New York City Opera Announces 2011 Vox Line-up
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 15, 2011
New York City Opera today announced its celebrated annual new music festival, VOX Contemporary American Opera Lab, will return for its 12th season with an exciting new line-up.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 15, 2011
New York City Opera today announced its celebrated annual new music festival, VOX Contemporary American Opera Lab, will return for its 12th season with an exciting new line-up.
Anna Nicole Smith Opera Opens at Royal Opera House, Feb. 17
by Nicole Rosky - February 15, 2011
A new opera based on the life of tabloid queen Anna Nicole Smith will open at Royal Opera House this Thurday, February 17. Already, the production's six shows, which run through March 4, are comletely sold out. The show, entitled ANNA NICOLE is described on their website as 'a celebrity story of our times that includes extreme language, drug abuse and sexual content,' and imposed a minimum age of 16. This new opera is provocative in its themes, exciting in its bravura style and thrilling with its sheer contemporary nerve,' it added in language normally reserved for reality TV.'
by Nicole Rosky - February 15, 2011
A new opera based on the life of tabloid queen Anna Nicole Smith will open at Royal Opera House this Thurday, February 17. Already, the production's six shows, which run through March 4, are comletely sold out. The show, entitled ANNA NICOLE is described on their website as 'a celebrity story of our times that includes extreme language, drug abuse and sexual content,' and imposed a minimum age of 16. This new opera is provocative in its themes, exciting in its bravura style and thrilling with its sheer contemporary nerve,' it added in language normally reserved for reality TV.'
Rossini's Armida with Renee Fleming Released on DVD, 2/15
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2011
In April of 2010 the Metropolitan Opera mounted the company premiere production of Rossini's opera Armida starring American soprano Renée Fleming in the title role. Fleming had previously triumphed at the opera house in other lesser-known operas (Il Pirata, Thaïs, Rodelinda and others) and so it was with great acclaim that the Met staged this bel canto rarity specifically for the soprano. The May 1, 2010 performance was broadcast as part of the Met's Live in HD series and it is now brought to DVD by Decca - available February 15, 2011.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2011
In April of 2010 the Metropolitan Opera mounted the company premiere production of Rossini's opera Armida starring American soprano Renée Fleming in the title role. Fleming had previously triumphed at the opera house in other lesser-known operas (Il Pirata, Thaïs, Rodelinda and others) and so it was with great acclaim that the Met staged this bel canto rarity specifically for the soprano. The May 1, 2010 performance was broadcast as part of the Met's Live in HD series and it is now brought to DVD by Decca - available February 15, 2011.
Peter Barrett Joins DON PASQUALE at The Met
by Nicole Rosky - February 14, 2011
Peter Barrett will make his Met debut singing the role of Dr. Malatesta in this evening's performance of Don Pasquale, replacing Mariusz Kwiecien, who is ill.
by Nicole Rosky - February 14, 2011
Peter Barrett will make his Met debut singing the role of Dr. Malatesta in this evening's performance of Don Pasquale, replacing Mariusz Kwiecien, who is ill.
3 Beckett Plays Come To Wexford Opera House, Feb. 14
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2011
The Godot Company, London will present three short plays by Samuel Beckett, Rough for Theatre One, Play, and Not I in Wexford Opera House on Monday, February 14 at 8pm in the intimate Jerome Hynes Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2011
The Godot Company, London will present three short plays by Samuel Beckett, Rough for Theatre One, Play, and Not I in Wexford Opera House on Monday, February 14 at 8pm in the intimate Jerome Hynes Theatre.
Godunov Set for THIRTEEN's GREAT PERFORMANCES, 2/13
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera's new production of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov starring René Pape as Boris and conducted by Valery Gergiev, will air on THIRTEEN's Great Performances Sunday, February 13 at 12 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings). (In New York, THIRTEEN will air the program Thursday, February 10 at 8 p.m. ET.) Stephen Wadsworth directs the company's first new production of the opera since 1974. The program was originally seen live in movie theaters on October 23, 2010 as part of the groundbreaking The Met: Live in HD series, which transmits live performances to more than 1500 movie theaters and performing arts centers in 46 countries around the world.
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera's new production of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov starring René Pape as Boris and conducted by Valery Gergiev, will air on THIRTEEN's Great Performances Sunday, February 13 at 12 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings). (In New York, THIRTEEN will air the program Thursday, February 10 at 8 p.m. ET.) Stephen Wadsworth directs the company's first new production of the opera since 1974. The program was originally seen live in movie theaters on October 23, 2010 as part of the groundbreaking The Met: Live in HD series, which transmits live performances to more than 1500 movie theaters and performing arts centers in 46 countries around the world.
Playhouse on the Square, Opera Memphis Present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, Closes 2/13
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2011
Playhouse on the Square and Opera Memphis announced today the world premiere of Michael Ching's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - OPERA A CAPPELLA to be performed at Playhouse on the Square Thursday through Saturday nights at 8PM and Sunday afternoons at 2PM from January 21 - February 13, 2011.
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2011
Playhouse on the Square and Opera Memphis announced today the world premiere of Michael Ching's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - OPERA A CAPPELLA to be performed at Playhouse on the Square Thursday through Saturday nights at 8PM and Sunday afternoons at 2PM from January 21 - February 13, 2011.
Madison Opera Presents THE THREEPENNY OPERA, Closes 2/13
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2011
Madison Opera continues its 50th anniversary season with the company premiere of Kurt Weill's The Threepenny Opera in The Playhouse at the Overture Center for the Arts. The Threepeny Opera will close on Feb. 13, 2011. The production is Madison Opera's second venture in the intimate Playhouse and features a stellar cast from across theater and opera.
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2011
Madison Opera continues its 50th anniversary season with the company premiere of Kurt Weill's The Threepenny Opera in The Playhouse at the Overture Center for the Arts. The Threepeny Opera will close on Feb. 13, 2011. The production is Madison Opera's second venture in the intimate Playhouse and features a stellar cast from across theater and opera.
Thomas Hampson's 2010-11 Season Highlighted By Music Of Mahler
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2011
Though the music of Gustav Mahler is the cornerstone of Thomas Hampson's 2010-11 season, the baritone will take some time away from the Austrian composer this month to devote his energy to two other great passions: American song and teaching.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2011
Though the music of Gustav Mahler is the cornerstone of Thomas Hampson's 2010-11 season, the baritone will take some time away from the Austrian composer this month to devote his energy to two other great passions: American song and teaching.
Susan Graham Returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Iphigénie 2/12
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2011
On February 12, the Grammy Award-winning mezzo Susan Graham returns to the Metropolitan Opera to sing the "role she was born to sing"*, starring opposite Placido Domingo in the title role of Gluck's Iphigenie en Tauride.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2011
On February 12, the Grammy Award-winning mezzo Susan Graham returns to the Metropolitan Opera to sing the "role she was born to sing"*, starring opposite Placido Domingo in the title role of Gluck's Iphigenie en Tauride.
Iphigénie en Tauride Returns to the Met; Domingo, Graham To Star
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2011
Gluck's Iphigenie en Tauride will be revived at the Metropolitan Opera beginning February 12 for a series of performances featuring three of the stars of the 2007 new production premiere: Susan Graham as Iphigenie, Placido Domingo as Oreste, and Paul Groves as Pylade.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2011
Gluck's Iphigenie en Tauride will be revived at the Metropolitan Opera beginning February 12 for a series of performances featuring three of the stars of the 2007 new production premiere: Susan Graham as Iphigenie, Placido Domingo as Oreste, and Paul Groves as Pylade.
Natalie Dessay Returns To The Met In Lucia di Lammermoor 2/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 11, 2011
Natalie Dessay will return to the Metropolitan Opera in the title role of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor for a run of performances beginning February 24.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 11, 2011
Natalie Dessay will return to the Metropolitan Opera in the title role of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor for a run of performances beginning February 24.
Little Opera House Presents Jazz Version Of THE CORONATION OF POPPEA, Begins 4/5
by James Miller - February 11, 2011
One of the earliest operas, written in the 1640s, Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea, is to get a fresh treatment by Mark Ravenhill and Alex Silverman, with a new jazz-inspired orchestration, and featuring a cast of exciting singing talents. It will premiere as part of the Little Opera House's first ever repertory season, with 10 performances from Tuesday April 5 to Thursday May 19.
by James Miller - February 11, 2011
One of the earliest operas, written in the 1640s, Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea, is to get a fresh treatment by Mark Ravenhill and Alex Silverman, with a new jazz-inspired orchestration, and featuring a cast of exciting singing talents. It will premiere as part of the Little Opera House's first ever repertory season, with 10 performances from Tuesday April 5 to Thursday May 19.
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Presents Trial by Jury And More 3/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 10, 2011
America's foremost Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble, the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) will continue its season with a special performance of Trial by Jury along with the musical revue G&S a la Carte on Sunday, March 20th (5PM) at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2535 Broadway at 95th Street).
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 10, 2011
America's foremost Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble, the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) will continue its season with a special performance of Trial by Jury along with the musical revue G&S a la Carte on Sunday, March 20th (5PM) at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2535 Broadway at 95th Street).
Center For Contemporary Opera Presents Annual Gala Benefit, 2/10
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2011
On Friday, February 10, 2010 at the National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South, NYC), a gala evening will be held to benefit the Center for Contemporary Opera (CCO). The evening celebrates the success of CCO's 2010-2011 season and will feature performances by CCO artists, such as Amy Burton and special guest performers from the Frost Opera Theater from The University of Miami (Florida).
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2011
On Friday, February 10, 2010 at the National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South, NYC), a gala evening will be held to benefit the Center for Contemporary Opera (CCO). The evening celebrates the success of CCO's 2010-2011 season and will feature performances by CCO artists, such as Amy Burton and special guest performers from the Frost Opera Theater from The University of Miami (Florida).
Thomas Hampson's 2010-11 Season Highlighted By Music Of Mahler
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 09, 2011
Though the music of Gustav Mahler is the cornerstone of Thomas Hampson's 2010-11 season, the baritone will take some time away from the Austrian composer this month to devote his energy to two other great passions: American song and teaching.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 09, 2011
Though the music of Gustav Mahler is the cornerstone of Thomas Hampson's 2010-11 season, the baritone will take some time away from the Austrian composer this month to devote his energy to two other great passions: American song and teaching.
The Met to Display Banner by Francesco Vezzoli, 2/8
by Nicole Rosky - February 08, 2011
Artist Francesco Vezzoli has created a unique work inspired by Rossini's comic opera Le Comte Ory that will be displayed inside and outside the Metropolitan Opera in the weeks leading up to the opera's Met premiere. Vezzoli's piece, entitled La Comtesse Ory (After Velázquez), incorporates several of the artist's signatures: needlepoint, Renaissance imagery, stylized tears, and religious iconography. The original work, currently on view on the Grand Tier level of the Met, will be reproduced as a banner and displayed on the façade of the opera house beginning February 8.
by Nicole Rosky - February 08, 2011
Artist Francesco Vezzoli has created a unique work inspired by Rossini's comic opera Le Comte Ory that will be displayed inside and outside the Metropolitan Opera in the weeks leading up to the opera's Met premiere. Vezzoli's piece, entitled La Comtesse Ory (After Velázquez), incorporates several of the artist's signatures: needlepoint, Renaissance imagery, stylized tears, and religious iconography. The original work, currently on view on the Grand Tier level of the Met, will be reproduced as a banner and displayed on the façade of the opera house beginning February 8.
Lehman, Gould Replace Heppner in The Met's 2011 Season
by Nicole Rosky - February 08, 2011
Gary Lehman and Stephen Gould will sing the role of Siegfried in the Met's 2011-12 season performances of Wagner's Siegfried and Götterdämmerung, replacing Ben Heppner who has retired the role from his repertory.
by Nicole Rosky - February 08, 2011
Gary Lehman and Stephen Gould will sing the role of Siegfried in the Met's 2011-12 season performances of Wagner's Siegfried and Götterdämmerung, replacing Ben Heppner who has retired the role from his repertory.
Advance Tickets Available for CARMEN 3D at Royal Opera House
by Nicole Rosky - February 07, 2011
RealD Inc. (NYSE: RLD) and the Royal Opera House announced today that advanced tickets and group ticket sales are now available in the United States for the theatrical entertainment event, Carmen in 3D, opening nationwide Saturday, March 5th exclusively in RealD 3D-equipped theatres. The first ever live opera shot and released in cinemas in 3D, Carmen in 3D will open in more than 750 domestic locations including major cinema circuits Regal, AMC, Cinemark, Carmike and Rave.
by Nicole Rosky - February 07, 2011
RealD Inc. (NYSE: RLD) and the Royal Opera House announced today that advanced tickets and group ticket sales are now available in the United States for the theatrical entertainment event, Carmen in 3D, opening nationwide Saturday, March 5th exclusively in RealD 3D-equipped theatres. The first ever live opera shot and released in cinemas in 3D, Carmen in 3D will open in more than 750 domestic locations including major cinema circuits Regal, AMC, Cinemark, Carmike and Rave.
Gotham Chamber Opera Announces 10th Anniversary Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 07, 2011
Gotham Chamber Opera will celebrate its 10th anniversary by looking both to the future and to the past.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 07, 2011
Gotham Chamber Opera will celebrate its 10th anniversary by looking both to the future and to the past.
Dr. Agnes Varis Subsidizes 500 Seats at Avery Fisher Hall for L'Africaine Performance
by Meghan Schuler - February 07, 2011
The Opera Orchestra of New York announced today that Dr. Agnes Varis will subsidize 500 premium seats at Avery Fisher Hall for the company's opera-in-concert performance of Meyerbeer's L'Africaine conducted by Music Director Eve Queler on March 2, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. The subsidized seats in the orchestra and first tier sections, ranging in price from $145 to $110, will be available for $20 each through an online drawing, which may be entered at the Opera Orchestra of New York's website, www.operaorchestrany.org.
by Meghan Schuler - February 07, 2011
The Opera Orchestra of New York announced today that Dr. Agnes Varis will subsidize 500 premium seats at Avery Fisher Hall for the company's opera-in-concert performance of Meyerbeer's L'Africaine conducted by Music Director Eve Queler on March 2, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. The subsidized seats in the orchestra and first tier sections, ranging in price from $145 to $110, will be available for $20 each through an online drawing, which may be entered at the Opera Orchestra of New York's website, www.operaorchestrany.org.
Renée Fleming Leads Met's Armida 2/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 07, 2011
Renee Fleming will reprise her tour-de-force portrayal of the title character in Rossini's virtuosic rarity Armida for a run of performances beginning February 18.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 07, 2011
Renee Fleming will reprise her tour-de-force portrayal of the title character in Rossini's virtuosic rarity Armida for a run of performances beginning February 18.
3 Beckett Plays Come To Wexford Opera House
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 07, 2011
The Godot Company, London will present three short plays by Samuel Beckett, Rough for Theatre One, Play, and Not I in Wexford Opera House on Monday, February 14 at 8pm in the intimate Jerome Hynes Theatre.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 07, 2011
The Godot Company, London will present three short plays by Samuel Beckett, Rough for Theatre One, Play, and Not I in Wexford Opera House on Monday, February 14 at 8pm in the intimate Jerome Hynes Theatre.
Great Music at St. Bart's Presents Opera Exposures in 'The Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield Story' 2/6
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2011
On Sunday, February 6 at 3 pm, Opera Exposures will offer a program entitled 'The Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield Story' in the Chapel of St. Bartholomew's Church. Born a slave in 1819 in Natchez, Mississippi, Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield would become known as 'The Black Swan,' the first African-American singer to gain recognition in the United States and Europe. She made her New York City debut in 1853 at Metropolitan Hall drawing an audience of over 4,000
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2011
On Sunday, February 6 at 3 pm, Opera Exposures will offer a program entitled 'The Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield Story' in the Chapel of St. Bartholomew's Church. Born a slave in 1819 in Natchez, Mississippi, Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield would become known as 'The Black Swan,' the first African-American singer to gain recognition in the United States and Europe. She made her New York City debut in 1853 at Metropolitan Hall drawing an audience of over 4,000
Center for Contemporary Opera Presents The Secret Agent 3/18-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 04, 2011
Center for Contemporary Opera, led by General Director James E. Schaeffer, presents the world premiere of Michael Dellaira and JD McClatchy's The Secret Agent, Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19 at The Danny Kaye Playhouse.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 04, 2011
Center for Contemporary Opera, led by General Director James E. Schaeffer, presents the world premiere of Michael Dellaira and JD McClatchy's The Secret Agent, Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19 at The Danny Kaye Playhouse.
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