BWW Reviews: HGO's NEW ARRIVALS - A Touching and Inspiring Opera
by David Clarke - June 24, 2012
During the month of June, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) in conjunction with Asia Society Texas produced and premiered a fantastic and newly commissioned opera New Arrivals, featuring a libretto by Catherine Filloux and music by John Glover. As a whole, New Arrivals is a sensational new opera that will hopefully be performed many more times around the world, presenting a story that deserves to be told, received, and appreciated.
by David Clarke - June 24, 2012
During the month of June, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) in conjunction with Asia Society Texas produced and premiered a fantastic and newly commissioned opera New Arrivals, featuring a libretto by Catherine Filloux and music by John Glover. As a whole, New Arrivals is a sensational new opera that will hopefully be performed many more times around the world, presenting a story that deserves to be told, received, and appreciated.
Shana Farr and Vincent Ricciardi Return to Enrico Caruso Room, 6/26
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2012
Soprano Shana Farr and tenor Vincent Ricciardi, who performed on the Opening Night of the Enrico Caruso Room at Grotta Azzurra in late April, will be doing an encore performance in the new venue this coming Tuesday, June 26, at 8 PM. Dinner will be available starting at 7 PM. There is a $20 cover charge and no minimum. Reservations are suggested by calling Grotta Azzurra at 212-925-8775.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2012
Soprano Shana Farr and tenor Vincent Ricciardi, who performed on the Opening Night of the Enrico Caruso Room at Grotta Azzurra in late April, will be doing an encore performance in the new venue this coming Tuesday, June 26, at 8 PM. Dinner will be available starting at 7 PM. There is a $20 cover charge and no minimum. Reservations are suggested by calling Grotta Azzurra at 212-925-8775.
Paola Prestini's Makes Debut in OCEANIC VERSES, 6/23 & 25
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2012
At 36, Paola Prestini has already forged a singular and celebrated path in new music. Both through her production company, VisionIntoArt, and as a composer, she has garnered praise from fellow artists, presenters and critics. Osvaldo Golijov has described Prestini's music as "wrenching and tender and luminous and pure and exuberant: always vivid and always generous." Terry Riley has called it "music [that] speaks from the heart and inspires," and The New York Times has called it "radiant" and "amorously evocative."
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2012
At 36, Paola Prestini has already forged a singular and celebrated path in new music. Both through her production company, VisionIntoArt, and as a composer, she has garnered praise from fellow artists, presenters and critics. Osvaldo Golijov has described Prestini's music as "wrenching and tender and luminous and pure and exuberant: always vivid and always generous." Terry Riley has called it "music [that] speaks from the heart and inspires," and The New York Times has called it "radiant" and "amorously evocative."
CARMEN, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC and More Set for Lorin Maazel's Castleton Festival, Now thru 7/22
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2012
The Castleton Festival, one month of extraordinary operas, recitals, musicals, and concerts, unfolds its fourth season in the rolling hills of Castleton Farms in Rappahannock County this summer when young artists and experienced virtuosos come together for 21 performances from today, June 22 through Sunday, July 22, including performances at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2012
The Castleton Festival, one month of extraordinary operas, recitals, musicals, and concerts, unfolds its fourth season in the rolling hills of Castleton Farms in Rappahannock County this summer when young artists and experienced virtuosos come together for 21 performances from today, June 22 through Sunday, July 22, including performances at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.
Soprano Ailyn Pérez Headlines in Moscow, Salzburg, Ravinia and More, Summer 2012
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2012
Fresh from a triumphant spring crowned by her 2012 Richard Tucker Award win, Ailyn Perez will spend her summer in the spotlight, headlining major productions with leading companies on both sides of the Atlantic. Her tour begins in Moscow, where she sings the role of Suzel in Mascagni's L'amico Fritz at the Moscow State Philharmonic Society (June 25). A brief stop in New York is highlighted by a special performance at the Greene Space (June 27) celebrating her Tucker Award win. From there, she heads to Ohio to sing Violetta in Verdi's La traviata at Cincinnati Opera (July 25-29), followed by performances as Pamina in Mozart's Die Zauberflote with the Chicago Symphony at Ravinia (Aug 16-18). The summer comes to a peak at the Salzburg Festival (Aug 23), when the lyric soprano reprises her star turn as Mimi in Puccini's La boheme.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2012
Fresh from a triumphant spring crowned by her 2012 Richard Tucker Award win, Ailyn Perez will spend her summer in the spotlight, headlining major productions with leading companies on both sides of the Atlantic. Her tour begins in Moscow, where she sings the role of Suzel in Mascagni's L'amico Fritz at the Moscow State Philharmonic Society (June 25). A brief stop in New York is highlighted by a special performance at the Greene Space (June 27) celebrating her Tucker Award win. From there, she heads to Ohio to sing Violetta in Verdi's La traviata at Cincinnati Opera (July 25-29), followed by performances as Pamina in Mozart's Die Zauberflote with the Chicago Symphony at Ravinia (Aug 16-18). The summer comes to a peak at the Salzburg Festival (Aug 23), when the lyric soprano reprises her star turn as Mimi in Puccini's La boheme.
Sally Burgess Directs Verdi, UK Premiere of Lord Berners Comedy, and More at Dorset Opera Festival, 25-28 July
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2012
The Dorset Opera Festival expands its programme to three productions this year. Its annual festival again features an international line-up of opera stars in the stately surroundings of Bryanston's glorious 400 acres near Blandford Forum in the heart of Dorset.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2012
The Dorset Opera Festival expands its programme to three productions this year. Its annual festival again features an international line-up of opera stars in the stately surroundings of Bryanston's glorious 400 acres near Blandford Forum in the heart of Dorset.
Met Star Patricia Racette to Release DIVA ON DETOUR, Jan 2013
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2012
GPRrecords has just released Patricia Racette's 'Diva on Detour.' The Metropolitan Opera's reigning Butterfly and Tosca returns to her roots with this CD, recorded live.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2012
GPRrecords has just released Patricia Racette's 'Diva on Detour.' The Metropolitan Opera's reigning Butterfly and Tosca returns to her roots with this CD, recorded live.
Fabio Luisi Conducts MANON at Teatro alla Scala in Milan, June 19; Tours Europe thru Aug 6
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2012
On June 19, 2012, Fabio Luisi makes his debut at Milan's storied Teatro alla Scala, conducting the Laurent Pelly production of Massenet's Manon, which he conducted earlier this season at the Met, to great acclaim.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2012
On June 19, 2012, Fabio Luisi makes his debut at Milan's storied Teatro alla Scala, conducting the Laurent Pelly production of Massenet's Manon, which he conducted earlier this season at the Met, to great acclaim.
Operas EMILIE, FENG YI TING and More Set for 2012 Lincoln Center Festival, 7/5-8/5
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2012
Opera, orchestral and pop music are on the menu at Lincoln Center Festival (July 5-August 5). Highlights include the New York premieres of two operas: Kaija Saariaho and Amin Maalouf's monodrama Émilie on July 19, 21 and 22 performed by soprano Elizabeth Futral and directed by Marianne Weems and inspired by the life of French mathematician Émilie du Chatelet; and Guo Wenjing's chamber opera, Feng Yi Ting on July 26, 27 and 28, based on an ancient story of a legendary beauty who was the central figure in a dangerous rivalry, directed by Atom Egoyan. July 20, 21 and 22 the Paris Opera Ballet will perform the U.S. premiere of Pina Bausch's dance/opera Orpheus and Eurydice to music by C.W. Gluck. On July 20, the Festival features a 70th birthday tribute to the late soul music icon Curtis Mayfield with a star line-up including Sinead O'Connor, Aloe Blacc and The Impressions. On July 11, John Adams leads the Juilliard Orchestra and London's Royal Academy of Music in concertin Avery Fisher Hall. Imogen Cooper is the piano soloist.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2012
Opera, orchestral and pop music are on the menu at Lincoln Center Festival (July 5-August 5). Highlights include the New York premieres of two operas: Kaija Saariaho and Amin Maalouf's monodrama Émilie on July 19, 21 and 22 performed by soprano Elizabeth Futral and directed by Marianne Weems and inspired by the life of French mathematician Émilie du Chatelet; and Guo Wenjing's chamber opera, Feng Yi Ting on July 26, 27 and 28, based on an ancient story of a legendary beauty who was the central figure in a dangerous rivalry, directed by Atom Egoyan. July 20, 21 and 22 the Paris Opera Ballet will perform the U.S. premiere of Pina Bausch's dance/opera Orpheus and Eurydice to music by C.W. Gluck. On July 20, the Festival features a 70th birthday tribute to the late soul music icon Curtis Mayfield with a star line-up including Sinead O'Connor, Aloe Blacc and The Impressions. On July 11, John Adams leads the Juilliard Orchestra and London's Royal Academy of Music in concertin Avery Fisher Hall. Imogen Cooper is the piano soloist.
WNO Announces First Season of the American Opera Initiative
by Kelsey Denette - June 13, 2012
Washington National Opera (WNO) today announced initial plans for the first season of its American Opera Initiative, a comprehensive new commissioning program first announced in January.
by Kelsey Denette - June 13, 2012
Washington National Opera (WNO) today announced initial plans for the first season of its American Opera Initiative, a comprehensive new commissioning program first announced in January.
Luca Pisaroni Sings Rossini's MAOMETTO II in Santa Fe, July-Aug 2012
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2012
Luca Pisaroni has already had a banner year, including his universally praised debut at Lyric Opera of Chicago as Argante in Handel's Rinaldo and a recital of Schubert and Liszt at Lincoln Center. This summer, Pisaroni will carry the title role in Santa Fe Opera's world premiere of the new critical edition of Rossini's Maometto II (July 14-August 16). He will also perform in concerts at the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival in July.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2012
Luca Pisaroni has already had a banner year, including his universally praised debut at Lyric Opera of Chicago as Argante in Handel's Rinaldo and a recital of Schubert and Liszt at Lincoln Center. This summer, Pisaroni will carry the title role in Santa Fe Opera's world premiere of the new critical edition of Rossini's Maometto II (July 14-August 16). He will also perform in concerts at the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival in July.
BWW Interviews: Catherine Filloux Talks Libretto for NEW ARRIVALS
by David Clarke - June 12, 2012
Catherine Filloux is applying the finishing touches to her highly anticipated, new libretto for Houston Grand Opera's production of New Arrivals. Houston Grand Opera commissioned the piece. Giving Houston and world audiences a sneak peak into the opera, with a score by John Gover, and the story behind its creation, Catherine Filloux took a moment of her time to answer some of my questions.
by David Clarke - June 12, 2012
Catherine Filloux is applying the finishing touches to her highly anticipated, new libretto for Houston Grand Opera's production of New Arrivals. Houston Grand Opera commissioned the piece. Giving Houston and world audiences a sneak peak into the opera, with a score by John Gover, and the story behind its creation, Catherine Filloux took a moment of her time to answer some of my questions.
BWW Reviews: EIF's LOVE IN A LIBRARY Guerrilla Opera Focuses on the Music
by James T Harding - June 11, 2012
A simple love story between a librarian and a young English teacher is the excuse for a twenty minute jukebox opera, inflicted on unsuspecting Edinburgh library goers all this week. The show will be performed in various Edinburgh City Libraries and the Scottish Poetry Library until Saturday the 16th. The exact times and locations will be advertised on Twitter and Facebook a half-day before each performance.
by James T Harding - June 11, 2012
A simple love story between a librarian and a young English teacher is the excuse for a twenty minute jukebox opera, inflicted on unsuspecting Edinburgh library goers all this week. The show will be performed in various Edinburgh City Libraries and the Scottish Poetry Library until Saturday the 16th. The exact times and locations will be advertised on Twitter and Facebook a half-day before each performance.
Meistersinger Caranza and Soprano Emily Stokes Headline Enrico Caruso Room, 6/12
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2012
Internationally renowned Meistersinger Caranza and soprano Emily Stokes will be the headliners this coming Tuesday, June 12, at 8 PM in the Enrico Caruso Room at Little Italy's legendary Grotta Azzurra Ristorante, located at 177 Mulberry Street on the corner of Broome Street. Ms. Stokes, who is the winner of the Teaneck Cabaret Competition this past Memorial Day, is replacing the previously scheduled soprano Michelle Trovato, who had to drop out because of illness.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2012
Internationally renowned Meistersinger Caranza and soprano Emily Stokes will be the headliners this coming Tuesday, June 12, at 8 PM in the Enrico Caruso Room at Little Italy's legendary Grotta Azzurra Ristorante, located at 177 Mulberry Street on the corner of Broome Street. Ms. Stokes, who is the winner of the Teaneck Cabaret Competition this past Memorial Day, is replacing the previously scheduled soprano Michelle Trovato, who had to drop out because of illness.
medici.tv Presents Final Installment of Domingo's OPERALIA Tonight, 6/10
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2012
Tonight, June 10 at 7:30am EST, medici.tv will present, live from Beijing, the final round of the 20th annual installment of Placido Domingo's Operalia, the iconic international competition that reveals the world's top young operatic talent. This is the third consecutive year medici.tv will be presenting Operalia in partnership with Rolex.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2012
Tonight, June 10 at 7:30am EST, medici.tv will present, live from Beijing, the final round of the 20th annual installment of Placido Domingo's Operalia, the iconic international competition that reveals the world's top young operatic talent. This is the third consecutive year medici.tv will be presenting Operalia in partnership with Rolex.
Paola Prestini's Makes Her Debut In OCEANIC VERSES Opera, 6/23-25
by Laura Meltzer - June 08, 2012
At 36, Paola Prestini has already forged a singular and celebrated path in new music. Both through her production company, VisionIntoArt, and as a composer, she has garnered praise from fellow artists, presenters and critics. Osvaldo Golijov has described Prestini's music as "wrenching and tender and luminous and pure and exuberant: always vivid and always generous." Terry Riley has called it "music [that] speaks from the heart and inspires," and The New York Times has called it "radiant" and "amorously evocative."
by Laura Meltzer - June 08, 2012
At 36, Paola Prestini has already forged a singular and celebrated path in new music. Both through her production company, VisionIntoArt, and as a composer, she has garnered praise from fellow artists, presenters and critics. Osvaldo Golijov has described Prestini's music as "wrenching and tender and luminous and pure and exuberant: always vivid and always generous." Terry Riley has called it "music [that] speaks from the heart and inspires," and The New York Times has called it "radiant" and "amorously evocative."
THAÏS Kicks Off Opera Company of Middlebury's 2012-2013 Season, Now thru 6/16
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2012
Opera Company of Middlebury, which has gained a reputation for staging opera's rarely produced masterworks, brings fourteen professional singers to the area this month to present Massenet's sublime THAÏS. The piece, which includes the famous violin solo "Mediation," will be given five performances from tonight, June 8 to 16 at Middlebury's Town Hall Theater.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2012
Opera Company of Middlebury, which has gained a reputation for staging opera's rarely produced masterworks, brings fourteen professional singers to the area this month to present Massenet's sublime THAÏS. The piece, which includes the famous violin solo "Mediation," will be given five performances from tonight, June 8 to 16 at Middlebury's Town Hall Theater.
MOST HAPPY FELLA Returns to Dicapo Opera Theatre, 6/14
by Nicole Rosky - June 07, 2012
Dicapo Opera Theatre, whose recent production of Frank Loesser's Most Happy Fella garnered enormous critical success and sold-out performances, will bring back the musical this June for a limited run of four weeks. Opening night takes place Thursday evening, June 14th, 8 p.m. with a special guest appearance by comedian Mo Rocca as one of the "chefs" performing the musical's popular "Abbondanza" song.
by Nicole Rosky - June 07, 2012
Dicapo Opera Theatre, whose recent production of Frank Loesser's Most Happy Fella garnered enormous critical success and sold-out performances, will bring back the musical this June for a limited run of four weeks. Opening night takes place Thursday evening, June 14th, 8 p.m. with a special guest appearance by comedian Mo Rocca as one of the "chefs" performing the musical's popular "Abbondanza" song.
medici.tv Presents Final Installment of Domingo's OPERALIA, 6/10
by Max Schwager - June 06, 2012
On June 10 at 7:30am EST, medici.tv will present, live from Beijing, the final round of the 20th annual installment of Placido Domingo's Operalia, the iconic international competition that reveals the world's top young operatic talent. This is the third consecutive year medici.tv will be presenting Operalia in partnership with Rolex.
by Max Schwager - June 06, 2012
On June 10 at 7:30am EST, medici.tv will present, live from Beijing, the final round of the 20th annual installment of Placido Domingo's Operalia, the iconic international competition that reveals the world's top young operatic talent. This is the third consecutive year medici.tv will be presenting Operalia in partnership with Rolex.
American Lyric Theatre to Receive $20,000 NEA Art Works Grant
by Nicole Rosky - June 06, 2012
American Lyric Theater has been selected by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a $20,000 grant to support its Composer Librettist Development Program (CLDP), a full-time resident artist program for emerging opera composers and librettists. Artists are selected through an open application process to participate in the tuition-free program that provides professional training by renowned and respected artists including composer-librettist Mark Adamo, composer Anthony Davis, librettist Michael Korie, and dramaturg Cori Ellison.
by Nicole Rosky - June 06, 2012
American Lyric Theater has been selected by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a $20,000 grant to support its Composer Librettist Development Program (CLDP), a full-time resident artist program for emerging opera composers and librettists. Artists are selected through an open application process to participate in the tuition-free program that provides professional training by renowned and respected artists including composer-librettist Mark Adamo, composer Anthony Davis, librettist Michael Korie, and dramaturg Cori Ellison.
Sérénade Française and Klezmer & Gypsy Music Set for Free Concert Tonight, 6/5
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2012
Sérénade Française and Klezmer & Gypsy Music are set for free concerts at the Canadian Opera Company tonight, June 5th and tomorrow night, June 6th, 2012. The performances will be part of the Opera's free concert series.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2012
Sérénade Française and Klezmer & Gypsy Music are set for free concerts at the Canadian Opera Company tonight, June 5th and tomorrow night, June 6th, 2012. The performances will be part of the Opera's free concert series.
Ireland's Lismore Opera Festival Features Anthony Kearns in Rossini Masterpiece
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2012
World-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns was featured in a special presentation of Gioachino Rossini's masterpiece, Petite Messe Solennelle, at the St. Carthage's Cathedral in Lismore, Ireland on Sunday, June 3, 2012. Kearns' performance was his second with the Lismore Opera Festival.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2012
World-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns was featured in a special presentation of Gioachino Rossini's masterpiece, Petite Messe Solennelle, at the St. Carthage's Cathedral in Lismore, Ireland on Sunday, June 3, 2012. Kearns' performance was his second with the Lismore Opera Festival.
Photo Flash: Tenor Anthony Kearns Performs at Preakness Eve Celebration
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2012
Tenor Anthony Kearns performs at the Preakness Eve celebration at Sagamore Farms, owned by Kevin Plank of Under Armour, on Friday, May 18, 2012. Kearns, the original founding member of the singing sensation, The Irish Tenors, sang 'God Bless America' during the Military Tribute (Army parachute drop/ Stealth flyover) of the 137th Preakness. Check out photos from the event below!
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2012
Tenor Anthony Kearns performs at the Preakness Eve celebration at Sagamore Farms, owned by Kevin Plank of Under Armour, on Friday, May 18, 2012. Kearns, the original founding member of the singing sensation, The Irish Tenors, sang 'God Bless America' during the Military Tribute (Army parachute drop/ Stealth flyover) of the 137th Preakness. Check out photos from the event below!
Washington, D.C.'s Bel Cantanti Summer Opera Festival Set for 6/15-17
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2012
Bel Cantanti Summer Opera Festival is set for June 15, 16 and 17 at The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music's Ward Recital Hall, located at The Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Ave., N.E., Washington D.C.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2012
Bel Cantanti Summer Opera Festival is set for June 15, 16 and 17 at The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music's Ward Recital Hall, located at The Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Ave., N.E., Washington D.C.
Jonas Kaufmann to Present First Solo Concert of Vienna State Opera Season this October, Replacing Diana Damrau
by James T Harding - June 01, 2012
Das erste Solistenkonzert der neuen Spielzeit 2012/2013 der Wiener Staatsoper wird am 23. Oktober 2012 Jonas Kaufmann anstelle von Diana Damrau gestalten, die diesen Auftritt aufgrund ihrer Schwangerschaft absagen musste. Am Klavier: Helmut Deutsch.
by James T Harding - June 01, 2012
Das erste Solistenkonzert der neuen Spielzeit 2012/2013 der Wiener Staatsoper wird am 23. Oktober 2012 Jonas Kaufmann anstelle von Diana Damrau gestalten, die diesen Auftritt aufgrund ihrer Schwangerschaft absagen musste. Am Klavier: Helmut Deutsch.
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