Photo Flash: BORIS Opens at the Met
by BWW Photo Special - October 11, 2010
The Metropolitan Opera will premiere a new production of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov on October 11, starring René Pape as Boris and conducted by Valery Gergiev. Pape, who has performed the title role to great acclaim in his native Germany, will make his American role debut under the baton of Gergiev, widely recognized as the world's leading conductor of Russian opera. Stephen Wadsworth, who won praise for his productions of Rodelinda and Iphigénie en Tauride in recent seasons, will direct the Met's first new production of the opera since 1974.
by BWW Photo Special - October 11, 2010
The Metropolitan Opera will premiere a new production of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov on October 11, starring René Pape as Boris and conducted by Valery Gergiev. Pape, who has performed the title role to great acclaim in his native Germany, will make his American role debut under the baton of Gergiev, widely recognized as the world's leading conductor of Russian opera. Stephen Wadsworth, who won praise for his productions of Rodelinda and Iphigénie en Tauride in recent seasons, will direct the Met's first new production of the opera since 1974.
Boris Godunov Premieres At At The Met 10/11
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2010
The Metropolitan Opera will premiere a new production of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov on October 11, starring Rene Pape as Boris and conducted by Valery Gergiev.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2010
The Metropolitan Opera will premiere a new production of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov on October 11, starring Rene Pape as Boris and conducted by Valery Gergiev.
Rene Pape Returns To The MET This Fall And Winter Season
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2010
René Pape will be the toast of the opera world again this season when he assumes two of his signature roles on two of the world's greatest stages: the title role of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov in a new production at New York's Metropolitan Opera (Oct 11-30) and Wotan in Wagner's Die Walküre as part of the ongoing Ring cycle at Milan's La Scala (Dec 7 - Jan 2).
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2010
René Pape will be the toast of the opera world again this season when he assumes two of his signature roles on two of the world's greatest stages: the title role of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov in a new production at New York's Metropolitan Opera (Oct 11-30) and Wotan in Wagner's Die Walküre as part of the ongoing Ring cycle at Milan's La Scala (Dec 7 - Jan 2).
Wadsworth Replaces Stein as Director of Met Opera's 'Boris Godunov,' 10/11-3/17
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2010
Stephen Wadsworth will direct the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov, replacing Peter Stein, who has withdrawn for personal reasons.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2010
Stephen Wadsworth will direct the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov, replacing Peter Stein, who has withdrawn for personal reasons.
Anchorage Opera to Present SOUTH PACIFIC et al. in 2010-2011 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2010
The Anchorage Opera has announced the lineup for its 2010-2011 season.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2010
The Anchorage Opera has announced the lineup for its 2010-2011 season.
Grigolo & Kovalevska Lead LA BOHEME's Returns to the Met Beginning 10/16
by Charlie Piane - October 08, 2010
Puccini's classic love story La Bohème returns to the Metropolitan Opera on October 16 for an extended run of performances, starring some of opera's most celebrated young stars in the roles of Mimì and Rodolfo. Franco Zeffirelli's production, an audience favorite since 1981, will be conducted by Roberto Rizzi Brignoli in his Met debut.
by Charlie Piane - October 08, 2010
Puccini's classic love story La Bohème returns to the Metropolitan Opera on October 16 for an extended run of performances, starring some of opera's most celebrated young stars in the roles of Mimì and Rodolfo. Franco Zeffirelli's production, an audience favorite since 1981, will be conducted by Roberto Rizzi Brignoli in his Met debut.
Stetson University and Ahtens Theatre Presents the Stetson Opera Theater OPERA GALA, 10/8
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2010
Stetson University and The Athens Theatre present 'The Stetson Opera Theatre OPERA GALA,' featuring the finest singers from Stetson University's School of Music on Friday, October 8 at 7:30 PM.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2010
Stetson University and The Athens Theatre present 'The Stetson Opera Theatre OPERA GALA,' featuring the finest singers from Stetson University's School of Music on Friday, October 8 at 7:30 PM.
Final Dress Rehearsal of Met's Boris Godunov Open To Public, 10/8
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2010
he Metropolitan Opera's fifth season of free open dress rehearsals begins on October 8 with the company's new production of Modest Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov, starring bass Rene Pape in the title role. Valery Gergiev conducts the production, which is directed by Stephen Wadsworth.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2010
he Metropolitan Opera's fifth season of free open dress rehearsals begins on October 8 with the company's new production of Modest Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov, starring bass Rene Pape in the title role. Valery Gergiev conducts the production, which is directed by Stephen Wadsworth.
The King’s Head Theatre Relaunches as London's Little Opera House
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2010
London's very first fringe venue, the King's Head Theatre, opened in 1970 in the back room of a Victorian pub in Islington by maverick American Dan?Crawford, was the first pub theatre in England since the days of Shakespeare. Now the creative baton at this legendary venue has been handed over to an award-winning Australian producer-director, Adam Spreadbury-Maher, and his appointment as Artistic Director, heralds major changes.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2010
London's very first fringe venue, the King's Head Theatre, opened in 1970 in the back room of a Victorian pub in Islington by maverick American Dan?Crawford, was the first pub theatre in England since the days of Shakespeare. Now the creative baton at this legendary venue has been handed over to an award-winning Australian producer-director, Adam Spreadbury-Maher, and his appointment as Artistic Director, heralds major changes.
Boris Godunov Premieres At At The Met 10/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 05, 2010
The Metropolitan Opera will premiere a new production of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov on October 11, starring Rene Pape as Boris and conducted by Valery Gergiev.
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 05, 2010
The Metropolitan Opera will premiere a new production of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov on October 11, starring Rene Pape as Boris and conducted by Valery Gergiev.
Opera Grows in Brooklyn Presents Evening Featuring OPERA ELVIS 10/18
by Sophie Schulman - October 04, 2010
Two Brooklyn opera companies, American Opera Projects (AOP) and Opera On Tap (OOT), will present the sixth installment of their 'Opera Grows in Brooklyn' series, a 90-minute evening of opera scenes and songs. The evening will feature OPERA ELVIS: A LAMENT FOR THE KING a classical take on the works of Elvis Presley; scenes from HENRY'S WIFE by composer Randall Eng and ROSENKRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, based on the play by Tom Stoppard and adapted as an opera by composer/librettist Herschel Garfein; and 'A Poem Written For the Concrete Beneath the Bridge' by Caleb Burhans. The show will be held on Monday, October 18 at 8pm at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood. Tickets are $20 ($15 for students/seniors) in advance at www.galapagosartspace.com and $25 at the door.
by Sophie Schulman - October 04, 2010
Two Brooklyn opera companies, American Opera Projects (AOP) and Opera On Tap (OOT), will present the sixth installment of their 'Opera Grows in Brooklyn' series, a 90-minute evening of opera scenes and songs. The evening will feature OPERA ELVIS: A LAMENT FOR THE KING a classical take on the works of Elvis Presley; scenes from HENRY'S WIFE by composer Randall Eng and ROSENKRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, based on the play by Tom Stoppard and adapted as an opera by composer/librettist Herschel Garfein; and 'A Poem Written For the Concrete Beneath the Bridge' by Caleb Burhans. The show will be held on Monday, October 18 at 8pm at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood. Tickets are $20 ($15 for students/seniors) in advance at www.galapagosartspace.com and $25 at the door.
Metropolitan Opera Announces A Cast Change Advisory For CARMEN
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 04, 2010
Anita Rachvelishvili will make her Met debut in the title role of Carmen on January 5, 2011, replacing Kate Aldrich, who has withdrawn due to pregnancy. Rachvelishvili also sings Carmen on January 8 and 13.
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 04, 2010
Anita Rachvelishvili will make her Met debut in the title role of Carmen on January 5, 2011, replacing Kate Aldrich, who has withdrawn due to pregnancy. Rachvelishvili also sings Carmen on January 8 and 13.
De Nederlandse Opera Presents Les Vêpres Siciliennes, 9/10-10/3
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2010
De Nederlandse Opera presents Les vêpres siciliennes from September 10 to October 3.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2010
De Nederlandse Opera presents Les vêpres siciliennes from September 10 to October 3.
Stetson University and Ahtens Theatre Presents the Stetson Opera Theater OPERA GALA, 10/8
by Lauren Wolman - October 02, 2010
Stetson University and The Athens Theatre present 'The Stetson Opera Theatre OPERA GALA,' featuring the finest singers from Stetson University's School of Music on Friday, October 8 at 7:30 PM.
by Lauren Wolman - October 02, 2010
Stetson University and The Athens Theatre present 'The Stetson Opera Theatre OPERA GALA,' featuring the finest singers from Stetson University's School of Music on Friday, October 8 at 7:30 PM.
The Atlanta Opera Opens La Boheme, 10/2
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2010
The Atlanta Opera presents La bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini for Four Performances at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2010
The Atlanta Opera presents La bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini for Four Performances at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Gotham Chamber Opera Presents EL GATO CON BOTAS at New Victory Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2010
Following on the heels of last year's sensational Il mondo della luna at the Hayden Planetarium, Gotham Chamber Opera announces that The New 42nd Street presents, at The New Victory Theater, a Gotham Chamber Opera and Tectonic Theater Project production in association with Blind Summit Theatre, Xavier Montsalvatge's El gato con botas (Puss in Boots), a stunning new production of the classic children's tale directed by Moisés Kaufman and conducted by Neal Goren, which will be presented in October 2010.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2010
Following on the heels of last year's sensational Il mondo della luna at the Hayden Planetarium, Gotham Chamber Opera announces that The New 42nd Street presents, at The New Victory Theater, a Gotham Chamber Opera and Tectonic Theater Project production in association with Blind Summit Theatre, Xavier Montsalvatge's El gato con botas (Puss in Boots), a stunning new production of the classic children's tale directed by Moisés Kaufman and conducted by Neal Goren, which will be presented in October 2010.
New York Library for Performing Arts Honors Consiglio, 10/1
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2010
It is with pleasure that our organization would like to bring to your attention our upcoming concert, to take place at the New York Library for the Performing Arts of the Lincoln Center, on 1st of October 2010, at 7:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2010
It is with pleasure that our organization would like to bring to your attention our upcoming concert, to take place at the New York Library for the Performing Arts of the Lincoln Center, on 1st of October 2010, at 7:00pm.
New York Library for the Performing Arts to Honor Giovanni Consiglio in Concert 10/1
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2010
The New York Library for the Performing Arts of the Lincoln Center, on 1st of October 2010, at 7:00pm will present Maestro Giovanni Consiglio, an opera singer with a fantastic international career over decades. Maestro Consiglio was born in a small village called San Marco la Catola, in Puglia.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2010
The New York Library for the Performing Arts of the Lincoln Center, on 1st of October 2010, at 7:00pm will present Maestro Giovanni Consiglio, an opera singer with a fantastic international career over decades. Maestro Consiglio was born in a small village called San Marco la Catola, in Puglia.
Final Dress Rehearsal of Met's Boris Godunov Open To Public, 10/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 30, 2010
he Metropolitan Opera's fifth season of free open dress rehearsals begins on October 8 with the company's new production of Modest Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov, starring bass Rene Pape in the title role. Valery Gergiev conducts the production, which is directed by Stephen Wadsworth.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 30, 2010
he Metropolitan Opera's fifth season of free open dress rehearsals begins on October 8 with the company's new production of Modest Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov, starring bass Rene Pape in the title role. Valery Gergiev conducts the production, which is directed by Stephen Wadsworth.
Opera San Jose Presents TOSCA, 11/13-28
by Nicole Rosky - September 29, 2010
Opera San José continues its 27th Season with Giacomo Puccini's powerfully dramatic opera, Tosca. The story of a popular opera diva brought down by the chief of Rome's secret police, Tosca always leaves its audiences startled and breathless by the searing beauty of Puccini's melodies. Eight performances are scheduled from November 13 through 28 at the California Theatre, 345 South First Street in downtown San José. Tickets are on sale at the Opera San José Box Office, by phone at (408) 437-4450 or online at www.operasj.org. Tosca is made possible, in part, by a Cultural Affairs Grant from the City of San José.
by Nicole Rosky - September 29, 2010
Opera San José continues its 27th Season with Giacomo Puccini's powerfully dramatic opera, Tosca. The story of a popular opera diva brought down by the chief of Rome's secret police, Tosca always leaves its audiences startled and breathless by the searing beauty of Puccini's melodies. Eight performances are scheduled from November 13 through 28 at the California Theatre, 345 South First Street in downtown San José. Tickets are on sale at the Opera San José Box Office, by phone at (408) 437-4450 or online at www.operasj.org. Tosca is made possible, in part, by a Cultural Affairs Grant from the City of San José.
Verdi's RIGOLETTO Returns to the Met, 9/29
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2010
Giuseppe Verdi's popular masterpiece Rigoletto returns to the Met this season featuring five artists in their Met debuts and four performers singing major roles for the first time with the company. On September 29, Lado Ataneli sings the hunchback court jester and Christine Schäfer is his daughter Gilda, both adding new roles to their Met repertory. Conductor Paolo Arrivabeni makes his Met debut, as does Francesco Meli as the Duke of Mantua, Nino Surguladze as Maddalena, and Andrea Silvestrelli as Sparafucile. On October 5, George Gagnidze returns to the role of Rigoletto which he sang at the Met in 2009.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2010
Giuseppe Verdi's popular masterpiece Rigoletto returns to the Met this season featuring five artists in their Met debuts and four performers singing major roles for the first time with the company. On September 29, Lado Ataneli sings the hunchback court jester and Christine Schäfer is his daughter Gilda, both adding new roles to their Met repertory. Conductor Paolo Arrivabeni makes his Met debut, as does Francesco Meli as the Duke of Mantua, Nino Surguladze as Maddalena, and Andrea Silvestrelli as Sparafucile. On October 5, George Gagnidze returns to the role of Rigoletto which he sang at the Met in 2009.
Photo Flash: RIGOLETTO Opens at the Met
by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2010
Giuseppe Verdi's popular masterpiece Rigoletto returns to the Met this season featuring five artists in their Met debuts and four performers singing major roles for the first time with the company. On September 29, Lado Ataneli sings the hunchback court jester and Christine Schäfer is his daughter Gilda, both adding new roles to their Met repertory. Conductor Paolo Arrivabeni makes his Met debut, as does Francesco Meli as the Duke of Mantua, Nino Surguladze as Maddalena, and Andrea Silvestrelli as Sparafucile. On October 5, George Gagnidze returns to the role of Rigoletto which he sang at the Met in 2009.
by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2010
Giuseppe Verdi's popular masterpiece Rigoletto returns to the Met this season featuring five artists in their Met debuts and four performers singing major roles for the first time with the company. On September 29, Lado Ataneli sings the hunchback court jester and Christine Schäfer is his daughter Gilda, both adding new roles to their Met repertory. Conductor Paolo Arrivabeni makes his Met debut, as does Francesco Meli as the Duke of Mantua, Nino Surguladze as Maddalena, and Andrea Silvestrelli as Sparafucile. On October 5, George Gagnidze returns to the role of Rigoletto which he sang at the Met in 2009.
New York City Opera Continues Partnership with the Schomburg Center in 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 28, 2010
Following the success of last season's collaboration, New York City Opera and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture present two new programs celebrating the African-American experience in great operatic repertoire and distinguished African-American artists who have enriched the opera world.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 28, 2010
Following the success of last season's collaboration, New York City Opera and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture present two new programs celebrating the African-American experience in great operatic repertoire and distinguished African-American artists who have enriched the opera world.
Photo Coverage: The Season Opening of the Metropolitan Opera in New York
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2010
The season opening of the Metropolitan Opera in New York September 27, 2010.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2010
The season opening of the Metropolitan Opera in New York September 27, 2010.
NYC Opera Presents PARALLEL PERCEPTIONS, 10/27-11/21
by Nicole Rosky - September 27, 2010
Beginning on October 27, New York City Opera will present Parallel Perceptions, a contemporary art exhibition that features the works of six visual artists that have been paired with productions from City Opera's 2010-11 season, including Leonard Bernstein's A Quiet Place; Richard Strauss's Intermezzo; Donizetti's The Elixir of Love; three one-act operas (Monodramas) by John Zorn, Arnold Schoenberg, and Morton Feldman; and Stephen Schwartz's Séance on a Wet Afternoon. Curated by accomplished artist and photo editor Naomi Ben-Shahar, the exhibition will take place during the fall and spring seasons and includes a series of additional paintings, sculptures, and photographs by Charles Ray, Pipilotti Rist, Tina Barney, Isaac Julian, Dash Snow and Kehinde Wiley.
by Nicole Rosky - September 27, 2010
Beginning on October 27, New York City Opera will present Parallel Perceptions, a contemporary art exhibition that features the works of six visual artists that have been paired with productions from City Opera's 2010-11 season, including Leonard Bernstein's A Quiet Place; Richard Strauss's Intermezzo; Donizetti's The Elixir of Love; three one-act operas (Monodramas) by John Zorn, Arnold Schoenberg, and Morton Feldman; and Stephen Schwartz's Séance on a Wet Afternoon. Curated by accomplished artist and photo editor Naomi Ben-Shahar, the exhibition will take place during the fall and spring seasons and includes a series of additional paintings, sculptures, and photographs by Charles Ray, Pipilotti Rist, Tina Barney, Isaac Julian, Dash Snow and Kehinde Wiley.
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