Cognitive Theatre Hosts Peter Gelb, Bartlett Sher, Patrice Chereau in Conversation, 10/8
by Jeff Dennhardt - October 05, 2009
On October 8th, Cognitive Theatre will host an evening of conversation with Met General Manager Peter Gelb, Tony Award winning director Bartlett Sher, and Patrice Chéreau, who makes his long-awaited U.S. opera debut this season with a new production of Janácek's FROM THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD.
by Jeff Dennhardt - October 05, 2009
On October 8th, Cognitive Theatre will host an evening of conversation with Met General Manager Peter Gelb, Tony Award winning director Bartlett Sher, and Patrice Chéreau, who makes his long-awaited U.S. opera debut this season with a new production of Janácek's FROM THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD.
The Met's LA DAMNATION DE FAUST Returns To The Stage 10/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 05, 2009
Robert Lepage's imaginative production of Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust, which premiered last season to sold out houses, returns to the Met on October 23. Three stars sing their roles for the first time at the Met: Olga Borodina as Marguerite, Ramón Vargas as Faust, and Ildar Abdrazakov as Méphistophélès.
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 05, 2009
Robert Lepage's imaginative production of Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust, which premiered last season to sold out houses, returns to the Met on October 23. Three stars sing their roles for the first time at the Met: Olga Borodina as Marguerite, Ramón Vargas as Faust, and Ildar Abdrazakov as Méphistophélès.
Sher, Chereau, and Gelb to Discuss the Art of Directing in LIVE FROM THE NYPL 10/8
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009
The New York Public Library will host a discussion with Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher and director Patric Chereau on October 8. The discussion, moderated by Met Opera General Manager Peter Gelb, will focus on the art of directing and their work with the Metropolitan Opera.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2009
The New York Public Library will host a discussion with Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher and director Patric Chereau on October 8. The discussion, moderated by Met Opera General Manager Peter Gelb, will focus on the art of directing and their work with the Metropolitan Opera.
The Met Announces Edo de Waart To Conduct DER ROSENKAVALIER 10/13, 10/16, 10/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 30, 2009
Edo de Waart will conduct Der Rosenkavalier on October 13, 16, and 19, replacing Met Music Director James Levine who is having surgery to repair a herniated disc.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 30, 2009
Edo de Waart will conduct Der Rosenkavalier on October 13, 16, and 19, replacing Met Music Director James Levine who is having surgery to repair a herniated disc.
OPERA America: Making Connections 2009-2010 Begins September 30
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2009
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, will present the first Making Connections session of the 2009-2010 season on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. Making Connections is OPERA America's professional development program for early-career opera artists, including singers, composers, librettists, designers and directors. ??
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2009
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, will present the first Making Connections session of the 2009-2010 season on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. Making Connections is OPERA America's professional development program for early-career opera artists, including singers, composers, librettists, designers and directors. ??
Met Music Director James Levine to Undergo Back Surgery
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 29, 2009
Metropolitan Opera Music Director James Levine will have back surgery this week to repair a herniated disc.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 29, 2009
Metropolitan Opera Music Director James Levine will have back surgery this week to repair a herniated disc.
Joseph Colaneri To Conduct Tonight's Production Of Met's TOSCA
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 28, 2009
Joseph Colaneri will conduct this evening's performance of Tosca, replacing James Levine who has withdrawn due to a back injury.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 28, 2009
Joseph Colaneri will conduct this evening's performance of Tosca, replacing James Levine who has withdrawn due to a back injury.
OPERA America: Making Connections 2009-2010 Begins September 30
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2009
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, will present the first Making Connections session of the 2009-2010 season on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. Making Connections is OPERA America's professional development program for early-career opera artists, including singers, composers, librettists, designers and directors. ??
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2009
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, will present the first Making Connections session of the 2009-2010 season on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. Making Connections is OPERA America's professional development program for early-career opera artists, including singers, composers, librettists, designers and directors. ??
Carlo Guelfi To Sing Scarpia In Tonight's Performance Of Met's TOSCA, 9/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 28, 2009
Carlo Guelfi will sing Scarpia in this evening's performance of Puccini's Tosca, replacing George Gagnidze, who is ill. Gagnidze is expected to return for the October 3 performance.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 28, 2009
Carlo Guelfi will sing Scarpia in this evening's performance of Puccini's Tosca, replacing George Gagnidze, who is ill. Gagnidze is expected to return for the October 3 performance.
Renee Fleming and Susan Graham Sing in The Met's DER ROSENKAVALIER
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 28, 2009
Renee Fleming and Susan Graham star as the Marschallin and Octavian-reprising the acclaimed portrayals which they last sang together at the Met in 2000-in the revival of Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier, opening on October 13.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 28, 2009
Renee Fleming and Susan Graham star as the Marschallin and Octavian-reprising the acclaimed portrayals which they last sang together at the Met in 2000-in the revival of Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier, opening on October 13.
Bartlett Sher's Acclaimed Il Barbiere di Siviglia Returns To The Met
by Jessica Lewis - September 24, 2009
Bartlett Sher?s hit production of Rossini?s comic masterpiece, Il Barbiere di Siviglia (?The Barber of Seville?), returns to the Met stage on October 3. Joyce DiDonato stars in the role of Rosina, with Barry Banks in his first Met performances as Count Almaviva and Rodion Pogossov in his company role debut as Figaro. John Del Carlo sings the role of Dr. Bartolo, and Orlin Anastassov makes his Met role debut as Don Basilio. Maurizio Benini conducts.
by Jessica Lewis - September 24, 2009
Bartlett Sher?s hit production of Rossini?s comic masterpiece, Il Barbiere di Siviglia (?The Barber of Seville?), returns to the Met stage on October 3. Joyce DiDonato stars in the role of Rosina, with Barry Banks in his first Met performances as Count Almaviva and Rodion Pogossov in his company role debut as Figaro. John Del Carlo sings the role of Dr. Bartolo, and Orlin Anastassov makes his Met role debut as Don Basilio. Maurizio Benini conducts.
NYC Opera Returns To The Stage, Celebrates Season With EXPLODING COUTURE Exhibit Opening 11/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 22, 2009
To celebrate the New York City Opera's 2009-10 season and the company's return to the newly renovated David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, City Opera will present a site-specific installation by artist E.V. Day in the theater's Promenade.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 22, 2009
To celebrate the New York City Opera's 2009-10 season and the company's return to the newly renovated David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, City Opera will present a site-specific installation by artist E.V. Day in the theater's Promenade.
Free tickets to the Metropolitan Opera's Opening Night Relay of Puccini's Tosca to Lincoln Center's Josie Robertson Plaza To Be Distributed 9/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 15, 2009
The Metropolitan Opera's Opening Night Gala performance of Puccini's Tosca, which kicks off the Met season on Monday, September 21, at 6:30 p.m., will be transmitted onto multiple screens in Times Square and to a large screen at Lincoln Center's Josie Robertson Plaza where the live performance will be experienced by thousands of people for free.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 15, 2009
The Metropolitan Opera's Opening Night Gala performance of Puccini's Tosca, which kicks off the Met season on Monday, September 21, at 6:30 p.m., will be transmitted onto multiple screens in Times Square and to a large screen at Lincoln Center's Josie Robertson Plaza where the live performance will be experienced by thousands of people for free.
Baritone George Gagnidze to Sing Scarpia In The Met's TOSCA 9/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 15, 2009
Baritone George Gagnidze will sing Scarpia in the premiere of the Met's new production of Puccini's Tosca, which opens the 2009-10 season on September 21, 2009. He replaces Juha Uusitalo, who has withdrawn due to illness.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 15, 2009
Baritone George Gagnidze will sing Scarpia in the premiere of the Met's new production of Puccini's Tosca, which opens the 2009-10 season on September 21, 2009. He replaces Juha Uusitalo, who has withdrawn due to illness.
American Opera Projects And Mark Morris Dance Group Present ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD 11/20-11/21
by Yosi Merves - September 11, 2009
American Opera Projects And Mark Morris Dance Group Present Herschel Garfein's opera ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, 4 PM
by Yosi Merves - September 11, 2009
American Opera Projects And Mark Morris Dance Group Present Herschel Garfein's opera ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, 4 PM
MET Opens Dress Rehearsal Of TOSCA To The Public 9/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 02, 2009
The Metropolitan Opera's fourth season of free final dress rehearsals begins on September 17 with its new, opening night production of Puccini's Tosca starring Karita Mattila. Met Music Director James Levine conducts, and noted European theater director Luc Bondy makes his Met debut with this production.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 02, 2009
The Metropolitan Opera's fourth season of free final dress rehearsals begins on September 17 with its new, opening night production of Puccini's Tosca starring Karita Mattila. Met Music Director James Levine conducts, and noted European theater director Luc Bondy makes his Met debut with this production.
Violeta Urmana, Dolora Zajick, and Johan Botha Star in The MET's Revival of Verdi's Aida, Runs Thru 4/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 02, 2009
Verdi's grand Egyptian pageant, Aida, returns to the Met stage with soprano Violeta Urmana singing the title role for the first time with the company and mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick as Amneris, one of her most renowned interpretations.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 02, 2009
Verdi's grand Egyptian pageant, Aida, returns to the Met stage with soprano Violeta Urmana singing the title role for the first time with the company and mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick as Amneris, one of her most renowned interpretations.
IL SONGO NYC, TWO BLIND BEGGARS, BULLY PULPIT Among Metropolis Opera Project's Upcoming Season
by Reynard Loki - August 19, 2009
Zachary James, Broadway actor and Opera singer recently founded the new NYC experimental opera company, Metropolis Opera Project. He recently appeared in Lincoln Center?s South Pacific as an original cast member, and in 2010, will be playing Lurch in The Addams Family.
by Reynard Loki - August 19, 2009
Zachary James, Broadway actor and Opera singer recently founded the new NYC experimental opera company, Metropolis Opera Project. He recently appeared in Lincoln Center?s South Pacific as an original cast member, and in 2010, will be playing Lurch in The Addams Family.
The Metropolitan Opera Sells Record $2.5 Million In Tickets For Upcoming Season
by Charlie Piane - August 18, 2009
The Metropolitan Opera has reason to celebrate; $2.5 million worth of tickets were sold on Sunday, the first day of sales, through its box office, telephone call center and Web site, up from $2 million on the first day of sales last year, according to the Associated press.
by Charlie Piane - August 18, 2009
The Metropolitan Opera has reason to celebrate; $2.5 million worth of tickets were sold on Sunday, the first day of sales, through its box office, telephone call center and Web site, up from $2 million on the first day of sales last year, according to the Associated press.
New York Opera Announces Casting For 2009-10 Season, Begins With ESTHER 11/7
by Charlie Piane - August 18, 2009
New York City Opera today released full casting details for the 2009-2010 season, its first under the new leadership of General Manager and Artistic Director George Steel. The company will present five operas in 2009-2010, in fall and spring seasons, in the newly renovated David H. Koch Theater (formerly the New York State Theater).
by Charlie Piane - August 18, 2009
New York City Opera today released full casting details for the 2009-2010 season, its first under the new leadership of General Manager and Artistic Director George Steel. The company will present five operas in 2009-2010, in fall and spring seasons, in the newly renovated David H. Koch Theater (formerly the New York State Theater).
Angela Gheorghiu Withdraws From MET's CARMEN, Elina Garanca Replaces Her 12/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 12, 2009
The Met has announced that soprano Angela Gheorghiu has withdrawn from the first six performances of a new production of Bizet's Carmen for personal reasons. Gheorghiu will be replaced by El?na Garan?a, who sang the title role of La Cenerentola at the Met last spring to great acclaim; that production was transmitted to movie theaters worldwide as part of the Met's Live in HD series.
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 12, 2009
The Met has announced that soprano Angela Gheorghiu has withdrawn from the first six performances of a new production of Bizet's Carmen for personal reasons. Gheorghiu will be replaced by El?na Garan?a, who sang the title role of La Cenerentola at the Met last spring to great acclaim; that production was transmitted to movie theaters worldwide as part of the Met's Live in HD series.
Eric Dillner Resigns As Managing Director Of Skylight Opera Theatre
by Charlie Piane - August 06, 2009
Interim Board President Terry Kurtenbach today regretfully announced the resignation of Skylight Opera Theatre Managing Director Eric Dillner. Dillner said, 'I had to make many difficult decisions to streamline the company and it is now best for me to step aside and let someone else carry it forward.'
by Charlie Piane - August 06, 2009
Interim Board President Terry Kurtenbach today regretfully announced the resignation of Skylight Opera Theatre Managing Director Eric Dillner. Dillner said, 'I had to make many difficult decisions to streamline the company and it is now best for me to step aside and let someone else carry it forward.'
Lincoln Center's Great Performers Series Opens With The Return Of Bernard Haitink And More
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 28, 2009
The 44th season of Lincoln Center's Great Performers opens with the return of conductor Bernard Haitink and the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) with three concerts of Schubert and Mahler in Avery Fisher Hall.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 28, 2009
The 44th season of Lincoln Center's Great Performers opens with the return of conductor Bernard Haitink and the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) with three concerts of Schubert and Mahler in Avery Fisher Hall.
OPERA America Concludes 4th Installment Of Salon Series: Exploring American Voices
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 20, 2009
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, presented the fourth and final installment of the inaugural Salon Series: Exploring American Voices season to a full house on Wednesday, July 15.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 20, 2009
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, presented the fourth and final installment of the inaugural Salon Series: Exploring American Voices season to a full house on Wednesday, July 15.
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