Met Premiere of John Adams' Nixon in China Opens 2/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 10, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera will present its first-ever performances of John Adams' Nixon in China beginning February 2, with the composer conducting his own score.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 10, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera will present its first-ever performances of John Adams' Nixon in China beginning February 2, with the composer conducting his own score.
Calleja Returns to Met for Rigoletto 1/11-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 10, 2011
Joseph Calleja, who made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 2006 as Verdi's Duke of Mantua, returns to the role at the Met in a January 11-27 run of Rigoletto.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 10, 2011
Joseph Calleja, who made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 2006 as Verdi's Duke of Mantua, returns to the role at the Met in a January 11-27 run of Rigoletto.
Vienna State Opera Presents COSI FAN TUTTE, 1/19-1/29
by Kelsey Denette - January 10, 2011
'Così fan tutte' an der Wiener Staatsoper Musikalische Neueinstudierung 19. (geschlossene Vorstellung), 22., 25. und 29. Jänner 2011
by Kelsey Denette - January 10, 2011
'Così fan tutte' an der Wiener Staatsoper Musikalische Neueinstudierung 19. (geschlossene Vorstellung), 22., 25. und 29. Jänner 2011
Great Music at St. Bart's Presents Opera Exposures in 'The Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield Story' 2/6
by Lauren Wolman - January 09, 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 Lauren Wolman - January 09, 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
Vienna State Opera Presents SCHRITTE UND SPUREN, 1/9-1/27
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2011
Ballettpremiere 'Schritte und Spuren' an der Wiener Staatsoper
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2011
Ballettpremiere 'Schritte und Spuren' an der Wiener Staatsoper
Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change Advisory for CARMEN
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2011
Hei-Kyung Hong will sing the role of Micaëla in Carmen at the Metropolitan Opera on January 5, 8, and 13, 2011, replacing Genia Kühmeier, who is ill.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2011
Hei-Kyung Hong will sing the role of Micaëla in Carmen at the Metropolitan Opera on January 5, 8, and 13, 2011, replacing Genia Kühmeier, who is ill.
Met Opera's LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST Broadcast At Town Hall Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera's first world premiere, which took place exactly 100 years ago, was based on an unlikely source: a spaghetti western called The Girl of the Golden West that composer Giacomo Puccini happened to see in New York in 1907.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera's first world premiere, which took place exactly 100 years ago, was based on an unlikely source: a spaghetti western called The Girl of the Golden West that composer Giacomo Puccini happened to see in New York in 1907.
THE MET: LIVE IN HD Transmits LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST 1/8 In US Theaters
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera's 100th anniversary revival of Puccini's La Fanciulla del West will be transmitted to movie theaters worldwide on Saturday, January 8 at 1 pm ET as part of The Met: Live in HD series.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera's 100th anniversary revival of Puccini's La Fanciulla del West will be transmitted to movie theaters worldwide on Saturday, January 8 at 1 pm ET as part of The Met: Live in HD series.
World-Renowned Turkish Musician Added to AOP's January Performances
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 07, 2011
AMERICAN OPERA PROJECTS (AOP) is excited to collaborate with acclaimed Turkish-American Composer Kamran Ince on his latest work and operatic 'first', Judgment of Midas.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 07, 2011
AMERICAN OPERA PROJECTS (AOP) is excited to collaborate with acclaimed Turkish-American Composer Kamran Ince on his latest work and operatic 'first', Judgment of Midas.
Classical 105.9 WQXR Presents Preview of Met’s Nixon in China at The Greene Space
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 06, 2011
On January 19 at 7pm, Classical 105.9 WQXR will host a special preview of the Metropolitan Opera's staging of John Adams's iconic Nixon in China, live from The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 06, 2011
On January 19 at 7pm, Classical 105.9 WQXR will host a special preview of the Metropolitan Opera's staging of John Adams's iconic Nixon in China, live from The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space.
Vienna State Opera's ALCINA to be Shown on on ServusTV 1/6
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2011
Die Staatsopernproduktion von Händels 'Alcina' auf ServusTV.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2011
Die Staatsopernproduktion von Händels 'Alcina' auf ServusTV.
Vienna State Opera Presents SCHRITTE UND SPUREN, 1/9-1/27
by Kelsey Denette - January 05, 2011
Ballettpremiere 'Schritte und Spuren' an der Wiener Staatsoper
by Kelsey Denette - January 05, 2011
Ballettpremiere 'Schritte und Spuren' an der Wiener Staatsoper
Nashville Opera Presents Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro 1/28-2/1
by Charlie Piane - January 04, 2011
Nashville Opera presents the third production of its 30th Anniversary Season, W.A. Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. Directed by John Hoomes and featuring the Nashville Symphony conducted by Maestro William Boggs. The international cast of principal artists include Scott Conner (bass) as Figaro, Anne-Carolyn Bird (soprano) as Susanna; Corey McKern (baritone) as Count Almaviva, Georgia Jarman (soprano) as Countess Almaviva; and Kirsten Gunlogson (mezzo-soprano) as Cherubino. Amy Tate Williams, Chorusmaster/Accompanist, leads the Nashville Opera Ensemble. Tickets range in price from $19 to $95, and the company also offers its unique Pay-What-You-Can option which carries a suggested minimum donation of $5 per seat.
by Charlie Piane - January 04, 2011
Nashville Opera presents the third production of its 30th Anniversary Season, W.A. Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. Directed by John Hoomes and featuring the Nashville Symphony conducted by Maestro William Boggs. The international cast of principal artists include Scott Conner (bass) as Figaro, Anne-Carolyn Bird (soprano) as Susanna; Corey McKern (baritone) as Count Almaviva, Georgia Jarman (soprano) as Countess Almaviva; and Kirsten Gunlogson (mezzo-soprano) as Cherubino. Amy Tate Williams, Chorusmaster/Accompanist, leads the Nashville Opera Ensemble. Tickets range in price from $19 to $95, and the company also offers its unique Pay-What-You-Can option which carries a suggested minimum donation of $5 per seat.
Madison Opera Presents THE THREEPENNY OPERA 2/4-13
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 04, 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, Feb. 4 - 13, 2011.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 04, 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, Feb. 4 - 13, 2011.
James Levine Conducts Verdi's Simon Boccanegra At The Met 1/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 03, 2011
Metropolitan Opera Music Director James Levine will conduct Dmitri Hvorostovsky in his first Met performances of the title role in Verdi's Simon Boccanegra beginning January 20.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 03, 2011
Metropolitan Opera Music Director James Levine will conduct Dmitri Hvorostovsky in his first Met performances of the title role in Verdi's Simon Boccanegra beginning January 20.
The Met: Live in HD Presents Puccini's La Fanciulla del West
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 03, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera's 100th anniversary revival of Puccini's Wild West opera, La Fanciulla del West, will be transmitted to movie theaters across the country and around the world on Saturday, January 8 at 1:00 pm ET as part of The Met: Live in HD initiative.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 03, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera's 100th anniversary revival of Puccini's Wild West opera, La Fanciulla del West, will be transmitted to movie theaters across the country and around the world on Saturday, January 8 at 1:00 pm ET as part of The Met: Live in HD initiative.
Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change Advisory For La Fanciulla del West
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 03, 2011
Elisabete Matos will sing the role of Minnie in La Fanciulla del West at this evening's performance, replacing Deborah Voigt who is ill.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 03, 2011
Elisabete Matos will sing the role of Minnie in La Fanciulla del West at this evening's performance, replacing Deborah Voigt who is ill.
Houston Grand Opera Presents Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor 1/28/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 03, 2011
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) continues its 2010-11 season with a new production of Lucia di Lammermoor, Gaetano Donizetti's bel canto masterpiece, opening on Friday, January 28, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Brown Theater of the Wortham Theater Center.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 03, 2011
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) continues its 2010-11 season with a new production of Lucia di Lammermoor, Gaetano Donizetti's bel canto masterpiece, opening on Friday, January 28, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Brown Theater of the Wortham Theater Center.
Vienna State Opera's ALCINA to be Shown on on ServusTV 1/6
by Kelsey Denette - January 03, 2011
Die Staatsopernproduktion von Händels 'Alcina' auf ServusTV.
by Kelsey Denette - January 03, 2011
Die Staatsopernproduktion von Händels 'Alcina' auf ServusTV.
La Bohème Returns to The Cock Tavern Theatre, Closes Jan 2
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2011
Puccini's La Bohème will close at The Cock Tavern in Kilburn on January 2, 2011. OperaUpClose's La Bohème has become the world's longest continuously running opera, after six months in Kilburn and a six week season at Soho Theatre (where it returns for another six weeks in January), meeting with great critical acclaim. This intimate staging has been wowing consistently sold-out houses with comedy, pathos, and its unique Act 2 - performed in the bar amongst locals and audience alike - described by the New York Times as 'one of the most ingenious stagings ever devised'.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2011
Puccini's La Bohème will close at The Cock Tavern in Kilburn on January 2, 2011. OperaUpClose's La Bohème has become the world's longest continuously running opera, after six months in Kilburn and a six week season at Soho Theatre (where it returns for another six weeks in January), meeting with great critical acclaim. This intimate staging has been wowing consistently sold-out houses with comedy, pathos, and its unique Act 2 - performed in the bar amongst locals and audience alike - described by the New York Times as 'one of the most ingenious stagings ever devised'.
Theatre du Chatelet to Present SWEENEY TODD, 4/22-5/21
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2011
Paris's Théâtre du Châtelet will present the musicals SHOW BOAT, MY FAIR LADY, and SWEENEY TODD as part of its 2010-2011 season, the theatre has announced on its official website.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2011
Paris's Théâtre du Châtelet will present the musicals SHOW BOAT, MY FAIR LADY, and SWEENEY TODD as part of its 2010-2011 season, the theatre has announced on its official website.
New Production of Verdi's La Traviata Opens at the Met 12/31
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2010
The Metropolitan Opera will premiere a new production of Verdi's La Traviata on New Year's Eve, December 31. The modern-dress staging, directed by Willy Decker in his Met debut, opened at the Salzburg Festival in 2005 and caused a sensation.
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2010
The Metropolitan Opera will premiere a new production of Verdi's La Traviata on New Year's Eve, December 31. The modern-dress staging, directed by Willy Decker in his Met debut, opened at the Salzburg Festival in 2005 and caused a sensation.
Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change Advisory for LA TRAVIATA in Jan.
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2010
Matthew Polenzani will sing the role of Alfredo in La Traviata for all performances this season. For the January 19, 22, 26 and 29 performances, Polenzani replaces Francesco Meli, who has withdrawn due to illness.
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2010
Matthew Polenzani will sing the role of Alfredo in La Traviata for all performances this season. For the January 19, 22, 26 and 29 performances, Polenzani replaces Francesco Meli, who has withdrawn due to illness.
Opera Index Honors Two Singers at Winter Gala, 1/16
by Adam Britten - December 30, 2010
Opera Index presents its 2011 Distinguished Achievement Award to two pioneering Metropolitan Opera artists-tenor George Shirley and posthumously to the late mezzo-soprano Shirley Verrett-at its 27th annual black-tie winter gala on Sunday, January 16. The gala begins at 6 p.m. and will be held in the Grand Salon of the Jumeirah Essex House, the luxury hotel on Central Park South, following a reception in the Petit Salon. The awards will be presented by bass-baritone Spiro Malas. Last year's Distinguished Achievement Award recipient was soprano Patrice Munsel.
by Adam Britten - December 30, 2010
Opera Index presents its 2011 Distinguished Achievement Award to two pioneering Metropolitan Opera artists-tenor George Shirley and posthumously to the late mezzo-soprano Shirley Verrett-at its 27th annual black-tie winter gala on Sunday, January 16. The gala begins at 6 p.m. and will be held in the Grand Salon of the Jumeirah Essex House, the luxury hotel on Central Park South, following a reception in the Petit Salon. The awards will be presented by bass-baritone Spiro Malas. Last year's Distinguished Achievement Award recipient was soprano Patrice Munsel.
Sondra Radvanovsky Sings 'Tosca' For the First Time at the Met
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 29, 2010
Sondra Radvanovsky will make her Metropolitan Opera role debut as the passionate title character of Puccini's Tosca on January 10.
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 29, 2010
Sondra Radvanovsky will make her Metropolitan Opera role debut as the passionate title character of Puccini's Tosca on January 10.
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