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Review: DON PASQUALE at Union Avenue Opera

Review: DON PASQUALE at Union Avenue Opera

by Steve Callahan — July 31, 2023
Scott Schoonover and his Union Avenue Opera have a long history (now twenty-nine years) of gathering remarkable operatic voices.
Review: In Saint-Saens' HENRI VIII, the King Has the Title but the Queens Are in Char

Review: In Saint-Saens' HENRI VIII, the King Has the Title but the Queens Are in Charge at Bard Festival

by Richard Sasanow — July 30, 2023
Donizetti’s so-called “Tudor Trilogy”--ANNA BOLENA, MARIA STUARDA and ROBERTO DEVEREUX (aka, “the one about Elizabeth I”)--suddenly has some competition on British history in opera: Camille Saint-Saens' HENRI VIII.
Tenor Alessandro Lora to Perform in Concert at Bryant Park Picnic Performances

Tenor Alessandro Lora to Perform in Concert at Bryant Park Picnic Performances

by BWW News Desk — July 27, 2023
Experience the enchanting vocals of tenor Alessandro Lora in concert at Bryant Park Picnic Performances.
Portland Opera Announces 23-24 Resident Artists

Portland Opera Announces 23-24 Resident Artists

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2023
Portland Opera has announced the artists selected to join the company's Resident Artist program for the 2023/24 season: returning soprano Judy Yannini, tenor Antonio Domino, tenor Roland Hawkins II, baritone Sankara Harouna, and collaborative pianist Edward Forstman.
Review: Crutchfield's Teatro Nuovo Turns Fairy Godmother as CRISPINO Returns to New Y

Review: Crutchfield's Teatro Nuovo Turns Fairy Godmother as CRISPINO Returns to New York

by Richard Sasanow — July 23, 2023
The famed playwright and wit George S.
World Premiere Of Gregg Kallor's FRANKENSTEIN to Play Arizona Opera in October

World Premiere Of Gregg Kallor's FRANKENSTEIN to Play Arizona Opera in October

by BWW News Desk — July 22, 2023
Arizona Opera will present the world premiere of Gregg Kallor's acclaimed new opera Frankenstein on October 13, 2023.
San Diego Opera Announces 2023-2024 Season

San Diego Opera Announces 2023-2024 Season

by BWW News Desk — July 20, 2023
Beloved classics, a new mariachi opera, and special one-night-only concerts with world-renown artists make up San Diego Opera's 2023-2024 season.
Central City Opera Reveals Leadership Change

Central City Opera Reveals Leadership Change

by BWW News Desk — July 20, 2023
Central City Opera has revealed that Pamela Pantos’ employment with Central City Opera has ended, and that the search for a new President and CEO will begin immediately.
Opera Orlando's SINGS! Week-Long Intensive Enters Third Year

Opera Orlando's SINGS! Week-Long Intensive Enters Third Year

by BWW News Desk — July 20, 2023
Immerse yourself in a week-long celebration of music at Opera Orlando's SINGS! Week-Long Intensive.
Review: Splendid Donizetti Rarity POLIUTO Showed Its Great Bones via Crutchfield's Te

Review: Splendid Donizetti Rarity POLIUTO Showed Its Great Bones via Crutchfield's Teatro Nuovo

by Richard Sasanow — July 20, 2023
Usually, when long-neglected works somehow find their way to the forefront, we find there’s a pretty good reason for the lack of interest.
New York City Opera to Present THE BARBER OF SEVILLE As Part Of Bryant Park Picnic Pe

New York City Opera to Present THE BARBER OF SEVILLE As Part Of Bryant Park Picnic Performances

by BWW News Desk — July 19, 2023
Join New York City Opera for a free outdoor performance of The Barber of Seville in Bryant Park.
Interview: Anne Wieben of DIE CSÁRDÁSFÜRSTIN (THE CSARDAS PRINCESS) at Opera On Th

Interview: Anne Wieben of DIE CSÁRDÁSFÜRSTIN (THE CSARDAS PRINCESS) at Opera On The Lake

by Jared Fessler — July 18, 2023
This absolute gem of a piece tells the story of Sylva Varescu, a successful cabaret performer who falls in love with a nobleman.
Llewellyn Crain Joins San Diego Opera As Chief Development Officer

Llewellyn Crain Joins San Diego Opera As Chief Development Officer

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2023
San Diego Opera has announced that Llewellyn Crain has been appointed to the position of Chief Development Officer after an extensive search.
Berkshire Opera Festival Launches its Summer Season with BREAKING THE MOLD

Berkshire Opera Festival Launches its Summer Season with BREAKING THE MOLD

by BWW News Desk — July 11, 2023
Berkshire Opera Festival opens its 2023 summer season with Breaking the Mold: Baroque, Bel Canto, and Beyond, a concert of arias and ensembles spanning 300 years, on July 22 at Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center.
Opera North Seeks Music-Makers Of Colour For “Life-changing” Residency Programme

Opera North Seeks Music-Makers Of Colour For “Life-changing” Residency Programme

by BWW News Desk — July 11, 2023
Opera North is seeking applications from music creators of colour for its next Resonance residency programme.
On Site Opera Initiates Search For New Artistic Director

On Site Opera Initiates Search For New Artistic Director

by BWW News Desk — July 10, 2023
On Site Opera, the nation's leading opera company specializing in site-specific productions, has announced its search for a new Artistic Director as founder Eric Einhorn prepares to step down from the role at the end of the year.
Review: THE TURN OF THE SCREW at Union Avenue Opera

Review: THE TURN OF THE SCREW at Union Avenue Opera

by Benjamin Torbert — July 10, 2023
“The Turn of the Screw,” a deft psychological exploration of the dimensions of horror and the human mind.
Riverside Opera Company Presents BLACK VOICES Free Concert at Conference House Park

Riverside Opera Company Presents BLACK VOICES Free Concert at Conference House Park

by BWW News Desk — July 9, 2023
Riverside Opera Company's free performance of ROC Black Voices, honoring African-American Music with performances of Broadway, Jazz and spiritual tunes, is Saturday, July 15, 3 p.
Pedro Halffter Premieres New Version of Opera KLARA At El Escorial In Spain

Pedro Halffter Premieres New Version of Opera KLARA At El Escorial In Spain

by BWW News Desk — July 9, 2023
On July 18th, the new musical version of the opera KLARA by Spanish composer Pedro Halffter will be premiered.
OPERA America Welcomes New Officers And 14 New Members To Its Board Of Directors

OPERA America Welcomes New Officers And 14 New Members To Its Board Of Directors

by BWW News Desk — July 7, 2023
OPERA America has announced the election of Susan G.
Teatro Grattacielo to Present LA VESTALE at the Gerald Lynch Theater in October

Teatro Grattacielo to Present LA VESTALE at the Gerald Lynch Theater in October

by BWW News Desk — July 5, 2023
Teatro Grattacielo will continue its 2022-23 Season with the grandeur of Spontini's La Vestale starring Indra Thomas as Giulia and Tahanee Aluwihare as La Gran Vestale on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 6:30 pm at the Gerald Lynch Theater at John Jay College.
Review: CINDERELLA (CENDRILLON) at Artscape Opera House Is a Magical Blend of Opera,

Review: CINDERELLA (CENDRILLON) at Artscape Opera House Is a Magical Blend of Opera, Ballet and Dialogue

by Jaime Uranovsky — July 5, 2023
Everyone has been acquainted with the story of CINDERELLA in some way, shape or form.
OPERA America Awards Deborah Brevoort The Annual Campbell Opera Librettist Prize

OPERA America Awards Deborah Brevoort The Annual Campbell Opera Librettist Prize

by BWW News Desk — July 1, 2023
OPERA America has announced the 2023 Campbell Opera Librettist Prize recipient, Deborah Brevoort.
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, SALOME & More Set for Des Moines Metro Opera 2024 Festival Sea

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, SALOME & More Set for Des Moines Metro Opera 2024 Festival Season

by BWW News Desk — June 30, 2023
Des Moines Metro Opera’s complete repertory for the company’s 2024 Festival Season has been revealed.
Greek National Opera Releases Langridge's Production Of FALSTAFF On GNO TV

Greek National Opera Releases Langridge's Production Of FALSTAFF On GNO TV

by BWW News Desk — June 29, 2023
The Greek National Opera (GNO) presents the premiere of a new production of Verdi's Falstaff, staged by acclaimed opera director and Artistic Director of the Glyndebourne Festival Stephen Langridge and conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi on its high-quality streaming platform, GNO TV, beginning today

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