Metropolitan Opera Announces A Cast Change Advisory For Götterdämmerung
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2012
Jay Hunter Morris will sing the role of Siegfried in the new production premiere of Wagner's Götterdämmerung on January 27, and in the performances on February 7 and 11.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2012
Jay Hunter Morris will sing the role of Siegfried in the new production premiere of Wagner's Götterdämmerung on January 27, and in the performances on February 7 and 11.
A New Production of Wagner's Götterdämmerung Opens at Met Opera 1/27
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2012
A new production of Gotterdammerung, the final opera in Wagner's cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen, will open January 27 in a performance led by Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi and directed by Robert Lepage.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2012
A new production of Gotterdammerung, the final opera in Wagner's cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen, will open January 27 in a performance led by Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi and directed by Robert Lepage.
Hunter College to Present FRENCH LESSONS, 1/25
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2012
Hunter, the city university of New York, will present the new opera FRENCH LESSONS on January 25th and 26th. The opera, with music by Ionel Petroi, is based on the play FRENCH CONVERSATION AND DICTION EXERCISES FOR AMERICAN STUDENTS by Eugene Ionesco.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2012
Hunter, the city university of New York, will present the new opera FRENCH LESSONS on January 25th and 26th. The opera, with music by Ionel Petroi, is based on the play FRENCH CONVERSATION AND DICTION EXERCISES FOR AMERICAN STUDENTS by Eugene Ionesco.
Hunter College to Present FRENCH LESSONS, 1/25
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2012
Hunter, the city university of New York, will present the new opera FRENCH LESSONS on January 25th and 26th. The opera, with music by Ionel Petroi, is based on the play FRENCH CONVERSATION AND DICTION EXERCISES FOR AMERICAN STUDENTS by Eugene Ionesco.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2012
Hunter, the city university of New York, will present the new opera FRENCH LESSONS on January 25th and 26th. The opera, with music by Ionel Petroi, is based on the play FRENCH CONVERSATION AND DICTION EXERCISES FOR AMERICAN STUDENTS by Eugene Ionesco.
Verdi’s Aida Returns to the Met with Violeta Urmana in the Title Role 2/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 24, 2012
Verdi's grand masterpiece set in Ancient Egypt, Aida, will return to the Met February 9 with Violeta Urmana in the title role of an enslaved Ethiopian princess.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 24, 2012
Verdi's grand masterpiece set in Ancient Egypt, Aida, will return to the Met February 9 with Violeta Urmana in the title role of an enslaved Ethiopian princess.
OPERA America Announces Nat'l Opera Trustee Recognition Award Recipients
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 23, 2012
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, has announced the recipients of the 2012 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 23, 2012
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, has announced the recipients of the 2012 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award.
Verdi’s Ernani Returns to the Met 2/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 23, 2012
Verdi's Ernani returns to the Met February 2, with Roberto de Biasio and Marcello Giordani sharing the title role of a bandit hero, Angela Meade Elvira, Dmitri Hvorostovsky as Don Carlo, and Ferruccio Furlanetto as de Silva.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 23, 2012
Verdi's Ernani returns to the Met February 2, with Roberto de Biasio and Marcello Giordani sharing the title role of a bandit hero, Angela Meade Elvira, Dmitri Hvorostovsky as Don Carlo, and Ferruccio Furlanetto as de Silva.
$25 Tickets to NY City Opera's LA TRAVIATA, PRIMA DONNA Now Available
by Tyler Peterson - January 20, 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 Tyler Peterson - January 20, 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.
Netrebko Plays Donizetti's Anna Bolena on THIRTEEN's Great Performances
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2012
The Metropolitan Opera premiere of Donizetti's Anna Bolena, starring soprano Anna Netrebko in her highly anticipated first North American performances of the tour-de-force title role, will be the 2012 season opener of THIRTEEN's Great Performances at the Met Friday, January 20 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings).
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2012
The Metropolitan Opera premiere of Donizetti's Anna Bolena, starring soprano Anna Netrebko in her highly anticipated first North American performances of the tour-de-force title role, will be the 2012 season opener of THIRTEEN's Great Performances at the Met Friday, January 20 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings).
Laura Lee Everett Joins OPERA America Staff
by Kelsey Denette - January 19, 2012
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, today announced that Laura Lee Everett has joined its staff as artistic services director, effective immediately.
by Kelsey Denette - January 19, 2012
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, today announced that Laura Lee Everett has joined its staff as artistic services director, effective immediately.
City Opera Musicians and Management Reach Agreement
by Kelsey Denette - January 19, 2012
After months of tense negotiations resulting in a lockout of musicians by management, the full New York City Opera orchestra voted today to approve a three-year contract. This approval allows the 2012 season of the venerated 68-year-old company to proceed.
by Kelsey Denette - January 19, 2012
After months of tense negotiations resulting in a lockout of musicians by management, the full New York City Opera orchestra voted today to approve a three-year contract. This approval allows the 2012 season of the venerated 68-year-old company to proceed.
René Pape Reprises His Mephistopheles in Met's Faust
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2012
Few singers bring Méphistophélès to life like bass René Pape, who reprises his portrayal of the charming devil at the Metropolitan Opera in a November 29-January 19 run of Gounod's Faust, staged by Des McAnuff.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2012
Few singers bring Méphistophélès to life like bass René Pape, who reprises his portrayal of the charming devil at the Metropolitan Opera in a November 29-January 19 run of Gounod's Faust, staged by Des McAnuff.
Robert Dean Smith to Appear In Met Opera's TOSCA Through 1/24
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2012
Robert Dean Smith will make his Met role debut as Cavaradossi in Puccini's Tosca on January 18, 21, and 24, replacing Aleksandrs Antonenko, who has withdrawn due to illness.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2012
Robert Dean Smith will make his Met role debut as Cavaradossi in Puccini's Tosca on January 18, 21, and 24, replacing Aleksandrs Antonenko, who has withdrawn due to illness.
Marcelo Álvarez To Replace Aleksandrs Antonenko In The Met's TOSCA 1/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 17, 2012
In the final performance of this season's run of Tosca on January 28th, which will be an international Saturday matinee radio broadcast, tenor Marcelo Álvarez will sing the role of Cavaradossi, replacing Aleksandrs Antonenko, who has withdrawn due to illness.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 17, 2012
In the final performance of this season's run of Tosca on January 28th, which will be an international Saturday matinee radio broadcast, tenor Marcelo Álvarez will sing the role of Cavaradossi, replacing Aleksandrs Antonenko, who has withdrawn due to illness.
A New Production of Wagner's Götterdämmerung Opens at Met Opera 1/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 17, 2012
A new production of Gotterdammerung, the final opera in Wagner's cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen, will open January 27 in a performance led by Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi and directed by Robert Lepage.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 17, 2012
A new production of Gotterdammerung, the final opera in Wagner's cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen, will open January 27 in a performance led by Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi and directed by Robert Lepage.
Hunter College to Present FRENCH LESSONS, 1/25
by Max Schwager - January 16, 2012
Hunter, the city university of New York, will present the new opera FRENCH LESSONS on January 25th and 26th. The opera, with music by Ionel Petroi, is based on the play FRENCH CONVERSATION AND DICTION EXERCISES FOR AMERICAN STUDENTS by Eugene Ionesco.
by Max Schwager - January 16, 2012
Hunter, the city university of New York, will present the new opera FRENCH LESSONS on January 25th and 26th. The opera, with music by Ionel Petroi, is based on the play FRENCH CONVERSATION AND DICTION EXERCISES FOR AMERICAN STUDENTS by Eugene Ionesco.
Met Opera Announces Robert Dean Smith To Appear In TOSCA 1/18-24
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 16, 2012
Robert Dean Smith will make his Met role debut as Cavaradossi in Puccini's Tosca on January 18, 21, and 24, replacing Aleksandrs Antonenko, who has withdrawn due to illness.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 16, 2012
Robert Dean Smith will make his Met role debut as Cavaradossi in Puccini's Tosca on January 18, 21, and 24, replacing Aleksandrs Antonenko, who has withdrawn due to illness.
Luciano Lamonarca Releases New Album, THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2012
Tenor Luciano Lamonarca realized his new album "The Impossible Dream", in which he explores for the first time the American and Broadway repertoire, recording two of the worldwide famous songs, 'Maria' from the musical 'West Side Story' and "The Impossible Dream" from "The Man of La Mancha". The latter was used as background in the video he created for the 1st anniversary of the United Nations Academic Impact.
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2012
Tenor Luciano Lamonarca realized his new album "The Impossible Dream", in which he explores for the first time the American and Broadway repertoire, recording two of the worldwide famous songs, 'Maria' from the musical 'West Side Story' and "The Impossible Dream" from "The Man of La Mancha". The latter was used as background in the video he created for the 1st anniversary of the United Nations Academic Impact.
Dana Schutz's Götterdämmerung Opens 1/12 at Gallery Met
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 13, 2012
Artist Dana Schutz will open Gotterdammerung, a new exhibition presented in conjunction with the final opera in Wagner's epic Der Ring des Nibelungen, at the Arnold & Marie Schwartz Gallery Met on January 12.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 13, 2012
Artist Dana Schutz will open Gotterdammerung, a new exhibition presented in conjunction with the final opera in Wagner's epic Der Ring des Nibelungen, at the Arnold & Marie Schwartz Gallery Met on January 12.
Patricia Racette and Roberto Alagna Star in Puccini’s Tosca 1/10
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2012
Patricia Racette will return to the title role of Puccini's Tosca, which she sang at the Met to great acclaim in the 2009-10 season, for six performances beginning January 10.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2012
Patricia Racette will return to the title role of Puccini's Tosca, which she sang at the Met to great acclaim in the 2009-10 season, for six performances beginning January 10.
Ricardo Massi to Take Over Role in Metropolitan Opera's AIDA
by Max Schwager - January 09, 2012
Marcelo Álvarez, who makes his Met role debut as Radamès in Aida this season, has withdrawn from the final three performances of the run. He will still sing Radamès on February 9, 13, 16, and 20, but then must return to Europe for eye surgery. Riccardo Massì will make his Met debut as Radamès on February 23, and Marcello Giordani adds the role to his extensive Met repertoire on February 28 and March 3 matinee. Roberto De Biasio will replace Giordani as Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly on March 2.
by Max Schwager - January 09, 2012
Marcelo Álvarez, who makes his Met role debut as Radamès in Aida this season, has withdrawn from the final three performances of the run. He will still sing Radamès on February 9, 13, 16, and 20, but then must return to Europe for eye surgery. Riccardo Massì will make his Met debut as Radamès on February 23, and Marcello Giordani adds the role to his extensive Met repertoire on February 28 and March 3 matinee. Roberto De Biasio will replace Giordani as Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly on March 2.
OPERA America Announces Leadership Intensive to Develop Future Leaders
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2012
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, has announced the 2012 Leadership Intensive as part of its firm commitment to develop leaders who will advance the creation, presentation and enjoyment of opera for years to come.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2012
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, has announced the 2012 Leadership Intensive as part of its firm commitment to develop leaders who will advance the creation, presentation and enjoyment of opera for years to come.
OPERA America Awards Audience Development Grants to 16 Opera Companies
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 05, 2012
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, has announced that it has awarded nearly $200,000 in Audience Development grants, as part of The Opera Fund, to 16 U.S. opera companies.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 05, 2012
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, has announced that it has awarded nearly $200,000 in Audience Development grants, as part of The Opera Fund, to 16 U.S. opera companies.
Joseph Calleja Returns to Met in Gounod's Faust 1/5
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2012
Joseph Calleja, the 33-year-old Maltese tenor who finished 2011 with a top-ranked solo album (The Maltese Tenor) and a Grammy nomination for his recording of La traviata with Renee Fleming, will ring in 2012 with a return to the Metropolitan Opera in the title role in Gounod's Faust, opening January 5.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2012
Joseph Calleja, the 33-year-old Maltese tenor who finished 2011 with a top-ranked solo album (The Maltese Tenor) and a Grammy nomination for his recording of La traviata with Renee Fleming, will ring in 2012 with a return to the Metropolitan Opera in the title role in Gounod's Faust, opening January 5.
New Philharmonic's MADAMA BUTTERFLY Opens 1/27
by Kelsey Denette - January 04, 2012
New Philharmonic begins 2012 with a must-see concert staging of Giacomo Puccini's tragic love-story masterwork "Madama Butterfly" at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, Ill.
by Kelsey Denette - January 04, 2012
New Philharmonic begins 2012 with a must-see concert staging of Giacomo Puccini's tragic love-story masterwork "Madama Butterfly" at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, Ill.
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