Anita Rachvelishvili Returns to the Met as CARMEN in Richard Eyre's Production, 9/28
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2012
Georgian mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili, who made an acclaimed Met debut as the title character of Bizet's Carmen in 2010, will reprise the role for 14 performances this season, beginning September 28. Young Italian conductor Michele Mariotti will make his Met debut leading Richard Eyre's critically acclaimed production of the repertory classic.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2012
Georgian mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili, who made an acclaimed Met debut as the title character of Bizet's Carmen in 2010, will reprise the role for 14 performances this season, beginning September 28. Young Italian conductor Michele Mariotti will make his Met debut leading Richard Eyre's critically acclaimed production of the repertory classic.
Opera Company of Middlebury Brings MADAMA BUTTERFLY to Town Hall Theater, 10/5 & 7
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2012
It is the most produced opera in North America - and with good reason. The heartbreaking story and the sumptuous music make Madama Butterfly one of the most beloved operas of all time. The Opera Company of Middlebury will bring Puccini's classic to Middlebury in a semi-staged concert version at Town Hall Theater on October 5 and 7.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2012
It is the most produced opera in North America - and with good reason. The heartbreaking story and the sumptuous music make Madama Butterfly one of the most beloved operas of all time. The Opera Company of Middlebury will bring Puccini's classic to Middlebury in a semi-staged concert version at Town Hall Theater on October 5 and 7.
Washington National Opera Names Francesca Zambello Artistic Director
by Nicole Rosky - September 13, 2012
Washington National Opera (WNO) today named Francesca Zambello as its Artistic Director, effective January 1, 2013. She has served as the company's Artistic Advisor since June 2011.
by Nicole Rosky - September 13, 2012
Washington National Opera (WNO) today named Francesca Zambello as its Artistic Director, effective January 1, 2013. She has served as the company's Artistic Advisor since June 2011.
Opera Company of Philadelphia Appoints Nathan Gunn Director of American Repertoire Council
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2012
Affirming its place as an emerging leader in the development of new operatic works, the Opera Company of Philadelphia announced today that Nathan Gunn, internationally-renowned baritone, has been appointed as the director of its newly-formed American Repertoire Council.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2012
Affirming its place as an emerging leader in the development of new operatic works, the Opera Company of Philadelphia announced today that Nathan Gunn, internationally-renowned baritone, has been appointed as the director of its newly-formed American Repertoire Council.
Arizona Opera Kicks Off 2012-2013 Season with Lucia di Lammermoor
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2012
Arizona Opera's 2012-2013 Season is filled with unforgettable performances and events. From the Scottish highlands of Lucia di Lammermoor to spectacular classics such as Il Trovatore and Tosca, from the love story of Roméo et Juliette to the comedy of The Marriage of Figaro, this diverse season's cast members have performed at the world's top opera houses.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2012
Arizona Opera's 2012-2013 Season is filled with unforgettable performances and events. From the Scottish highlands of Lucia di Lammermoor to spectacular classics such as Il Trovatore and Tosca, from the love story of Roméo et Juliette to the comedy of The Marriage of Figaro, this diverse season's cast members have performed at the world's top opera houses.
Joseph Calleja Brings BE MY LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO MARIO LANZA to City Winery, 10/11
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2012
On the heels of his success at London's legendary Last Night of the BBC Proms this past weekend-which was broadcast live on television, radio, online, and in cinemas across the U.K.-Joseph Calleja, "arguably today's finest lyric tenor" (NPR), returns to the Big Apple on Thursday, October 11 to perform selections from his new Decca Classics recording, Be My Love: A Tribute to Mario Lanza, in a concert with orchestra at City Winery in downtown Manhattan.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2012
On the heels of his success at London's legendary Last Night of the BBC Proms this past weekend-which was broadcast live on television, radio, online, and in cinemas across the U.K.-Joseph Calleja, "arguably today's finest lyric tenor" (NPR), returns to the Big Apple on Thursday, October 11 to perform selections from his new Decca Classics recording, Be My Love: A Tribute to Mario Lanza, in a concert with orchestra at City Winery in downtown Manhattan.
Photo Flash: First Look at Goteborgsoperan's CHESS
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2012
The Goteborgsoperan presents CHESS, September 8, 2012 through March 22, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below. For tickets and more information, visit: http://en.opera.se/forestallningar/chess-pa-svenska-2012-2013/.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2012
The Goteborgsoperan presents CHESS, September 8, 2012 through March 22, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below. For tickets and more information, visit: http://en.opera.se/forestallningar/chess-pa-svenska-2012-2013/.
David T. Little DOG DAYS OPERA Premieres at Alexander Kasser Theater 9/29-10/7
by Nicole Heyman - September 10, 2012
On Saturday, September 29, David T. Little's long-awaited debut full-length opera, Dog Days, created in collaboration with librettist Royce Vavrek, and based on the eponymous short story by Judy Budnitz (1998), receives its world premiere, opening a run of five performances: Sep. 29, Oct. 6 at 8:00 PM; Sep. 30, Oct. 7 at 3:00 PM; Oct. 5 at 7:30 PM. The fully-staged production, directed by Robert Woodruff, premieres at Montclair State University's Alexander Kasser Theater in Montclair, NJ.
by Nicole Heyman - September 10, 2012
On Saturday, September 29, David T. Little's long-awaited debut full-length opera, Dog Days, created in collaboration with librettist Royce Vavrek, and based on the eponymous short story by Judy Budnitz (1998), receives its world premiere, opening a run of five performances: Sep. 29, Oct. 6 at 8:00 PM; Sep. 30, Oct. 7 at 3:00 PM; Oct. 5 at 7:30 PM. The fully-staged production, directed by Robert Woodruff, premieres at Montclair State University's Alexander Kasser Theater in Montclair, NJ.
Austin Lyric Opera and Butler Opera Center Team for THE PAGLIACCI PROJECT, Beg. 9/29
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2012
The Pagliacci Project is an exciting new collaboration between Austin Lyric Opera (ALO) and the Butler Opera Center at the University of Texas (BOC). This partnership will culminate in numerous live performances of Act II from Leoncavallo's renowned opera, Pagliacci, in public venues in and around Austin, reaching audiences and communities new to opera. Performed in English, with updated sets and costumes, The Pagliacci Project will take place in a variety of highly-visible locations, such as outdoor street festivals, shopping malls, and clubs. Performances are free to the general public.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2012
The Pagliacci Project is an exciting new collaboration between Austin Lyric Opera (ALO) and the Butler Opera Center at the University of Texas (BOC). This partnership will culminate in numerous live performances of Act II from Leoncavallo's renowned opera, Pagliacci, in public venues in and around Austin, reaching audiences and communities new to opera. Performed in English, with updated sets and costumes, The Pagliacci Project will take place in a variety of highly-visible locations, such as outdoor street festivals, shopping malls, and clubs. Performances are free to the general public.
Angela Meade to Perform with Cleveland Orchestra, Deutsche Oper and More
by Nicole Rosky - September 06, 2012
Less than five years after making her professional operatic debut, substituting for an ill colleague as Elvira in Verdi's Ernani at the Metropolitan Opera, Angela Meade is fast becoming one of the world's top-billed interpreters of Verdi and Bellini. The soprano-winner of the 2011 Richard Tucker Award and the 2012 Beverly Sills Award from the Metropolitan Opera-has a number of notable "firsts" during the 2012-13 season, including a house debut at the Vienna Staatsoper as Elena in I vespri siciliani (Sept 9-18), Leonora in her first staged Il trovatore at the Metropolitan Opera (Jan 16), and her first staged Norma-the role that catapulted her to prominence at the 2010 Caramoor Festival-at Washington National Opera in a new production directed by Anne Bogart (March 9-24). More Bellini is in the offing for Meade at Carnegie Hall this season: a concert performance of Beatrice di Tenda with the Collegiate Chorale (Dec 5). The soprano also sings Mozart's Donna Anna in Don Giovanni for her debuts at Los Angeles Opera (Oct 11-14) and Cincinnati Opera (June 13-15). Noteworthy concert engagements in 2012-13 include Richard Strauss's Four Last Songs with the Ontario Philharmonic in Toronto (Jan 29), Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 with the Pittsburgh Symphony under Manfred Honeck (April 26-28), and her recital debut at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. (Nov 10).
by Nicole Rosky - September 06, 2012
Less than five years after making her professional operatic debut, substituting for an ill colleague as Elvira in Verdi's Ernani at the Metropolitan Opera, Angela Meade is fast becoming one of the world's top-billed interpreters of Verdi and Bellini. The soprano-winner of the 2011 Richard Tucker Award and the 2012 Beverly Sills Award from the Metropolitan Opera-has a number of notable "firsts" during the 2012-13 season, including a house debut at the Vienna Staatsoper as Elena in I vespri siciliani (Sept 9-18), Leonora in her first staged Il trovatore at the Metropolitan Opera (Jan 16), and her first staged Norma-the role that catapulted her to prominence at the 2010 Caramoor Festival-at Washington National Opera in a new production directed by Anne Bogart (March 9-24). More Bellini is in the offing for Meade at Carnegie Hall this season: a concert performance of Beatrice di Tenda with the Collegiate Chorale (Dec 5). The soprano also sings Mozart's Donna Anna in Don Giovanni for her debuts at Los Angeles Opera (Oct 11-14) and Cincinnati Opera (June 13-15). Noteworthy concert engagements in 2012-13 include Richard Strauss's Four Last Songs with the Ontario Philharmonic in Toronto (Jan 29), Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 with the Pittsburgh Symphony under Manfred Honeck (April 26-28), and her recital debut at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. (Nov 10).
Susan T. Danis to Leave Sarasota Opera; Appointed CEO of Florida Grand Opera
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2012
Donald Worthington, Chairman of the Board of the Sarasota Opera announced today long time Executive Director, Susan T. Danis, has been appointed General Director and CEO of Florida Grand Opera, a level one opera company (opera companies with an operating budget of over $10 million) located in Miami, Florida. Ms. Danis will continue her duties as Executive Director through September 28th and assume her new role at Florida Grand Opera on October 1st.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2012
Donald Worthington, Chairman of the Board of the Sarasota Opera announced today long time Executive Director, Susan T. Danis, has been appointed General Director and CEO of Florida Grand Opera, a level one opera company (opera companies with an operating budget of over $10 million) located in Miami, Florida. Ms. Danis will continue her duties as Executive Director through September 28th and assume her new role at Florida Grand Opera on October 1st.
Florida Grand Opera Appoints Susan T. Danis as New General Director
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2012
Florida Grand Opera (FGO) has announced the appointment of the company's new General Director and CEO, Susan T. Danis. An established arts advocate and leader with a proven track record of fiscal growth, Danis is scheduled to take the position as the company's fourth General Director on October 9, 2012.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2012
Florida Grand Opera (FGO) has announced the appointment of the company's new General Director and CEO, Susan T. Danis. An established arts advocate and leader with a proven track record of fiscal growth, Danis is scheduled to take the position as the company's fourth General Director on October 9, 2012.
Judges Announced for OperaUpClose and Eclectic Opera's FLOURISH Competition
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2012
OperaUpClose and Eclectic Opera have announced that the judging panel for the live showcase on September 30 will be made up of Mark Ravenhill, Robert Saxton, Glyn Maxwell and James Clutton.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2012
OperaUpClose and Eclectic Opera have announced that the judging panel for the live showcase on September 30 will be made up of Mark Ravenhill, Robert Saxton, Glyn Maxwell and James Clutton.
Upper West Side Cantors Rebecca Garfein and Dan Singer Perform at Enrico Caruso Room Tonight, 8/28
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2012
Two of the Upper West Side of Manhattan's most renowned Cantors - Rebecca Garfein, Senior Cantor of Congregation Rodeph Sholom, and Dan Singer, Cantor at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue - will perform at the Enrico Caruso Room at Grotta Azzurra Ristorante in Little Italy tonight, August 28, at 8 PM. Both singers are opera-trained and have performed on operatic and concert stages all over the world and will offer an exciting program of memorable arias and American Songbook favorites.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2012
Two of the Upper West Side of Manhattan's most renowned Cantors - Rebecca Garfein, Senior Cantor of Congregation Rodeph Sholom, and Dan Singer, Cantor at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue - will perform at the Enrico Caruso Room at Grotta Azzurra Ristorante in Little Italy tonight, August 28, at 8 PM. Both singers are opera-trained and have performed on operatic and concert stages all over the world and will offer an exciting program of memorable arias and American Songbook favorites.
Emily Stokes and Michael Padgett Perform at Mario Lanza Society of New York Gala, 9/15
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2012
The Mario Lanza Society of New York will hold another of its gala luncheons saluting the late tenor on Saturday September 15, 2012 at 1 P.M. at Patsy's Restaurant (236 West 56th Street). Among those paying tribute to Lanza's career will be legendary soprano Elaine Malbin and featured performers soprano Emily Stokes, tenor Michael Padgett, and accompanist David Schaefer. The musical program will also include recorded selections from the illustrious careers of Mr. Lanza and Ms. Malbin.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2012
The Mario Lanza Society of New York will hold another of its gala luncheons saluting the late tenor on Saturday September 15, 2012 at 1 P.M. at Patsy's Restaurant (236 West 56th Street). Among those paying tribute to Lanza's career will be legendary soprano Elaine Malbin and featured performers soprano Emily Stokes, tenor Michael Padgett, and accompanist David Schaefer. The musical program will also include recorded selections from the illustrious careers of Mr. Lanza and Ms. Malbin.
Susanna Phillips Opens Twickenham Fest Today, 8/24
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2012
This month, as Susanna Phillips finishes her performances of Mozart's Idomeneo at Ravinia Festival (August 17 and 19), the soprano will immerse herself in chamber music at Twickenham Fest, the summer chamber music festival that she co-founded in her hometown of Huntsville, Alabama.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2012
This month, as Susanna Phillips finishes her performances of Mozart's Idomeneo at Ravinia Festival (August 17 and 19), the soprano will immerse herself in chamber music at Twickenham Fest, the summer chamber music festival that she co-founded in her hometown of Huntsville, Alabama.
BWW Reviews: Union Avenue Opera's Charmingly 'Reduced' DAS RHEINGOLD
by Chris Gibson - August 22, 2012
I've seen the Union Avenue Opera's current production described as "Wagner-lite", and to a degree, that's true. But, any Wagner has the ability to be stirring and surprisingly cinematic in execution, and this presentation is no exception. Besides I prefer the description of DAS RHEINGOLD by Jonathon Dove who adapted and "reduced" the opera to a more manageable size, bringing the scope and depth of Wagner's to the masses in the process.
by Chris Gibson - August 22, 2012
I've seen the Union Avenue Opera's current production described as "Wagner-lite", and to a degree, that's true. But, any Wagner has the ability to be stirring and surprisingly cinematic in execution, and this presentation is no exception. Besides I prefer the description of DAS RHEINGOLD by Jonathon Dove who adapted and "reduced" the opera to a more manageable size, bringing the scope and depth of Wagner's to the masses in the process.
OperaUpClose & Malmö Opera Present TOSCA, Oct 2-Nov 10
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2012
Olivier Award-winning OperaUpClose in association with Malmö Opera will premiere a new production of Puccini's Tosca, directed by Adam Spreadbury-Maher from Tuesday October 2.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2012
Olivier Award-winning OperaUpClose in association with Malmö Opera will premiere a new production of Puccini's Tosca, directed by Adam Spreadbury-Maher from Tuesday October 2.
Enrico Caruso Room Welcomes La Toya Lewis and Adam Strube in Concert Tonight, 8/21
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2012
Brooklyn-born Soprano La Toya Lewis and Lyric Basso Profundo Adam Strube perform a joint concert at the Enrico Caruso Room at Grotta Azzurra (177 Broome Street in Little Italy) tonight, August 21, at 8 PM as part of the venue's Tuesday Night Opera Series which began this past April.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2012
Brooklyn-born Soprano La Toya Lewis and Lyric Basso Profundo Adam Strube perform a joint concert at the Enrico Caruso Room at Grotta Azzurra (177 Broome Street in Little Italy) tonight, August 21, at 8 PM as part of the venue's Tuesday Night Opera Series which began this past April.
Enrico Caruso Room Welcomes La Toya Lewis and Adam Strube in Concert, 8/21
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2012
Brooklyn-born Soprano La Toya Lewis and Lyric Basso Profundo Adam Strube perform a joint concert at the Enrico Caruso Room at Grotta Azzurra (177 Broome Street in Little Italy) on Tuesday, August 21, at 8 PM as part of the venue's Tuesday Night Opera Series which began this past April.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2012
Brooklyn-born Soprano La Toya Lewis and Lyric Basso Profundo Adam Strube perform a joint concert at the Enrico Caruso Room at Grotta Azzurra (177 Broome Street in Little Italy) on Tuesday, August 21, at 8 PM as part of the venue's Tuesday Night Opera Series which began this past April.
Upper West Side Cantors Rebecca Garfein and Dan Singer Perform at Enrico Caruso Room, 8/28
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2012
Two of the Upper West Side of Manhattan's most renowned Cantors - Rebecca Garfein, Senior Cantor of Congregation Rodeph Sholom, and Dan Singer, Cantor at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue - will perform at the Enrico Caruso Room at Grotta Azzurra Ristorante in Little Italy on Tuesday, August 28, at 8 PM. Both singers are opera-trained and have performed on operatic and concert stages all over the world and will offer an exciting program of memorable arias and American Songbook favorites.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2012
Two of the Upper West Side of Manhattan's most renowned Cantors - Rebecca Garfein, Senior Cantor of Congregation Rodeph Sholom, and Dan Singer, Cantor at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue - will perform at the Enrico Caruso Room at Grotta Azzurra Ristorante in Little Italy on Tuesday, August 28, at 8 PM. Both singers are opera-trained and have performed on operatic and concert stages all over the world and will offer an exciting program of memorable arias and American Songbook favorites.
BWW Reviews: TROUBLE IN TAHITI Full of Promise and Proposals
by David Fick - August 18, 2012
The opening of Leonard Bernstein's TROUBLE IN TAHITI in Cape Town this week was cause for great excitement and justifiably so. Bernstein's opera gets less of an airing both here and internationally than it should and the debut collaboration between Cape Town Opera and the Fugard Theatre is also a relationship that promises great potential.
by David Fick - August 18, 2012
The opening of Leonard Bernstein's TROUBLE IN TAHITI in Cape Town this week was cause for great excitement and justifiably so. Bernstein's opera gets less of an airing both here and internationally than it should and the debut collaboration between Cape Town Opera and the Fugard Theatre is also a relationship that promises great potential.
Photo Flash: William Davenport and More in New Jersey State Opera's VERDI REQUIEM
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2012
Marcello Giordani was be unable to perform in last evening's performance of the Verdi Requiem for New Jersey State Opera due to illness. William Davenport stepped in to sing the tenor role, making his NJ State Opera debut. See below for photos from last night's August 16th performance!
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2012
Marcello Giordani was be unable to perform in last evening's performance of the Verdi Requiem for New Jersey State Opera due to illness. William Davenport stepped in to sing the tenor role, making his NJ State Opera debut. See below for photos from last night's August 16th performance!
CARMEN and DIALOGUES DES CARMÉLITES Set for dell'Arte Opera Ensemble, Aug 2012
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2012
dell'Arte Opera Ensemble of New York City announces its 2012 season, featuring two masterworks from the French operatic repertoire: George Bizet's Carmen (1875) and Francis Poulenc's Dialogues des Carmelites (1957), with stage direction by Knud Adams and Victoria Crutchfield and musical direction by dell'Arte's Artistic Director, Christopher Fecteau.
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2012
dell'Arte Opera Ensemble of New York City announces its 2012 season, featuring two masterworks from the French operatic repertoire: George Bizet's Carmen (1875) and Francis Poulenc's Dialogues des Carmelites (1957), with stage direction by Knud Adams and Victoria Crutchfield and musical direction by dell'Arte's Artistic Director, Christopher Fecteau.
Washington National Opera Welcomes Nathan Gunn in Concert, 9/23
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2012
Washington National Opera (WNO) presents American baritone Nathan Gunn in concert as part of its Celebrity Series on Sunday, September 23 at 4 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Opera House. Accompanied by the WNO Orchestra under the baton of Tony Award winner Ted Sperling, Gunn will perform selections from operas by Mozart, Rossini, and Bizet, plus songs by Sondheim and other Broadway composers. American tenor William Burden will join him for a few duets. All three artists will make their WNO debuts with this performance.
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2012
Washington National Opera (WNO) presents American baritone Nathan Gunn in concert as part of its Celebrity Series on Sunday, September 23 at 4 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Opera House. Accompanied by the WNO Orchestra under the baton of Tony Award winner Ted Sperling, Gunn will perform selections from operas by Mozart, Rossini, and Bizet, plus songs by Sondheim and other Broadway composers. American tenor William Burden will join him for a few duets. All three artists will make their WNO debuts with this performance.
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