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Review: Jonas Kaufmann Returns to New York in 'Anxious and Heavy' DOPPELGANGER

Review: Jonas Kaufmann Returns to New York in 'Anxious and Heavy' DOPPELGANGER

by Richard Sasanow — September 25, 2023
Another year, another Met season without Jonas Kaufmann.
Colby Crehan Of Bluegrass Gospel Project Fame Returns To The Vergennes Opera House

Colby Crehan Of Bluegrass Gospel Project Fame Returns To The Vergennes Opera House

by BWW News Desk — September 22, 2023
The Vergennes Opera House officially opens its 2023-2024 season with the return of a fan favorite, Colby Crehan, former lead vocalist of the Bluegrass Gospel Project on Saturday, October 14, 7:30pm.
Young People's Chorus of New York City to Make Metropolitan Opera Debut in Jake Heggi

Young People's Chorus of New York City to Make Metropolitan Opera Debut in Jake Heggie's DEAD MAN WALKING

by BWW News Desk — September 22, 2023
The Young People’s Chorus of New York City , fresh off an international tour that included five gold medal wins - three as World Champions - at the World Choir Games, will make its Metropolitan Opera debut when it performs in the company premiere of Jake Heggie’s masterpiece Dead Man Walking on
Louise Ahl To Bring New Innovative Opera SKUNK WITHOUT K IS SUN To Scotland This Octo

Louise Ahl To Bring New Innovative Opera SKUNK WITHOUT K IS SUN To Scotland This October

by BWW News Desk — September 21, 2023
Louise Ahl brings innovative SCENTED opera 'Skunk without k is Sun' to Scotland this October: A three-act opera with poetic audio description and bespoke environmental scents by Clara Weale.
The Met to Perform Verdi's REQUIEM This Moth Led by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Sé

The Met to Perform Verdi's REQUIEM This Moth Led by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin

by BWW News Desk — September 20, 2023
The Met’s Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, will conduct Verdi’s Requiem for three performances only, on September 27, 29, and 30.
Kinesis Project Dance Theatre and Opera On Tap Present CAPACITY, OR: THE WORK OF CRAC

Kinesis Project Dance Theatre and Opera On Tap Present CAPACITY, OR: THE WORK OF CRACKLING

by BWW News Desk — September 20, 2023
Don't miss the breathtaking performance of 'Capacity, or: The Work of Crackling' by Kinesis Project Dance Theatre and Opera On Tap as part of Summer on the Hudson.
Divaria Opera Presents JOAN OF ARC Live On Stage At Bay Street Theater

Divaria Opera Presents JOAN OF ARC Live On Stage At Bay Street Theater

by BWW News Desk — September 19, 2023
Don't miss Divaria Opera's 'Joan of Arc' live on stage at Bay Street Theater.
Opera Atelier's 23/24 Season Opens With ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE

Opera Atelier's 23/24 Season Opens With ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE

by BWW News Desk — September 19, 2023
Opera Atelier launches its 2023/24 season with the French 1774 version of Gluck's Orpheus and Eurydice, written expressly for Marie Antoinette, on stage October 26 and 28 at 7:30pm, and October 29 and November 1 at 2:30pm at Toronto's historic Elgin Theatre.
Grand Teton Music Festival's 62nd Season Ends with Record-Breaking Attendance and Rev

Grand Teton Music Festival's 62nd Season Ends with Record-Breaking Attendance and Revenue

by BWW News Desk — September 19, 2023
The Grand Teton Music Festival's 62nd season concludes with record-breaking attendance and revenue.
Tribeca New Music Presents A Concert Reading of RETURNING: THE ORDEAL OF OLIVE OATMAN

Tribeca New Music Presents A Concert Reading of RETURNING: THE ORDEAL OF OLIVE OATMAN

by BWW News Desk — September 18, 2023
'Returning: The Ordeal of Olive Oatman - An Opera World Premiere concert reading at Opera America's National Opera Center.
Met Chorus Master Donald Palumbo to Step Down After Almost 20 Years

Met Chorus Master Donald Palumbo to Step Down After Almost 20 Years

by BWW News Desk — September 18, 2023
Met Chorus Master Donald Palumbo will step down from the full-time role that he has held for the past 17 years at the end of the 2023–24 season in June.
THE MAGIC FLUTE Opens Vancouver Opera's 2023-2024 Season

THE MAGIC FLUTE Opens Vancouver Opera's 2023-2024 Season

by BWW News Desk — September 18, 2023
Vancouver Opera has announced the launch of its 2023-2024 season on October 21st with the full-scale production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Magic Flute.
Review: Lise Davidsen's Recital at the Met will be a Hard Act for a DEAD MAN to Follo

Review: Lise Davidsen's Recital at the Met will be a Hard Act for a DEAD MAN to Follow

by Richard Sasanow — September 17, 2023
The Metropolitan Opera somehow managed to upstage itself on Thursday, when it offered audiences a spectacular recital by Norwegian soprano Lisa Davidsen, with her excellent musical partner James Baillieu, on piano, 12 days before the company’s official opening night (the Jake Heggie-Terrence McNal
Review: Cape Town Opera's TOSCA is Lush and Transportive

Review: Cape Town Opera's TOSCA is Lush and Transportive

by Klara van Rooyen — September 17, 2023
What did our critic think of TOSCA at Cape Town Opera?
The American Opera Project Selects Emerging Composers and Librettists For Two Year Fe

The American Opera Project Selects Emerging Composers and Librettists For Two Year Fellowships in the Fundamentals of Opera

by BWW News Desk — September 15, 2023
 The American Opera Project has announced the newest class of composers and librettists to receive fellowships for its 12th cycle of the Composers & the Voice (C&V) program.
Feature: A SHINING East Coast Premiere in Atlanta for Moravec and Campbell's Operatic

Feature: A SHINING East Coast Premiere in Atlanta for Moravec and Campbell's Operatic Re-Telling of the Stephen King Novel

by Richard Sasanow — September 14, 2023
Nearly a decade ago, when composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell started work on an operatic version of Stephen King’s novel “The Shining” for the Minnesota Opera they were dealing with one of the most popular psychological thrillers of the 20th century—as well as one of the scar
The Metropolitan Opera Commissions Ukranian Composer Maxim Kolomiiets to Write New Op

The Metropolitan Opera Commissions Ukranian Composer Maxim Kolomiiets to Write New Opera Based on True Story

by BWW News Desk — September 11, 2023
As part of its ongoing support of Ukraine, the Metropolitan Opera / Lincoln Center Theater New Works Program has commissioned a new work by Ukrainian composer Maxim Kolomiiets and librettist George Brant.
The Met: Live in HD 2023-24 Season to Feature DEAD MAN WALKING, X: THE LIFE AND TIMES

The Met: Live in HD 2023-24 Season to Feature DEAD MAN WALKING, X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOM X & More

by BWW News Desk — September 11, 2023
Get ready for an incredible lineup! The Met: Live in HD has revealed its 2023-24 season, featuring nine must-see performances.
Works & Process to Present The Metropolitan Opera: DEAD MAN WALKING By Jake Heggie an

Works & Process to Present The Metropolitan Opera: DEAD MAN WALKING By Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally

by BWW News Desk — September 8, 2023
Works & Process will present The Metropolitan Opera: Dead Man Walking by Jake Heggie, libretto by Terrence McNally.
Franco Zeffirelli's Staging of Puccini's LA BOHEME to Return to The Metropolitan Oper

Franco Zeffirelli's Staging of Puccini's LA BOHEME to Return to The Metropolitan Opera in October

by BWW News Desk — September 7, 2023
Get ready to be transported by Franco Zeffirelli’s timeless production of Puccini’s La Bohème, which is returning to the Metropolitan Opera stage in October.
Kristine Opolais Begins Second Series of Stars' Recitals At Hungarian State Opera

Kristine Opolais Begins Second Series of Stars' Recitals At Hungarian State Opera

by BWW News Desk — September 6, 2023
Latvian star soprano Kristine Opolais has compiled the programme for her aria recital on 17 September 2023 at the Hungarian State Opera.
Opera Orlando and Stetson University Launch Apprenticeship Pilot Program

Opera Orlando and Stetson University Launch Apprenticeship Pilot Program

by BWW News Desk — September 3, 2023
The Stetson University School of Music and Opera Orlando have announced that they have partnered together to launch an Apprenticeship Pilot Program beginning this fall.
Conductor John Eliot Gardner Withdraws From Performances After Striking Singer

Conductor John Eliot Gardner Withdraws From Performances After Striking Singer

by Joshua Wright — August 31, 2023
Conductor John Eliot Gardiner will take time away from performances after being accused of physically assaulting a singer following a performance at the Festival Berlioz in La Côte-Saint-André.
Verdi's NABUCCO to Return to the Metropolitan Opera in September

Verdi's NABUCCO to Return to the Metropolitan Opera in September

by BWW News Desk — August 30, 2023
Experience the powerful drama of Verdi's Nabucco as it returns to the Metropolitan Opera this September.
New York City Opera Performs ROMEO AND JULIET as Part of Bryant Park Picnic Performan

New York City Opera Performs ROMEO AND JULIET as Part of Bryant Park Picnic Performances

by BWW News Desk — August 28, 2023
New York City Opera's Bryant Park summer series concludes with Romeo and Juliet on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 7pm.

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