Review: THE FLYING DUTCHMAN at Metropolitan Opera
Thomas Guggeis, the young German conductor making his Met debut, is Kapellmeister at the Staatsoper Berlin and the designated Generalmusikdirektor of the Oper Frankfurt; pretty impressive for one who has yet to hit his 30th birthday! His Met debut was justly anticipated, as across Europe he is k
VIDEO: Get A First Look At DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER at the Met Opera
Following his acclaimed 2019 performances as Alberich in the Ring cycle, bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny stars as the accursed Dutchman in Wagner’s eerie drama, alongside incandescent soprano Elza van den Heever as the woman determined to redeem his soul.
Catapult Opera Releases New Opera Digital Short SWANN From Tamar-kali
Catapult Opera has commissioned a new opera digital short entitled SWANN from multi-hyphenate artist, Tamar-kali.
Opera Parallele Reveals Season of Premieres for 2023-24
Opera Parallèle has announced the repertoire for the company’s 2023-24 season, a new year of exciting debuts beginning October 27 and 28 with the world premiere of composer Kenji Oh and librettist Kelley Rourke’s family opera, The Emissary, based on Yoko Tawada’s award-winning novel.
World Premiere of DOPPELGANGER, Site-Specific Park Avenue Armory Commission Performed by Venerable Tenor Jonas Kaufmann
This September, Park Avenue Armory presents the world premiere of Doppelganger, a bespoke Armory commission that reimagines Franz Schubert's rarely staged song cycle Schwanengesang (“Swan Song”) as a multi-dimensional theatrical performance directed by Claus Guth, one of opera's most adventurous
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Reveals Its Summer Season
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has announced its Centennial Summer Season.
Review: TOSCA at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis
It’s a masterpiece! Tosca has opened at Opera Theatre of St.
Central City Opera Announces Four-Year Contract With AGMA
Central City Opera (CCO) has announced that a contract with the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) has been signed by both parties as of May 26, 2023.
Soprano Angela Brown To Sing 'God Bless America' For The Indianapolis 500
World-renowned opera singer and Indianapolis-native Angela Brown will reprise her role of singing 'God Bless America' during pre-race ceremonies for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on May 28.
OPERA America Awards Second Round of 2023 Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors
OPERA America has announced the second-round recipients of the 2023 Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors.
Gustavo Dudamel To Resign As The Paris Opera Music Director
The Paris Opera announces the resignation of Gustavo Dudamel as Music Director at the end of the 22/23 season for personal reasons.
The Metropolitan Opera's 2022–23 Live in HD Season to Conclude With Mozart's DIE ZAUBERFLOTE (The Magic Flute)
The Metropolitan Opera will present a live transmission of Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), one of Mozart’s most beloved operas, on Saturday, June 3, at 12:55PM ET.
Nashville Opera Awarded NEA Grant for 2024 Production of Daniel Catán's FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS
Nashville Opera has been awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the 2024 production of Daniel Catán’s opera, FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS.
Opera North Reveals Details of Kirklees Concert Season 2023-24
Opera North and Kirklees Council have announced details of Kirklees Concert Season 2023-24, with a scaled-up programme of orchestral, organ, and festive performances in Huddersfield and Dewsbury Town Halls for Kirklees Year of Music 2023, and chamber concerts extending into summer 2024.
Review: TREEMONISHA at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis
Last Saturday Opera Theatre of St.
Review: Love It or Hate It, the Met's New MAGIC FLUTE Is a Creative Roller Coaster Ride
Of all the theatre directors that the Met has marshalled into its forces, Simon McBurney--who brought his version of Mozart’s DIE ZAUBERFLOTE (THE MAGIC FLUTE) to the Met on Friday in his house debut--may be the most successful in melding music and theatre, storytelling and visual elements.
Gilbert & Sullivan Society Of Houston Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE At Hobby Center For The Performing Arts
The pirates come ashore in July as Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston, the longest-running opera company in Houston, presents the popular The Pirates of Penzance at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts' Zilkha Hall.
Review: On Site Opera's TABARRO Brings Noir Puccini to New York's South Street Seaport
IL TABARRO has a special relationship to New York, since it’s the only Puccini to premiere here at the Metropolitan, in 1918.
Mozart's DON GIOVANNI to be Presented at Teatro Grattacielo This Summer
Teatro Grattacielo will present Mozart's Don Giovanni on June 16 & 17, 2023 at 7:30pm at the Riverside Theater.
The Greek National Opera Reveals 2023-24 Season
The Greek National Opera’s 2023-24 season, curated by GNO Artistic Director Giorgos Koumendakis, features seven new opera and ballet productions including the first Wagner production to be staged at the Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center, two co-productions, and one newly commissioned opera, as we
Houston Grand Opera To Hold Two Summer Camps For Students Grades 3-12
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) has opened registration for the company's two summer camps for students in grades 3-12.
Wagner's DER FLIEGENDE HOLLANDER to Return to the Met This Month
Wagner’s ghostly drama Der Fliegende Holländer returns to the Met for four performances, May 30–June 10.
Judith Lynn Stillman to Join Met Opera Baritone Will Liverman in Rhode Island Debut
Rhode Island College's Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts will present ART SONG TO ARIA featuring RIC's Artist-in-Residence Judith Lynn Stillman, pianist, with GRAMMY Award-winning, Metropolitan Opera superstar baritone Will Liverman in his first appearance in Rhode Island, on Sunday, June 4th
The Metropolitan Opera to Present Live Transmission of Ivo van Hove-Directed DON GIOVANNI
The Metropolitan Opera will present a live transmission of Tony Award–winning director Ivo van Hove’s new production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni on Saturday, May 20, at 12:55PM ET as part of The Met: Live in HD series.
The Atlanta Opera Announces Teams For 96-HOUR OPERA PROJECT, June 9-12
The Atlanta Opera has announced that five creative teams have been selected to participate in the second annual 96-Hour Opera Project, a composition competition and showcase that pairs composers and librettists to write ten-minute operas.
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