Minnesota Opera Presents ARABELLA, 11/9
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
Arabella by composer Richard Strauss sung in German with English translations projected above the stage at Ordway, 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102, Saturday, November 9, 7:30pm, Tuesday, November 12, 7:30pm, Thursday, November 14, 7:30pm, Saturday, November 16, 7:30pm, and Sunday, November 17, 2pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
Arabella by composer Richard Strauss sung in German with English translations projected above the stage at Ordway, 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102, Saturday, November 9, 7:30pm, Tuesday, November 12, 7:30pm, Thursday, November 14, 7:30pm, Saturday, November 16, 7:30pm, and Sunday, November 17, 2pm.
VIDEO: First Look at Paulo Szot, Alexander Lewis IN THE NOSE: Cathedral Scene
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
Excerpt from Scene 4 (Act I) of Shostakovich's 'The Nose.' Paulo Szot (Kovalyov), Alexander Lewis (The Nose). Production and Set Design: William Kentridge. Conductor: Valery Gergiev. 2013--14 season.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
Excerpt from Scene 4 (Act I) of Shostakovich's 'The Nose.' Paulo Szot (Kovalyov), Alexander Lewis (The Nose). Production and Set Design: William Kentridge. Conductor: Valery Gergiev. 2013--14 season.
BWW Reviews: Some Enchanted Evening with Paulo Szot and THE NOSE at the Met
by Richard Sasanow - October 10, 2013
It's not often that singers make their debuts on Broadway and then make a splash at the opera, but that's what happened when Paulo Szot--a Tony winner for “South Pacific”--opened in the Met's production of the Shostakovich opera THE NOSE in 2010. The exciting, intoxicating production by the South African multi-media artist William Kentridge, conducted by Valery Gergiev, is back. Happily, it will be broadcast worldwide in the Met's LIVE IN HD series on October 26, with Szot reprising his outstanding performance.
by Richard Sasanow - October 10, 2013
It's not often that singers make their debuts on Broadway and then make a splash at the opera, but that's what happened when Paulo Szot--a Tony winner for “South Pacific”--opened in the Met's production of the Shostakovich opera THE NOSE in 2010. The exciting, intoxicating production by the South African multi-media artist William Kentridge, conducted by Valery Gergiev, is back. Happily, it will be broadcast worldwide in the Met's LIVE IN HD series on October 26, with Szot reprising his outstanding performance.
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Presents Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera continues its commemoration of the Civil War sesquicentennial by presenting a Barnett & Company Masterworks concert featuring American composers and capped off with Copland's Lincoln Portrait, narrated by City of Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera continues its commemoration of the Civil War sesquicentennial by presenting a Barnett & Company Masterworks concert featuring American composers and capped off with Copland's Lincoln Portrait, narrated by City of Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke.
Sarasota Opera Celebrates Verdi Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
During the month of October Sarasota Opera, known as 'Verdi's American Home', will join in the worldwide celebration honoring the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of the famed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. In partnership with Selby Public Library, Sarasota Opera has planned an innovative program of public talks and free concerts including abig birthday celebration tonight, October 10, the day of the composer's birth. These events will take place at both the Selby Public Library and the Sarasota Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
During the month of October Sarasota Opera, known as 'Verdi's American Home', will join in the worldwide celebration honoring the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of the famed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. In partnership with Selby Public Library, Sarasota Opera has planned an innovative program of public talks and free concerts including abig birthday celebration tonight, October 10, the day of the composer's birth. These events will take place at both the Selby Public Library and the Sarasota Opera House.
CARRIE, L'ETOILE and More Set for CCM's 2013-14 Studio Series
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) has announced details for its 2013-14 Studio Series of opera, musical theatre, drama and dance productions.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) has announced details for its 2013-14 Studio Series of opera, musical theatre, drama and dance productions.
Houston Grand Opera Presents American Premier of Weinberg's Holocaust Opera, THE PASSENGER, 1/18 - 2/2
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2013
On January 18, 2014, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) presents the American premiere of The Passenger (1968), a powerful Holocaust opera by exiled Polish-Jewish composer Mieczyslaw Weinberg.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2013
On January 18, 2014, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) presents the American premiere of The Passenger (1968), a powerful Holocaust opera by exiled Polish-Jewish composer Mieczyslaw Weinberg.
SINGular Productions and State Opera SA Develop New Opera INNOCENCE LOST
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2013
SINGular Productions is collaborating with The State Opera Company of South Australia to develop a new South Australian-based opera titled INNOCENCE LOST.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2013
SINGular Productions is collaborating with The State Opera Company of South Australia to develop a new South Australian-based opera titled INNOCENCE LOST.
Sarasota Opera to Host a Community Wide Celebration of Verdi, 10/10
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2013
During the month of October Sarasota Opera, known as 'Verdi's American Home', will join in the worldwide celebration honoring thebicentennial anniversary of the birth of the famed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2013
During the month of October Sarasota Opera, known as 'Verdi's American Home', will join in the worldwide celebration honoring thebicentennial anniversary of the birth of the famed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.
Opera on Tap Brings Back SMASHED, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 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.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 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.
Opera on Tap to Bring SMASHED to Freddy's Bar and Backroom, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 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 09, 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.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City to Present Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUT, 11/9-17
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2013
Lyric Opera of Kansas City continues its 56th season with a co-production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Magic Flute November 9, 13, 15 and 17, 2013 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2013
Lyric Opera of Kansas City continues its 56th season with a co-production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Magic Flute November 9, 13, 15 and 17, 2013 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
The Met: Live in HD Presents Shostakovich's THE NOSE, 10/26
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2013
The Met: Live in HD series continues on the big screen for the eighth consecutive season on October 26 at 12:55 pm ET with Shostakovich's The Nose. William Kentridge stormed the Met with his inventive production of Shostakovich's opera, which dazzled opera and art lovers alike in its inaugural run in 2010. Paulo Szot reprises his acclaimed performance of a bureaucrat, whose satirical misadventures in search of his missing nose are based on Gogol's comic story. Valery Gergiev conducts. An encore presentation will also show in movie theaters on October 30 at 6:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2013
The Met: Live in HD series continues on the big screen for the eighth consecutive season on October 26 at 12:55 pm ET with Shostakovich's The Nose. William Kentridge stormed the Met with his inventive production of Shostakovich's opera, which dazzled opera and art lovers alike in its inaugural run in 2010. Paulo Szot reprises his acclaimed performance of a bureaucrat, whose satirical misadventures in search of his missing nose are based on Gogol's comic story. Valery Gergiev conducts. An encore presentation will also show in movie theaters on October 30 at 6:30pm.
Richard Bonynge Leads His First-Ever NYC Masterclass Today
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2013
One of the world's leading opera courses, known for its intensive training opportunities for talented young opera singers in the art of Italian opera and song, the Georg Solti Accademia was founded in 2004 to honor the memory of the legendary Hungarian conductor Sir Georg Solti. Kicking off the Accademia's 10th anniversary this fall, the organization presents its first-ever New York City public masterclass featuring Richard Bonynge at the prestigious Juilliard School's Peter Jay Sharp Theater today, October 9, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2013
One of the world's leading opera courses, known for its intensive training opportunities for talented young opera singers in the art of Italian opera and song, the Georg Solti Accademia was founded in 2004 to honor the memory of the legendary Hungarian conductor Sir Georg Solti. Kicking off the Accademia's 10th anniversary this fall, the organization presents its first-ever New York City public masterclass featuring Richard Bonynge at the prestigious Juilliard School's Peter Jay Sharp Theater today, October 9, 2013.
Emerging Opera Star Jamie Barton Set for PACE Presents at Schimmel, 11/3
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2013
On Sunday, November 3 2013, Pace Presents welcomes JAMIE BARTON, curated by Matthew A. Epstein, at The Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts. Doors at 2:00pm, Show at 3:00pm. Tickets: $35.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2013
On Sunday, November 3 2013, Pace Presents welcomes JAMIE BARTON, curated by Matthew A. Epstein, at The Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts. Doors at 2:00pm, Show at 3:00pm. Tickets: $35.
International Opera Awards return on Monday 7 April
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2013
Opera audiences worldwide stand to benefit from a bold new investment in artistic talent. The International Opera Awards announced its first round of bursaries on 3 October 2013, training the spotlight on eighteen outstanding individuals and providing each with funds to develop significant aspects of their work. T
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2013
Opera audiences worldwide stand to benefit from a bold new investment in artistic talent. The International Opera Awards announced its first round of bursaries on 3 October 2013, training the spotlight on eighteen outstanding individuals and providing each with funds to develop significant aspects of their work. T
Sarasota Opera to Host a Community Wide Celebration of Verdi
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2013
During the month of October Sarasota Opera, known as “Verdi's American Home”, will join in the worldwide celebration honoring the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of the famed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. In partnership with Selby Public Library, Sarasota Opera has planned an innovative program of public talks and free concerts including a big birthday celebration Thursday, October 10, the day of the composer's birth. These events will take place at both the Selby Public Library and the Sarasota Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2013
During the month of October Sarasota Opera, known as “Verdi's American Home”, will join in the worldwide celebration honoring the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of the famed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. In partnership with Selby Public Library, Sarasota Opera has planned an innovative program of public talks and free concerts including a big birthday celebration Thursday, October 10, the day of the composer's birth. These events will take place at both the Selby Public Library and the Sarasota Opera House.
The Met to Celebrate Britten's Centennial With a Revival of A Midsummer Night's Dream
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2013
On the occasion of composer Benjamin Britten's centennial, the Met will present its first performances of his 1960 opera A Midsummer Night's Dream in more than a decade. James Conlon leads his first Met performances of the opera, which is directed by Tim Albery in a revival of his acclaimed 1996 production.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2013
On the occasion of composer Benjamin Britten's centennial, the Met will present its first performances of his 1960 opera A Midsummer Night's Dream in more than a decade. James Conlon leads his first Met performances of the opera, which is directed by Tim Albery in a revival of his acclaimed 1996 production.
Houston Grand Opera to Present U.S. Premiere of THE PASSENGER, 1/18/14
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2013
On January 18, 2014, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) presents the American premiere of The Passenger (1968), a powerful Holocaust opera by exiled Polish-Jewish composer Mieczyslaw Weinberg. Based on a novel by Auschwitz survivor Zofia Posmysz, The Passenger was recognized as "a perfect masterpiece" by Shostakovich but was censored by the Soviet establishment and never performed in Weinberg's lifetime. It premiered at the 2010 Bregenz Festival, and its subsequent UK premiere at the English National Opera took place only thanks to award-winning British director David Pountney, whose staging inspired the Telegraph to write: "Risky though it may be to label a first production 'definitive,' it is hard to imagine it ever being done better." Now HGO brings the same production across the Atlantic, complete with mezzo-soprano Michelle Breedt, who "excelled" (New York Times) in the leading role at two European premieres. All five of The Passenger's first American performances (Jan 18-Feb 2) will be led byPatrick Summers, HGO's artistic and music director.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2013
On January 18, 2014, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) presents the American premiere of The Passenger (1968), a powerful Holocaust opera by exiled Polish-Jewish composer Mieczyslaw Weinberg. Based on a novel by Auschwitz survivor Zofia Posmysz, The Passenger was recognized as "a perfect masterpiece" by Shostakovich but was censored by the Soviet establishment and never performed in Weinberg's lifetime. It premiered at the 2010 Bregenz Festival, and its subsequent UK premiere at the English National Opera took place only thanks to award-winning British director David Pountney, whose staging inspired the Telegraph to write: "Risky though it may be to label a first production 'definitive,' it is hard to imagine it ever being done better." Now HGO brings the same production across the Atlantic, complete with mezzo-soprano Michelle Breedt, who "excelled" (New York Times) in the leading role at two European premieres. All five of The Passenger's first American performances (Jan 18-Feb 2) will be led byPatrick Summers, HGO's artistic and music director.
Amici della Musica Returns to Cucina Bene, 10/27
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 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 08, 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).
VIDEO: Sneak Peek at Ben Frost on Directing and Domposing The Wasp Factory from The Royal Opera
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2013
Director/Composer Ben Frost on transforming Iain Banks's cult novel into gripping music theatre. Find out more athttp://www.roh.org.uk/wasp The Wasp Factory recounts the disturbing acts of a troubled teenager on a remote Scottish island. The Sacrifice Poles, Boiling Pool, Ice Chamber and Volt Room are names Frank has given to places in his world -- an isolated environment, where he is left to his own devices by his reclusive father. Frank invents his own warrior cult and, using a homemade device called the Wasp Factory, develops a brutal way of predicting the future. Director and composer Frost creates three-dimensional sonic structures that envelop an audience in extremes of volume and texture. Mirella Weingarten's set designs evoke a bleak, natural landscape. With lighting by Lucy Carter, The Wasp Factory promises to be as chilling as it is powerful.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2013
Director/Composer Ben Frost on transforming Iain Banks's cult novel into gripping music theatre. Find out more athttp://www.roh.org.uk/wasp The Wasp Factory recounts the disturbing acts of a troubled teenager on a remote Scottish island. The Sacrifice Poles, Boiling Pool, Ice Chamber and Volt Room are names Frank has given to places in his world -- an isolated environment, where he is left to his own devices by his reclusive father. Frank invents his own warrior cult and, using a homemade device called the Wasp Factory, develops a brutal way of predicting the future. Director and composer Frost creates three-dimensional sonic structures that envelop an audience in extremes of volume and texture. Mirella Weingarten's set designs evoke a bleak, natural landscape. With lighting by Lucy Carter, The Wasp Factory promises to be as chilling as it is powerful.
Dallas Opera Presents 'Dallas Opera Perspectives' Today
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2013
The Dallas Opera, in partnership with the Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University, is delighted to introduce the first in a series of new programs hosted by Dallas Opera General Director and CEO Keith Cerny and designed to present informed personal perspectives on the arts.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2013
The Dallas Opera, in partnership with the Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University, is delighted to introduce the first in a series of new programs hosted by Dallas Opera General Director and CEO Keith Cerny and designed to present informed personal perspectives on the arts.
Opera Delaware Presents L'ELISIR D'AMORE, 10/11 & 10/13
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 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 07, 2013
JOIN OPERA DELAWARE FOR L'elisir d'amore, at The Grand, October 11 at 8pm and October 13 at 2pm.
Fort Worth Opera's New Works Program, FRONTIERS, Presents Eight Unpublished Works, 5/8 - 5/9
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2013
Fort Worth Opera (FWOpera) revealed today the names of the eight composer and librettist teams from the Americas whose works have been selected for participation in the second season of the company's critically-acclaimed, annual new works program, Frontiers, taking place May 8 – 9, 2014, during the last week of the 2014 Opera Festival.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2013
Fort Worth Opera (FWOpera) revealed today the names of the eight composer and librettist teams from the Americas whose works have been selected for participation in the second season of the company's critically-acclaimed, annual new works program, Frontiers, taking place May 8 – 9, 2014, during the last week of the 2014 Opera Festival.
Opera Philadelphia Launches OPERA IN THE CITY Series With SVADBA-WEDDING, 11/2 - 11/7
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2013
Opera Philadelphia's new annual series, Opera in the City, which brings the art form outside of traditional opera houses and into the community, will launch in November with the American Premiere of composer Ana Sokolovi?'s renowned Svadba–Wedding, in collaboration with FringeArts.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2013
Opera Philadelphia's new annual series, Opera in the City, which brings the art form outside of traditional opera houses and into the community, will launch in November with the American Premiere of composer Ana Sokolovi?'s renowned Svadba–Wedding, in collaboration with FringeArts.
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