Photo Flash: Chandelier Cleaning at the Metropolitan Opera
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2013
The opera house is closed for the summer, so it's time to make sure those chandeliers are ready to sparkle on opening night! Check out the photos below!
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2013
The opera house is closed for the summer, so it's time to make sure those chandeliers are ready to sparkle on opening night! Check out the photos below!
Wexford Festival Opera Reaches 70% Target Sales
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2013
With just over three months to go before opening night, Wexford Festival Opera has reached 70% of target sales for this year's festival. With approximately 90% of transactions now cashless, credit/debit cards are now the norm for booking, making it quicker and easier for people to purchase tickets at their convenience. To ensure the best quality of customer service in this area, Wexford Festival Opera has engaged the services of Elavon, a global company with a strong and growing base in its European headquarters here in Ireland, which provides the power behind the technology to seamlessly process such transactions. Elavon is a world-class market leader, serving the needs of more than one million customers across Europe and around the world.
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2013
With just over three months to go before opening night, Wexford Festival Opera has reached 70% of target sales for this year's festival. With approximately 90% of transactions now cashless, credit/debit cards are now the norm for booking, making it quicker and easier for people to purchase tickets at their convenience. To ensure the best quality of customer service in this area, Wexford Festival Opera has engaged the services of Elavon, a global company with a strong and growing base in its European headquarters here in Ireland, which provides the power behind the technology to seamlessly process such transactions. Elavon is a world-class market leader, serving the needs of more than one million customers across Europe and around the world.
The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series Features Soprano Erin Morley, Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2013
The Met's annual concert series in New York City parks is one of the most popular summer traditions in the city. The Summer Recital Series returns in 2013 with six performances in the parks of all five boroughs. The series kicks off with a concert at Central Park SummerStage on July 16, featuring rising opera stars soprano Erin Morley, mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard and tenor Stephen Costello. The Brooklyn concert takes place at Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 1, the largest pier of the park on the East River.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2013
The Met's annual concert series in New York City parks is one of the most popular summer traditions in the city. The Summer Recital Series returns in 2013 with six performances in the parks of all five boroughs. The series kicks off with a concert at Central Park SummerStage on July 16, featuring rising opera stars soprano Erin Morley, mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard and tenor Stephen Costello. The Brooklyn concert takes place at Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 1, the largest pier of the park on the East River.
Richard Tucker Music Foundation Winners Launch the Met's 2013 Summer Recital Series Today
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2013
The Richard Tucker Music Foundation is happy to note that all three of the singers chosen to launch the Metropolitan Opera's fifth annual free Summer Recital Series are recent Foundation awardees. Presenting a program of arias, duets, and show-tunes at the Central Park SummerStage today, July 16, the singers include two winners of the Foundation's top prize, the coveted Richard Tucker Award: mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, winner of this year's award, and tenor Stephen Costello, who was similarly honored in 2009. They will be joined by soprano Erin Morley, recipient of a 2013 Richard Tucker Career Grant, and accompanied on piano by Bradley Moore.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2013
The Richard Tucker Music Foundation is happy to note that all three of the singers chosen to launch the Metropolitan Opera's fifth annual free Summer Recital Series are recent Foundation awardees. Presenting a program of arias, duets, and show-tunes at the Central Park SummerStage today, July 16, the singers include two winners of the Foundation's top prize, the coveted Richard Tucker Award: mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, winner of this year's award, and tenor Stephen Costello, who was similarly honored in 2009. They will be joined by soprano Erin Morley, recipient of a 2013 Richard Tucker Career Grant, and accompanied on piano by Bradley Moore.
Stephen Costello Sings in Met Opera's Summer Recital Series; Heads to San Fran and UK
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2013
Richard Tucker Award-winning tenor Stephen Costello looks forward to singing opera arias and duets al fresco on both sides of the Atlantic this summer, with appearances in New York's Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series (tonight, July 16 & 19); with the San Francisco Opera Orchestra at the city's Stern Grove Festival (Aug 18); and at the inaugural Branscombe Festival on England's south-west coast (July 27). In both California and the UK, the tenor's partner will be his wife and frequent co-star, lyric soprano Ailyn Pérez; recently billed as 'opera's hottest couple' at Los Angeles Opera, Vanity Fair says they are 'a match made in verismo heaven.'
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2013
Richard Tucker Award-winning tenor Stephen Costello looks forward to singing opera arias and duets al fresco on both sides of the Atlantic this summer, with appearances in New York's Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series (tonight, July 16 & 19); with the San Francisco Opera Orchestra at the city's Stern Grove Festival (Aug 18); and at the inaugural Branscombe Festival on England's south-west coast (July 27). In both California and the UK, the tenor's partner will be his wife and frequent co-star, lyric soprano Ailyn Pérez; recently billed as 'opera's hottest couple' at Los Angeles Opera, Vanity Fair says they are 'a match made in verismo heaven.'
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Glimmerglass Festival's PASSIONS
by Stage Tube - July 15, 2013
Artistic and General Director Francesca Zambello discusses The Glimmerglass Festival's 2013 production of PASSIONS, which features David Lang's 'the little match girl passion' and Pergolesi's 'Stabat Mater' directed and choreographed by Jessica Lang with countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo and Nadine Sierra. Click below to watch the behind-the-scenes video!
by Stage Tube - July 15, 2013
Artistic and General Director Francesca Zambello discusses The Glimmerglass Festival's 2013 production of PASSIONS, which features David Lang's 'the little match girl passion' and Pergolesi's 'Stabat Mater' directed and choreographed by Jessica Lang with countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo and Nadine Sierra. Click below to watch the behind-the-scenes video!
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Natalie Dessay and More in Verdi's LA TRAVIATA
by Christina Mancuso - July 15, 2013
La Traviata returns to cinemas on July 17. This summer, enjoy select encore performances from the award-winning Live in HD series of movie theater presentations. All encore performances will be shown at 7 pm local time. Summer HD Encore dates vary by location, so please check with your local movie theater for all details. Get HD Encore locations & tickets at: http://bit.ly/TraviataEncore
by Christina Mancuso - July 15, 2013
La Traviata returns to cinemas on July 17. This summer, enjoy select encore performances from the award-winning Live in HD series of movie theater presentations. All encore performances will be shown at 7 pm local time. Summer HD Encore dates vary by location, so please check with your local movie theater for all details. Get HD Encore locations & tickets at: http://bit.ly/TraviataEncore
Gotham Chamber Opera Announces Composer in Residence Program, Applications Due 7/18
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2013
Gotham Chamber Opera together with Opera Philadelphia and Music-Theatre Group is proud to announce the third track in the nation's first comprehensive, operatic Composer In Residence program. Funded initially by a $1.4 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the program has received an additional $330,000 from the foundation to provide a third professional development path for one of today's most promising opera composers, selected on a competitive basis. Applications are being accepted from June 20-July 18, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2013
Gotham Chamber Opera together with Opera Philadelphia and Music-Theatre Group is proud to announce the third track in the nation's first comprehensive, operatic Composer In Residence program. Funded initially by a $1.4 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the program has received an additional $330,000 from the foundation to provide a third professional development path for one of today's most promising opera composers, selected on a competitive basis. Applications are being accepted from June 20-July 18, 2013.
Dell'Arte Opera Ensemble Announces Its Smoldering Summer Season!
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2013
dell'Arte Opera Ensemble of New York City celebrates its tenth anniversary with a 2013 season entitled 'Smoldering in Rome': Monteverdi's L'incoronazione di Poppea, SV 308 (1642) with stage direction byVictoria Crutchfield, and Mozart's La clemenza di Tito, K. 621 (1791), directed by Walker Lewis with musical direction by dell'Arte's Artistic Director, Christopher Fecteau. dell'Arte's young artists are joined by Baroque/Classical chamber ensemble The Sebastians for L'incoronazione di Poppea, led by Jeffrey Grossman, lending rich authenticity to the performances.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2013
dell'Arte Opera Ensemble of New York City celebrates its tenth anniversary with a 2013 season entitled 'Smoldering in Rome': Monteverdi's L'incoronazione di Poppea, SV 308 (1642) with stage direction byVictoria Crutchfield, and Mozart's La clemenza di Tito, K. 621 (1791), directed by Walker Lewis with musical direction by dell'Arte's Artistic Director, Christopher Fecteau. dell'Arte's young artists are joined by Baroque/Classical chamber ensemble The Sebastians for L'incoronazione di Poppea, led by Jeffrey Grossman, lending rich authenticity to the performances.
DON GIOVANNI, MADAMA BUTTERFLY and More Continue Cape Town Opera's 2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2013
Cape Town Opera opened its 2013 season in April to rave reviews with Verdi's Otello, an international collaboration between Cape Town Opera and five major Australian and New Zealand opera companies, set to tour for five years. Next on the calendar were two short operas from South Africa and Sweden, entitled TWO:30, staged in Cape Town and in Stockholm to critical acclaim.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2013
Cape Town Opera opened its 2013 season in April to rave reviews with Verdi's Otello, an international collaboration between Cape Town Opera and five major Australian and New Zealand opera companies, set to tour for five years. Next on the calendar were two short operas from South Africa and Sweden, entitled TWO:30, staged in Cape Town and in Stockholm to critical acclaim.
Photo Flash: First Look at David Pittsinger, Nathan Gunn and More in Glimmerglass' CAMELOT
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2013
The Glimmerglass Festival's Alice Busch Opera Theater stage was alight Saturday night with the opening of Lerner and Loewe's Camelot. This musical adaptation of T.H. White's The Once and Future King tells the story of King Arthur, his wife Guenevere and faithful friend Sir Lancelot, as they all struggle to preserve their kingdom's grand, romantic ideals against the will of fate. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2013
The Glimmerglass Festival's Alice Busch Opera Theater stage was alight Saturday night with the opening of Lerner and Loewe's Camelot. This musical adaptation of T.H. White's The Once and Future King tells the story of King Arthur, his wife Guenevere and faithful friend Sir Lancelot, as they all struggle to preserve their kingdom's grand, romantic ideals against the will of fate. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
Center for Contemporary Opera to Present 3 New Opera's 'In Progress' July 20-27
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2013
The Center for Contemporary Opera (CCO), founded in 1982 and recognized as a leading proponent of new opera, will present the World Premiere of 'Oration' by Danish composer Ms. Line Tjórnhój, and three operas-in-progress at its July 20-27 season at NYC's Cell Theater, 338 West 23rd Street. Conductor/Music Director of CCO is Sara Jobin.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2013
The Center for Contemporary Opera (CCO), founded in 1982 and recognized as a leading proponent of new opera, will present the World Premiere of 'Oration' by Danish composer Ms. Line Tjórnhój, and three operas-in-progress at its July 20-27 season at NYC's Cell Theater, 338 West 23rd Street. Conductor/Music Director of CCO is Sara Jobin.
Long Beach Opera Announces Revised Dates for PETER LIEBERSON'S KING GESAR and DUKE ELLINGTON'S QUEENIE PIE
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2013
Long Beach Opera's Artistic and General Director Andreas Mitisek announces the company's 2014 plans to produce five rarely performed 20th and 21st century, “Out Of Bounds,” operas. The new season includes the Southern California premieres of Duke Ellington's “street opera” Queenie Pie and John Adams' controversial The Death of Klinghoffer; An American Soldier's Tale, Kurt Vonnegut 's provocative remake of Igor Stravinsky'sThe Soldier's Tale paired with Wynton Marsalis' jazz-driven A Fiddler's Tale; and a reprise of LBO audience favorite, David Lang's haunting The Difficulty of Crossing a Field. Three of the five composers–Adams, Marsalis and Lang–are actively contributing to today's music scene, while Stravinsky and Ellington made indelible marks on 20th century music.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2013
Long Beach Opera's Artistic and General Director Andreas Mitisek announces the company's 2014 plans to produce five rarely performed 20th and 21st century, “Out Of Bounds,” operas. The new season includes the Southern California premieres of Duke Ellington's “street opera” Queenie Pie and John Adams' controversial The Death of Klinghoffer; An American Soldier's Tale, Kurt Vonnegut 's provocative remake of Igor Stravinsky'sThe Soldier's Tale paired with Wynton Marsalis' jazz-driven A Fiddler's Tale; and a reprise of LBO audience favorite, David Lang's haunting The Difficulty of Crossing a Field. Three of the five composers–Adams, Marsalis and Lang–are actively contributing to today's music scene, while Stravinsky and Ellington made indelible marks on 20th century music.
Joyce DiDonato Stars in MARIA STUARDA, Airing Today on PBS' 'Great Performances at the Met'
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2013
Joyce DiDonato stars as Mary, Queen of Scots, in the first-ever Met production of Donizetti's intensely dramatic historical opera Maria Stuarda, on Great Performances at the Met today, Sunday, July 14 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings). (In New York, THIRTEEN will air the opera at 12:30 p.m.)
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2013
Joyce DiDonato stars as Mary, Queen of Scots, in the first-ever Met production of Donizetti's intensely dramatic historical opera Maria Stuarda, on Great Performances at the Met today, Sunday, July 14 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings). (In New York, THIRTEEN will air the opera at 12:30 p.m.)
Florida Grand Opera Lends a Hand with Summer Workshops and Partnerships Benefiting Students
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2013
Even through it's off season, Florida Grand Opera (FGO) continues to show its commitment to the community through a series of events and partnerships targeting students interested in the arts. Cerise Sutton, Director of Education, and Camilla Haith, Head of Costuming, are working with schools and theater programs throughout the summer to enrich the performing arts experience for local children.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2013
Even through it's off season, Florida Grand Opera (FGO) continues to show its commitment to the community through a series of events and partnerships targeting students interested in the arts. Cerise Sutton, Director of Education, and Camilla Haith, Head of Costuming, are working with schools and theater programs throughout the summer to enrich the performing arts experience for local children.
Miami Lyric Opera Presents IL TABARRO and GIANNI SCHICCHI, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2013
Miami Lyric Opera presents Il Tabarro and Gianni Schicchi, with music by Giacomo Puccini, tonight, July 13, 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 14, 4:00 p.m. at the Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, Fla.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2013
Miami Lyric Opera presents Il Tabarro and Gianni Schicchi, with music by Giacomo Puccini, tonight, July 13, 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 14, 4:00 p.m. at the Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, Fla.
Suzanne Nance and Friends to Perform at Maine State Music Theatre, 7/29
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2013
Maine State Music Theatre is thrilled to present a one night only concert starring Suzanne Nance and Friends on Monday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. This intimate evening of song will showcase a variety of songs from opera including George Gershwin's, 'Summertime' from PORGY AND BESS; Leo Delibe's 'Lakme Duet (Flower Duet)' from LAKME; George Bizet's 'Au fond du temple saint' from THE PEARL FISHERS; Giacomo Puccini's 'O Soave Faciulla' from LA BOHEME; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 'La ci darem la mano' from DON GIOVANNI; and Gioacchino and Rossini's 'The Cat Duet.'
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2013
Maine State Music Theatre is thrilled to present a one night only concert starring Suzanne Nance and Friends on Monday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. This intimate evening of song will showcase a variety of songs from opera including George Gershwin's, 'Summertime' from PORGY AND BESS; Leo Delibe's 'Lakme Duet (Flower Duet)' from LAKME; George Bizet's 'Au fond du temple saint' from THE PEARL FISHERS; Giacomo Puccini's 'O Soave Faciulla' from LA BOHEME; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 'La ci darem la mano' from DON GIOVANNI; and Gioacchino and Rossini's 'The Cat Duet.'
Chicago Opera Theater Announces Revised Dates for Duke Ellington's QUEENIE PIE, 2/15-3/5
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2013
The 2014 season opens with the Chicago Premiere of Duke Ellington's Queenie Pie. Original dates announced were February 15-23, 2014. REVISED dates are February 15- March 5, 2014. Specific dates are February 15, 21, 23 and March 5, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2013
The 2014 season opens with the Chicago Premiere of Duke Ellington's Queenie Pie. Original dates announced were February 15-23, 2014. REVISED dates are February 15- March 5, 2014. Specific dates are February 15, 21, 23 and March 5, 2014.
Live Simulcast of Dallas Opera's CARMEN Set for Klyde Warren Park, 10/25-11/10
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 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 - July 10, 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.
Handel Furioso UK Tour Begins, August 27
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2013
Handel Furioso is a love story told through arias and duets, exploring a couple's life together from childhood to old age. Two outstanding young singers, Anna Starushkevych (Winner of the Handel Singing Competiton 2012) and Robyn Allegra Parton appear in this production, directed by Max Hoehn. Acclaimed soloist, Julian Perkins, conducts the Sounds Baroque Ensemble, following their much-admired recording of early cantatas. This is the opening production by a new company, Isle of Noise, whose aim is to create new work, freely adapted from existing repertoire and presented outside the context of a traditional opera house. The production is part-funded by an Arts Council Grant award.
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2013
Handel Furioso is a love story told through arias and duets, exploring a couple's life together from childhood to old age. Two outstanding young singers, Anna Starushkevych (Winner of the Handel Singing Competiton 2012) and Robyn Allegra Parton appear in this production, directed by Max Hoehn. Acclaimed soloist, Julian Perkins, conducts the Sounds Baroque Ensemble, following their much-admired recording of early cantatas. This is the opening production by a new company, Isle of Noise, whose aim is to create new work, freely adapted from existing repertoire and presented outside the context of a traditional opera house. The production is part-funded by an Arts Council Grant award.
Placido Domingo Hospitalized After Suffering Blockage in Artery; Full Recovery Expected
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2013
Opera singer Placido Domingo is in the hospital after suffering a blockage in an artery of the lungs.
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2013
Opera singer Placido Domingo is in the hospital after suffering a blockage in an artery of the lungs.
Photo Flash: First Look at Anna Singer, Daniel Teadt and More in Opera Theater of Pittsburgh's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2013
Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC opened in Pittsburgh this past Sunday as part of Opera Theater of Pittsburgh's second-annual SummerFest. SummerFest is a three-week artistic celebration that 'brings together a pack of independently-spirited, joyfully unconventional people to celebrate community as well as cultural values' through the presentation of six distinct operas for theatergoers of all ages and interests.
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2013
Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC opened in Pittsburgh this past Sunday as part of Opera Theater of Pittsburgh's second-annual SummerFest. SummerFest is a three-week artistic celebration that 'brings together a pack of independently-spirited, joyfully unconventional people to celebrate community as well as cultural values' through the presentation of six distinct operas for theatergoers of all ages and interests.
Renee Fleming Stars in ARMIDA, Airing Today with THE MET: LIVE IN HD
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2013
THE MET: LIVE IN HD's Summer Encores series will broadcast Rossini's ARMIDA today, July 10 at 7 p.m. (find local theaters here). The production features Renée Fleming as the mystical sorceress in a spectacular production by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman. Hosted by Deborah Voigt. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the production!
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2013
THE MET: LIVE IN HD's Summer Encores series will broadcast Rossini's ARMIDA today, July 10 at 7 p.m. (find local theaters here). The production features Renée Fleming as the mystical sorceress in a spectacular production by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman. Hosted by Deborah Voigt. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the production!
Richard Tucker Music Foundation Winners to Launch the Met's 2013 Summer Recital Series, 7/16
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2013
The Richard Tucker Music Foundation is happy to note that all three of the singers chosen to launch the Metropolitan Opera's fifth annual free Summer Recital Series are recent Foundation awardees. Presenting a program of arias, duets, and show-tunes at the Central Park SummerStage onTuesday, July 16, the singers include two winners of the Foundation's top prize, the coveted Richard Tucker Award: mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, winner of this year's award, and tenor Stephen Costello, who was similarly honored in 2009. They will be joined by soprano Erin Morley, recipient of a 2013 Richard Tucker Career Grant, and accompanied on piano by Bradley Moore.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2013
The Richard Tucker Music Foundation is happy to note that all three of the singers chosen to launch the Metropolitan Opera's fifth annual free Summer Recital Series are recent Foundation awardees. Presenting a program of arias, duets, and show-tunes at the Central Park SummerStage onTuesday, July 16, the singers include two winners of the Foundation's top prize, the coveted Richard Tucker Award: mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, winner of this year's award, and tenor Stephen Costello, who was similarly honored in 2009. They will be joined by soprano Erin Morley, recipient of a 2013 Richard Tucker Career Grant, and accompanied on piano by Bradley Moore.
VIDEO: Antonio Pappano Talks Playing Simon Boccanegra at Birmingham Symphony Hall
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2013
From: RoyalOperaHouse, The Royal Opera is to present a concert performance of Simon Boccanegra at Birmingham's Symphony Hall on 7 July). Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2013
From: RoyalOperaHouse, The Royal Opera is to present a concert performance of Simon Boccanegra at Birmingham's Symphony Hall on 7 July). Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk
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