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AOP Presents THE PREMIERE OF THE NEXT GREAT MASTERWORK, 7/9
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2010
Two Brooklyn opera companies, AMERICAN OPERA PROJECTS (AOP) and OPERA ON TAP (OOT), will present the fifth installment of its Opera Grows in Brooklyn series, an evening of three 30-minute opera scenes and songs.
Glimmerglass Opera Festival Opens Friday 7/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 07, 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.
2010 Bard SummerScape Festival Presents The Distant Sound, Begins 7/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 06, 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
Opera Singer Cesare Siepi Dies 7/5
by Abigail Arnold - July 06, 2010
Opera singer Cesare Siepi died Monday in Atlanta at the age of eighty-seven, the Associated Press reports. The cause of death was a stroke.
Wings Theatre Co Presents REPO: The Genetic Opera with Pre-show, Guests ETC
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 06, 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).
Thomas Hampson's Summer To Feature Mahler Celebrations And More
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2010
Long regarded as the premier interpreter of the songs of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), Thomas Hampson will dedicate much of his summer and the upcoming 2010-11 season to performances of the Austrian composer's works.
Wexford Opera House Presents A Treat for Lovers of Orchestral Music, Begins July 3
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2010
The National Youth Orchestra of Ireland and the Irish Youth Choir collaborate for the first time in Wexford Opera House on Saturday, July 3 at 8pm performing the classical masterpiece, Brahms' Requiem.
Stewart Pearce Named Managing Director of Metropolitan Opera Guild
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 02, 2010
The Metropolitan Opera Guild is pleased to announce that Stewart Pearce has been named its new Managing Director. Mr. Pearce assumes the position today after a long and distinguished association with both the Metropolitan Opera and the Metropolitan Opera Guild.
Wexford Opera House Presents A Treat for Lovers of Orchestral Music, Begins July 3
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 28, 2010
The National Youth Orchestra of Ireland and the Irish Youth Choir collaborate for the first time in Wexford Opera House on Saturday, July 3 at 8pm performing the classical masterpiece, Brahms' Requiem.
AOP Presents THE PREMIERE OF THE NEXT GREAT MASTERWORK (And/Or Cold Beer)
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 28, 2010
Two Brooklyn opera companies, AMERICAN OPERA PROJECTS (AOP) and OPERA ON TAP (OOT), will present the fifth installment of its Opera Grows in Brooklyn series, an evening of three 30-minute opera scenes and songs.
Thomas Hampson's Summer To Feature Mahler Celebrations And More
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2010
Long regarded as the premier interpreter of the songs of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), Thomas Hampson will dedicate much of his summer and the upcoming 2010-11 season to performances of the Austrian composer's works.
Thomas Hampson's Summer To Feature Mahler Celebrations And More
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2010
Long regarded as the premier interpreter of the songs of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), Thomas Hampson will dedicate much of his summer and the upcoming 2010-11 season to performances of the Austrian composer's works.
The Opera Orchestra of New York Announces 2010-2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 24, 2010
The Opera Orchestra of New York and its founder and Music Director Eve Queler today announced the company's 40th anniversary season to open at Carnegie Hall on Monday, October 25, 2010.
Thomas Hampson's Summer To Feature Mahler Celebrations And More
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2010
Long regarded as the premier interpreter of the songs of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), Thomas Hampson will dedicate much of his summer and the upcoming 2010-11 season to performances of the Austrian composer's works.
Metropolitan Opera Faces Financial Difficulties
by Abigail Arnold - June 22, 2010
New York's Metropolitan Opera House faced a difficult financial year in 2009, due to recession and rising expenses, the Washington Times reports.
David Daniels to Perform at Glimmerglass Opera 7/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 21, 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.
AOP Offers Free Opera In Fort Greene Park 6/21
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2010
AMERICAN OPERA PROJECTS (AOP), 'known for bringing cutting-edge vocal production to the masses,' (New York) will present The Voice of Brooklyn: Opera and Song from the People's Republic, a free outdoor concert of new songs and beloved classics on the eve of the longest night of the year.
Thomas Hampson's Summer To Feature Mahler Celebrations And More
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2010
Long regarded as the premier interpreter of the songs of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), Thomas Hampson will dedicate much of his summer and the upcoming 2010-11 season to performances of the Austrian composer's works.
Alina Cojocaru to Appear as Guest Artist with ABT
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2010
Alina Cojocaru, principal dancer with The Royal Ballet in London, will appear as a guest artist with American Ballet Theatre in a performance of The Sleeping Beauty at the matinee on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Metropolitan Opera House.
AOP Offers Free Opera In Fort Greene Park 6/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 17, 2010
AMERICAN OPERA PROJECTS (AOP), 'known for bringing cutting-edge vocal production to the masses,' (New York) will present The Voice of Brooklyn: Opera and Song from the People's Republic, a free outdoor concert of new songs and beloved classics on the eve of the longest night of the year.
Thomas Hampson's Summer To Feature Mahler Celebrations And More
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 17, 2010
Long regarded as the premier interpreter of the songs of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), Thomas Hampson will dedicate much of his summer and the upcoming 2010-11 season to performances of the Austrian composer's works.
Encompass New Opera Theatre's Jazz Gala To Be Held 7/14
by Charlie Piane - June 15, 2010
Encompass New Opera Theatre's Jazz Gala To Be Held 7/14
Chris Trakas To Sing Title Role In BENJAMIN BUTTON at Symphony Space 6/15
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2010
Center for Contemporary Opera (CCO), a celebrated arts organization dedicated to the creation and performance of contemporary American opera, closes its 27th season with a groundbreaking world premiere presentation of John Eaton's opera The Curious Case of Benjamin Button on June 15, 2010 at Symphony Space. The opera opens the annual American Composers Alliance Festival.
CCO Presents The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 6/15
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2010
Center for Contemporary Opera (CCO), a celebrated arts organization dedicated to the creation and performance of contemporary American opera, closes its 27th season with a groundbreaking world premiere presentation of John Eaton's opera The Curious Case of Benjamin Button on June 15, 2010 at Symphony Space. The opera opens the annual American Composers Alliance Festival.
Photo Coverage: Bartok's 'Duke Bluebeard's Castle' Plays Mariinksy, 6/11
by Nicolas Coburn - June 11, 2010
In St Petersburg, Russia, on June 11, 2010, singers Willard White and Yelena Zhidkov lead a performance of Bela Bartok's opera 'Duke Bluebeard's Castle' at the Mariinsky Theatre. BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage below.

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