OPERAtion Brooklyn Announces CURIOUSER & CURIOUSER Burlesque Circus 3/25-6
by James T Harding - March 01, 2012
OPERAtion Brooklyn presents "Curiouser & Curiouser: An Opera-Burlesque Circus in Wonderland," a two-evening, Alice-themed opera-burlesque party in celebration of the 75th birthday of David Del Tredici, the composer whose name has become synonymous with "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn on March 25 and 26 at 8 p.m.
by James T Harding - March 01, 2012
OPERAtion Brooklyn presents "Curiouser & Curiouser: An Opera-Burlesque Circus in Wonderland," a two-evening, Alice-themed opera-burlesque party in celebration of the 75th birthday of David Del Tredici, the composer whose name has become synonymous with "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn on March 25 and 26 at 8 p.m.
Florida Grand Opera Announces 2012-2013 Season
by Harmony Wheeler - February 28, 2012
Florida Grand Opera (FGO) announces its 72nd continuous season of opera. With a classic selection of works as well as the return of company favorites in leading roles, the 2012-2013 productions include: Puccini's La boheme, Mozart's Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute), Bellini's La sonnambula, and Verdi's La traviata.
by Harmony Wheeler - February 28, 2012
Florida Grand Opera (FGO) announces its 72nd continuous season of opera. With a classic selection of works as well as the return of company favorites in leading roles, the 2012-2013 productions include: Puccini's La boheme, Mozart's Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute), Bellini's La sonnambula, and Verdi's La traviata.
Sondra Radvanovsky Replaces Violeta Urmana in The Met's AIDA, 2/28
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2012
Sondra Radvanovsky will make her Met role debut as the title character in Verdi's Aida on February 28, replacing Violeta Urmana, who is ill.
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2012
Sondra Radvanovsky will make her Met role debut as the title character in Verdi's Aida on February 28, replacing Violeta Urmana, who is ill.
Thomas Hampson Makes Metropolitan Opera Role Debut as Verdi’s Macbeth
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 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 Kelsey Denette - February 27, 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.
Kirill Petrenko Conducts Mussorgsky’s Khovanshchina At The Met 2/27
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2012
Mussorgsky's Khovanshchina will return to the Met February 27 for the first time in more than a decade, conducted by Kirill Petrenko.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2012
Mussorgsky's Khovanshchina will return to the Met February 27 for the first time in more than a decade, conducted by Kirill Petrenko.
Verdi’s ERNANI to Broadcast Live at Town Hall Theater 2/25
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2012
A Verdi classic returns to the Met with an excellent cast led by Marcello Giordani, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ferruccio Furlanetto, and rising star Angela Meade in her first Met leading role ERNANI will be broadcast at Middlebury's Town Hall Theater as part of the Met's "Live in HD" series.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2012
A Verdi classic returns to the Met with an excellent cast led by Marcello Giordani, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Ferruccio Furlanetto, and rising star Angela Meade in her first Met leading role ERNANI will be broadcast at Middlebury's Town Hall Theater as part of the Met's "Live in HD" series.
Soprano Angela Meade Sings Elvira in Verdi's ERNANI at the Met 2/2-25
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2012
Soprano Angela Meade, the 2011 Richard Tucker Award winner, returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Elvira in Verdi's Ernani, February 2-25, singing the role with which she made an unscheduled "star is born" professional debut at the Met in 2008 substituting for an ill colleague.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2012
Soprano Angela Meade, the 2011 Richard Tucker Award winner, returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Elvira in Verdi's Ernani, February 2-25, singing the role with which she made an unscheduled "star is born" professional debut at the Met in 2008 substituting for an ill colleague.
The Opera Orchestra of New York Cancels SIMON BOCCANEGRA, 3/7
by Kelsey Denette - February 24, 2012
The Opera Orchestra of New York Board of Directors today announced that it has cancelled the March 7 opera-in-concert presentation of Verdi's Simon Boccanegra. The loss of anticipated funding has made it impossible for the company to move forward with the planned production.
by Kelsey Denette - February 24, 2012
The Opera Orchestra of New York Board of Directors today announced that it has cancelled the March 7 opera-in-concert presentation of Verdi's Simon Boccanegra. The loss of anticipated funding has made it impossible for the company to move forward with the planned production.
medici.tv to Air TREE OF DREAMS, Renee Fleming
by Kelsey Denette - February 24, 2012
This weekend, medici.tv offers violinist Renaud Capucon performs Henri Dutilleux's gorgeous L'Arbre des songes (The Tree of Dreams), with conductor Tugan Sokhiev and the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse. The Toulouse program also presents Tchaikovsky's great "Pathetique" Symphony. On February 25 at 2:15 pm, medici.tv will present the opera Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss, starring soprano Renee Fleming and conducted by Christian Thielemann, in a production from Baden-Baden, Germany.
by Kelsey Denette - February 24, 2012
This weekend, medici.tv offers violinist Renaud Capucon performs Henri Dutilleux's gorgeous L'Arbre des songes (The Tree of Dreams), with conductor Tugan Sokhiev and the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse. The Toulouse program also presents Tchaikovsky's great "Pathetique" Symphony. On February 25 at 2:15 pm, medici.tv will present the opera Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss, starring soprano Renee Fleming and conducted by Christian Thielemann, in a production from Baden-Baden, Germany.
Missy Mazzoli Performs Song From The Uproar At The Kitchen 2/24-25, 3/1-3
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2012
On Friday, February 24, Missy Mazzoli's multimedia opera Song from the Uproar, created in collaboration with filmmaker Stephen Taylor, librettist Royce Vavrek, and director Gia Forakis, receives its world premiere at The Kitchen in New York City, opening a run of five performances: February 24 + 25 (Friday - Saturday), and March 1 - 3 (Thursday - Saturday).
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2012
On Friday, February 24, Missy Mazzoli's multimedia opera Song from the Uproar, created in collaboration with filmmaker Stephen Taylor, librettist Royce Vavrek, and director Gia Forakis, receives its world premiere at The Kitchen in New York City, opening a run of five performances: February 24 + 25 (Friday - Saturday), and March 1 - 3 (Thursday - Saturday).
The Met Announces 2012-13 Season, Features Seven New Productions
by Harmony Wheeler - February 23, 2012
An abundance of Verdi and Wagner, in celebration of their 200th birthdays, will be featured in the Metropolitan Opera's 2012-13 season, which will showcase the world's greatest singers, conductors, and directors in seven new productions-two of them Met premieres-and 21 revivals, including three complete Ring cycles. Twelve of the season's Saturday matinees will be transmitted worldwide as part of the Met's increasingly popular, award-winning Live in HD series.
by Harmony Wheeler - February 23, 2012
An abundance of Verdi and Wagner, in celebration of their 200th birthdays, will be featured in the Metropolitan Opera's 2012-13 season, which will showcase the world's greatest singers, conductors, and directors in seven new productions-two of them Met premieres-and 21 revivals, including three complete Ring cycles. Twelve of the season's Saturday matinees will be transmitted worldwide as part of the Met's increasingly popular, award-winning Live in HD series.
Renée Fleming & Josh Groban Concert Featured on PBS, 4/6
by Kelsey Denette - February 23, 2012
Tune in to PBS on Friday, April 6, 2012 at 8:00p.m. for Live From Lincoln Center's telecast of Renee Fleming in a special intimate concert from the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse.
by Kelsey Denette - February 23, 2012
Tune in to PBS on Friday, April 6, 2012 at 8:00p.m. for Live From Lincoln Center's telecast of Renee Fleming in a special intimate concert from the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse.
Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore Returns to the Met, Opening 3/5
by Kelsey Denette - February 21, 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 Kelsey Denette - February 21, 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.
Angela Meade Stars in Met's Live Broadcast of ERNANI
by Kelsey Denette - February 21, 2012
Soprano Angela Meade, recipient of the 2011 Richard Tucker Award and the 2012 Beverly Sills Artist Award from the Metropolitan Opera, stars as Elvira in the live broadcast of Verdi's Ernani in the Met's Live in HD series, on Saturday, February 25.
by Kelsey Denette - February 21, 2012
Soprano Angela Meade, recipient of the 2011 Richard Tucker Award and the 2012 Beverly Sills Artist Award from the Metropolitan Opera, stars as Elvira in the live broadcast of Verdi's Ernani in the Met's Live in HD series, on Saturday, February 25.
Puccini's IL TRITTICO to Close Capitol City Opera's 2011-2012 Season, 3/16-18
by Harmony Wheeler - February 20, 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 Harmony Wheeler - February 20, 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.
Long Beach Opera to Present THE BREASTS OF TIRESIAS, TEARS OF A KNIFE, 3/11,17
by Harmony Wheeler - February 20, 2012
On March 11 and March 17, 2012, Long Beach Opera (LBO) will perform two comic examples of opera at its most absurd, Francis Poulenc's The Breasts of Tiresias and Bohuslav Martinu's Tears of a Knife. Sung in English with English supertitles and staged at the intimate Center Theater in Long Beach, the operas are sure to confound, enchant, and amuse. Ken Roht (The Good Soldier Schweik) returns to LBO to direct these surreal works along with Ani Maldjian, Robin Buck and Suzan Hanson in starring roles. A highlight of the production will be sculptures and masks designed by artist Wen Wen Hsu.
by Harmony Wheeler - February 20, 2012
On March 11 and March 17, 2012, Long Beach Opera (LBO) will perform two comic examples of opera at its most absurd, Francis Poulenc's The Breasts of Tiresias and Bohuslav Martinu's Tears of a Knife. Sung in English with English supertitles and staged at the intimate Center Theater in Long Beach, the operas are sure to confound, enchant, and amuse. Ken Roht (The Good Soldier Schweik) returns to LBO to direct these surreal works along with Ani Maldjian, Robin Buck and Suzan Hanson in starring roles. A highlight of the production will be sculptures and masks designed by artist Wen Wen Hsu.
Barbara Frittoli to Present Austrian Chamber Singer Award
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2012
Barbara Frittoli wird am Montag, 20. Februar 2012 um 13.30 Uhr im Teesalon der Wiener Staatsoper mit dem Titel *Österreichische Kammersängerin“ ausgezeichnet.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2012
Barbara Frittoli wird am Montag, 20. Februar 2012 um 13.30 Uhr im Teesalon der Wiener Staatsoper mit dem Titel *Österreichische Kammersängerin“ ausgezeichnet.
$25 Tickets to NY City Opera's LA TRAVIATA, PRIMA DONNA Now Available
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
New York City Opera kicks off a new year and a new era of city-wide productions with LA TRAVIATA at the Brooklyn Academy of Music from Feb. 12-18. The Jonathan Miller production of Verdi's masterpiece is the season's first NYC Opera staging at BAM, and is followed by the US premiere performances of Rufus Wainwright's Prima Donna from Feb. 19-25. As a gift to the City of New York, The Reed Foundation and The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation have bought the remaining seats for all NYC Opera performances at BAM and will offer these seats at a special $25 price to celebrate NYC Opera's new beginning.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
New York City Opera kicks off a new year and a new era of city-wide productions with LA TRAVIATA at the Brooklyn Academy of Music from Feb. 12-18. The Jonathan Miller production of Verdi's masterpiece is the season's first NYC Opera staging at BAM, and is followed by the US premiere performances of Rufus Wainwright's Prima Donna from Feb. 19-25. As a gift to the City of New York, The Reed Foundation and The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation have bought the remaining seats for all NYC Opera performances at BAM and will offer these seats at a special $25 price to celebrate NYC Opera's new beginning.
NYCO Presents US Premiere of Rufus Wainwright's PRIMA DONNA, 2/19-25
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
In the second production of its current season, New York City Opera presents the U.S. premiere of Prima Donna, the first opera by Juno Award-winning, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright. Opening on Sunday, February 19 at 1:30 PM, the work will be given three additional evening performances on February 21, 23 and 25 at 7:30pm, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Howard Gilman Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
In the second production of its current season, New York City Opera presents the U.S. premiere of Prima Donna, the first opera by Juno Award-winning, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright. Opening on Sunday, February 19 at 1:30 PM, the work will be given three additional evening performances on February 21, 23 and 25 at 7:30pm, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Howard Gilman Opera House.
Photo Flash: First Look - Season 12 Premiere of CELEBRITY APPRENTICE Airing 2/19
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
On the February 19th season premiere of NBC's CELEBRITY APPRENTICE, entitled 'Hero Worship', Donald Trump tasks 18 new Celebrities to create and sell deli sandwiches in a fundraising competition for charity.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
On the February 19th season premiere of NBC's CELEBRITY APPRENTICE, entitled 'Hero Worship', Donald Trump tasks 18 new Celebrities to create and sell deli sandwiches in a fundraising competition for charity.
NYC Opera Presents US Premiere of Rufus Wainwright's Prima Donna
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
New York City Opera presents the US premiere of Prima Donna, the first opera by Juno Award-winning, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, on February 19-25 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Howard Gilman Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
New York City Opera presents the US premiere of Prima Donna, the first opera by Juno Award-winning, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, on February 19-25 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Howard Gilman Opera House.
NYC Opera Closes Jonathan Miller's La Traviata at BAM
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2012
New York City Opera - in the company's first performances in its Brooklyn Academy of Music residency - will present a production by director Jonathan Miller of Verdi's La traviata, February 12-18 at BAM's Howard Gilman Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2012
New York City Opera - in the company's first performances in its Brooklyn Academy of Music residency - will present a production by director Jonathan Miller of Verdi's La traviata, February 12-18 at BAM's Howard Gilman Opera House.
NYCO Presents US Premiere of Rufus Wainwright's PRIMA DONNA, 2/19-25
by Sally Henry Fuller - February 17, 2012
In the second production of its current season, New York City Opera presents the U.S. premiere of Prima Donna, the first opera by Juno Award-winning, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright. Opening on Sunday, February 19 at 1:30 PM, the work will be given three additional evening performances on February 21, 23 and 25 at 7:30pm, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Howard Gilman Opera House.
by Sally Henry Fuller - February 17, 2012
In the second production of its current season, New York City Opera presents the U.S. premiere of Prima Donna, the first opera by Juno Award-winning, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright. Opening on Sunday, February 19 at 1:30 PM, the work will be given three additional evening performances on February 21, 23 and 25 at 7:30pm, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Howard Gilman Opera House.
Adam Diegel Performs as Pinkerton in the Met's MADAMA BUTTERFLY, 2/17
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2012
Adam Diegel will sing the role of Pinkerton in Puccini's Madama Butterfly on February 17, replacing Roberto De Biasio, who is ill.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2012
Adam Diegel will sing the role of Pinkerton in Puccini's Madama Butterfly on February 17, replacing Roberto De Biasio, who is ill.
Adam Diegel to Perform as Pinkerton in the Met's MADAMA BUTTERFLY, 2/17
by Kelsey Denette - February 15, 2012
Adam Diegel will sing the role of Pinkerton in Puccini's Madama Butterfly on February 17, replacing Roberto De Biasio, who is ill.
by Kelsey Denette - February 15, 2012
Adam Diegel will sing the role of Pinkerton in Puccini's Madama Butterfly on February 17, replacing Roberto De Biasio, who is ill.
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