2010 Bard SummerScape Festival Presents The Distant Sound, Begins 7/30
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2010
Reviving an important but neglected opera is one of the ways the Bard SummerScape festival paints a faithfully nuanced portrait of each past age, and this year's exploration of 'Berg and His World' is no exception
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2010
Reviving an important but neglected opera is one of the ways the Bard SummerScape festival paints a faithfully nuanced portrait of each past age, and this year's exploration of 'Berg and His World' is no exception
David Daniels to Perform at Glimmerglass Opera 7/30
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2010
Internationally renowned countertenor David Daniels will sing a concert to benefit Glimmerglass Opera on July 30 at 3:30 p.m. in the company's Alice Busch Opera Theater.
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2010
Internationally renowned countertenor David Daniels will sing a concert to benefit Glimmerglass Opera on July 30 at 3:30 p.m. in the company's Alice Busch Opera Theater.
City Parks Foundation & Met Opera Ends The Met at SummerStage, 7/29
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2010
City Parks Foundation, in association with The Metropolitan Opera, today announced a series of free operatic recitals as part of the 2010 season of SummerStage that will take place in parks throughout the city.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2010
City Parks Foundation, in association with The Metropolitan Opera, today announced a series of free operatic recitals as part of the 2010 season of SummerStage that will take place in parks throughout the city.
Metropolitan Opera Presents TOSCA, CARMEN, et al. in '10 Summer Series
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2010
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2010
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
Anthony Rolfe Johnson Dies 7/21
by Abigail Arnold - July 27, 2010
Opera singer Anthony Rolfe Johnson died on July 21 at the age of sixty-nine, The New York Times reports. Johnson, who had suffered from Alzheimer's Disease, died in London; his death was announcement by Askonas Holt, the company that managed him.
by Abigail Arnold - July 27, 2010
Opera singer Anthony Rolfe Johnson died on July 21 at the age of sixty-nine, The New York Times reports. Johnson, who had suffered from Alzheimer's Disease, died in London; his death was announcement by Askonas Holt, the company that managed him.
OPERA America Announces Grant Opportunities
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 26, 2010
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, announces four grant programs to be administered through June 2011.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 26, 2010
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, announces four grant programs to be administered through June 2011.
Photo Coverage: Zeppenfeld Performs During Rehearsal of 'Lohengrin'
by BWW Photo Special - July 25, 2010
Georg Zeppenfeld performed as Heinrich der Vogler during the rehearsal of the opera 'Lohengrin' by Richard Wagner in Bayreuth, southern Germany on July 17. The opera Lohengrin is the start of this year's Wagner festival and will run until August 28. Broadwayworld brings you coverage of the event below.
by BWW Photo Special - July 25, 2010
Georg Zeppenfeld performed as Heinrich der Vogler during the rehearsal of the opera 'Lohengrin' by Richard Wagner in Bayreuth, southern Germany on July 17. The opera Lohengrin is the start of this year's Wagner festival and will run until August 28. Broadwayworld brings you coverage of the event below.
New York City Opera’s VOX Contemporary Opera Lab 2010 is Cued Up on Q2
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2010
New York City Opera's VOX Contemporary American Opera Lab, a free annual festival that showcases new American opera, will be featured this Sunday, July 25 at 2pm in an exclusive webcast on Cued Up on Q2 on Classical 105.9 WQXR's twenty four-hour contemporary classical music stream, Q2.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2010
New York City Opera's VOX Contemporary American Opera Lab, a free annual festival that showcases new American opera, will be featured this Sunday, July 25 at 2pm in an exclusive webcast on Cued Up on Q2 on Classical 105.9 WQXR's twenty four-hour contemporary classical music stream, Q2.
Theatre du Chatelet to Present SWEENEY TODD, Domingo et al. '10-'11
by Abigail Arnold - July 22, 2010
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 Abigail Arnold - July 22, 2010
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.
Photo Coverage: THE MAID OF PSKOV Preps for Opening at the Bolshoi
by BWW Photo Special - July 22, 2010
Yesterday, July 21, Ekaterina Shcherbachenko, Roman Muravitsky, and Alexei Tanovitski performed during a dress rehearsal of the Bolshoi theatre's new staging of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's open-air opera 'The Maid of Pskov' in Pskov's Kremlin, some 650 km (404 miles) northwest of Moscow. The opera, directed by Yuri Laptev, a Mariinsky Theatre soloist and Russian Presidential Adviser on cultural issues, involves more than 500 people including actors, soloists, the choir and members of historical clubs. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.
by BWW Photo Special - July 22, 2010
Yesterday, July 21, Ekaterina Shcherbachenko, Roman Muravitsky, and Alexei Tanovitski performed during a dress rehearsal of the Bolshoi theatre's new staging of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's open-air opera 'The Maid of Pskov' in Pskov's Kremlin, some 650 km (404 miles) northwest of Moscow. The opera, directed by Yuri Laptev, a Mariinsky Theatre soloist and Russian Presidential Adviser on cultural issues, involves more than 500 people including actors, soloists, the choir and members of historical clubs. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.
Wadsworth Replaces Stein as Director of Met Opera's 'Boris Godunov,' 10/11-3/17
by Nicolas Coburn - July 21, 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 Nicolas Coburn - July 21, 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.
New York City Opera’s VOX Contemporary Opera Lab 2010 is Cued Up on Q2
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 21, 2010
New York City Opera's VOX Contemporary American Opera Lab, a free annual festival that showcases new American opera, will be featured this Sunday, July 25 at 2pm in an exclusive webcast on Cued Up on Q2 on Classical 105.9 WQXR's twenty four-hour contemporary classical music stream, Q2.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 21, 2010
New York City Opera's VOX Contemporary American Opera Lab, a free annual festival that showcases new American opera, will be featured this Sunday, July 25 at 2pm in an exclusive webcast on Cued Up on Q2 on Classical 105.9 WQXR's twenty four-hour contemporary classical music stream, Q2.
De Nederlandse Opera Presents Les Vêpres Siciliennes, 9/10-10/3
by Nicolas Coburn - July 16, 2010
De Nederlandse Opera presents Les vêpres siciliennes from September 10 to October 3.
by Nicolas Coburn - July 16, 2010
De Nederlandse Opera presents Les vêpres siciliennes from September 10 to October 3.
MET Opera's HAMLET Airs on PBS, 7/15 & 7/18
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2010
Baritone Simon Keenlyside, whose performance as Hamlet received rave reviews when this production by Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser was introduced at the Metropolitan Opera, commands the stage in the opera's premiere on THIRTEEN's Great Performances at the Met, in primetime on Thursday, July 15 at 8 p.m. on THIRTEEN and on Sunday, July 18 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings).
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2010
Baritone Simon Keenlyside, whose performance as Hamlet received rave reviews when this production by Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser was introduced at the Metropolitan Opera, commands the stage in the opera's premiere on THIRTEEN's Great Performances at the Met, in primetime on Thursday, July 15 at 8 p.m. on THIRTEEN and on Sunday, July 18 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings).
Callaway Leads Encompass New Opera Theatre's Jazz Gala, 7/14
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2010
Encompass New Opera Theatre's Jazz Gala To Be Held 7/14
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2010
Encompass New Opera Theatre's Jazz Gala To Be Held 7/14
France is Focus of August Issue of 'Opera News'
by Nicolas Coburn - July 13, 2010
In its upcoming August issue, Opera News celebrates the glorious music and musicians of France.The cover story investigates new music director Philippe Jordan's plans for the Paris Opera, while additional features profile two great French opera composers, Meyerbeer and Massenet; the adventurous repertoire choices of coloratura soprano Patricia Petibon; and the controversial views of French composer/conductor/author Frédéric Chaslin. The August issue also boasts profiles of sopranos Erin Morley, Renée Doria, and Régine Crespin; a consideration of Italian operas in French translation; and an attempt to name the top ten French operas of all time.
by Nicolas Coburn - July 13, 2010
In its upcoming August issue, Opera News celebrates the glorious music and musicians of France.The cover story investigates new music director Philippe Jordan's plans for the Paris Opera, while additional features profile two great French opera composers, Meyerbeer and Massenet; the adventurous repertoire choices of coloratura soprano Patricia Petibon; and the controversial views of French composer/conductor/author Frédéric Chaslin. The August issue also boasts profiles of sopranos Erin Morley, Renée Doria, and Régine Crespin; a consideration of Italian operas in French translation; and an attempt to name the top ten French operas of all time.
Anchorage Opera to Present SOUTH PACIFIC et al. in 2010-2011 Season
by Abigail Arnold - July 13, 2010
The Anchorage Opera has announced the lineup for its 2010-2011 season.
by Abigail Arnold - July 13, 2010
The Anchorage Opera has announced the lineup for its 2010-2011 season.
Photo Coverage: Verdi's ATTILA at St. Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre
by Jonathan Nisman - July 13, 2010
Today, July 13, the cast of Giuseppe Verdi's opera ATTILA held a dress rehearsal at St. Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre. The opera will officially premiere tonight. The cast includes Ildar Abdrazakov, Maria Guleghina, Vladimir Vaneyev, and Yevgeny Akimov. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.
by Jonathan Nisman - July 13, 2010
Today, July 13, the cast of Giuseppe Verdi's opera ATTILA held a dress rehearsal at St. Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre. The opera will officially premiere tonight. The cast includes Ildar Abdrazakov, Maria Guleghina, Vladimir Vaneyev, and Yevgeny Akimov. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.
HAMLET Returns To The MET Opera After 113 Years Since Its Last Staging
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 12, 2010
Baritone Simon Keenlyside, whose performance as Hamlet received rave reviews when this production by Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser was introduced at the Metropolitan Opera, commands the stage in the opera's premiere on THIRTEEN's Great Performances at the Met, in primetime on Thursday, July 15 at 8 p.m. on THIRTEEN and on Sunday, July 18 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings).
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 12, 2010
Baritone Simon Keenlyside, whose performance as Hamlet received rave reviews when this production by Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser was introduced at the Metropolitan Opera, commands the stage in the opera's premiere on THIRTEEN's Great Performances at the Met, in primetime on Thursday, July 15 at 8 p.m. on THIRTEEN and on Sunday, July 18 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings).
OPERA America Elects Seven New Members to Board of Directors
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 12, 2010
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, is pleased to announce that seven new members were elected to the Board of Directors during the organization's recent annual conference in Los Angeles.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 12, 2010
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, is pleased to announce that seven new members were elected to the Board of Directors during the organization's recent annual conference in Los Angeles.
Photo Coverage: John Malkovich Rehearses for Sturminger's THE INFERNAL COMEDY
by BWW Photo Special - July 12, 2010
Yesterday, July 11, rehearsals were held for Michael Sturminger's theatre/opera production of 'The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of A Serial Killer. The show features Marie Arnet, Bernarda Bobro, and John Malkovich. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.
by BWW Photo Special - July 12, 2010
Yesterday, July 11, rehearsals were held for Michael Sturminger's theatre/opera production of 'The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of A Serial Killer. The show features Marie Arnet, Bernarda Bobro, and John Malkovich. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.
City Parks Foundation & Met Opera Announces The Met at SummerStage 7/12-29
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2010
City Parks Foundation, in association with The Metropolitan Opera, today announced a series of free operatic recitals as part of the 2010 season of SummerStage that will take place in parks throughout the city.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2010
City Parks Foundation, in association with The Metropolitan Opera, today announced a series of free operatic recitals as part of the 2010 season of SummerStage that will take place in parks throughout the city.
Metropolitan Opera Presents TOSCA, CARMEN, et al. in '10 Summer Series
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2010
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2010
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.
Wings Theatre Co Presents REPO: The Genetic Opera with Pre-show, 7/10
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2010
Saturday July 10th, 2010 Wings Theatre Company hosts Repo: The Genetic Opera (REPO!) for a special engagement movie screening and shadowcast performance by the Zydrate Enthusiasts Network (ZEN).
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2010
Saturday July 10th, 2010 Wings Theatre Company hosts Repo: The Genetic Opera (REPO!) for a special engagement movie screening and shadowcast performance by the Zydrate Enthusiasts Network (ZEN).
Glimmerglass Opera Festival Opens Friday 7/9
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2010
Glimmerglass Opera's 2010 Festival opens this weekend with Puccini's Tosca on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Aaron Copland's The Tender Land on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2010
Glimmerglass Opera's 2010 Festival opens this weekend with Puccini's Tosca on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Aaron Copland's The Tender Land on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
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