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Bronx Arts Ensemble to Present Markel Reed in Concert
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
Bronx Arts Ensemble has announced Reflections, a free concert event on February 5, 2022, at 3 pm at Bronx House Community Center, 990 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY.
THE LEOPARD Will Receive Its World Premiere by The Frost School Of Music Opera Theater and Frost Symphony Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
The Leopard, by Michael Dellaira and J.D. McClatchy, an opera based on the acclaimed 1958 novel Il Gattopardo by Giuseppi Tomasi di Lampedusa, will be presented in its world premiere on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 3pm by the Frost Opera Theater and The Frost Symphony Orchestra. 
National Endowment For The Arts Grants $15,000 To Central City Opera
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
Central City Opera has been approved for a $15,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support its 2022 Summer Festival, which will feature a regional premiere performed by rising singers from the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program.
Pacific Opera Postpones Long-Awaited Production Of CARMEN
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
In accordance with B.C.'s Provincial Health orders and WorkSafe B.C. guidelines for the performing arts, and for the continued health and wellbeing of the artists and community, Pacific Opera is postponing its production of Bizet's Carmen. New dates for the production will be announced in the coming months. All other Pacific Opera 2022 events will proceed as scheduled.
Vancouver Opera to Continue 2021-2022 Season With CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA in Concert
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
Vancouver Opera has announced the next production in its 2021-2022 season, Cavalleria Rusticana in Concert. This beloved masterpiece delivers intense passion, memorable music and incredible arias and is a perfect Valentine's Day weekend activity for all classical music lovers.
BWW Review: LA BOHEME Returns to The MET
by Peter Danish - January 20, 2022
Puccini's 'La Boheme,' returned for its second run of the season this week and cast and conductor delivered the goods. There's nothing to say that has not already been said about La Boheme as an opera and the famous Zeffirelli production, so we won't dwell on it.
Sonya Yoncheva to Return to The Met With Solo Recital Debut
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
Soprano Sonya Yoncheva will make her anticipated return to the Metropolitan Opera with her Met solo recital debut on Sunday, January 23, at 7:30pm ET. Joined by pianist Malcolm Martineau, she will present French and Italian songs in a one-night-only performance.
New Camerata Opera to Present 'Party At The Opera' - A Series Of Educational Children's Opera Videos On YouTube'
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
New Camerata Opera will present a series of free, educational, and interactive children's opera videos on YouTube adapted from their opera, Party at the Opera. The collection of six videos is an immersive, musical, and theatrical experience for children ages 18 months to 5 years.
Wolfgang Brendel to Replace Thomas Allen as Major-Domo in The Met's ARIADNE AUF NAXOS
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
Wolfgang Brendel will perform the role of Major-Domo in all performances of Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos this season, replacing Thomas Allen. 
VIDEO: Michael Fabiano in Royal Opera's FAUSE
by Alan Henry - January 20, 2022
Watch Michael Fabiano as Faust perform the Act I aria, Vains échos de la joie humaine from The Royal Opera's Faust. David McVicar's spectacular production of Gounod's masterpiece is available to stream until 13 February 2022.
VIDEO: Michael Fabiano Performs 'Vains échos de la joie humaine' From FAUST at the Royal Opera House
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
Michael Fabiano as Faust performs the Act I aria, Vains échos de la joie humaine from The Royal Opera's Faust. David McVicar’s spectacular production of Gounod’s masterpiece is available to stream until 13 February 2022.
The American Opera Project Announces New Additions To Staff And Board Of Directors
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
The American Opera Project, the Brooklyn-based organization dedicated to the creation and premiere of lyric theater and artistic training, announces two new members to their Board of Directors and three new members to their Staff, who will work together to support AOP's mission and vision through new insight and continued dedication to AOP's audiences and communities.
Opera Orlando Presents 2021-22 OPERA ON THE TOWN Series
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2022
Opera Orlando’s 2021-22 Viva Verdi! season goes into overdrive this spring as the Company launches its “On the Town” series with two very different but equally compelling productions. Make it a date night in March for Verdi’s comic King for a Day, presented at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, and then in May, delve into the psychological thriller Lizbeth, a contemporary work by composer Thomas Albert and librettist Lindé Hayen Herman, exploring the life of Lizzie Borden, aligned with the Orlando International Fringe Festival at Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre. For a limited time save 10% when you purchase tickets for both productions via the Opera Orlando website, using the promo code SAVE10. 
LA BOHÈME Announced At The Noorda Center For The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2022
Three performances of Giacomo Puccini's opera La Bohème, under the direction of the Utah Valley University School of the Arts, will be performed on Jan. 20, 22, 24, 2022 in The Noorda.
Nine Artists Advance To Houston Grand Opera CONCERT OF ARIAS Finals
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2022
Houston Grand Opera has announced the nine finalists selected to move forward in the Concert of Arias, the Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers. 
VIDEO: Irina Lung Performs - Il M'aime From The Royal Opera's FAUST
by Alan Henry - January 18, 2022
Irina Lungu as Marguerite performs 'Il m'aime' from The Royal Opera's Faust. David McVicar’s spectacular production of Gounod’s masterpiece is available to stream until 13 February 2022.
BWW Opera Preview: If You're Dreaming of Live Opera, Here Are Some to Think About This Spring
by Richard Sasanow - January 18, 2022
Can we talk—about live opera in New York and elsewhere on the East Coast in the coming months?
VIDEO: Watch Highlights From MET STARS LIVE IN CONCERT Presents Sonya Yoncheva
by Alan Henry - January 18, 2022
Soprano Sonya Yoncheva performed a live concert on Saturday, February 27, 2021 from the Schussenried Cloister in southwest Germany as part of the Met Stars Live in Concert series. 
Stage Access Announces Collaboration With Kelsey Grammer
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2022
Stage Access has announced its collaboration with stage and screen legend Kelsey Grammer. Mr. Grammer serves as the featured presenter and host on the Stage Access platform for select major programs with a focus on Stage Access original programming and exclusives.
BWW Review: THE GONDOLIERS at Winter Opera St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - January 17, 2022
Gina Galati's marvelous Winter Opera company has mounted a delightful production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers. It opened last night at the new Kirkwood Performing Arts Center to a full and warmly responsive audience.
Houston Grand Opera Announces 2022 Concert of Arias Finalists
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2022
Houston Grand Opera has announced the nine finalists for this year’s Concert of Arias, the 34th Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers, to be presented live from the Wortham Theater Center on January 21, 2022, at 7 p.m. CT.
VIDEOS: Elena Stikhina Sings Act II Aria From The Met's TOSCA
by Alan Henry - January 17, 2022
Watch as Elena Stikhina sings Tosca’s Act II aria from The Met's TOSCA. Puccini's thrilling masterpiece Tosca returns to the Metropolitan Opera for 15 performances December 2, 2021-March 12, 2022.
Divaria Opera Hosts Three-Part Workshop In Opera History
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2022
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the three-part workshop, Rediscovering 19th Century Female Voices, led by Ashley Galvani Bell and Anton Armendariz Diaz of Divaria Opera, will begin Wednesday, March 16, from 4 to 5 p.m. via Zoom, and will continue through Wednesday, March 30. 
Anna Netrebko Will Lead Gran Teatre del Liceu 175th Anniversary Concert
by BWW Staff - January 14, 2022
Determined to celebrate its 175th anniversary in spectacular style, the Gran Teatre del Liceu has organized a veritable gala performance in which Anna Netrebko and Joseph Calleja will play the leading roles in three complete acts from different operas. Thus we will see Netrebko as Mimì, Tosca and Turandot on a single, very special evening.
The Icelandic Opera Cancels DIE WALKÜRE Due to COVID-19
by BWW Staff - January 14, 2022
The Icelandic Opera has canceled their upcoming production of DIE WALKÜRE due to Covid-19.

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