Jason Fischer's HOUSE OF NAMELSS is Adapted into Blues Opera Libretto
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2013
Jason Fischer of Adelaide, South Australia, 2010 winner of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest, with his short fiction piece, 'The House of Nameless,' announced that the story is being adapted into an opera libretto by Australian writer Laura E. Goodin.
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2013
Jason Fischer of Adelaide, South Australia, 2010 winner of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest, with his short fiction piece, 'The House of Nameless,' announced that the story is being adapted into an opera libretto by Australian writer Laura E. Goodin.
VIDEO: Benjamin Britten's Aldeburgh - Britten 100
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2013
From: RoyalOperaHouse, John Bridcut and Susan Bullock on Aldeburgh, the coastal town in Suffolk that inspired Benjamin Britten's Gloriana. Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk/pr...
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2013
From: RoyalOperaHouse, John Bridcut and Susan Bullock on Aldeburgh, the coastal town in Suffolk that inspired Benjamin Britten's Gloriana. Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk/pr...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek at Toby Spence, Susan Bullock and More in Rehearsals for GLORIANA at The Royal Opera
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2013
Check out a behind the scenes look at Paul Daniel (Conductor), Toby Spence (Earl of Essex) and Susan Bullock (Queen Elizabeth I) on Richard Jones's production of Gloriana.
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2013
Check out a behind the scenes look at Paul Daniel (Conductor), Toby Spence (Earl of Essex) and Susan Bullock (Queen Elizabeth I) on Richard Jones's production of Gloriana.
VIDEO: Promo - New York City Opera's 'Opera is Elementary' Program
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2013
Click below to watch behind-the-scenes footage and a promo for New York City Opera's 'Opera is Elementary' program!
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2013
Click below to watch behind-the-scenes footage and a promo for New York City Opera's 'Opera is Elementary' program!
VIDEO: Gloriana: Benjamin Britten's Aldeburgh
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2013
From: RoyalOperaHouse, John Bridcut and Susan Bullock on Aldeburgh, the coastal town in Suffolk that inspired Benjamin Britten's Gloriana. Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk/pr...
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2013
From: RoyalOperaHouse, John Bridcut and Susan Bullock on Aldeburgh, the coastal town in Suffolk that inspired Benjamin Britten's Gloriana. Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk/pr...
OPERA America Adds Four Members to Its Board of Directors; Re-Elects Seven Current Members
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2013
OPERA America, the national nonprofit service organization for opera, has announced that four new members have been elected to its Board of Directors. Elections were held during OPERA America's recent Annual Business Meeting at Opera Conference 2013 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2013
OPERA America, the national nonprofit service organization for opera, has announced that four new members have been elected to its Board of Directors. Elections were held during OPERA America's recent Annual Business Meeting at Opera Conference 2013 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
VIDEO: The Royal Opera House Presents John Bridcut Discussing Benjamin Britten as Court Composer
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2013
From: RoyalOperaHouse
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2013
From: RoyalOperaHouse
VIDEO: Sneak Peek at The Royal Opera's TURANDOT
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2013
From: RoyalOperaHouseAndrei Serban's staging of Puccini's final opera is a glorious pageant of rich colour, dance and drama. Check out the video below!
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2013
From: RoyalOperaHouseAndrei Serban's staging of Puccini's final opera is a glorious pageant of rich colour, dance and drama. Check out the video below!
Tenor Nicholas Phan to Perform in Portland, New York, Chicago, and More, Summer & Fall 2013
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2013
As “a major new Britten interpreter” (New York Times) with two hit Britten albums to his name, tenor Nicholas Phan is set to be a prime mover in this year's celebrations of the English composer's centennial.Summer sees Phan undertake the SERENADE FOR TENOR, HORNS AND STRINGS at Portland's Chamber Music Northwest (July 22 & 23) and, with Eric Jacobsen and The Knights, at a Naumburg Orchestral Concert in New York's Central Park (July 30) and the Ravinia Festival (Sep 3).
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2013
As “a major new Britten interpreter” (New York Times) with two hit Britten albums to his name, tenor Nicholas Phan is set to be a prime mover in this year's celebrations of the English composer's centennial.Summer sees Phan undertake the SERENADE FOR TENOR, HORNS AND STRINGS at Portland's Chamber Music Northwest (July 22 & 23) and, with Eric Jacobsen and The Knights, at a Naumburg Orchestral Concert in New York's Central Park (July 30) and the Ravinia Festival (Sep 3).
Central City Opera Announces 2014 Festival - THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, DEAD MAN WALKING & More, 6/28
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2013
General/Artistic Director Pelham “Pat” Pearce announces Central City Opera's (CCO) 2014 Summer Festival, running June 28 through August 13, 2014, featuring Mozart's beloved opera, The Marriage of Figaro; Jake Heggie's opera Dead Man Walking, based on the true story and famous book written by Sister Helen Prejean about her relationship with Lousiana death row inmate Joseph De Rocher which was also an award-winning movie; and Rodgers and Hammerstein II's glorious musical The Sound of Music performed in Denver at the Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex.
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2013
General/Artistic Director Pelham “Pat” Pearce announces Central City Opera's (CCO) 2014 Summer Festival, running June 28 through August 13, 2014, featuring Mozart's beloved opera, The Marriage of Figaro; Jake Heggie's opera Dead Man Walking, based on the true story and famous book written by Sister Helen Prejean about her relationship with Lousiana death row inmate Joseph De Rocher which was also an award-winning movie; and Rodgers and Hammerstein II's glorious musical The Sound of Music performed in Denver at the Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex.
VIDEO: Gloriana: Susan Bullock on Playing Queen Elizabeth I at The Royal Opera
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2013
From: RoyalOperaHouse, Soprano, Susan Bullock, tells us about playing Elizabeth I in Benjamin Britten's Gloriana. Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/gloriana-by-ric...
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2013
From: RoyalOperaHouse, Soprano, Susan Bullock, tells us about playing Elizabeth I in Benjamin Britten's Gloriana. Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/gloriana-by-ric...
Sarah Joy Miller & More Set for New York City Opera's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2013
New York City Opera is pleased to announce casting for numerous roles in its 2013-14 productions: Anna Nicole, a co-production with BAM that kicks off the 2013 Next Wave Festival, September 17 - 28 at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House; Johann Christian Bach's Endimione, February 8 - 16, 2014 at El Museo del Barrio; Bluebeard's Castle, a co-production with St. Ann's Warehouse, February 28 - March 15, 2014; and The Marriage of Figaro, April 19 - April 26, 2014 at New York City Center. The Company will announce additional casting soon.
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2013
New York City Opera is pleased to announce casting for numerous roles in its 2013-14 productions: Anna Nicole, a co-production with BAM that kicks off the 2013 Next Wave Festival, September 17 - 28 at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House; Johann Christian Bach's Endimione, February 8 - 16, 2014 at El Museo del Barrio; Bluebeard's Castle, a co-production with St. Ann's Warehouse, February 28 - March 15, 2014; and The Marriage of Figaro, April 19 - April 26, 2014 at New York City Center. The Company will announce additional casting soon.
STAGE TUBE: Stephen Fry on His Sydney Opera House Gig
by Nicole Rosky - June 21, 2013
In the video below, Stephen Fry chats about his upcoming gig at Sydney Opera House on October 3. Check it out below!
by Nicole Rosky - June 21, 2013
In the video below, Stephen Fry chats about his upcoming gig at Sydney Opera House on October 3. Check it out below!
VIDEO: John Bridcut on how Britten's Gloriana came about
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013
Biographer, John Bridcut, on Benjamin Britten being commissioned by the Queen to compose Gloriana to celebrate her coronation.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013
Biographer, John Bridcut, on Benjamin Britten being commissioned by the Queen to compose Gloriana to celebrate her coronation.
VIDEO: Gloriana: Toby Spence on playing the Earl of Essex (The Royal Opera)
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013
Tenor, Toby Spence, on playing Robert Devereux the ambitious Earl or Essex in Benjamin Britten's Gloriana. Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk/productions...
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013
Tenor, Toby Spence, on playing Robert Devereux the ambitious Earl or Essex in Benjamin Britten's Gloriana. Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk/productions...
Renee Fleming Stars in ARMIDA, Airing 7/10 with THE MET: LIVE IN HD
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013
THE MET: LIVE IN HD's Summer Encores series will broadcast Rossini's ARMIDA on Wednesday, 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 - June 20, 2013
THE MET: LIVE IN HD's Summer Encores series will broadcast Rossini's ARMIDA on Wednesday, 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!
Berlioz's LES TROYENS Makes Rare Premiere on THIRTEEN's Great Performances at the Met, 6/30
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013
Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi leads a rare revival of Berlioz's epic Les Troyens, based on Virgil'sAeneid on Great Performances at the Met Sunday, June 30 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings). In New York, THIRTEEN will broadcast the opera at 12:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013
Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi leads a rare revival of Berlioz's epic Les Troyens, based on Virgil'sAeneid on Great Performances at the Met Sunday, June 30 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings). In New York, THIRTEEN will broadcast the opera at 12:30 p.m.
Berlioz's Epic Les Troyens Premieres on THIRTEEN's Great Performances on PBS, 6/30
by Caryn Robbins - June 20, 2013
Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi leads a rare revival of Berlioz's epic Les Troyens, based on Virgil's Aeneid on Great Performances at the Met Sunday, June 30 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings). In New York, THIRTEEN will broadcast the opera at 12:30 p.m.
by Caryn Robbins - June 20, 2013
Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi leads a rare revival of Berlioz's epic Les Troyens, based on Virgil's Aeneid on Great Performances at the Met Sunday, June 30 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings). In New York, THIRTEEN will broadcast the opera at 12:30 p.m.
The Glimmerglass Festival Announces 2014 Season - MADAME BUTTERFLY, CAROUSEL and More!
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013
The Glimmerglass Festival, Central New York's opera and musical theater company, has announced its 2014 season.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013
The Glimmerglass Festival, Central New York's opera and musical theater company, has announced its 2014 season.
Aidan Lang Announced as New Seattle Opera General Director
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013
Seattle Opera announced that Aidan Lang will succeed Speight Jenkins as General Director.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013
Seattle Opera announced that Aidan Lang will succeed Speight Jenkins as General Director.
Tom Muraco and Michael Weygandt Set for ART SONG RECITAL at Opera America Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013
ASPS (Art Song Preservation Society), will present a concert in conjunction with their first annual Summer of Song Series led by baritone Michael Weyandt and International Pianist and Collaborator, Thomas Muraco tonight, June 20 at 7pm at Opera America (330 7th Avenue).
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013
ASPS (Art Song Preservation Society), will present a concert in conjunction with their first annual Summer of Song Series led by baritone Michael Weyandt and International Pianist and Collaborator, Thomas Muraco tonight, June 20 at 7pm at Opera America (330 7th Avenue).
Joyce DiDonato Stars in MARIA STUARDA, Airing 7/14 on PBS' 'Great Performances at the Met'
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 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 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 - June 19, 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 Sunday, July 14 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings). (In New York, THIRTEEN will air the opera at 12:30 p.m.)
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of BECOMING TRAVIATA Starring Natalie Dessay
by Christina Mancuso - June 19, 2013
BroadwayWorld has a first look at an excerpt of BECOMING TRAVIATA. Check it out below!
by Christina Mancuso - June 19, 2013
BroadwayWorld has a first look at an excerpt of BECOMING TRAVIATA. Check it out below!
Lyric Opera of Chicago in the Black for Its 2012-13 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2013
Anthony Freud, general director of Lyric Opera of Chicago, announced yesterday that the company is projecting a breakeven operating performance for fiscal year 2013. Lyric has operated in the black for 25 of the past 26 years-a record among the country's major not-for-profit music and performing-arts companies.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2013
Anthony Freud, general director of Lyric Opera of Chicago, announced yesterday that the company is projecting a breakeven operating performance for fiscal year 2013. Lyric has operated in the black for 25 of the past 26 years-a record among the country's major not-for-profit music and performing-arts companies.
Video: First Look at Antonio Pappano, Kevin O'Hare and More in Royal Opera House's Season Preview Event
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2013
Some extra special guests dropped into an event for Premium and Supporting Friends of the Royal Opera House. The Season Preview was hosted by Antonio Pappano, Kevin O'Hare, who presented the 13/14 Ballet Season, and Kasper Holten, who talked about the 13/14 Opera Season. Check it out below!
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2013
Some extra special guests dropped into an event for Premium and Supporting Friends of the Royal Opera House. The Season Preview was hosted by Antonio Pappano, Kevin O'Hare, who presented the 13/14 Ballet Season, and Kasper Holten, who talked about the 13/14 Opera Season. Check it out below!
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