Encompass New Opera Theatre Presents ANGEL OF THE AMAZON, 5/6-22
by Kelsey Denette - April 12, 2011
Encompass New Opera Theatre (Nancy Rhodes, Artistic Director and Mara Waldman, Music Director) presents the World Premiere of Angel of the Amazon, a new music drama with libretto and music by Evan Mack at The Jerome Robbins Theater at Baryshnikov Arts Center, 450 West 37th Street, NYC. Performances begin May 6 and run through May 22.
by Kelsey Denette - April 12, 2011
Encompass New Opera Theatre (Nancy Rhodes, Artistic Director and Mara Waldman, Music Director) presents the World Premiere of Angel of the Amazon, a new music drama with libretto and music by Evan Mack at The Jerome Robbins Theater at Baryshnikov Arts Center, 450 West 37th Street, NYC. Performances begin May 6 and run through May 22.
David Daniels stars in Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice, Opens April 29
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 11, 2011
Countertenor David Daniels will sing the role of Orfeo in a revival of Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice, opening April 29 at the Met.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 11, 2011
Countertenor David Daniels will sing the role of Orfeo in a revival of Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice, opening April 29 at the Met.
Met Opera Guild Salutes Dame Joan Sutherland May 17
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 11, 2011
In the final public program of its 75th anniversary season, the Metropolitan Opera Guild pays tribute to one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century: Dame Joan Sutherland, who died last October at the age of 83.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 11, 2011
In the final public program of its 75th anniversary season, the Metropolitan Opera Guild pays tribute to one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century: Dame Joan Sutherland, who died last October at the age of 83.
Alan Gilbert Conducts 'Henry V: A Shakespeare Scenario,' with Christopher Plummer
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2011
Christopher Plummer will narrate Henry V: A Shakespeare Scenario, with music from Sir William Walton's score for the Laurence Olivier film of Shakespeare's Henry V, conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert, The Yoko Nagae Ceschina Chair, Monday, April 11, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. The program will also include music of Shakespeare's time. Joining the New York Philharmonic will be the Manhattan School of Music Symphonic Chorus and Chamber Choir, Kent Tritle, director, and The American Boychoir, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, director.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2011
Christopher Plummer will narrate Henry V: A Shakespeare Scenario, with music from Sir William Walton's score for the Laurence Olivier film of Shakespeare's Henry V, conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert, The Yoko Nagae Ceschina Chair, Monday, April 11, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. The program will also include music of Shakespeare's time. Joining the New York Philharmonic will be the Manhattan School of Music Symphonic Chorus and Chamber Choir, Kent Tritle, director, and The American Boychoir, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, director.
METROPOLIS OPERA PROJECT One Act Fest To Feature Sheldon Harnick Opera
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2011
Metropolis Opera Project presents The 2nd Annual One Act Festival, April 8th thru 10th at Medicine Show Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2011
Metropolis Opera Project presents The 2nd Annual One Act Festival, April 8th thru 10th at Medicine Show Theatre.
NYC Opera to Present Family Matinee of WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE 4/9
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2011
On Saturday, April 9, 2011, at 1:30 pm New York City Opera will present a special family matinee concert of Where the Wild Things Are, the opera based on the beloved children's book by Maurice Sendak.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2011
On Saturday, April 9, 2011, at 1:30 pm New York City Opera will present a special family matinee concert of Where the Wild Things Are, the opera based on the beloved children's book by Maurice Sendak.
20th-Century Opera Takes Center Stage in New York City Opera's 2010-2011 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2011
New York City Opera General Manager and Artistic Director George Steel today announced the company's 2010-2011 season, which spotlights American composers and 20th-century works within a mix of world premieres, New York premieres and new productions. Offering audiences the opportunity to experience new and rarely performed operas as well as modern interpretations of traditional repertoire, the 2010-2011 season will also feature the launch of a concert series showcasing the non-operatic works of several of the composers of this season's operas. Taking advantage of the possibilities offered by the recent renovation of the company's home, the David H. Koch Theater, the concert series expands the repertoire and programming of City Opera and casts new light on the season's productions.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2011
New York City Opera General Manager and Artistic Director George Steel today announced the company's 2010-2011 season, which spotlights American composers and 20th-century works within a mix of world premieres, New York premieres and new productions. Offering audiences the opportunity to experience new and rarely performed operas as well as modern interpretations of traditional repertoire, the 2010-2011 season will also feature the launch of a concert series showcasing the non-operatic works of several of the composers of this season's operas. Taking advantage of the possibilities offered by the recent renovation of the company's home, the David H. Koch Theater, the concert series expands the repertoire and programming of City Opera and casts new light on the season's productions.
Freshly Brewed returns to OPERA America 4/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 08, 2011
We look forward to welcoming you to the next event in our FRESHLY BREWED series at OPERA America on Sunday, April 17th at 1:00 PM.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 08, 2011
We look forward to welcoming you to the next event in our FRESHLY BREWED series at OPERA America on Sunday, April 17th at 1:00 PM.
METROPOLIS OPERA PROJECT One Act Fest To Feature Sheldon Harnick Opera
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2011
Metropolis Opera Project presents The 2nd Annual One Act Festival, April 8th thru 10th at Medicine Show Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2011
Metropolis Opera Project presents The 2nd Annual One Act Festival, April 8th thru 10th at Medicine Show Theatre.
20th-Century Opera Takes Center Stage in New York City Opera's 2010-2011 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2011
New York City Opera General Manager and Artistic Director George Steel today announced the company's 2010-2011 season, which spotlights American composers and 20th-century works within a mix of world premieres, New York premieres and new productions. Offering audiences the opportunity to experience new and rarely performed operas as well as modern interpretations of traditional repertoire, the 2010-2011 season will also feature the launch of a concert series showcasing the non-operatic works of several of the composers of this season's operas. Taking advantage of the possibilities offered by the recent renovation of the company's home, the David H. Koch Theater, the concert series expands the repertoire and programming of City Opera and casts new light on the season's productions.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2011
New York City Opera General Manager and Artistic Director George Steel today announced the company's 2010-2011 season, which spotlights American composers and 20th-century works within a mix of world premieres, New York premieres and new productions. Offering audiences the opportunity to experience new and rarely performed operas as well as modern interpretations of traditional repertoire, the 2010-2011 season will also feature the launch of a concert series showcasing the non-operatic works of several of the composers of this season's operas. Taking advantage of the possibilities offered by the recent renovation of the company's home, the David H. Koch Theater, the concert series expands the repertoire and programming of City Opera and casts new light on the season's productions.
James Levine Conducts Metropolitan Opera's 'Die Walküre' 4/22-5/14
by Kelsey Denette - April 07, 2011
Met Music Director James Levine leads the new production premiere of Die Walküre, Robert Lepage's staging of the second opera in Wagner's cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen. The production opens Friday, April 22, with an exceptional cast of Wagnerian singers, most of whom are singing their roles for the first time at the Met.
by Kelsey Denette - April 07, 2011
Met Music Director James Levine leads the new production premiere of Die Walküre, Robert Lepage's staging of the second opera in Wagner's cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen. The production opens Friday, April 22, with an exceptional cast of Wagnerian singers, most of whom are singing their roles for the first time at the Met.
Composer Development Program Returns to American Opera Projects
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 07, 2011
American Opera Projects (AOP) announces the return of its popular Composers & the Voice program for its upcoming 2011-2012 season. Created and led by Composers & the Voice Artistic Director Steven Osgood, six composers or composer/librettist teams will be selected for a year-long fellowship, working with the company's Resident Ensemble of Singers and Artistic Team.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 07, 2011
American Opera Projects (AOP) announces the return of its popular Composers & the Voice program for its upcoming 2011-2012 season. Created and led by Composers & the Voice Artistic Director Steven Osgood, six composers or composer/librettist teams will be selected for a year-long fellowship, working with the company's Resident Ensemble of Singers and Artistic Team.
Photo Flash: Metropolitan Opera's WOZZECK
by Nicole Rosky - April 06, 2011
Levine will conduct upcoming performances of Wozzeck (April 6, 9, 13. and 16), the new production of Die Walküre (April 22, 25, 28, May 2, 5, 9, and 14), and two concerts with the MET Orchestra at Carnegie Hall (April 10 and May 15) as scheduled.
by Nicole Rosky - April 06, 2011
Levine will conduct upcoming performances of Wozzeck (April 6, 9, 13. and 16), the new production of Die Walküre (April 22, 25, 28, May 2, 5, 9, and 14), and two concerts with the MET Orchestra at Carnegie Hall (April 10 and May 15) as scheduled.
James Levine To Conduct Alban Berg’s Wozzeck 4/6
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2011
Met Music Director James Levine will lead Alban Berg's Wozzeck in a four-performance revival opening April 6. American baritone Alan Held will sing the title role, a character besieged by the evils of society and eventually driven to murder.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2011
Met Music Director James Levine will lead Alban Berg's Wozzeck in a four-performance revival opening April 6. American baritone Alan Held will sing the title role, a character besieged by the evils of society and eventually driven to murder.
Will Eno Continues Ibsen Play as Opera at NYC Theatre Club 5/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 05, 2011
Two new operatic monodramas featuring two iconic mothers will receive their first public concert readings a day after Mother's Day.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 05, 2011
Two new operatic monodramas featuring two iconic mothers will receive their first public concert readings a day after Mother's Day.
Barbara Cook, Francis Ford Coppola Present At Opera News Awards 4/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 04, 2011
The complete list of presenters at the sixth annual Opera News Awards, which will take place on April 17 at The Plaza in New York City, has been announced: beloved singer Barbara Cook will present the award to tenor Jonas Kaufmann; iconic film director Francis Ford Coppola will present to conductor Riccardo Muti; legendary soprano Renata Scotto will present to soprano Patricia Racette; conductor Andrew Davis will present to soprano Kiri Te Kanawa; and award-winning playwright John Guare will present to bass-baritone Bryn Terfel.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 04, 2011
The complete list of presenters at the sixth annual Opera News Awards, which will take place on April 17 at The Plaza in New York City, has been announced: beloved singer Barbara Cook will present the award to tenor Jonas Kaufmann; iconic film director Francis Ford Coppola will present to conductor Riccardo Muti; legendary soprano Renata Scotto will present to soprano Patricia Racette; conductor Andrew Davis will present to soprano Kiri Te Kanawa; and award-winning playwright John Guare will present to bass-baritone Bryn Terfel.
Opera & Broadway Performers Unite for Ronald McDonald House Benefit
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 04, 2011
SING FOR HOPE and OPERA FOR HUMANITY present internationally known Opera and Broadway performers in a concert to benefit The Ronald McDonald House New York, on Tuesday April 26, 2011 at 7:30pm, at The Liederkranz Club, 6 East 87th St, New York, NY.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 04, 2011
SING FOR HOPE and OPERA FOR HUMANITY present internationally known Opera and Broadway performers in a concert to benefit The Ronald McDonald House New York, on Tuesday April 26, 2011 at 7:30pm, at The Liederkranz Club, 6 East 87th St, New York, NY.
Deborah Voigt Makes Her Role Debut In Met’s New Walküre
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 31, 2011
After impressing critics and fans alike as Puccini's Girl of the Golden West at the Metropolitan Opera, this spring Deborah Voigt returns to her home company for a milestone role debut: for the first time, she takes on Brunnhilde - one of opera's most challenging and iconic roles - in a new production of Wagner's Die Walkure.
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 31, 2011
After impressing critics and fans alike as Puccini's Girl of the Golden West at the Metropolitan Opera, this spring Deborah Voigt returns to her home company for a milestone role debut: for the first time, she takes on Brunnhilde - one of opera's most challenging and iconic roles - in a new production of Wagner's Die Walkure.
New York City Opera presents JOHN ZORN’S MASADA MARATHON
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2011
Written in a flash of creativity during three months at the end of 2004, the 316 compositions in John Zorn's Book of Angels contain some of his most lyrical and inspiring music.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2011
Written in a flash of creativity during three months at the end of 2004, the 316 compositions in John Zorn's Book of Angels contain some of his most lyrical and inspiring music.
Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change Advisory For Das Rheingold
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2011
On the advice of his doctors, James Levine will reduce his conducting dates at the Met for the rest of the current season while he continues to recover from recent procedures to alleviate back pain.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2011
On the advice of his doctors, James Levine will reduce his conducting dates at the Met for the rest of the current season while he continues to recover from recent procedures to alleviate back pain.
Sigmund Romberg Operetta To Be Revived by Musicals Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2011
Up in Central Park is a Broadway musical with a book by Herbert Fields and Dorothy Fields, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and music by Sigmund Romberg.
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2011
Up in Central Park is a Broadway musical with a book by Herbert Fields and Dorothy Fields, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and music by Sigmund Romberg.
Renée Fleming Sings First Complete Met Performances of Capriccio
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2011
Renee Fleming will sing her first complete Met performances as the elegant Countess in Richard Strauss's Capriccio beginning March 28.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2011
Renee Fleming will sing her first complete Met performances as the elegant Countess in Richard Strauss's Capriccio beginning March 28.
Daniel Okulitch Performs at Weill Carnegie Hall, Releases New Album 3/28
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2011
Bass-Baritone DANIEL OKLUITCH will be performing at Carnegie Hall in an evening entitled THE NEW AMERICAN ART SONG celebrating the works of four important American composers: Ricky Ian Gordon (Grapes of Wrath) Jake Heggie (Dead Men Walking, Moby Dick) Lowell Liebermann (The Picture of Dorian Gray) and Glen Roven (Goodnight Moon.)
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2011
Bass-Baritone DANIEL OKLUITCH will be performing at Carnegie Hall in an evening entitled THE NEW AMERICAN ART SONG celebrating the works of four important American composers: Ricky Ian Gordon (Grapes of Wrath) Jake Heggie (Dead Men Walking, Moby Dick) Lowell Liebermann (The Picture of Dorian Gray) and Glen Roven (Goodnight Moon.)
Women Composers Featured in Brooklyn Opera Series 3/27
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2011
Two Brooklyn opera companies, AMERICAN OPERA PROJECTS (AOP) and OPERA ON TAP (OOT), will present Opera Grows in Brooklyn: Ladies' Night in honor of Women's History Month and as the latest installment of their Opera Grows in Brooklyn series.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2011
Two Brooklyn opera companies, AMERICAN OPERA PROJECTS (AOP) and OPERA ON TAP (OOT), will present Opera Grows in Brooklyn: Ladies' Night in honor of Women's History Month and as the latest installment of their Opera Grows in Brooklyn series.
Photo Flash: LE COMTE ORY Opens at The Met
by Jessica Lewis - March 25, 2011
Last night, March 24, the stars came out to celebrate the Metropolitan Opera gala premiere of Rossini's Le Comte Ory at Lincoln Center.
by Jessica Lewis - March 25, 2011
Last night, March 24, the stars came out to celebrate the Metropolitan Opera gala premiere of Rossini's Le Comte Ory at Lincoln Center.
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