American Opera Projects Announces 21st Season, Features Workshops of Operas-in-Development, Songs & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 13, 2009
AMERICAN OPERA PROJECTS (AOP) 'a valuable company [that] offers a chance to look in on operas in progress by talented composers.' (The New Yorker) will begin its 21st season of commissioning, developing and presenting new opera and musical works this fall.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 13, 2009
AMERICAN OPERA PROJECTS (AOP) 'a valuable company [that] offers a chance to look in on operas in progress by talented composers.' (The New Yorker) will begin its 21st season of commissioning, developing and presenting new opera and musical works this fall.
Andrea Bocelli Joins the NY Philharmonic At Carnegie Hall 9/8, 9/9. 9/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 06, 2009
An Evening with Andrea Bocelli and the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Asher Fisch, will take place at Carnegie Hall, Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Friday, September 11, 2009, all at 8:00 p.m. The three acoustic performances of classical repertoire by the Italian tenor - who is making his Carnegie Hall debut -will feature opera arias as well as instrumental works performed by the Orchestra. The concerts will be presented by Princeton Entertainment and the New York Philharmonic.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 06, 2009
An Evening with Andrea Bocelli and the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Asher Fisch, will take place at Carnegie Hall, Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Friday, September 11, 2009, all at 8:00 p.m. The three acoustic performances of classical repertoire by the Italian tenor - who is making his Carnegie Hall debut -will feature opera arias as well as instrumental works performed by the Orchestra. The concerts will be presented by Princeton Entertainment and the New York Philharmonic.
The MET Opera Announces Free Outdoor Events Line-up And NYC Locations
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 17, 2009
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for its free outdoor events this summer, which will take place in the Lincoln Center Plaza and in parks throughout New York City. In a brand new initiative, the Met's Summer HD Festival will feature screenings of ten productions from the Met's Peabody and Emmy Award-winning Live in HD series in Lincoln Center Plaza on consecutive nights, beginning Saturday, August 29.
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 17, 2009
The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for its free outdoor events this summer, which will take place in the Lincoln Center Plaza and in parks throughout New York City. In a brand new initiative, the Met's Summer HD Festival will feature screenings of ten productions from the Met's Peabody and Emmy Award-winning Live in HD series in Lincoln Center Plaza on consecutive nights, beginning Saturday, August 29.
Calleja And Held Will Replace Villazon And Pape In Met's Les Contes D'Hoffmann
by Ali Leskowitz - June 16, 2009
In the Met's new staging of Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann, Joseph Calleja will sing the title role, replacing Rolando Villazón, and Alan Held will sing the roles of the four villains, replacing René Pape.
by Ali Leskowitz - June 16, 2009
In the Met's new staging of Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann, Joseph Calleja will sing the title role, replacing Rolando Villazón, and Alan Held will sing the roles of the four villains, replacing René Pape.
New York City Opera Presents Free Concerts 6/26, 6/26, & 6/27
by Ali Leskowitz - June 09, 2009
New York City Opera, in conjunction with the River To River Festival, will present three consecutive nights of free concerts at different venues along Lower Manhattans spectacular waterfront: The Magic Flute at Rockefeller Park (June 25), La Navarraise at World Financial Center Winter Garden (June 26), and Opera on the Pier, a concert of operatic favorite arias and ensembles, at The Seaports Pier 17 (June 27). All performances will feature the New York City Opera Orchestra and singers.
by Ali Leskowitz - June 09, 2009
New York City Opera, in conjunction with the River To River Festival, will present three consecutive nights of free concerts at different venues along Lower Manhattans spectacular waterfront: The Magic Flute at Rockefeller Park (June 25), La Navarraise at World Financial Center Winter Garden (June 26), and Opera on the Pier, a concert of operatic favorite arias and ensembles, at The Seaports Pier 17 (June 27). All performances will feature the New York City Opera Orchestra and singers.
Photo Coverage: Dicapo Opera Theatre Children's Chorus Spring Gala
by Linda Lenzi - May 21, 2009
The Dicapo Opera Theatre Children's Chorus performed their spring concert to sold out houses this past weekend. The 250 seat theater on the upper east side of Manhattan is home to The Dicapo Opera. The Dicapo Opera was founded in 1981 by Michael Capasso and Diane Martindale and presents a full season of opera, musical productions and concerts every year.
by Linda Lenzi - May 21, 2009
The Dicapo Opera Theatre Children's Chorus performed their spring concert to sold out houses this past weekend. The 250 seat theater on the upper east side of Manhattan is home to The Dicapo Opera. The Dicapo Opera was founded in 1981 by Michael Capasso and Diane Martindale and presents a full season of opera, musical productions and concerts every year.
Final Two Sessions Announced For Opera America's 'Making Connections Series'
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2009
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, announces the final two sessions of its 2008-2009 Making Connections series, a professional development and networking program nurturing the next generation of performing and creative artists.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2009
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, announces the final two sessions of its 2008-2009 Making Connections series, a professional development and networking program nurturing the next generation of performing and creative artists.
The MET Opera Hits Box Office Goal Of 88% For 2008-2009 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 08, 2009
With three sold-out performances remaining in its 125th anniversary season, the Metropolitan Opera has hit its original box office projection for this season, selling 87.9% of paid capacity for the 33-week season of performances. In addition, ticket sales to The Met: Live in HD, the company's live, high-definition transmissions into movie theaters and other venues in 36 countries around the world, surged to 1.6 million, an increase of 43% over the previous year.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 08, 2009
With three sold-out performances remaining in its 125th anniversary season, the Metropolitan Opera has hit its original box office projection for this season, selling 87.9% of paid capacity for the 33-week season of performances. In addition, ticket sales to The Met: Live in HD, the company's live, high-definition transmissions into movie theaters and other venues in 36 countries around the world, surged to 1.6 million, an increase of 43% over the previous year.
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John Relyea Receives Beverly Sills Artist Award For MET Opera Young Singers
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 07, 2009
Bass John Relyea has been named the recipient of the fourth annual Beverly Sills Artist Award for young singers at the Metropolitan Opera. The $50,000 award, the largest of its kind in the United States, is designated for extraordinarily gifted singers between the ages of 25 and 40 who have already appeared in featured solo roles with the Met.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 07, 2009
Bass John Relyea has been named the recipient of the fourth annual Beverly Sills Artist Award for young singers at the Metropolitan Opera. The $50,000 award, the largest of its kind in the United States, is designated for extraordinarily gifted singers between the ages of 25 and 40 who have already appeared in featured solo roles with the Met.
Rolando Villazon Withdraws From The MET Opera's Les Contes d'Hoffmann
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 29, 2009
Rolando Villazón has withdrawn from the title role in the Met's new production of Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann, scheduled for December 3, 2009 through January 2, 2010. He announced today that he is undergoing throat surgery and expects to return to the stage in 2010. The Metropolitan Opera looks forward to his return in future seasons.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 29, 2009
Rolando Villazón has withdrawn from the title role in the Met's new production of Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann, scheduled for December 3, 2009 through January 2, 2010. He announced today that he is undergoing throat surgery and expects to return to the stage in 2010. The Metropolitan Opera looks forward to his return in future seasons.
MET Opera Offers Free Weekend To View Audio & Visual Performances Beginning 5/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 28, 2009
The Metropolitan Opera will offer a free weekend of unlimited access to Met Player, the subscription service that makes much of the company's extensive video and audio catalog of full-length performances available to the public online, in exceptional, state-of-the-art quality. The free preview begins at 5pm ET on Friday, May 1, and runs through midnight on Sunday, May 3.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 28, 2009
The Metropolitan Opera will offer a free weekend of unlimited access to Met Player, the subscription service that makes much of the company's extensive video and audio catalog of full-length performances available to the public online, in exceptional, state-of-the-art quality. The free preview begins at 5pm ET on Friday, May 1, and runs through midnight on Sunday, May 3.
Zeljko Lucic To Sing In MET Opera's Rigoletto 4/17, Replaces Roberto Frontali
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 17, 2009
Zeljko Lucic will sing the title role in Verdi's Rigoletto this evening, replacing Roberto Frontali who is ill. Earlier this season, Lu?i? sang the role of Germont in La Traviata, and next week he begins a series of performances of Il Trovatore, in which he sings Count Di Luna.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 17, 2009
Zeljko Lucic will sing the title role in Verdi's Rigoletto this evening, replacing Roberto Frontali who is ill. Earlier this season, Lu?i? sang the role of Germont in La Traviata, and next week he begins a series of performances of Il Trovatore, in which he sings Count Di Luna.
The MET Opera Announces That Elina Garanca Will Sing In La CERENTOLA As Of 5/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 16, 2009
El?na Garan?a sings the title role of La Cenerentola, Rossini's charming version of the Cinderella story, for the first time with the company beginning May 1. The Latvian mezzo-soprano made her highly acclaimed Met debut last season as Rosina in Il Barbiere di Siviglia.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 16, 2009
El?na Garan?a sings the title role of La Cenerentola, Rossini's charming version of the Cinderella story, for the first time with the company beginning May 1. The Latvian mezzo-soprano made her highly acclaimed Met debut last season as Rosina in Il Barbiere di Siviglia.
Nicole Cabell Sings The Role Of Adina In L' Elisir d'Amore This Evening
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 15, 2009
Nicole Cabell will sing the role of Adina in L'Elisir d'Amore this evening replacing Angela Gheorghiu, who is ill. Cabell will also sing performances on April 18 and 22 as originally scheduled.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 15, 2009
Nicole Cabell will sing the role of Adina in L'Elisir d'Amore this evening replacing Angela Gheorghiu, who is ill. Cabell will also sing performances on April 18 and 22 as originally scheduled.
Delora Zajick Steps In For D' Intino In The MET's Il Trovatore 4/21,25, 29 & 5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 14, 2009
Dolora Zajick will sing the role of Azucena in Il Trovatore on April 21, 25, 29, and May 2, replacing Luciana D'Intino who is ill. Mzia Nioradze will replace D'Intino for the final performance on May 8.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 14, 2009
Dolora Zajick will sing the role of Azucena in Il Trovatore on April 21, 25, 29, and May 2, replacing Luciana D'Intino who is ill. Mzia Nioradze will replace D'Intino for the final performance on May 8.
Erin Wall Makes Met Debut as Donna Anna in Mozart's DON GIOVANNI 4/13
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2009
Erin Wall will make her Met debut as Donna Anna in Mozart's Don Giovanni on April 13 and will also sing performances on April 16, 20, and 24. She replaces Barbara Frittoli, who will sing Donna Elvira instead of her originally scheduled role of Donna Anna. Frittoli is replacing Soile Isokoski, who has withdrawn from the four performances due to illness in her family.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2009
Erin Wall will make her Met debut as Donna Anna in Mozart's Don Giovanni on April 13 and will also sing performances on April 16, 20, and 24. She replaces Barbara Frittoli, who will sing Donna Elvira instead of her originally scheduled role of Donna Anna. Frittoli is replacing Soile Isokoski, who has withdrawn from the four performances due to illness in her family.
Barry Banks And Joseph Calleja To Replace Rolando Villazón In The Remaining Performances Of L'ELISIR D'AMORE
by Reynard Loki - April 07, 2009
Rolando Villazón is still struggling with acute laryngitis. In order to give himself the rest he needs to make a full recovery, his doctor has advised him to withdraw from the remaining performances of L?Elisir d?Amore. He has canceled performances on April 8, 11, 15, and 18.
by Reynard Loki - April 07, 2009
Rolando Villazón is still struggling with acute laryngitis. In order to give himself the rest he needs to make a full recovery, his doctor has advised him to withdraw from the remaining performances of L?Elisir d?Amore. He has canceled performances on April 8, 11, 15, and 18.
ALT Commissioned THE GOLDEN TICKET, Opera Based on Dahl's 'Chocolate Factory', Holds Special NYC Reading 4/4
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2009
Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of ALT, has announced that the company has commissioned The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In his announcement, Edelson explained that all of Dahl's beloved characters find a unique voice in this exciting new opera. 'If thoughts of Augustus Gloop being swept away in the Chocolate River, Violet Beauregarde inflating like a giant blueberry, Mike Teavee being demagnified into the tele-dimension, and Veruca Salt being thrown down the rubbish shoot by a gang of nut-inspecting squirrels sound like your idea of a fun night at the opera - or better yet, unlike any night at the opera or theater you've ever experienced - The Golden Ticket is....just the ticket!'
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2009
Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of ALT, has announced that the company has commissioned The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In his announcement, Edelson explained that all of Dahl's beloved characters find a unique voice in this exciting new opera. 'If thoughts of Augustus Gloop being swept away in the Chocolate River, Violet Beauregarde inflating like a giant blueberry, Mike Teavee being demagnified into the tele-dimension, and Veruca Salt being thrown down the rubbish shoot by a gang of nut-inspecting squirrels sound like your idea of a fun night at the opera - or better yet, unlike any night at the opera or theater you've ever experienced - The Golden Ticket is....just the ticket!'
Erin Wall Makes Met Debut as Donna Anna in Mozart's DON GIOVANNI 4/13
by Eddie Varley - April 02, 2009
Erin Wall will make her Met debut as Donna Anna in Mozart's Don Giovanni on April 13 and will also sing performances on April 16, 20, and 24. She replaces Barbara Frittoli, who will sing Donna Elvira instead of her originally scheduled role of Donna Anna. Frittoli is replacing Soile Isokoski, who has withdrawn from the four performances due to illness in her family.
by Eddie Varley - April 02, 2009
Erin Wall will make her Met debut as Donna Anna in Mozart's Don Giovanni on April 13 and will also sing performances on April 16, 20, and 24. She replaces Barbara Frittoli, who will sing Donna Elvira instead of her originally scheduled role of Donna Anna. Frittoli is replacing Soile Isokoski, who has withdrawn from the four performances due to illness in her family.
Neill and Lambrinos Sing 'A SCANDALOUS AFFAIR' at Merkin Hall 4/19
by Eddie Varley - April 02, 2009
Hollywood's best-kept secret is revealed with the one-night-only, New York premiere of A Scandalous Affair on Sunday, April 19th at the Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center (129 W. 67th Street) beginning at 8:00 p.m.Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy were the most successful crossover stars from opera to Hollywood.
by Eddie Varley - April 02, 2009
Hollywood's best-kept secret is revealed with the one-night-only, New York premiere of A Scandalous Affair on Sunday, April 19th at the Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center (129 W. 67th Street) beginning at 8:00 p.m.Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy were the most successful crossover stars from opera to Hollywood.
New York City Opera Announces 2009/10 Season and Reopening of Renovated David H. Koch Theater with Gala Performance on 11/5
by Reynard Loki - April 01, 2009
Under the new leadership of General Manager and Artistic Director George Steel, and with all performances taking place in the newly renovated David H. Koch Theater (formerly the New York State Theater), New York City Opera will present five operas in 2009-2010, in fall and spring seasons. With repertoire that spans opera history from the early 18th to the late 20th centuries - including the premiere of a new production - the 2009-2010 season reaffirms the company's historic mission to present innovative productions, to champion contemporary works, to rediscover early and lesser-known operas, and to promote American artists.
by Reynard Loki - April 01, 2009
Under the new leadership of General Manager and Artistic Director George Steel, and with all performances taking place in the newly renovated David H. Koch Theater (formerly the New York State Theater), New York City Opera will present five operas in 2009-2010, in fall and spring seasons. With repertoire that spans opera history from the early 18th to the late 20th centuries - including the premiere of a new production - the 2009-2010 season reaffirms the company's historic mission to present innovative productions, to champion contemporary works, to rediscover early and lesser-known operas, and to promote American artists.
L'Elisir d' Amore Returns To The MET Starring Gheorghiu 3/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 27, 2009
Donizetti's comic masterpiece L'Elisir d'Amore returns to the Met with Angela Gheorghiu reprising her acclaimed portrayal of Adina and three tenors singing the role of Nemorino for the first time with the company: Massimo Giordano, Rolando Villazón, and Joseph Calleja. Other members of the cast also making role debuts include Franco Vassallo as Belcore and Simone Alaimo as the quack Doctor Dulcamara.
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 27, 2009
Donizetti's comic masterpiece L'Elisir d'Amore returns to the Met with Angela Gheorghiu reprising her acclaimed portrayal of Adina and three tenors singing the role of Nemorino for the first time with the company: Massimo Giordano, Rolando Villazón, and Joseph Calleja. Other members of the cast also making role debuts include Franco Vassallo as Belcore and Simone Alaimo as the quack Doctor Dulcamara.
NYC's VOX Opera Series Celebrates 10th Anniversary 5/1-5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 27, 2009
New York City Opera's acclaimed VOX: Showcasing American Opera series marks its 10 th anniversary on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place, at Washington Square South) at New York University. New York City Opera's annual VOX series demonstrates the company's commitment to the development of American opera, giving a free-of-charge platform to new or previously unperformed American operas. The final excerpt presented on Saturday, May 2, will mark the 100 th opera presented by VOX.
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 27, 2009
New York City Opera's acclaimed VOX: Showcasing American Opera series marks its 10 th anniversary on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place, at Washington Square South) at New York University. New York City Opera's annual VOX series demonstrates the company's commitment to the development of American opera, giving a free-of-charge platform to new or previously unperformed American operas. The final excerpt presented on Saturday, May 2, will mark the 100 th opera presented by VOX.
Giordano Sings Nemorino In MET's L'Elisir d'Amore 3/31, 4/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 26, 2009
Massimo Giordano will sing the role of Nemorino in L'Elisir d'Amore on March 31 and April 4 matinee, replacing Rolando Villazón, who is suffering from laryngitis. Villazon plans to return for performances on April 8, 11, 15, and 18.
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 26, 2009
Massimo Giordano will sing the role of Nemorino in L'Elisir d'Amore on March 31 and April 4 matinee, replacing Rolando Villazón, who is suffering from laryngitis. Villazon plans to return for performances on April 8, 11, 15, and 18.
Christine Brewer Replaced In MET's Der Ring des Nibelungen
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 26, 2009
Christine Brewer has withdrawn from her scheduled performances as Brünnhilde in Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen due to a knee injury that prevents her from performing the staging. To replace her in the role, the Met has engaged Iréne Theorin for the opening Die Walküre on April 6 (her company debut), and Katarina Dalayman for performances of Brünnhilde in Die Walküre and Götterdämmerung on April 25, 28, and May 2. Linda Watson, already scheduled to sing the third complete Ring cycle, May 4 - 9, will also sing Siegfried on April 30.
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 26, 2009
Christine Brewer has withdrawn from her scheduled performances as Brünnhilde in Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen due to a knee injury that prevents her from performing the staging. To replace her in the role, the Met has engaged Iréne Theorin for the opening Die Walküre on April 6 (her company debut), and Katarina Dalayman for performances of Brünnhilde in Die Walküre and Götterdämmerung on April 25, 28, and May 2. Linda Watson, already scheduled to sing the third complete Ring cycle, May 4 - 9, will also sing Siegfried on April 30.
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