Metropolitan Opera Announces 2012 National Council Auditions Winners
by Jennie Mamary - March 18, 2012
The Metropolitan Opera today announced the winners of the 2012 National Council Auditions. They are: Janai Brugger, soprano from Darien, IL; Anthony Clark Evans, baritone from Owensboro, KY; Matthew Grills, tenor from Newtown, CT; Margaret Mezzacappa, mezzo-soprano from Euclid, OH; and Andrey Nemzer, countertenor from Moscow, Russia. The winners were selected from nine finalists who performed arias with the MET Orchestra, conducted by Andrew Davis. Each winner receives a cash prize of $15,000, as well as invaluable career exposure: the audience for the auditions includes influential opera executives, artist managers, and music critics, and some of the biggest stars in opera received their first major recognition as National Council Winners. The Grand Finals Concert was hosted by renowned bass-baritone Eric Owens, a 1996 National Council Auditions winner. During the judges' deliberations, he gave a special performance of "Ella giammai m'amo," King Philip's aria from Verdi's Don Carlo.
by Jennie Mamary - March 18, 2012
The Metropolitan Opera today announced the winners of the 2012 National Council Auditions. They are: Janai Brugger, soprano from Darien, IL; Anthony Clark Evans, baritone from Owensboro, KY; Matthew Grills, tenor from Newtown, CT; Margaret Mezzacappa, mezzo-soprano from Euclid, OH; and Andrey Nemzer, countertenor from Moscow, Russia. The winners were selected from nine finalists who performed arias with the MET Orchestra, conducted by Andrew Davis. Each winner receives a cash prize of $15,000, as well as invaluable career exposure: the audience for the auditions includes influential opera executives, artist managers, and music critics, and some of the biggest stars in opera received their first major recognition as National Council Winners. The Grand Finals Concert was hosted by renowned bass-baritone Eric Owens, a 1996 National Council Auditions winner. During the judges' deliberations, he gave a special performance of "Ella giammai m'amo," King Philip's aria from Verdi's Don Carlo.
Finalists Named for Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Grand Finals Concert, 3/18
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2012
The Metropolitan Opera today announced the names of nine finalists who will sing in the 2012 National Council Auditions Grand Finals Concert on March 18 at 3:00 p.m. with the MET Orchestra conducted by Andrew Davis. The finalists are: Janai Brugger, soprano from Darien, IL;Anthony Clark Evans, baritone from Owensboro, KY; Matthew Grills, tenor from Newton, CT; Will Liverman, baritone from Virginia Beach, VA; Margaret Mezzacappa, mezzo-soprano from Euclid, OH; Andrey Nemzer, countertenor from Moscow, Russia; Kevin Ray, baritone from Cornwall, NY; Lauren Snouffer, soprano from Austin, TX; and Michael Sumuel, bass-baritone from Odessa, TX.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2012
The Metropolitan Opera today announced the names of nine finalists who will sing in the 2012 National Council Auditions Grand Finals Concert on March 18 at 3:00 p.m. with the MET Orchestra conducted by Andrew Davis. The finalists are: Janai Brugger, soprano from Darien, IL;Anthony Clark Evans, baritone from Owensboro, KY; Matthew Grills, tenor from Newton, CT; Will Liverman, baritone from Virginia Beach, VA; Margaret Mezzacappa, mezzo-soprano from Euclid, OH; Andrey Nemzer, countertenor from Moscow, Russia; Kevin Ray, baritone from Cornwall, NY; Lauren Snouffer, soprano from Austin, TX; and Michael Sumuel, bass-baritone from Odessa, TX.
FSPA Presents THREE LITTLE PIGS Opera 3/18, Franklin
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2012
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present Opera for Kids: The Three Little Pigs on Sunday, March 18, at 1:00 p.m. in the Recital Hall at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), 38 Main Street. This special program is the third concert in FPAC's Family Concert Series and is free and open to audiences of all ages. Opera for Kids and all FPAC Family Concerts are especially geared toward young children in length and format.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2012
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present Opera for Kids: The Three Little Pigs on Sunday, March 18, at 1:00 p.m. in the Recital Hall at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), 38 Main Street. This special program is the third concert in FPAC's Family Concert Series and is free and open to audiences of all ages. Opera for Kids and all FPAC Family Concerts are especially geared toward young children in length and format.
Metropolitan Opera Guild Spring Events Include “Met Mastersingers” Tribute to Thomas Hampson March 22; Opera News Awards April 29
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2012
The Metropolitan Opera Guild and Opera News, the award-winning magazine published by the Guild since 1936, will present two notable events this spring. On Tuesday, March 22, the Guild honors Thomas Hampson, one of today's foremost singers, in its "Met Mastersingers" series at New York City's Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College. The great American baritone - who is making his company role debut as Verdi's Macbeth at the Met this month - will engage in an informal conversation with Paul Gruber, the Guild's Executive Director of Program Development. The evening program will also showcase video excerpts of Hampson's most celebrated performances; a new video biography created for the occasion; and the honoree performing songs by Liszt, Barber, and Porter (program subject to change). On Sunday, April 29, the seventh annual Opera News Awards will be presented in a gala celebration in the Grand Ballroom of The Plaza in New York City, paying tribute to five extraordinary artists who have made an invaluable contribution to the art form: sopranos Karita Mattila and Anja Silja, baritones Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Peter Mattei, and director Peter Sellars.
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2012
The Metropolitan Opera Guild and Opera News, the award-winning magazine published by the Guild since 1936, will present two notable events this spring. On Tuesday, March 22, the Guild honors Thomas Hampson, one of today's foremost singers, in its "Met Mastersingers" series at New York City's Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College. The great American baritone - who is making his company role debut as Verdi's Macbeth at the Met this month - will engage in an informal conversation with Paul Gruber, the Guild's Executive Director of Program Development. The evening program will also showcase video excerpts of Hampson's most celebrated performances; a new video biography created for the occasion; and the honoree performing songs by Liszt, Barber, and Porter (program subject to change). On Sunday, April 29, the seventh annual Opera News Awards will be presented in a gala celebration in the Grand Ballroom of The Plaza in New York City, paying tribute to five extraordinary artists who have made an invaluable contribution to the art form: sopranos Karita Mattila and Anja Silja, baritones Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Peter Mattei, and director Peter Sellars.
Puccini's IL TRITTICO to Close Capitol City Opera's 2011-2012 Season, 3/16-18
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2012
Three performances of Puccini's Il Trittico, March 16-18, at the Conant Performing Arts Center on the campus of Oglethorpe University, will close the 2011-2012 Capitol City Opera Company (CCOC) season.
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2012
Three performances of Puccini's Il Trittico, March 16-18, at the Conant Performing Arts Center on the campus of Oglethorpe University, will close the 2011-2012 Capitol City Opera Company (CCOC) season.
Thomas Hampson Makes Metropolitan Opera Role Debut as Verdi’s Macbeth
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2012
Thomas Hampson made his American role debut as Verdi's Macbeth in 2007, and now for the first time the baritone brings this signature role to the Metropolitan Opera, giving the first of six performances on March 15, when the company revives Adrian Noble's production.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2012
Thomas Hampson made his American role debut as Verdi's Macbeth in 2007, and now for the first time the baritone brings this signature role to the Metropolitan Opera, giving the first of six performances on March 15, when the company revives Adrian Noble's production.
The Magic Flute Comes to the Dallas Opera, 4/20-5/6
by Harmony Wheeler - March 14, 2012
The Dallas Opera presents the finale of its 2011-2012 "Tragic Obsessions" Season: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's comic-drama, THE MAGIC FLUTE (Die Zauberflote), opening Friday, April 20, 2012 at 7:30 PM in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
by Harmony Wheeler - March 14, 2012
The Dallas Opera presents the finale of its 2011-2012 "Tragic Obsessions" Season: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's comic-drama, THE MAGIC FLUTE (Die Zauberflote), opening Friday, April 20, 2012 at 7:30 PM in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
Gotham Chamber Opera Returns to Le Poisson Rouge, 3/27
by Harmony Wheeler - March 13, 2012
On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, Gotham Chamber Opera will return to Le Poisson Rouge for an evening of chamber music, opera, and rock and roll. Gotham Chamber Opera Steps Out will take place on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 8pm (doors open at 7pm) at Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, NYC. Tickets are $15 and are available at http://lepoissonrouge.com/events.
by Harmony Wheeler - March 13, 2012
On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, Gotham Chamber Opera will return to Le Poisson Rouge for an evening of chamber music, opera, and rock and roll. Gotham Chamber Opera Steps Out will take place on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 8pm (doors open at 7pm) at Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, NYC. Tickets are $15 and are available at http://lepoissonrouge.com/events.
Patrick Summers Conducts Verdi in Houston, Makes LA Opera Debut this Spring
by Harmony Wheeler - March 13, 2012
Patrick Summers continues his first season at the helm of the Houston Grand Opera this spring, leading performances of Verdi's Don Carlos (April 13-28) and Donizetti's Mary Stuart (April 21-May 4). Summers - named HGO's Artistic and Music Director in May 2011, following a 13-year period as Music Director - began his Houston season withVerdi's La traviata. Last fall, the conductor continued his long association with San Francisco Opera as principal guest conductor, leading the world premiere of Christopher Theofanidis' Heart of a Soldier and, soon after, the company premiere of Handel's Xerxes. He returns to the West Coast this spring, making his Los Angeles Opera debut by conducting Puccini's La boheme (May 12-June 2).
by Harmony Wheeler - March 13, 2012
Patrick Summers continues his first season at the helm of the Houston Grand Opera this spring, leading performances of Verdi's Don Carlos (April 13-28) and Donizetti's Mary Stuart (April 21-May 4). Summers - named HGO's Artistic and Music Director in May 2011, following a 13-year period as Music Director - began his Houston season withVerdi's La traviata. Last fall, the conductor continued his long association with San Francisco Opera as principal guest conductor, leading the world premiere of Christopher Theofanidis' Heart of a Soldier and, soon after, the company premiere of Handel's Xerxes. He returns to the West Coast this spring, making his Los Angeles Opera debut by conducting Puccini's La boheme (May 12-June 2).
Dallas Opera Presents LA TRAVIATA, 3/13-29
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2012
The Dallas Opera presents the third main stage production of the 2011-2012 "Tragic Obsessions" Season: Giuseppe Verdi's tender and bittersweet romance, LA TRAVIATA, opening Friday, April 13, 2012 at 7:30 PM in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Downtown Dallas. This will be the first time Verdi's "Fallen Woman" has appeared on the Winspear stage.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2012
The Dallas Opera presents the third main stage production of the 2011-2012 "Tragic Obsessions" Season: Giuseppe Verdi's tender and bittersweet romance, LA TRAVIATA, opening Friday, April 13, 2012 at 7:30 PM in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Downtown Dallas. This will be the first time Verdi's "Fallen Woman" has appeared on the Winspear stage.
Finalists Named for Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Grand Finals Concert, 3/18
by Kelsey Denette - March 12, 2012
The Metropolitan Opera today announced the names of nine finalists who will sing in the 2012 National Council Auditions Grand Finals Concert on March 18 at 3:00 p.m. with the MET Orchestra conducted by Andrew Davis. The finalists are: Janai Brugger, soprano from Darien, IL;Anthony Clark Evans, baritone from Owensboro, KY; Matthew Grills, tenor from Newton, CT; Will Liverman, baritone from Virginia Beach, VA; Margaret Mezzacappa, mezzo-soprano from Euclid, OH; Andrey Nemzer, countertenor from Moscow, Russia; Kevin Ray, baritone from Cornwall, NY; Lauren Snouffer, soprano from Austin, TX; and Michael Sumuel, bass-baritone from Odessa, TX.
by Kelsey Denette - March 12, 2012
The Metropolitan Opera today announced the names of nine finalists who will sing in the 2012 National Council Auditions Grand Finals Concert on March 18 at 3:00 p.m. with the MET Orchestra conducted by Andrew Davis. The finalists are: Janai Brugger, soprano from Darien, IL;Anthony Clark Evans, baritone from Owensboro, KY; Matthew Grills, tenor from Newton, CT; Will Liverman, baritone from Virginia Beach, VA; Margaret Mezzacappa, mezzo-soprano from Euclid, OH; Andrey Nemzer, countertenor from Moscow, Russia; Kevin Ray, baritone from Cornwall, NY; Lauren Snouffer, soprano from Austin, TX; and Michael Sumuel, bass-baritone from Odessa, TX.
Rebecca Davis, Constantinos Yiannoudes to Star in Opera Idaho's BALLAD OF BABY DOE
by Harmony Wheeler - March 09, 2012
Opera Idaho welcomes new-to-Boise artists Constantinos Yiannoudes (Horace Tabor) and Rebecca David (Baby Doe)! Co-Artist-in-Residence Michele Detwiler returns to the stage to play Horace's first wife Augusta Tabor, and Tiffany Calàs returns to play Mama McCourt. Baby Doe will be conducted by Sara Jobin (Our Town, 2010) and directed by David Cox (Our Town, 2010).
by Harmony Wheeler - March 09, 2012
Opera Idaho welcomes new-to-Boise artists Constantinos Yiannoudes (Horace Tabor) and Rebecca David (Baby Doe)! Co-Artist-in-Residence Michele Detwiler returns to the stage to play Horace's first wife Augusta Tabor, and Tiffany Calàs returns to play Mama McCourt. Baby Doe will be conducted by Sara Jobin (Our Town, 2010) and directed by David Cox (Our Town, 2010).
NYC Opera's VOX Returns in 2012-13 as Part of OPERA America's New Works Forum
by Harmony Wheeler - March 09, 2012
New York City Opera announces that VOX, the company's workshop for new American operas, will be presented in conjunction with OPERA America's New Works Forum for New York City Opera's 2012-13 season. Composers are invited to submit works-in-progress or completed, previously unproduced works to this year's showcase, which will have a public performance on November 8 (eligibility requirements are listed below, with further details still to be announced). Since 1999, composers Mark Adamo, Charles Wuorinen, Richard Danielpour, John Zorn, and Stephen Schwartz are among those who have had pieces presented in VOX that have gone on to redefine the American opera genre. VOX, described by the New York Times as an "invaluable showcase," gives American composers and audiences the opportunity to hear professional performances of excerpts of new operatic works, unstaged and read by members of the New York City Opera orchestra and soloists. As the only program in the country that gives composers the opportunity to hear their new works and works-in-progress with full instrumental ensembles and professional soloists, VOX continues to be a vital part of the fabric of American opera.
by Harmony Wheeler - March 09, 2012
New York City Opera announces that VOX, the company's workshop for new American operas, will be presented in conjunction with OPERA America's New Works Forum for New York City Opera's 2012-13 season. Composers are invited to submit works-in-progress or completed, previously unproduced works to this year's showcase, which will have a public performance on November 8 (eligibility requirements are listed below, with further details still to be announced). Since 1999, composers Mark Adamo, Charles Wuorinen, Richard Danielpour, John Zorn, and Stephen Schwartz are among those who have had pieces presented in VOX that have gone on to redefine the American opera genre. VOX, described by the New York Times as an "invaluable showcase," gives American composers and audiences the opportunity to hear professional performances of excerpts of new operatic works, unstaged and read by members of the New York City Opera orchestra and soloists. As the only program in the country that gives composers the opportunity to hear their new works and works-in-progress with full instrumental ensembles and professional soloists, VOX continues to be a vital part of the fabric of American opera.
Adam Diegel to Replace Marcello Giordani Tonight at the MET
by Harmony Wheeler - March 08, 2012
Adam Diegel will sing the role of Pinkerton in this evening's performance of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, replacing Marcello Giordani, who is ill.
by Harmony Wheeler - March 08, 2012
Adam Diegel will sing the role of Pinkerton in this evening's performance of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, replacing Marcello Giordani, who is ill.
Dallas Opera Presents LA TRAVIATA, 3/13-29
by Harmony Wheeler - March 07, 2012
The Dallas Opera presents the third main stage production of the 2011-2012 "Tragic Obsessions" Season: Giuseppe Verdi's tender and bittersweet romance, LA TRAVIATA, opening Friday, April 13, 2012 at 7:30 PM in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Downtown Dallas. This will be the first time Verdi's "Fallen Woman" has appeared on the Winspear stage.
by Harmony Wheeler - March 07, 2012
The Dallas Opera presents the third main stage production of the 2011-2012 "Tragic Obsessions" Season: Giuseppe Verdi's tender and bittersweet romance, LA TRAVIATA, opening Friday, April 13, 2012 at 7:30 PM in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Downtown Dallas. This will be the first time Verdi's "Fallen Woman" has appeared on the Winspear stage.
GOLDEN TICKET Recording Gives Supporters Chance to Become Oompa Loompas
by Harmony Wheeler - March 07, 2012
The Golden Ticket, American Lyric Theater's first opera commission - based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - is being produced for the third time this winter. The Golden Ticket received its world premiere at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis in 2010, followed by its European premiere at Ireland's Wexford Festival. This month, ALT is partnering with The Atlanta Opera to present The Golden Ticket and is recording the performances for release on CD later this year.
by Harmony Wheeler - March 07, 2012
The Golden Ticket, American Lyric Theater's first opera commission - based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - is being produced for the third time this winter. The Golden Ticket received its world premiere at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis in 2010, followed by its European premiere at Ireland's Wexford Festival. This month, ALT is partnering with The Atlanta Opera to present The Golden Ticket and is recording the performances for release on CD later this year.
The Opera Orchestra of New York Presents Verdi's Simon Boccanegra
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2012
The Opera Orchestra of New York continues its 41st season with an opera-in-concert performance of Giuseppe Verdi's Simon Boccanegra conducted by Music Director Alberto Veronesi at Avery Fisher Hall on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 8:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2012
The Opera Orchestra of New York continues its 41st season with an opera-in-concert performance of Giuseppe Verdi's Simon Boccanegra conducted by Music Director Alberto Veronesi at Avery Fisher Hall on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 8:00 pm.
Canadian Opera Company Presents Two One Acts, A FLORENTINE TRAGEDY and GIANNI SCHICCHI, 4/26-5/25
by Harmony Wheeler - March 06, 2012
The Canadian Opera Company presents a double bill of one-act operas as part of its 2012 spring season with the Canadian premiere of Alexander Zemlinsky's A Florentine Tragedy and the return of Giacomo Puccini's Gianni Schicchi, last seen with the COC in 1996. The two operas are presented in a new COC production by the legendary soprano-turned-director Catherine Malfitano and world-renowned conductor Sir Andrew Davis. A Florentine Tragedy is sung in German and Gianni Schicchi is sung in Italian, both with English SURTITLES™. The double bill of A Florentine Tragedy/Gianni Schicchi runs for eight performances at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on April 26, May 2, 5, 12, 15, 18, 20 and 25, 2012.
by Harmony Wheeler - March 06, 2012
The Canadian Opera Company presents a double bill of one-act operas as part of its 2012 spring season with the Canadian premiere of Alexander Zemlinsky's A Florentine Tragedy and the return of Giacomo Puccini's Gianni Schicchi, last seen with the COC in 1996. The two operas are presented in a new COC production by the legendary soprano-turned-director Catherine Malfitano and world-renowned conductor Sir Andrew Davis. A Florentine Tragedy is sung in German and Gianni Schicchi is sung in Italian, both with English SURTITLES™. The double bill of A Florentine Tragedy/Gianni Schicchi runs for eight performances at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on April 26, May 2, 5, 12, 15, 18, 20 and 25, 2012.
Daniela Fally and Clemens Unterreiner to Star in DAS ENSEMBLE STELLT SICH VOR, March 11, Vienna State Opera
by James T Harding - March 06, 2012
Am Sonntag, 11. März 2012, findet um 11.00 Uhr die sechste Matinee der Reihe 'Das Ensemble stellt sich vor' im Gustav Mahler-Saal der Wiener Staatsoper statt.
by James T Harding - March 06, 2012
Am Sonntag, 11. März 2012, findet um 11.00 Uhr die sechste Matinee der Reihe 'Das Ensemble stellt sich vor' im Gustav Mahler-Saal der Wiener Staatsoper statt.
FSPA Presents THREE LITTLE PIGS Opera 3/18, Franklin
by James T Harding - March 06, 2012
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present Opera for Kids: The Three Little Pigs on Sunday, March 18, at 1:00 p.m. in the Recital Hall at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), 38 Main Street. This special program is the third concert in FPAC's Family Concert Series and is free and open to audiences of all ages. Opera for Kids and all FPAC Family Concerts are especially geared toward young children in length and format.
by James T Harding - March 06, 2012
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present Opera for Kids: The Three Little Pigs on Sunday, March 18, at 1:00 p.m. in the Recital Hall at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), 38 Main Street. This special program is the third concert in FPAC's Family Concert Series and is free and open to audiences of all ages. Opera for Kids and all FPAC Family Concerts are especially geared toward young children in length and format.
Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore Returns to the Met, Opening 3/5
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2012
A trio of international stars will sing the leading roles in a revival of Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore, opening March 5. Juan Diego Florez will sing his first Met performances of Nemorino, the simple country boy who falls in love with the beautiful Adina, sung by Diana Damrau in her house role debut. Mariusz Kwiecien adds a new role to his Met repertory as Belcore, Adina's posturing fiance, and Alessandro Corbelli reprises his acclaimed interpretation of Dulcamara, the traveling quack whose phony love potion creates real romantic intrigue among the three characters. Donato Renzetti returns to the Met for the first time in more than 20 years to conduct this revival of John Copley's colorful 1991 production.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2012
A trio of international stars will sing the leading roles in a revival of Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore, opening March 5. Juan Diego Florez will sing his first Met performances of Nemorino, the simple country boy who falls in love with the beautiful Adina, sung by Diana Damrau in her house role debut. Mariusz Kwiecien adds a new role to his Met repertory as Belcore, Adina's posturing fiance, and Alessandro Corbelli reprises his acclaimed interpretation of Dulcamara, the traveling quack whose phony love potion creates real romantic intrigue among the three characters. Donato Renzetti returns to the Met for the first time in more than 20 years to conduct this revival of John Copley's colorful 1991 production.
Latonia Moore Replaces Violeta Urmana in the Met's AIDA, 3/3 Matinee
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2012
American soprano Latonia Moore will make her Met debut as the title character in Verdi's Aida in the March 3 matinee performance, replacing Violeta Urmana, who is ill.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2012
American soprano Latonia Moore will make her Met debut as the title character in Verdi's Aida in the March 3 matinee performance, replacing Violeta Urmana, who is ill.
Medici.tv Presents Renée Fleming, Anne Sofie von Otter, Cecilia Bartoli and More
by Harmony Wheeler - March 01, 2012
Fleming in Richard Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos from Baden-Baden and Cecilia Bartoli's first exclusive online appearance in Rossini's very rarely-heard Otello ossia il Moro di Venezia from Zurich. The live offerings on medici.tv include Stephane Degout, Anne Sofie von Otter, and rising star Elena Tsallagova in Debussy's Pelleas et Melisande, staged by Robert Wilson at the Opera National de Paris (March 16). And a series of recent productions from the Opera de Paris will appear as part of the medici.tv on-demand catalog, ranging from Mozart's La clemenza de Tito with Susan Graham to Rameau's Les Indes galantes led by William Christie.
by Harmony Wheeler - March 01, 2012
Fleming in Richard Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos from Baden-Baden and Cecilia Bartoli's first exclusive online appearance in Rossini's very rarely-heard Otello ossia il Moro di Venezia from Zurich. The live offerings on medici.tv include Stephane Degout, Anne Sofie von Otter, and rising star Elena Tsallagova in Debussy's Pelleas et Melisande, staged by Robert Wilson at the Opera National de Paris (March 16). And a series of recent productions from the Opera de Paris will appear as part of the medici.tv on-demand catalog, ranging from Mozart's La clemenza de Tito with Susan Graham to Rameau's Les Indes galantes led by William Christie.
New York City Opera Presents Mozart's COSÌ FAN TUTTE at John Jay College, 3/18-24
by Kelsey Denette - March 01, 2012
New York City Opera presents the second installment in director Christopher Alden's Mozart/Da Ponte cycle for the company with Così fan tutte, March 18-24 in the intimate space of the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at Manhattan's John Jay College.
by Kelsey Denette - March 01, 2012
New York City Opera presents the second installment in director Christopher Alden's Mozart/Da Ponte cycle for the company with Così fan tutte, March 18-24 in the intimate space of the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at Manhattan's John Jay College.
Deborah Sandler Becomes General Director for The Lyric Opera of Kansas City in July
by James T Harding - March 01, 2012
The Lyric Opera of Kansas City Board President, Richard P. Bruening, announced today the appointment of Deborah Sandler as the Company's new General Director, effective July 1, 2012. Ms. Sandler signed a five-year contract with the Lyric Opera.
by James T Harding - March 01, 2012
The Lyric Opera of Kansas City Board President, Richard P. Bruening, announced today the appointment of Deborah Sandler as the Company's new General Director, effective July 1, 2012. Ms. Sandler signed a five-year contract with the Lyric Opera.
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