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Sarasota Youth Opera Announces New Coordinator, Cameron Maxwell

Sarasota Youth Opera Announces New Coordinator, Cameron Maxwell

by BWW News Desk — March 22, 2023
Sarasota Opera has announced that Florida native Cameron Maxwell has been hired as the new Youth Opera Coordinator.
The Greek National Opera Pays Tribute To Maria Callas On Her Centennial Anniversary

The Greek National Opera Pays Tribute To Maria Callas On Her Centennial Anniversary

by BWW News Desk — March 21, 2023
The Greek National Opera has announced its events honoring Maria Callas, the greatest soprano of the 20th century with a series of tributes curated by the Artistic Director of the Greek National Opera Giorgos Koumendakis, taking place from April to December 2023.
Catapult Opera to Host Virtual Screening of WHEN ALL I KNEW CHANGED & Q&A With Celiss

Catapult Opera to Host Virtual Screening of WHEN ALL I KNEW CHANGED & Q&A With Celisse

by BWW News Desk — March 21, 2023
 Catapult Opera will host a virtual screening of When All I Knew Changed, the company’s new opera from multi-hyphenate performer, Celisse, tonight, Tuesday, March 21st at 8:00PM EST.
Metropolitan Opera Names 20 Semifinalists in 2023 Eric and Dominique Laffont Competit

Metropolitan Opera Names 20 Semifinalists in 2023 Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition

by BWW News Desk — March 21, 2023
The 20 opera singers who have won regional auditions across the United States, Canada, and Mexico will compete in the semifinal round of the Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition on Monday, April 17, beginning at 10AM ET.
Review: Shakespeare's Merry Wives Get the Best of a Grand Michael Volle in Verdi's FA

Review: Shakespeare's Merry Wives Get the Best of a Grand Michael Volle in Verdi's FALSTAFF

by Richard Sasanow — March 20, 2023
Combine a supreme farceur with a stentorian voice that thrills and you get baritone Michael Volle’s portrayal of the title role in Verdi’s FALSTAFF, which breezed into town late last week for a limited run at the Met.
Cape Town Opera Brings Rossini's STABAT MATER To Paarl Toringkerk

Cape Town Opera Brings Rossini's STABAT MATER To Paarl Toringkerk

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2023
This Easter, on Sunday 8 April 2023, Cape Town Opera brings Rossini's Stabat Mater to the beautiful Toringkerk in Paarl.
OPERA AT JIMBOUR Celebrates 20 Years With Biggest Program Ever

OPERA AT JIMBOUR Celebrates 20 Years With Biggest Program Ever

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2023
Twenty years after its first event, Opera at Jimbour will return from May 5 to 7 with a rich program to make its decades-long heritage proud.
Interview: SAN DIEGO OPERA'S TOSCA at San Diego Civic Center Theatre

Interview: SAN DIEGO OPERA'S TOSCA at San Diego Civic Center Theatre

by Ron Bierman — March 20, 2023
Puccini is one of Michelle Bradley’s favorite composers, and she’s in San Diego to sing his Tosca for the San Diego Opera company.
Carnegie Hall to Present Medal of Excellence to Douglas L. Peterson

Carnegie Hall to Present Medal of Excellence to Douglas L. Peterson

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2023
Douglas L.
Dutch National Opera & Ballet Sets 2023/24 Season Featuring World Premieres & More

Dutch National Opera & Ballet Sets 2023/24 Season Featuring World Premieres & More

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2023
Dutch National Opera & Ballet will present a multifaceted 2023/2024 season.
Cast Change Announced for The Metropolitan Opera's NORMA

Cast Change Announced for The Metropolitan Opera's NORMA

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2023
American soprano Angela Meade will sing the title role of Bellini’s Norma for the performance on Friday, March 17, replacing Sonya Yoncheva.
Grander Than Before, Opera Columbus and Columbus Symphony Bring RIGOLETTO Back to

Grander Than Before, Opera Columbus and Columbus Symphony Bring RIGOLETTO Back to Columbus 

by BWW News Desk — March 15, 2023
For the first time in nearly a quarter century, Rigoletto will return in grand scale to Columbus thanks to a remarkable collaboration between Opera Columbus and the Columbus Symphony at the Ohio Theatre March 31 and April 1.
The Nashville Bel Canto Foundation Hosted A Program Launch Gala At BMI Celebrating Em

The Nashville Bel Canto Foundation Hosted A Program Launch Gala At BMI Celebrating Emerging Opera Talent

by BWW News Desk — March 14, 2023
Opera enthusiasts, culture cultivators and audiophiles were treated to a lavish celebration at the launch of the Nashville Bel Canto Foundation on Friday, March 10 at BMI, hosted by founder and president Stefano Baldasseroni.
Teatro Grattacielo And The Consulate General Of Greece In New York Present THE 10 FAC

Teatro Grattacielo And The Consulate General Of Greece In New York Present THE 10 FACES OF MARIA CALLAS

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 2023
Teatro Grattacielo, in partnership with the Consulate General of Greece in New York, will present an intimate showing of select arias from the repertoire of Maria Callas on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Catapult Opera Releases New Opera and Short Film WHEN ALL I KNEW CHANGED From Celisse

Catapult Opera Releases New Opera and Short Film WHEN ALL I KNEW CHANGED From Celisse

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 2023
Catapult Opera has commissioned a new work from multi-hyphenate performer, Celisse.
Opera Naples' FESTIVAL UNDER THE STARS Opens With Jennifer Rowley and Jonathan Tetelm

Opera Naples' FESTIVAL UNDER THE STARS Opens With Jennifer Rowley and Jonathan Tetelman

by BWW News Desk — March 11, 2023
Soprano Jennifer Rowley and tenor Jonathan Tetelman are among the world-renowned artists that will perform during Opera Naples' third annual outdoor Festival Under the Stars March 21 to April 5 in Cambier Park.
Review: Oh Goddess, Bellini's NORMA Returns to the Met

Review: Oh Goddess, Bellini's NORMA Returns to the Met

by Richard Sasanow — March 10, 2023
You’ve got to admit that the Met had a lot of guts to dedicate this season’s performances of Vincenzo Bellini’s NORMA (libretto by Felice Romani) to the memory of Maria Callas on the 100th anniversary of her birth.
Review: Are Met Audiences Blue? Yes, Because TRAVIATA Has an Angel

Review: Are Met Audiences Blue? Yes, Because TRAVIATA Has an Angel

by Richard Sasanow — March 10, 2023
Soprano Angel Blue’s Violetta didn’t seem as tragic as we’re used to seeing in Verdi’s masterwork and maybe that's right.
Wagner Theatre To Screen THE MET: LIVE IN HD PRESENTS RICHARD WAGNER'S LOHENGRIN

Wagner Theatre To Screen THE MET: LIVE IN HD PRESENTS RICHARD WAGNER'S LOHENGRIN

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2023
The Met: Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera's award-winning series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts, presents Richard Wagner's LOHENGRIN, Saturday, March 18 at 12 pm ET, in the Warner Theatre's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre.
Opera Naples' Festival Under The Stars Opens With Performances By Jennifer Rowley And

Opera Naples' Festival Under The Stars Opens With Performances By Jennifer Rowley And Jonathan Tetelman

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2023
Soprano Jennifer Rowley and tenor Jonathan Tetelman are among the world-renowned artists performing during Opera Naples' third annual outdoor Festival Under the Stars March 21 to April 5 in Cambier Park.
Review: THE SONG POET at Minnesota Opera

Review: THE SONG POET at Minnesota Opera

by Jared Fessler — March 10, 2023
What did our critic think of THE SONG POET at Minnesota Opera? The first Hmong story adapted for the operatic stage, St.
Strauss's DER ROSENKAVALIER Returns to the Met This Month

Strauss's DER ROSENKAVALIER Returns to the Met This Month

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2023
Der Rosenkavalier is coming to the Metropolitan Opera March 27 to April 20.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Met Opera's FALSTAFF

VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Met Opera's FALSTAFF

by Alan Henry — March 9, 2023
Watch highlights from the Met Opera's production of Falstaff, now on stage through April 1st.
VIDEO: First Look at Leonard Bernstein's CANDIDE at Atlanta Opera

VIDEO: First Look at Leonard Bernstein's CANDIDE at Atlanta Opera

by BWW News Desk — March 8, 2023
Get a first look at Leonard Bernstein's classic comedy operetta Candide, making its long-awaited debut at The Atlanta Opera, featuring an acclaimed cast of rising stars and veterans of the Metropolitan Opera in an all-new production.
Review: THE DESERT SONG at Winter Opera

Review: THE DESERT SONG at Winter Opera

by Steve Callahan — March 7, 2023
A stellar cast brightens a Romberg favorite.

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