BWW Previews: Keeping Abreast of ANNA NICOLE, an Opera with a Health Warning, from New York City Opera and BAM
by Richard Sasanow - September 16, 2013
Where does the Mark-Anthony Turnage-Richard Thomas opera, ANNA NICOLE, stand? “On the line of opera and musiktheatre,” said Elaine Padmore, former director of opera at the Royal Opera Covent Garden, speaking on a panel at the Guggenheim Museum's “Works & Process” event on September 8. This “obscene and marvelous show,” which debuted in 2011 at London's famed opera house, tells the story of tabloid queen Anna Nicole Smith not only through music and words but nonstop movement as well, choreographed by Aletta Collins. It will have its American premiere on September 17 as a co-production of New York City Opera and BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), directed by Richard Jones.
by Richard Sasanow - September 16, 2013
Where does the Mark-Anthony Turnage-Richard Thomas opera, ANNA NICOLE, stand? “On the line of opera and musiktheatre,” said Elaine Padmore, former director of opera at the Royal Opera Covent Garden, speaking on a panel at the Guggenheim Museum's “Works & Process” event on September 8. This “obscene and marvelous show,” which debuted in 2011 at London's famed opera house, tells the story of tabloid queen Anna Nicole Smith not only through music and words but nonstop movement as well, choreographed by Aletta Collins. It will have its American premiere on September 17 as a co-production of New York City Opera and BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), directed by Richard Jones.
Opera in the Heights to Present LA TRAVIATA, 10/4-13
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2013
One of the world's most popular operas, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, opens the new Opera in the Heights season. Fiery passion and poignant beauty dramatize the music created for this tale of ardent love and heartbreaking sacrifice. Performances will be from October 4 through 13 at Lambert Hall in the Houston Heights.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2013
One of the world's most popular operas, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, opens the new Opera in the Heights season. Fiery passion and poignant beauty dramatize the music created for this tale of ardent love and heartbreaking sacrifice. Performances will be from October 4 through 13 at Lambert Hall in the Houston Heights.
LA TRAVIATA Launches Merola Opera's MEROLA GOES TO THE MOVIES Series Today
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2013
The Merola Opera Program and the San Francisco Public Library Main Branch are teaming up for Merola Goes to the Movies, a new series that presents great opera-themed movies that have been captured on film.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2013
The Merola Opera Program and the San Francisco Public Library Main Branch are teaming up for Merola Goes to the Movies, a new series that presents great opera-themed movies that have been captured on film.
Irene Theorin Replaces Deborah Voigt in WNO's TRISTAN AND ISOLDE Today
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2013
Washington National Opera (WNO) recently announced that Swedish soprano Iréne Theorin will sing the role of Isolde in its season-opening production of Richard Wagner's Tristan and Isolde. Ms. Theorin will sing the performances today, September 15, 18, 21, and 24. She replaces Deborah Voigt, who has withdrawn from the production. British soprano Alwyn Mellor will sing the final performance on September 27.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2013
Washington National Opera (WNO) recently announced that Swedish soprano Iréne Theorin will sing the role of Isolde in its season-opening production of Richard Wagner's Tristan and Isolde. Ms. Theorin will sing the performances today, September 15, 18, 21, and 24. She replaces Deborah Voigt, who has withdrawn from the production. British soprano Alwyn Mellor will sing the final performance on September 27.
Odyssey Opera Presents Five-Hour Concert of Wagner's RIENZI Today
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2013
ODYSSEY OPERA, a new, Boston-based opera company dedicated to presenting adventurous repertoire, debuts today, September 15th at Boston's Jordan Hall offering a five-hour concert performance of Wagner's rarely heard opera 'Rienzi.' In celebration of the bicentennial of Richard Wagner's birth (1813-1883), Odyssey salutes one of history's greatest and most controversial opera composers in a spectacular Wagnerian event performed in true Bayreuth fashion.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2013
ODYSSEY OPERA, a new, Boston-based opera company dedicated to presenting adventurous repertoire, debuts today, September 15th at Boston's Jordan Hall offering a five-hour concert performance of Wagner's rarely heard opera 'Rienzi.' In celebration of the bicentennial of Richard Wagner's birth (1813-1883), Odyssey salutes one of history's greatest and most controversial opera composers in a spectacular Wagnerian event performed in true Bayreuth fashion.
Washington National Opera Opens Season with TRISTAN AND ISOLDE Today
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2013
Washington National Opera (WNO) opens its 2013-2014 season with a production honoring the 200th birthday of one of opera's most renowned composers: Richard Wagner's Tristan and Isolde, today, September 15 through the 27th in the Kennedy Center Opera House. This epic romantic drama stars Deborah Voigt as Isolde and Ian Storey and Clifton Forbis as Tristan, and will be seen in a production new to Washington directed by Neil Armfield in his WNO debut. WNO Music Director Philippe Auguin leads the WNO Orchestra in interpreting some of Wagner's most passionate and powerful music.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2013
Washington National Opera (WNO) opens its 2013-2014 season with a production honoring the 200th birthday of one of opera's most renowned composers: Richard Wagner's Tristan and Isolde, today, September 15 through the 27th in the Kennedy Center Opera House. This epic romantic drama stars Deborah Voigt as Isolde and Ian Storey and Clifton Forbis as Tristan, and will be seen in a production new to Washington directed by Neil Armfield in his WNO debut. WNO Music Director Philippe Auguin leads the WNO Orchestra in interpreting some of Wagner's most passionate and powerful music.
AOP and Phoenix Concerts to Present 'AOP25: Celebrating Composers & the Voice' Concert, 10/11
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 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 Friday, October 11 at 8PM at the Church of Saint Matthew and Saint Timothy: 26 West 84th Street, New York City.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 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 Friday, October 11 at 8PM at the Church of Saint Matthew and Saint Timothy: 26 West 84th Street, New York City.
VIDEO: Don Quixote trailer (The Royal Ballet)
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2013
From: RoyalOperaHouse, Principal Guest Artist Carlos Acosta presents his first work for The Royal Ballet with his exuberant new production of Don Quixote.http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/don... The production, based on the classic novel by Miguel de Cervantes, will bring the adventures of bumbling knight Don Quixote and his ever-faithful squire Sancho Panzo to life on the Main Stage. Watch an interview with Carlos Acosta about Don Quixote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xKGRD... Don Quixote will be screened live in cinemas on 16 October 2013. Find out more: http://cinema.roh.org.uk/content/don-...
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2013
From: RoyalOperaHouse, Principal Guest Artist Carlos Acosta presents his first work for The Royal Ballet with his exuberant new production of Don Quixote.http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/don... The production, based on the classic novel by Miguel de Cervantes, will bring the adventures of bumbling knight Don Quixote and his ever-faithful squire Sancho Panzo to life on the Main Stage. Watch an interview with Carlos Acosta about Don Quixote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xKGRD... Don Quixote will be screened live in cinemas on 16 October 2013. Find out more: http://cinema.roh.org.uk/content/don-...
New Zealand Opera Presents THE FLYING DUTCHMAN from Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2013
'Expect theatricality!' says Wyn Davies, conductor of New Zealand Opera's forthcoming new production of Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, opening in Wellington tonight 14 September and in Auckland on 5 October.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2013
'Expect theatricality!' says Wyn Davies, conductor of New Zealand Opera's forthcoming new production of Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, opening in Wellington tonight 14 September and in Auckland on 5 October.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Rehearsals for Odyssey Opera's 5 Hour Wagner's RIENZI
by Christina Mancuso - September 13, 2013
ODYSSEY OPERA, a new, Boston-based opera company dedicated to presenting adventurous repertoire, debuts Sunday, September 15th at Boston's Jordan Hall offering a five-hour concert performance of Wagner's rarely heard opera 'Rienzi.' In celebration of the bicentennial of Richard Wagner's birth (1813-1883), Odyssey salutes one of history's greatest and most controversial opera composers in a spectacular Wagnerian event performed in true Bayreuth fashion. Check out a sneak peek at rehearsals below!
by Christina Mancuso - September 13, 2013
ODYSSEY OPERA, a new, Boston-based opera company dedicated to presenting adventurous repertoire, debuts Sunday, September 15th at Boston's Jordan Hall offering a five-hour concert performance of Wagner's rarely heard opera 'Rienzi.' In celebration of the bicentennial of Richard Wagner's birth (1813-1883), Odyssey salutes one of history's greatest and most controversial opera composers in a spectacular Wagnerian event performed in true Bayreuth fashion. Check out a sneak peek at rehearsals below!
MCO Presents MINI-RING with Jane Eaglen, Richard Paul Fink, Jay Hunter Morris & More Today
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2013
In association with the Wagner Society of the Upper Midwest, Minnesota Concert Opera (MCO) announces its all-star lineup for a concert version of David Seaman's abbreviated Ring Cycle, which reduces the four-opera, 16-hour cycle to one four-hour performance.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2013
In association with the Wagner Society of the Upper Midwest, Minnesota Concert Opera (MCO) announces its all-star lineup for a concert version of David Seaman's abbreviated Ring Cycle, which reduces the four-opera, 16-hour cycle to one four-hour performance.
Teatro alla Scala, Bolshoi Theatre and More Set for Emerging Pictures' Fall-Winter 2013 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013
Emerging Pictures, North America's largest supplier of alternative content for movie theaters, today announced its Fall-Winter (September through December) 2013 season of 'Opera in Cinema' and 'Ballet in Cinema' HD presentations, starting on Sunday, September 22, with the Opera Australia production of 'Carmen' from Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013
Emerging Pictures, North America's largest supplier of alternative content for movie theaters, today announced its Fall-Winter (September through December) 2013 season of 'Opera in Cinema' and 'Ballet in Cinema' HD presentations, starting on Sunday, September 22, with the Opera Australia production of 'Carmen' from Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.
VIDEO: The Metamorphosis - interview
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013
From: RoyalOperaHouse, watch choreographer Arthur Pita and dancers Edward Watson and Nina Goldman talk about the experience of bringing Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis to the stage...
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013
From: RoyalOperaHouse, watch choreographer Arthur Pita and dancers Edward Watson and Nina Goldman talk about the experience of bringing Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis to the stage...
Sharon Azrieli Perez, Jeremy Gaylon and More to Solo in MidAtlantic Opera's VERDIANA Concert, 9/21
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013
The MidAtlantic Opera, a new opera company dedicated to presenting the finest operatic performances and productions to audiences throughout the mid-Atlantic region, will present its 2013-14 season opener, Verdiana, at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove, NJ on Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 PM.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013
The MidAtlantic Opera, a new opera company dedicated to presenting the finest operatic performances and productions to audiences throughout the mid-Atlantic region, will present its 2013-14 season opener, Verdiana, at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove, NJ on Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 PM.
Emerging Pictures Announces 'Opera in Cinema' and 'Ballet in Cinema' Lineup
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013
Emerging Pictures, North America's largest supplier of alternative content for movie theaters, today announced its Fall-Winter (September through December) 2013 season of "Opera in Cinema" and "Ballet in Cinema" HD presentations, starting on Sunday, September 22, with the Opera Australia production of "Carmen" from Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013
Emerging Pictures, North America's largest supplier of alternative content for movie theaters, today announced its Fall-Winter (September through December) 2013 season of "Opera in Cinema" and "Ballet in Cinema" HD presentations, starting on Sunday, September 22, with the Opera Australia production of "Carmen" from Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.
OperaDelaware Appoints Jason Hardy as Director of Community Engagement
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013
OperaDelaware today announced the appointment of Jason Hardy as the company's Director of Community Engagement, effective immediately.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013
OperaDelaware today announced the appointment of Jason Hardy as the company's Director of Community Engagement, effective immediately.
Ailyn Perez Sings Violetta from Hamburg to San Francisco in 2013-14
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
During her 2013-14 season, rising-star soprano Ailyn Pérez - winner of the 2012 Richard Tucker Award and the 15th annual Plácido Domingo Award - embodies Verdi's iconic Violetta on both sides of the Atlantic. The Chicago-born singer portrays the composer's tragic heroine in Verdi bicentennial stagings of La traviata at Hamburg State Opera (Sep 20-27) and Ópera de Oviedo in Spain (Oct 13-19), with 2014 productions at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich (Dec 31-Jan 6), London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (May 6-20) and San Francisco Opera (July 5-13). Reviewing her 2012 triumph in La traviata at Covent Garden, The Observer of the UK called Pérez 'an ideal Violetta... The bewitching young American soprano puts her heart into every twist of the drama. Her performance was glorious, the quiet passages magical.' But it's not only Violetta this season for the soprano, as she returns to New York for the Richard Tucker Music Foundation Gala at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall (Nov 17) and joins tenor Stephen Costello - her husband - for a duo recital at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia (Dec 17).
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
During her 2013-14 season, rising-star soprano Ailyn Pérez - winner of the 2012 Richard Tucker Award and the 15th annual Plácido Domingo Award - embodies Verdi's iconic Violetta on both sides of the Atlantic. The Chicago-born singer portrays the composer's tragic heroine in Verdi bicentennial stagings of La traviata at Hamburg State Opera (Sep 20-27) and Ópera de Oviedo in Spain (Oct 13-19), with 2014 productions at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich (Dec 31-Jan 6), London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (May 6-20) and San Francisco Opera (July 5-13). Reviewing her 2012 triumph in La traviata at Covent Garden, The Observer of the UK called Pérez 'an ideal Violetta... The bewitching young American soprano puts her heart into every twist of the drama. Her performance was glorious, the quiet passages magical.' But it's not only Violetta this season for the soprano, as she returns to New York for the Richard Tucker Music Foundation Gala at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall (Nov 17) and joins tenor Stephen Costello - her husband - for a duo recital at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia (Dec 17).
Madrid's Teatro Real to Present BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN World Premiere, Jan 29-Feb 11
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
Under the direction of Gerard Mortier, the Teatro Real is fast becoming one of the world's most innovative and exciting opera houses. With eight performances scheduled for early 2014-January 29 to February 11-Teatro Real will mount the first-ever production of Charles Wuorinen and Annie Proulx's BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
Under the direction of Gerard Mortier, the Teatro Real is fast becoming one of the world's most innovative and exciting opera houses. With eight performances scheduled for early 2014-January 29 to February 11-Teatro Real will mount the first-ever production of Charles Wuorinen and Annie Proulx's BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN.
Dallas Opera Announces 'Death and the Powers: THE GLOBAL INTERACTIVE SIMULCAST', 2/16
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
The Dallas Opera is privileged to announce an extraordinary and unprecedented experiment in twenty-first century opera: “The Dallas Opera's Global Interactive Simulcast” of acclaimed American composer Tod Machover's DEATH AND THE POWERS, scheduled to take place in Dallas on Sunday, February 16th at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, originating in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center and being simulcast to as many as ten locations in Europe and the U.S.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
The Dallas Opera is privileged to announce an extraordinary and unprecedented experiment in twenty-first century opera: “The Dallas Opera's Global Interactive Simulcast” of acclaimed American composer Tod Machover's DEATH AND THE POWERS, scheduled to take place in Dallas on Sunday, February 16th at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, originating in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center and being simulcast to as many as ten locations in Europe and the U.S.
Stephen Costello Set for PBS, Hamburg State Opera's LA TRAVIATA & More in 2013-14
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
Stephen Costello's 2013-14 season sees the Philadelphia native set to realize more of that potential than ever with high-profile performances on the concert stage and in the opera house, along with appearances on TV and recordings.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
Stephen Costello's 2013-14 season sees the Philadelphia native set to realize more of that potential than ever with high-profile performances on the concert stage and in the opera house, along with appearances on TV and recordings.
Charles Wuorinen and Annie Proulx's BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN Opera - All the Details!
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
Under the direction of Gerard Mortier, the Teatro Real is fast becoming one of the world's most innovative and exciting opera houses. With eight performances scheduled for early 2014—January 29 to February 11—Teatro Real will mount the first-ever production of Charles Wuorinen and Annie Proulx's BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
Under the direction of Gerard Mortier, the Teatro Real is fast becoming one of the world's most innovative and exciting opera houses. With eight performances scheduled for early 2014—January 29 to February 11—Teatro Real will mount the first-ever production of Charles Wuorinen and Annie Proulx's BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN.
Honorees Announced for Ninth Annual Opera News Awards
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
The editors of Opera News are pleased to announce the honorees for the ninth annual Opera News Awards, paying tribute to five superb artists who have made invaluable contributions to the art form: director Patrice Chéreau, tenor Juan Diego Flórez, mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig, bass-baritone James Morris and soprano Nina Stemme. The Opera News Awards ceremonywill take place on Sunday, April 13 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. All the winners - and a host of the city's cultural, civic, and social luminaries - will be present at the gala awards dinner, which will feature celebrity presenters speaking about the awardees and introducing video performance clips.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
The editors of Opera News are pleased to announce the honorees for the ninth annual Opera News Awards, paying tribute to five superb artists who have made invaluable contributions to the art form: director Patrice Chéreau, tenor Juan Diego Flórez, mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig, bass-baritone James Morris and soprano Nina Stemme. The Opera News Awards ceremonywill take place on Sunday, April 13 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. All the winners - and a host of the city's cultural, civic, and social luminaries - will be present at the gala awards dinner, which will feature celebrity presenters speaking about the awardees and introducing video performance clips.
Oakland East Bay Symphony Opens 25th Season with Verdi and Wagner Opera, 11/8
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
Top-of-the-charts Romanticism meets a contemporary fusion of symphony, electronic music and improvisation in a tour-de-force concert that will open Oakland East Bay Symphony's 25thanniversary season Friday, November 8, at 8 pm at the Paramount Theatre. Music Director Michael Morgan has programmed the kind of musical range, interest and innovation for the opening that dynamically demonstrates the orchestra's long-established reputation for audience-captivating and imaginative music.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
Top-of-the-charts Romanticism meets a contemporary fusion of symphony, electronic music and improvisation in a tour-de-force concert that will open Oakland East Bay Symphony's 25thanniversary season Friday, November 8, at 8 pm at the Paramount Theatre. Music Director Michael Morgan has programmed the kind of musical range, interest and innovation for the opening that dynamically demonstrates the orchestra's long-established reputation for audience-captivating and imaginative music.
The Met: Live in HD Returns with Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, 10/5
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
The Met: Live in HD series returns to the big screen for the eight consecutive season on October 5 at 12:55 pm ET with Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin. Anna Netrebko and Mariusz Kwiecien star as the lovestruck Tatiana and the imperious Onegin in Tchaikovsky's fateful romance. Deborah Warner's new production, conducted by Valery Gergiev, and directed by Fiona Shaw in her Met debut, is set in the late 19th century and moves episodically from farmhouse to ballroom, with a powerful snowstorm providing the dramatic setting for the finale. An encore presentation will be in select movie theaters on October 9th at 6:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
The Met: Live in HD series returns to the big screen for the eight consecutive season on October 5 at 12:55 pm ET with Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin. Anna Netrebko and Mariusz Kwiecien star as the lovestruck Tatiana and the imperious Onegin in Tchaikovsky's fateful romance. Deborah Warner's new production, conducted by Valery Gergiev, and directed by Fiona Shaw in her Met debut, is set in the late 19th century and moves episodically from farmhouse to ballroom, with a powerful snowstorm providing the dramatic setting for the finale. An encore presentation will be in select movie theaters on October 9th at 6:30pm.
Annie Proulx Writes BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN Libretto; Set to Premiere in Madrid, Jan 2014
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
Gerard Mortier and the New York City Opera have commissioned Charles Wuorinen, an American composer, to turn Annie Proulx's Brokeback Mountain into a work for the operatic stage. Proulx wrote the libretto, and Wuorinen completed the opera in 2012. The premiere was postponed after New York City Opera's General Director, Gerard Mortier, resigned. The project was then again taken up by Mortier at the Teatro Real in Madrid and is set to premiere January 28, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
Gerard Mortier and the New York City Opera have commissioned Charles Wuorinen, an American composer, to turn Annie Proulx's Brokeback Mountain into a work for the operatic stage. Proulx wrote the libretto, and Wuorinen completed the opera in 2012. The premiere was postponed after New York City Opera's General Director, Gerard Mortier, resigned. The project was then again taken up by Mortier at the Teatro Real in Madrid and is set to premiere January 28, 2014.
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