Opens Up New Season with TOSCA, 10/26-11/3
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2013
Vancouver, BC ~ Tickets are selling quickly for the first production of Vancouver Opera's 2013-2014 season: Puccini's electrifying drama, Tosca. Featuring lavish sets and costumes, a magnificent chorus of more than 50 voices, and with 60 players in the orchestra pit, Tosca is a thrill for the senses.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2013
Vancouver, BC ~ Tickets are selling quickly for the first production of Vancouver Opera's 2013-2014 season: Puccini's electrifying drama, Tosca. Featuring lavish sets and costumes, a magnificent chorus of more than 50 voices, and with 60 players in the orchestra pit, Tosca is a thrill for the senses.
Fort Worth Opera Announces Partnership with American Lyric Theater for Upcoming JFK Opera, 2016
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2013
Fort Worth Opera General Director Darren K. Woods today shared further details about the highly anticipated world premiere of the company's third commissioned opera, JFK (working title), by the sensational and highly acclaimed team of composer David T. Little and librettist Royce Vavrek. The opera, which serves as the crown jewel of Fort Worth Opera's (FWOpera's) 70th anniversary season in 2016, is the final work in three years of world premieres from the company that begin during the upcoming 2014 season. The world premiere production of JFK will take place at Fort Worth's renowned Bass Performance Hall on April 16, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2013
Fort Worth Opera General Director Darren K. Woods today shared further details about the highly anticipated world premiere of the company's third commissioned opera, JFK (working title), by the sensational and highly acclaimed team of composer David T. Little and librettist Royce Vavrek. The opera, which serves as the crown jewel of Fort Worth Opera's (FWOpera's) 70th anniversary season in 2016, is the final work in three years of world premieres from the company that begin during the upcoming 2014 season. The world premiere production of JFK will take place at Fort Worth's renowned Bass Performance Hall on April 16, 2016.
Merola Opera and San Francisco Public Library to Continue 'Merola Goes to the Movies' Series with OTELLO, 11/3
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
The Merola Opera Program and the San Francisco Public Library Main Branch are teaming up for Merola Goes to the Movies, a new, free series that presents great opera-themed movies.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
The Merola Opera Program and the San Francisco Public Library Main Branch are teaming up for Merola Goes to the Movies, a new, free series that presents great opera-themed movies.
BWW Reviews: LA FORZA DEL DESTINO (THE FORCE OF DESTINY) Is a Thrilling Night of Grand Opera
by Barry Lenny - October 14, 2013
Giuseppe Verdi's opera, filled with powerful emotions, has not been seen in Adelaide for over forty years, and this stupendous production leaves one wondering why that is so.
by Barry Lenny - October 14, 2013
Giuseppe Verdi's opera, filled with powerful emotions, has not been seen in Adelaide for over forty years, and this stupendous production leaves one wondering why that is so.
LA Metropolitan Opera Performs Verdi's IL TROVATORE, 11/2
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
Live opera, “up close and personal,” returns for four days to Southern California with the Los Angeles Metropolitan Opera's (LAMet) November 2013 production of Verdi's fiery masterpiece, IL TROVATORE. The mad gypsies and love-sick troubadours of Verdi's imagination will come bristling to life at All Soul's Chapel at Good Samaritan Hospital downtown Saturday and Sunday, November 2nd and 3rd at 3pm. The show then moves to Santa Monica and the Church in Ocean Park for performances Saturday November 9th at 7pm, and Sunday November 10th at 3pm. For tickets and more information visit The LAMet's website at www.losangelesmet.com, or call 310-570-6448. Suggested donation is $25 per ticket in advance, $35 at the door.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
Live opera, “up close and personal,” returns for four days to Southern California with the Los Angeles Metropolitan Opera's (LAMet) November 2013 production of Verdi's fiery masterpiece, IL TROVATORE. The mad gypsies and love-sick troubadours of Verdi's imagination will come bristling to life at All Soul's Chapel at Good Samaritan Hospital downtown Saturday and Sunday, November 2nd and 3rd at 3pm. The show then moves to Santa Monica and the Church in Ocean Park for performances Saturday November 9th at 7pm, and Sunday November 10th at 3pm. For tickets and more information visit The LAMet's website at www.losangelesmet.com, or call 310-570-6448. Suggested donation is $25 per ticket in advance, $35 at the door.
THE 7 SOPRANOS to Release Debut Album Album 1 November 2013
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
In Australia's most anticipated crossover release this year, The 7 Sopranos' sublime, sexy and sophisticated debut and self-titled album will be one to watch.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
In Australia's most anticipated crossover release this year, The 7 Sopranos' sublime, sexy and sophisticated debut and self-titled album will be one to watch.
Royal Opera House Announces Simulcasts
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
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by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
Th? Royal Opera House ?n London h?? announced that part of its 2013-14 season w?ll b? simulcast in more th?n 500 film theaters ?n th? United States.
Opera Delaware Presents L'ELISIR D'AMORE Today
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2013
JOIN OPERA DELAWARE FOR L'elisir d'amore, at The Grand, today, October 13 at 2pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2013
JOIN OPERA DELAWARE FOR L'elisir d'amore, at The Grand, today, October 13 at 2pm.
Opera at Home Presents Surreal Adaptation of Mozart A BUNGA BUNGA LAND NIGHTMARE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2013
Opera at Home brings to Herne Hill Festival a surreal version of 'The abduction from the Seraglio' by W.A. Mozart; 100 minutes of hilarious comic opera spiced up with some of the most virtuosic arias ever written. Opera at Home's rendition is set in nightmarish “Bunga bunga land” a place made out of dictators' most ridiculous fantasies.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2013
Opera at Home brings to Herne Hill Festival a surreal version of 'The abduction from the Seraglio' by W.A. Mozart; 100 minutes of hilarious comic opera spiced up with some of the most virtuosic arias ever written. Opera at Home's rendition is set in nightmarish “Bunga bunga land” a place made out of dictators' most ridiculous fantasies.
Washington National Opera Presents Verdi's THE FORCE OF DESTINY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2013
Washington National Opera (WNO) continues its 2013-2014 season with a new production honoring the 200th birthday of Giuseppe Verdi, one of opera's most legendary composers: The Force of Destiny, tonight, October 12-26 in the Kennedy Center Opera House. Verdi's epic romantic and political drama, which hasn't been seen in Washington in nearly 25 years, will be presented in a daring and visually striking new production directed by WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello. Conductor Xian Zhang, in her WNO debut, leads the WNO Orchestra in interpreting some of Verdi's most beautiful melodies.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2013
Washington National Opera (WNO) continues its 2013-2014 season with a new production honoring the 200th birthday of Giuseppe Verdi, one of opera's most legendary composers: The Force of Destiny, tonight, October 12-26 in the Kennedy Center Opera House. Verdi's epic romantic and political drama, which hasn't been seen in Washington in nearly 25 years, will be presented in a daring and visually striking new production directed by WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello. Conductor Xian Zhang, in her WNO debut, leads the WNO Orchestra in interpreting some of Verdi's most beautiful melodies.
Photo Flash: William Kentridge's Production Of Shostakovich's THE NOSE with Tony Winner Paulo Szot Hits Theatres 10/26
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
Check out photos below from THE MET: LIVE IN HD's production of THE NOSE by Dmitri Shostakovich, hosted by Patricia Racette.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
Check out photos below from THE MET: LIVE IN HD's production of THE NOSE by Dmitri Shostakovich, hosted by Patricia Racette.
Nico Muhly's TWO BOYS to Make North American Premiere at the Met, 10/21
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 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.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 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.
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Confirm New Chorus Masters Barlow Bradford, Caleb Harris
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera announced the appointment of Barlow Bradford as Utah Symphony chorus master, and Caleb Harris as Utah Opera chorus master.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera announced the appointment of Barlow Bradford as Utah Symphony chorus master, and Caleb Harris as Utah Opera chorus master.
New York City Opera May Have Potential Deal?
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
New York City Opera filed for bankruptcy-court protection last week after failing to meet their financial needs. The opera had announced that it needed $7 million by the end of September to mount its full season and an additional $13 million by the end of the year. Unfortunately, they were unable to reach that goal.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
New York City Opera filed for bankruptcy-court protection last week after failing to meet their financial needs. The opera had announced that it needed $7 million by the end of September to mount its full season and an additional $13 million by the end of the year. Unfortunately, they were unable to reach that goal.
Knoxville Opera Opens Season with THE TALES OF HOFFMANN, 10/25
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
Knoxville Opera will open its 36th Season with a stunning production of Offenbach's popular The Tales of Hoffmann, on 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 11, 2013
Knoxville Opera will open its 36th Season with a stunning production of Offenbach's popular The Tales of Hoffmann, on 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.
Full Casting Announced for LA Opera's FALSTAFF - Roberto Frontali, Carmen Giannattasio & More!
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
Today, on the 200th birthday of Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingoannounces the full casting and production details for LA Opera's upcoming production of Falstaff, Verdi's final opera based on Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor. 'All year long, opera houses around the world have been celebrating the bicentenary of Giuseppe Verdi, the greatest of all Italian composers,' said Mr. Domingo, LA Opera's General Director. 'In just a few weeks, we will unveil a new staging of Verdi's comic masterpiece, the crowning glory of his extraordinary career.'
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
Today, on the 200th birthday of Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingoannounces the full casting and production details for LA Opera's upcoming production of Falstaff, Verdi's final opera based on Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor. 'All year long, opera houses around the world have been celebrating the bicentenary of Giuseppe Verdi, the greatest of all Italian composers,' said Mr. Domingo, LA Opera's General Director. 'In just a few weeks, we will unveil a new staging of Verdi's comic masterpiece, the crowning glory of his extraordinary career.'
Opera Delaware Presents L'ELISIR D'AMORE, 10/11 & 10/13
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
JOIN OPERA DELAWARE FOR L'elisir d'amore, at The Grand, October 11 at 8pm and October 13 at 2pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
JOIN OPERA DELAWARE FOR L'elisir d'amore, at The Grand, October 11 at 8pm and October 13 at 2pm.
AOP and Phoenix Concerts Present 'AOP25: Celebrating Composers & the Voice' Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
AOP (American Opera Projects) and The Phoenix Concerts will co-produce 'AOP25: Celebrating Composers & the Voice,' a concert featuring the work of composers and librettists from AOP's C&V (Composers & the Voice) program, an annual fellowship that trains composers to write for the operatic voice. The concert will take place tonight, October 11 at 8PM at the Church of Saint Matthew and Saint Timothy: 26 West 84th Street, New York City.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
AOP (American Opera Projects) and The Phoenix Concerts will co-produce 'AOP25: Celebrating Composers & the Voice,' a concert featuring the work of composers and librettists from AOP's C&V (Composers & the Voice) program, an annual fellowship that trains composers to write for the operatic voice. The concert will take place tonight, October 11 at 8PM at the Church of Saint Matthew and Saint Timothy: 26 West 84th Street, New York City.
LA Opera Presents EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
As a special addition to the season, LA Opera presents a rare revival of the groundbreaking 1976 collaboration by Robert Wilson and Philip Glass. Universally hailed as one of the greatest artistic achievements of the 20th century, Einstein on the Beach breaks all rules of conventional opera. Non-narrative in form, the work uses a series of powerful recurrent images as its main dramatic device shown in juxtaposition with abstract dance sequences created by Lucinda Childs. The Los Angeles performances will be the final North American stop of the production's international tour.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2013
As a special addition to the season, LA Opera presents a rare revival of the groundbreaking 1976 collaboration by Robert Wilson and Philip Glass. Universally hailed as one of the greatest artistic achievements of the 20th century, Einstein on the Beach breaks all rules of conventional opera. Non-narrative in form, the work uses a series of powerful recurrent images as its main dramatic device shown in juxtaposition with abstract dance sequences created by Lucinda Childs. The Los Angeles performances will be the final North American stop of the production's international tour.
New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera Accepting Applications for Annual International Vocal Competition
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera Artistic Director Lucine Amara invites vocalists of all ages around the globe to apply now to the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera Annual International Vocal Competition.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera Artistic Director Lucine Amara invites vocalists of all ages around the globe to apply now to the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera Annual International Vocal Competition.
OperaLancaster Welcomes Return of MET Opera Veteran Robert Brubaker in HANSEL AND GRETEL, 3/6
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
In the early 1970s he lit up the Lancaster stage. These days, much acclaimed tenor Robert Brubaker spends his time singing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, La Scala in Milan, and in the great opera houses around the world.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
In the early 1970s he lit up the Lancaster stage. These days, much acclaimed tenor Robert Brubaker spends his time singing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, La Scala in Milan, and in the great opera houses around the world.
Portland Ovations' THE SUMMER KING Selected for Opera America's New Works Forum
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
Portland Ovations is proud to announce that The Summer Kinghas been selected for inclusion in Opera America's New Works Forum. A Portland Ovations' commission and world premiere which will bring to a close its current season, The Summer King is a new American opera by Maine-based composer Daniel Sonenberg, who co-wrote the libretto with poet Daniel Nester. Opera America, the national service organization for opera, boasts an international membership and its mission is to promote the creation, presentation and enjoyment of opera. Leading producers and directors of opera will have the opportunity to experience the libretto and music of The Summer King through a series of professional readings on January 15th in New York City. Aimee M. Petrin Executive Director of Portland Ovations states, 'This is a very prestigious and amazing opportunity that brings The Summer Kingcloser to launching on a national level.' Portland Ovations is grateful for its partnership with American Opera Projects, a New York City-based non-profit dedicated to the advancement of new and innovative opera which is working with us in the development of the premiere.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
Portland Ovations is proud to announce that The Summer Kinghas been selected for inclusion in Opera America's New Works Forum. A Portland Ovations' commission and world premiere which will bring to a close its current season, The Summer King is a new American opera by Maine-based composer Daniel Sonenberg, who co-wrote the libretto with poet Daniel Nester. Opera America, the national service organization for opera, boasts an international membership and its mission is to promote the creation, presentation and enjoyment of opera. Leading producers and directors of opera will have the opportunity to experience the libretto and music of The Summer King through a series of professional readings on January 15th in New York City. Aimee M. Petrin Executive Director of Portland Ovations states, 'This is a very prestigious and amazing opportunity that brings The Summer Kingcloser to launching on a national level.' Portland Ovations is grateful for its partnership with American Opera Projects, a New York City-based non-profit dedicated to the advancement of new and innovative opera which is working with us in the development of the premiere.
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