Stephen Costello 2011-12 Season Begins With Met Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2011
On Monday, September 26, just a few days before his 30th birthday, Stephen Costello will sing the role of Lord Percy at New York's Metropolitan Opera in the company's first production of Donizetti's Anna Bolena (twelve performances through Feb 4).
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2011
On Monday, September 26, just a few days before his 30th birthday, Stephen Costello will sing the role of Lord Percy at New York's Metropolitan Opera in the company's first production of Donizetti's Anna Bolena (twelve performances through Feb 4).
Metropolitan Opera’s 2011-12 Season Opens With Anna Bolena 9/26
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera will open its 2011-12 season on September 26 at 6:30 p.m. with the Met 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.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera will open its 2011-12 season on September 26 at 6:30 p.m. with the Met 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.
Seven New Productions Headline Met Opera's 2011-12 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera's 2011-12 season will feature the world's leading singers, conductors, and stage directors in seven new productions, including a world premiere, a Met premiere, and the first complete performances of a new Der Ring des Nibelungen cycle conducted by Music Director James Levine and directed by Robert Lepage.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera's 2011-12 season will feature the world's leading singers, conductors, and stage directors in seven new productions, including a world premiere, a Met premiere, and the first complete performances of a new Der Ring des Nibelungen cycle conducted by Music Director James Levine and directed by Robert Lepage.
SiriusXM to Launch Sixth Season of Live Broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera, 9/26
by Kelsey Denette - September 23, 2011
Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced that its Metropolitan Opera Radio channel will broadcast its sixth season of live performances from the Metropolitan Opera, beginning with the Russian soprano Anna Netrebko's starring appearance in the company premiere of Donizetti's Anna Bolena on Monday, September 26 at 6:00 pm ET on SiriusXM channel 74. The live broadcasts will be hosted by Margaret Juntwait, joined by commentator William Berger.
by Kelsey Denette - September 23, 2011
Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced that its Metropolitan Opera Radio channel will broadcast its sixth season of live performances from the Metropolitan Opera, beginning with the Russian soprano Anna Netrebko's starring appearance in the company premiere of Donizetti's Anna Bolena on Monday, September 26 at 6:00 pm ET on SiriusXM channel 74. The live broadcasts will be hosted by Margaret Juntwait, joined by commentator William Berger.
Opera America Announces NATIONAL OPERA WEEK: October 28 – November 6, 2011
by Kelsey Denette - September 22, 2011
Dozens of opera companies, schools and organizations in 29 states across the nation will celebrate the third NATIONAL OPERA WEEK from October 28 - November 6, 2011 by offering free, accessible events to their communities. National Opera Week is coordinated by OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, with support of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
by Kelsey Denette - September 22, 2011
Dozens of opera companies, schools and organizations in 29 states across the nation will celebrate the third NATIONAL OPERA WEEK from October 28 - November 6, 2011 by offering free, accessible events to their communities. National Opera Week is coordinated by OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, with support of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
SUNDAYARTS PRIMETIME SPECIAL Celebrates Met Opera Opening, 9/29
by Kelsey Denette - September 21, 2011
Metropolitan Opera General Manager Peter Gelb will share the highlights of the new opera season on the next SundayArts Primetime Special, hosted by Paula Zahn from the Tisch WNET Studios at Lincoln Center, Thursday, September 29 at 9 p.m. (WLIW will air the program on Monday, October 3 at 9:30 p.m.)
by Kelsey Denette - September 21, 2011
Metropolitan Opera General Manager Peter Gelb will share the highlights of the new opera season on the next SundayArts Primetime Special, hosted by Paula Zahn from the Tisch WNET Studios at Lincoln Center, Thursday, September 29 at 9 p.m. (WLIW will air the program on Monday, October 3 at 9:30 p.m.)
Deborah Voigt’s Two New Brünnhilde Debuts at The Met 9/21
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2011
Deborah Voigt launches her 2011-12 season on September 21 when she joins the New York Philharmonic in its season-opening gala in a performance to be broadcast live on public television's Live From Lincoln Center.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2011
Deborah Voigt launches her 2011-12 season on September 21 when she joins the New York Philharmonic in its season-opening gala in a performance to be broadcast live on public television's Live From Lincoln Center.
Jonas Kaufmann to Return to the Met
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 20, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera received confirmation today that tenor Jonas Kaufmann is doing well after his recent surgery and will return to the Met as planned for his October 30 recital and to begin rehearsals for the new production of Faust which opens November 29.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 20, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera received confirmation today that tenor Jonas Kaufmann is doing well after his recent surgery and will return to the Met as planned for his October 30 recital and to begin rehearsals for the new production of Faust which opens November 29.
Opera Grows in Brooklyn Comes To Galapagos 9/18
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2011
American Opera Projects and Opera on Tap, in association with the Brooklyn Book Festival, present Opera Grows in BOOKlyn! Music based on the works of contemporary Brooklyn writers
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2011
American Opera Projects and Opera on Tap, in association with the Brooklyn Book Festival, present Opera Grows in BOOKlyn! Music based on the works of contemporary Brooklyn writers
Tony Bennett to Perform at the Metropolitan Opera 9/18
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera will present Tony Bennett in a special concert, the legendary singer's first appearance on the Met stage, on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 7 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera will present Tony Bennett in a special concert, the legendary singer's first appearance on the Met stage, on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 7 p.m.
René Pape Kicks Off 2011-12 with Faust at Covent Garden
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2011
Peerless bass René Pape - honored last season as a 'Mastersinger' by the Metropolitan Opera for such triumphs as his universally acclaimed Boris Godunov - launches his 2011-12 season on September 18, when he stars as Méphistophélès in the all-star David McVicar production of Gounod's Faust at London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2011
Peerless bass René Pape - honored last season as a 'Mastersinger' by the Metropolitan Opera for such triumphs as his universally acclaimed Boris Godunov - launches his 2011-12 season on September 18, when he stars as Méphistophélès in the all-star David McVicar production of Gounod's Faust at London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
René Pape Kicks Off 2011-12 with Faust at Covent Garden
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 16, 2011
Peerless bass René Pape - honored last season as a 'Mastersinger' by the Metropolitan Opera for such triumphs as his universally acclaimed Boris Godunov - launches his 2011-12 season on September 18, when he stars as Méphistophélès in the all-star David McVicar production of Gounod's Faust at London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 16, 2011
Peerless bass René Pape - honored last season as a 'Mastersinger' by the Metropolitan Opera for such triumphs as his universally acclaimed Boris Godunov - launches his 2011-12 season on September 18, when he stars as Méphistophélès in the all-star David McVicar production of Gounod's Faust at London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Ellie Dehn to Replace Annette Dasch in Metropolitan Opera's DON GIOVANNI
by Kelsey Denette - September 15, 2011
Ellie Dehn will make her Met role debut as Donna Elvira in this spring's performances of Mozart's Don Giovanni, replacing Annette Dasch, who has withdrawn due to pregnancy. Dehn will sing the performances on February 21, 24, 29, March 3, 7, 10, 14, and 17.
by Kelsey Denette - September 15, 2011
Ellie Dehn will make her Met role debut as Donna Elvira in this spring's performances of Mozart's Don Giovanni, replacing Annette Dasch, who has withdrawn due to pregnancy. Dehn will sing the performances on February 21, 24, 29, March 3, 7, 10, 14, and 17.
IU Opera Theater's 2010-11 Season Opens With 'Così fan tutte'
by Kelsey Denette - September 15, 2011
Lessons in life, love and destiny await at Bloomington's Musical Arts Center when Indiana University Opera Theater's 2011-12 season opens next week.
by Kelsey Denette - September 15, 2011
Lessons in life, love and destiny await at Bloomington's Musical Arts Center when Indiana University Opera Theater's 2011-12 season opens next week.
American Opera Projects Presents MODEL LOVE 10/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 15, 2011
On Sunday, October 2, 4pm and 7:30pm, American Opera Projects will present the world premiere of Model Love, a humorous staged song-cycle about contemporary relationships with jazz and rock elements by composer J. David Jackson based on texts by British comedian Henry Normal, and the one-act opera monodrama Nora, In the Great Outdoors, music by Daniel Felsenfeld and libretto by Will Eno, that continues the final scene of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House moments after Nora abandons her family.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 15, 2011
On Sunday, October 2, 4pm and 7:30pm, American Opera Projects will present the world premiere of Model Love, a humorous staged song-cycle about contemporary relationships with jazz and rock elements by composer J. David Jackson based on texts by British comedian Henry Normal, and the one-act opera monodrama Nora, In the Great Outdoors, music by Daniel Felsenfeld and libretto by Will Eno, that continues the final scene of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House moments after Nora abandons her family.
American Lyric Theater Announces Upcoming Season
by Kelsey Denette - September 13, 2011
American Lyric Theater (ALT), home to the nationally acclaimed Composer Librettist Development Program, has announced the 2011-2012 public performance season, featuring workshop performances of seven new operas by Resident Artists; as well as lectures and master classes with some of the country's leading operatic writers. While the majority of ALT's programs are dedicated to mentorship of gifted emerging composers and librettists, six public events will take place over the course of the season to introduce these writers, their work, and other exciting trends in American opera to New York City audiences.
by Kelsey Denette - September 13, 2011
American Lyric Theater (ALT), home to the nationally acclaimed Composer Librettist Development Program, has announced the 2011-2012 public performance season, featuring workshop performances of seven new operas by Resident Artists; as well as lectures and master classes with some of the country's leading operatic writers. While the majority of ALT's programs are dedicated to mentorship of gifted emerging composers and librettists, six public events will take place over the course of the season to introduce these writers, their work, and other exciting trends in American opera to New York City audiences.
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Announces GALA Opening Concert 10/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 13, 2011
America's foremost Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble, the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP), will kick off their 2011-12 schedule with a Season Gala Opening Concert on Sunday, October 16th (5PM) at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2535 Broadway at 95th Street).
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 13, 2011
America's foremost Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble, the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP), will kick off their 2011-12 schedule with a Season Gala Opening Concert on Sunday, October 16th (5PM) at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2535 Broadway at 95th Street).
Stephen Costello 2011-12 Season Begins With Met Opening Night
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 12, 2011
On Monday, September 26, just a few days before his 30th birthday, Stephen Costello will sing the role of Lord Percy at New York's Metropolitan Opera in the company's first production of Donizetti's Anna Bolena (twelve performances through Feb 4).
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 12, 2011
On Monday, September 26, just a few days before his 30th birthday, Stephen Costello will sing the role of Lord Percy at New York's Metropolitan Opera in the company's first production of Donizetti's Anna Bolena (twelve performances through Feb 4).
Met Opera Radio on Sirius XM Announces Special Tribute Broadcasts For 9/11
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2011
Met Opera Radio on Sirius XM (Channel 74) will present two special broadcasts the week of September 11, one to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and the other in tribute to the tragic passing of tenor Salvatore Licitra.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2011
Met Opera Radio on Sirius XM (Channel 74) will present two special broadcasts the week of September 11, one to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and the other in tribute to the tragic passing of tenor Salvatore Licitra.
Il Barbiere di Siviglia Returns to the Met 10/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 09, 2011
Rossini's comic favorite Il Barbiere di Siviglia returns to the Met on October 1 for a 14-performance run featuring two extraordinary casts in Bartlett Sher's hit production. In the first cast, Peter Mattei, who starred in the 2007 Live in HD transmission of the opera, reprises his acclaimed portrayal of Figaro, the jack-of-all-trades whose services to the people of Seville go far beyond cutting hair.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 09, 2011
Rossini's comic favorite Il Barbiere di Siviglia returns to the Met on October 1 for a 14-performance run featuring two extraordinary casts in Bartlett Sher's hit production. In the first cast, Peter Mattei, who starred in the 2007 Live in HD transmission of the opera, reprises his acclaimed portrayal of Figaro, the jack-of-all-trades whose services to the people of Seville go far beyond cutting hair.
Met Opera Radio on Sirius XM Announces Special Tribute Broadcasts For 9/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 09, 2011
Met Opera Radio on Sirius XM (Channel 74) will present two special broadcasts the week of September 11, one to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and the other in tribute to the tragic passing of tenor Salvatore Licitra.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 09, 2011
Met Opera Radio on Sirius XM (Channel 74) will present two special broadcasts the week of September 11, one to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and the other in tribute to the tragic passing of tenor Salvatore Licitra.
Met’s Final Dress Rehearsal of Anna Bolena To Be Free And Open To Public
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 09, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera's sixth season of free open dress rehearsals begins on September 22 with the company premiere of Donizetti's Anna Bolena, starring Anna Netrebko in the title role.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 09, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera's sixth season of free open dress rehearsals begins on September 22 with the company premiere of Donizetti's Anna Bolena, starring Anna Netrebko in the title role.
Plácido Domingo Stars in One-Night-Only Gala Performance at FGO, 11/15
by Kelsey Denette - September 07, 2011
Plácido Domingo joins the cast of Federico Moreno Torroba's Luisa Fernanda, a zarzuela co-production of Florida Grand Opera (FGO) and the SaludArte Foundation, in a special gala performance of the zarzuela that opens FGO's 2011-2012 season. The world renowned tenor is scheduled to sing the leading role of Vidal Hernando in a one-night-only performance for A Zarzuela Gala on November 15, 2011.
by Kelsey Denette - September 07, 2011
Plácido Domingo joins the cast of Federico Moreno Torroba's Luisa Fernanda, a zarzuela co-production of Florida Grand Opera (FGO) and the SaludArte Foundation, in a special gala performance of the zarzuela that opens FGO's 2011-2012 season. The world renowned tenor is scheduled to sing the leading role of Vidal Hernando in a one-night-only performance for A Zarzuela Gala on November 15, 2011.
60th Season Wexford Opera Festival 2011 To Include La Cour de Celimene
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 06, 2011
The 60th season Wexford Festival Opera 2011 will kick off with La Cour de Célimène by Ambroise Thomas, a show that has not been seen since 1855
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 06, 2011
The 60th season Wexford Festival Opera 2011 will kick off with La Cour de Célimène by Ambroise Thomas, a show that has not been seen since 1855
Wexford Festival Opera Presents The Rare Polish Opera Maria 10/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 06, 2011
On Saturday, October 22, 2011 Wexford Festival Opera will produce, for the first time outside its native Poland, the tragic opera, Maria by Roman Statkowski.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 06, 2011
On Saturday, October 22, 2011 Wexford Festival Opera will produce, for the first time outside its native Poland, the tragic opera, Maria by Roman Statkowski.
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