Parsons Dance And EVOC Premiere REMEMBER ME 1/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 06, 2009
Parsons Dance presents the World Premiere of REMEMBER ME, a collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band. Program A premieres the new evening-length work with EVOC's two lead vocalists live onstage with Parsons Dance. Program B will feature Parsons Dance favorites: the jazzy Fill the Woods with Light, Swing Shift, Ebben, My Sweet Lord, Shining Star, and the stroboscopic Caught.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 06, 2009
Parsons Dance presents the World Premiere of REMEMBER ME, a collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band. Program A premieres the new evening-length work with EVOC's two lead vocalists live onstage with Parsons Dance. Program B will feature Parsons Dance favorites: the jazzy Fill the Woods with Light, Swing Shift, Ebben, My Sweet Lord, Shining Star, and the stroboscopic Caught.
Parsons Dance Collaborates With EV Opera At The Joyce
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2009
PARSONS DANCE presents a World Premiere collaboration with the lead vocalists and music of the Grammy Award-nominated EAST VILLAGE OPERA COMPANY The Joyce Theater, January 6 - 18, 2009. Tuesday, January 6th at 7:30pm (Program B) Wednesday, January 7th at 7:30pm (Program B) Thursday, January 8th at 8pm (Program A) Friday, January 9th at 8pm (Program A)
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2009
PARSONS DANCE presents a World Premiere collaboration with the lead vocalists and music of the Grammy Award-nominated EAST VILLAGE OPERA COMPANY The Joyce Theater, January 6 - 18, 2009. Tuesday, January 6th at 7:30pm (Program B) Wednesday, January 7th at 7:30pm (Program B) Thursday, January 8th at 8pm (Program A) Friday, January 9th at 8pm (Program A)
Parsons Dance Premieres Collaboration With EVOC 1/6
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2009
Parsons Dance presents the World Premiere of an all-new, as-yet-untitled collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band. Program A premieres the new evening-length work with EVOC's two lead vocalists live onstage with Parsons Dance. Program B will feature Parsons Dance favorites, including Caught and Nascimento.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2009
Parsons Dance presents the World Premiere of an all-new, as-yet-untitled collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band. Program A premieres the new evening-length work with EVOC's two lead vocalists live onstage with Parsons Dance. Program B will feature Parsons Dance favorites, including Caught and Nascimento.
Parsons Dance Collaborates With EV Opera At The Joyce
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 30, 2008
PARSONS DANCE presents a World Premiere collaboration with the lead vocalists and music of the Grammy Award-nominated EAST VILLAGE OPERA COMPANY The Joyce Theater, January 6 - 18, 2009. Tuesday, January 6th at 7:30pm (Program B) Wednesday, January 7th at 7:30pm (Program B) Thursday, January 8th at 8pm (Program A) Friday, January 9th at 8pm (Program A)
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 30, 2008
PARSONS DANCE presents a World Premiere collaboration with the lead vocalists and music of the Grammy Award-nominated EAST VILLAGE OPERA COMPANY The Joyce Theater, January 6 - 18, 2009. Tuesday, January 6th at 7:30pm (Program B) Wednesday, January 7th at 7:30pm (Program B) Thursday, January 8th at 8pm (Program A) Friday, January 9th at 8pm (Program A)
Met Presents New Year's Eve Premiere of Puccini's LA RONDINE
by Eddie Varley - December 27, 2008
After an absence of 82 years, Puccini's bittersweet romance La Rondine returns to the Met in a new production with a gala premiere performance on New Year's Eve. La Rondine stars Angela Gheorghiu as Magda, the Parisian socialite, and Roberto Alagna as Ruggero, her lover. Lisette Oropesa, Marius Brenciu, in his Met debut, and Samuel Ramey are the other principal singers. Marco Armiliato conducts.
by Eddie Varley - December 27, 2008
After an absence of 82 years, Puccini's bittersweet romance La Rondine returns to the Met in a new production with a gala premiere performance on New Year's Eve. La Rondine stars Angela Gheorghiu as Magda, the Parisian socialite, and Roberto Alagna as Ruggero, her lover. Lisette Oropesa, Marius Brenciu, in his Met debut, and Samuel Ramey are the other principal singers. Marco Armiliato conducts.
The MET Opera Releases A DVD Of 'THE MAGIC FLUTE' 12/18
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2008
The Metropolitan Opera will release the DVD of its abridged, English-language production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, the inaugural transmission of the company's Emmy award-winning Live in HD series from December 2006. The first self-produced DVD by the Met, The Magic Flute DVD will retail for $25.00. It will be available exclusively at the Met Opera Shop beginning December 18, timed to performances of The Magic Flute on the Met stage beginning December 22.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2008
The Metropolitan Opera will release the DVD of its abridged, English-language production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, the inaugural transmission of the company's Emmy award-winning Live in HD series from December 2006. The first self-produced DVD by the Met, The Magic Flute DVD will retail for $25.00. It will be available exclusively at the Met Opera Shop beginning December 18, timed to performances of The Magic Flute on the Met stage beginning December 22.
City Opera Presents 'I'M ON MY WAY' For Black History 1/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 19, 2008
In honor of Black History Month, City Opera co-presents a three-part series, Black History at New York City Opera, with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. The first program, 'I'm on My Way': Black History at City Opera on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, commemorates the rich African-American contributions to City Opera's heritage and the great African-American works and artists who have graced City Opera's stage. Continuing with 'One Fine Day': A Tribute to Camilla Williams on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 and 'Troubled Island': 60th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, the programs feature discussion, live performance, special guests, historic slides and audio and video clips. All three events take place at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, located at 15 Malcolm X Boulevard in New York City.
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 19, 2008
In honor of Black History Month, City Opera co-presents a three-part series, Black History at New York City Opera, with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. The first program, 'I'm on My Way': Black History at City Opera on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, commemorates the rich African-American contributions to City Opera's heritage and the great African-American works and artists who have graced City Opera's stage. Continuing with 'One Fine Day': A Tribute to Camilla Williams on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 and 'Troubled Island': 60th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, the programs feature discussion, live performance, special guests, historic slides and audio and video clips. All three events take place at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, located at 15 Malcolm X Boulevard in New York City.
Linda Watson Sings Isolde In MET'S TRISTAN UND ISOLDE
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 19, 2008
Linda Watson will sing the role of Isolde in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde on December 20, replacing Katarina Dalayman, who is ill. Ms. Watson first sang Isolde in 1998 at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein (D?sseldorf), and has since performed the role in Prague, Florence, Bern, Tokyo, Munich, Amsterdam, and Los Angeles. She is also a noted Br?nnhilde in Wagner's cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen, which she has performed at the Bayreuth Festival for the last three summers, from 2006 to 2008. Watson made her Met debut as Kundry in Wagner's Parsifal in April, 2003.
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 19, 2008
Linda Watson will sing the role of Isolde in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde on December 20, replacing Katarina Dalayman, who is ill. Ms. Watson first sang Isolde in 1998 at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein (D?sseldorf), and has since performed the role in Prague, Florence, Bern, Tokyo, Munich, Amsterdam, and Los Angeles. She is also a noted Br?nnhilde in Wagner's cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen, which she has performed at the Bayreuth Festival for the last three summers, from 2006 to 2008. Watson made her Met debut as Kundry in Wagner's Parsifal in April, 2003.
La Boheme Returns To The MET 1/15
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2008
Puccini's most popular work returns to the Metropolitan Opera on Monday, December 15, at 8:00 p.m. in the visually stunning classic production by Franco Zeffirelli. Fr?d?ric Chaslin conducts the performances which run through Saturday, January 10, 2008 and feature Mexican tenor Ram?n Vargas and Latvian soprano Maija Kovalevska as Puccini's star-crossed lovers, Rodolfo and Mim?. Fellow Bohemians in the cast are portrayed by Susanna Phillips as Musetta in her Met debut, Mariusz Kwiecien as the painter Marcello, Tommi Hakala as the musician Schaunard, and Oren Gradus as the philosopher Colline. Paul Plishka sings both Benoit and Alcindoro. Massimo Giordano sings Rodolfo in the final two performances.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2008
Puccini's most popular work returns to the Metropolitan Opera on Monday, December 15, at 8:00 p.m. in the visually stunning classic production by Franco Zeffirelli. Fr?d?ric Chaslin conducts the performances which run through Saturday, January 10, 2008 and feature Mexican tenor Ram?n Vargas and Latvian soprano Maija Kovalevska as Puccini's star-crossed lovers, Rodolfo and Mim?. Fellow Bohemians in the cast are portrayed by Susanna Phillips as Musetta in her Met debut, Mariusz Kwiecien as the painter Marcello, Tommi Hakala as the musician Schaunard, and Oren Gradus as the philosopher Colline. Paul Plishka sings both Benoit and Alcindoro. Massimo Giordano sings Rodolfo in the final two performances.
Daniel Barenboim's Met Debut Conducting 'TRISTAN UND ISOLDE'
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2008
Daniel Barenboim Makes his Met Debut conducting Tristan and Isolde on November 28 Katarina Dalayman and Peter Seiffert sing the title roles for the first time at the Met, and René Pape reprises his acclaimed portrayal of King Marke
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2008
Daniel Barenboim Makes his Met Debut conducting Tristan and Isolde on November 28 Katarina Dalayman and Peter Seiffert sing the title roles for the first time at the Met, and René Pape reprises his acclaimed portrayal of King Marke
Casting Change News For The MET'S 'TRISTAN UND ISOLDE'
by Eddie Varley - December 11, 2008
Waltraud Meier will sing the role of Isolde in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde on December 12, replacing Katarina Dalayman, who is ill. Ms. Meier is a renowned Isolde who has frequently sung the role with Daniel Barenboim, the conductor for the Met performances. This will be her first performance of Isolde at the Met. She is arriving this evening from Munich.
by Eddie Varley - December 11, 2008
Waltraud Meier will sing the role of Isolde in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde on December 12, replacing Katarina Dalayman, who is ill. Ms. Meier is a renowned Isolde who has frequently sung the role with Daniel Barenboim, the conductor for the Met performances. This will be her first performance of Isolde at the Met. She is arriving this evening from Munich.
Arvo Part Music Staged as Opera and Dance at Guggenheim on January 11-12
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2008
While performing arts centers around the country struggle to stage high-budget standard productions, American Opera Projects (AOP), the Brooklyn-based company 'known for bringing cutting-edge vocal productions to the masses' (New York), and Works & Process at the Guggenheim Museum co-present three stream-lined music-theatre works featuring celebrated composers Arvo P?rt and Tarik O'Regan.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2008
While performing arts centers around the country struggle to stage high-budget standard productions, American Opera Projects (AOP), the Brooklyn-based company 'known for bringing cutting-edge vocal productions to the masses' (New York), and Works & Process at the Guggenheim Museum co-present three stream-lined music-theatre works featuring celebrated composers Arvo P?rt and Tarik O'Regan.
La Boheme Returns To The MET 1/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 08, 2008
Puccini's most popular work returns to the Metropolitan Opera on Monday, December 15, at 8:00 p.m. in the visually stunning classic production by Franco Zeffirelli. Fr?d?ric Chaslin conducts the performances which run through Saturday, January 10, 2008 and feature Mexican tenor Ram?n Vargas and Latvian soprano Maija Kovalevska as Puccini's star-crossed lovers, Rodolfo and Mim?. Fellow Bohemians in the cast are portrayed by Susanna Phillips as Musetta in her Met debut, Mariusz Kwiecien as the painter Marcello, Tommi Hakala as the musician Schaunard, and Oren Gradus as the philosopher Colline. Paul Plishka sings both Benoit and Alcindoro. Massimo Giordano sings Rodolfo in the final two performances.
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 08, 2008
Puccini's most popular work returns to the Metropolitan Opera on Monday, December 15, at 8:00 p.m. in the visually stunning classic production by Franco Zeffirelli. Fr?d?ric Chaslin conducts the performances which run through Saturday, January 10, 2008 and feature Mexican tenor Ram?n Vargas and Latvian soprano Maija Kovalevska as Puccini's star-crossed lovers, Rodolfo and Mim?. Fellow Bohemians in the cast are portrayed by Susanna Phillips as Musetta in her Met debut, Mariusz Kwiecien as the painter Marcello, Tommi Hakala as the musician Schaunard, and Oren Gradus as the philosopher Colline. Paul Plishka sings both Benoit and Alcindoro. Massimo Giordano sings Rodolfo in the final two performances.
Casting Update News For The MET'S 'TRISTAN UND ISOLDE'
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2008
Gary Lehman will sing the role of Tristan in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde this evening, replacing Peter Seiffert, who is ill. Lehman sang two performances of Tristan at the Met last season. Seiffert is still scheduled for performances on December 6 matinee, 12, 16, and 20. Daniel Barenboim conducts, and Katarina Dalayman sings the role of Isolde as scheduled.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2008
Gary Lehman will sing the role of Tristan in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde this evening, replacing Peter Seiffert, who is ill. Lehman sang two performances of Tristan at the Met last season. Seiffert is still scheduled for performances on December 6 matinee, 12, 16, and 20. Daniel Barenboim conducts, and Katarina Dalayman sings the role of Isolde as scheduled.
$25 Weekend Tickets Available For Opera Lovers During Economic Crisis
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 05, 2008
In response to the recession, the Metropolitan Opera's Board of Directors has decided to subsidize some of the best seats for weekend evening performances for the duration of the opera season. Approximately 16,000 prime seats in the Orchestra and Grand Tier, ranging in price from $295 to $140, will be available for $25 through a weekly drawing beginning December 8. Entries for the drawing to purchase the $25 seats will be available only at the Met's web site, www.metopera.org. The $3 million dollar cost to underwrite the program has been contributed entirely from among the Board's 45 managing directors.
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 05, 2008
In response to the recession, the Metropolitan Opera's Board of Directors has decided to subsidize some of the best seats for weekend evening performances for the duration of the opera season. Approximately 16,000 prime seats in the Orchestra and Grand Tier, ranging in price from $295 to $140, will be available for $25 through a weekly drawing beginning December 8. Entries for the drawing to purchase the $25 seats will be available only at the Met's web site, www.metopera.org. The $3 million dollar cost to underwrite the program has been contributed entirely from among the Board's 45 managing directors.
Parsons Dance Premieres Collaboration With EVOC 1/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 04, 2008
Parsons Dance presents the World Premiere of an all-new, as-yet-untitled collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band. Program A premieres the new evening-length work with EVOC's two lead vocalists live onstage with Parsons Dance. Program B will feature Parsons Dance favorites, including Caught and Nascimento.
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 04, 2008
Parsons Dance presents the World Premiere of an all-new, as-yet-untitled collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band. Program A premieres the new evening-length work with EVOC's two lead vocalists live onstage with Parsons Dance. Program B will feature Parsons Dance favorites, including Caught and Nascimento.
'ELECTRA' In Concert At The New York Philharmonic 12/4
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2008
When her mother and her mother's lover devise the murder of her beloved father, only one thing can ease Elektra's pain and sorrow... Revenge. Come experience this twisted tale of passion and revenue in Elektra - one of the most sensational operas - starring the virtuosic New York Philharmonic and an acclaimed cast.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2008
When her mother and her mother's lover devise the murder of her beloved father, only one thing can ease Elektra's pain and sorrow... Revenge. Come experience this twisted tale of passion and revenue in Elektra - one of the most sensational operas - starring the virtuosic New York Philharmonic and an acclaimed cast.
Casting Update News For The MET'S 'TRISTAN UND ISOLDE'
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 03, 2008
Gary Lehman will sing the role of Tristan in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde this evening, replacing Peter Seiffert, who is ill. Lehman sang two performances of Tristan at the Met last season. Seiffert is still scheduled for performances on December 6 matinee, 12, 16, and 20. Daniel Barenboim conducts, and Katarina Dalayman sings the role of Isolde as scheduled.
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 03, 2008
Gary Lehman will sing the role of Tristan in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde this evening, replacing Peter Seiffert, who is ill. Lehman sang two performances of Tristan at the Met last season. Seiffert is still scheduled for performances on December 6 matinee, 12, 16, and 20. Daniel Barenboim conducts, and Katarina Dalayman sings the role of Isolde as scheduled.
Dorothea Roschmann Sings In The MET'S 'DON GIOVANNI' 12/1
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2008
Dorothea Roschmann will sing Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni on December 1, 5, 9, 13, and 19, replacing Petra-Maria Schitzer, who has withdrawn. German soprano Roschmann has previously sung three roles at the Met, all in operas by Mozart. Her company debut in 2003 as Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro was followed by Pamina in the new production of Die Zauberfl?te directed by Julie Taymor in 2004. Her most recent Met appearances were in 2006 as Ilia in Idomeneo.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2008
Dorothea Roschmann will sing Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni on December 1, 5, 9, 13, and 19, replacing Petra-Maria Schitzer, who has withdrawn. German soprano Roschmann has previously sung three roles at the Met, all in operas by Mozart. Her company debut in 2003 as Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro was followed by Pamina in the new production of Die Zauberfl?te directed by Julie Taymor in 2004. Her most recent Met appearances were in 2006 as Ilia in Idomeneo.
The Met Opens Radio Broadcast Season With LA DAMNATION DE FAUST 11/29
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2008
Today, November 29, the Metropolitan Opera Radio Saturday Matinee Broadcasts launches its 78th season of world-class opera heard over the Toll Brothers-Metropolitan Opera International Radio Network with the network premiere of Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust.
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2008
Today, November 29, the Metropolitan Opera Radio Saturday Matinee Broadcasts launches its 78th season of world-class opera heard over the Toll Brothers-Metropolitan Opera International Radio Network with the network premiere of Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust.
Dorothea Roschmann Sings In The MET'S 'DON GIOVANNI' 12/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 26, 2008
Dorothea Roschmann will sing Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni on December 1, 5, 9, 13, and 19, replacing Petra-Maria Schitzer, who has withdrawn. German soprano Roschmann has previously sung three roles at the Met, all in operas by Mozart. Her company debut in 2003 as Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro was followed by Pamina in the new production of Die Zauberfl?te directed by Julie Taymor in 2004. Her most recent Met appearances were in 2006 as Ilia in Idomeneo.
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 26, 2008
Dorothea Roschmann will sing Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni on December 1, 5, 9, 13, and 19, replacing Petra-Maria Schitzer, who has withdrawn. German soprano Roschmann has previously sung three roles at the Met, all in operas by Mozart. Her company debut in 2003 as Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro was followed by Pamina in the new production of Die Zauberfl?te directed by Julie Taymor in 2004. Her most recent Met appearances were in 2006 as Ilia in Idomeneo.
'ELECTRA' In Concert At The New York Philharmonic 12/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 25, 2008
When her mother and her mother's lover devise the murder of her beloved father, only one thing can ease Elektra's pain and sorrow... Revenge. Come experience this twisted tale of passion and revenue in Elektra - one of the most sensational operas - starring the virtuosic New York Philharmonic and an acclaimed cast.
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 25, 2008
When her mother and her mother's lover devise the murder of her beloved father, only one thing can ease Elektra's pain and sorrow... Revenge. Come experience this twisted tale of passion and revenue in Elektra - one of the most sensational operas - starring the virtuosic New York Philharmonic and an acclaimed cast.
MET Opera Opens A Newly-Designed Retail Store In Lobby 11/25
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2008
The Metropolitan Opera will open a newly-designed retail store in the lobby of the Opera House on Tuesday, November 25 at 10:00 am. Reconceived and renovated from top to bottom, the new shop will offer a wide selection of music, books, and jewelry, along with an expanded array of elegant new merchandise, including one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by the Met's history, architecture, and productions. The Met Opera Shop replaces the previous gift shop in the same location.
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2008
The Metropolitan Opera will open a newly-designed retail store in the lobby of the Opera House on Tuesday, November 25 at 10:00 am. Reconceived and renovated from top to bottom, the new shop will offer a wide selection of music, books, and jewelry, along with an expanded array of elegant new merchandise, including one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by the Met's history, architecture, and productions. The Met Opera Shop replaces the previous gift shop in the same location.
MET Opera Opens A Newly-Designed Retail Store In Lobby 11/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 21, 2008
The Metropolitan Opera will open a newly-designed retail store in the lobby of the Opera House on Tuesday, November 25 at 10:00 am. Reconceived and renovated from top to bottom, the new shop will offer a wide selection of music, books, and jewelry, along with an expanded array of elegant new merchandise, including one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by the Met's history, architecture, and productions. The Met Opera Shop replaces the previous gift shop in the same location.
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 21, 2008
The Metropolitan Opera will open a newly-designed retail store in the lobby of the Opera House on Tuesday, November 25 at 10:00 am. Reconceived and renovated from top to bottom, the new shop will offer a wide selection of music, books, and jewelry, along with an expanded array of elegant new merchandise, including one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by the Met's history, architecture, and productions. The Met Opera Shop replaces the previous gift shop in the same location.
NY Workshop Of 'SEANCE ON A WET AFTERNOON' 11/21
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2008
New Yorkers will get an early listen of the first opera by Stephen Schwartz, Seance on a Wet Afternoon when American Opera Projects hosts a New York workshop on November 21 & 22. Opera Santa Barbara will present the world premiere in 2009.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2008
New Yorkers will get an early listen of the first opera by Stephen Schwartz, Seance on a Wet Afternoon when American Opera Projects hosts a New York workshop on November 21 & 22. Opera Santa Barbara will present the world premiere in 2009.
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