VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Met's RIGOLETTO
by Alan Henry - January 03, 2022
Get a first look at The Met's production of Rigoletto, now on stage through June 11th.
by Alan Henry - January 03, 2022
Get a first look at The Met's production of Rigoletto, now on stage through June 11th.
BWW Review: New Year, New RIGOLETTO at Met Highlights Good Singing
by Richard Sasanow - January 02, 2022
When I saw the George Grosz-ish curtain that introduced us to the new Barlett Sher “Weimar-inspired” production of Verdi’s RIGOLETTO at the Met on New Year’s Eve, I was excited about what lay ahead. Combined with Verdi’s great score, it seemed bound for success. What followed was disappointing, despite some creditable singing and smooth, involved orchestral playing under Daniele Rustioni, with much blame I thought, going to the Sher production.
by Richard Sasanow - January 02, 2022
When I saw the George Grosz-ish curtain that introduced us to the new Barlett Sher “Weimar-inspired” production of Verdi’s RIGOLETTO at the Met on New Year’s Eve, I was excited about what lay ahead. Combined with Verdi’s great score, it seemed bound for success. What followed was disappointing, despite some creditable singing and smooth, involved orchestral playing under Daniele Rustioni, with much blame I thought, going to the Sher production.
VIDEO: Elena Stikhina and Freddie De Tommaso Perform the Finale From TOSCA at the Royal Opera House
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2021
In a new video from the Royal Opera House, Elena Stikhina, as Floria Tosca and Freddie De Tommaso, as Cavaradossi perform the finale from the company's production of Tosca.
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2021
In a new video from the Royal Opera House, Elena Stikhina, as Floria Tosca and Freddie De Tommaso, as Cavaradossi perform the finale from the company's production of Tosca.
VIDEO: Bartlett Sher Talks Directing RIGOLETTO
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2021
The Metropolitan Opera will ring in the new year with a new production of Verdi's Rigoletto on December 31, with an additional eight performances January 4-January 29, 2022. See director Bartlett Sher discuss Rigoletto.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2021
The Metropolitan Opera will ring in the new year with a new production of Verdi's Rigoletto on December 31, with an additional eight performances January 4-January 29, 2022. See director Bartlett Sher discuss Rigoletto.
Metropolitan Opera Announces a Cast Change For LE NOZZE DI FIGARO
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2021
Adam Plachetka will sing Count Almaviva in the January performances of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro, replacing Christian Gerhaher, who has withdrawn due to a non-Covid-related illness.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2021
Adam Plachetka will sing Count Almaviva in the January performances of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro, replacing Christian Gerhaher, who has withdrawn due to a non-Covid-related illness.
VIDEO: Oksana Lyniv Discusses Conducting The Royal Opera's TOSCA
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021
Watch Oksana Lyniv discuss the role of the conductor and the musical elements for The Royal Opera's Tosca.
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021
Watch Oksana Lyniv discuss the role of the conductor and the musical elements for The Royal Opera's Tosca.
Staatsoper Stuttgart Announces Vaccine Mandate and Reduced Seating Capacity
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021
The Staatsoper Stuttgart announced that beginning today, December 27, 2021, the opera house will require vaccinations and an additional negative COVID-19 test to enter. People who have received a COVID-19 booster within the past three months will not have to show a negative test.
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021
The Staatsoper Stuttgart announced that beginning today, December 27, 2021, the opera house will require vaccinations and an additional negative COVID-19 test to enter. People who have received a COVID-19 booster within the past three months will not have to show a negative test.
New Production Of Verdi's RIGOLETTO, Directed By Bartlett Sher, Premieres On New Year's Eve
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2021
Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead a cast starring Quinn Kelsey in his Met role debut as Rigoletto, Rosa Feola as Gilda, and Piotr Beczała as the Duke of Mantua. Varduhi Abrahamyan makes her Met debut as Maddalena, and Andrea Mastroni is Sparafucile.
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2021
Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead a cast starring Quinn Kelsey in his Met role debut as Rigoletto, Rosa Feola as Gilda, and Piotr Beczała as the Duke of Mantua. Varduhi Abrahamyan makes her Met debut as Maddalena, and Andrea Mastroni is Sparafucile.
Jane Austen Opera Concept Album Premieres Online December 25 - 31
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2021
On Christmas Day, The Rally Cat will premiere a new Jane Austen inspired concept album. With stirring music by award-winning composer Aferdian (ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award) and a propulsive libretto by Marella Martin Koch (West Edge Opera Aperture Commission Winner), Elinor & Marianne is the story of two sisters whose lives are thrown into chaos by their father’s sudden passing.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2021
On Christmas Day, The Rally Cat will premiere a new Jane Austen inspired concept album. With stirring music by award-winning composer Aferdian (ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award) and a propulsive libretto by Marella Martin Koch (West Edge Opera Aperture Commission Winner), Elinor & Marianne is the story of two sisters whose lives are thrown into chaos by their father’s sudden passing.
Utah Opera Stages The Airport Layover in FLIGHT by Jonathan Dove and April De Angelis
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2021
It's not always easy to relate personally to the storylines of classic operas—a prince is given a magic flute to protect him on a journey through a mythical land, a Roman diva must give herself to her captor or sentence her true love to death, a cursed clown's daughter sacrifices her own life to save her father.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2021
It's not always easy to relate personally to the storylines of classic operas—a prince is given a magic flute to protect him on a journey through a mythical land, a Roman diva must give herself to her captor or sentence her true love to death, a cursed clown's daughter sacrifices her own life to save her father.
Mario Chang Joins Promethean Artists
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021
Guatemalan tenor Mario Chang has joined the roster of Promethean Artists for General Management. Mr. Chang regularly appears with leading houses including the Metropolitan Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Oper Frankfurt, and Washington National Opera.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021
Guatemalan tenor Mario Chang has joined the roster of Promethean Artists for General Management. Mr. Chang regularly appears with leading houses including the Metropolitan Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Oper Frankfurt, and Washington National Opera.
Hungarian Pianist and Composer HAVASI Makes His UAE Debut With Innovative Concert at Dubai Opera
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021
After sold-out concerts at the iconic Carnegie Hall in New York, the Wembley Arena in London, the Sydney Opera House, and countless arena shows in Europe, world-renowned pianist and composer HAVASI will make his UAE debut with an innovative concert of his original compositions at Dubai Opera for one night only on 20 March.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021
After sold-out concerts at the iconic Carnegie Hall in New York, the Wembley Arena in London, the Sydney Opera House, and countless arena shows in Europe, world-renowned pianist and composer HAVASI will make his UAE debut with an innovative concert of his original compositions at Dubai Opera for one night only on 20 March.
VIDEO: Chita Rivera & Opera Stars Honor Justino Díaz On The 44th Kennedy Center Honors
by Alan Henry - December 20, 2021
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is proud to celebrate the 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements: operatic bass-baritone Justino Díaz, Motown founder, songwriter, producer, and director Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, legendary stage and screen icon Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.
by Alan Henry - December 20, 2021
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is proud to celebrate the 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements: operatic bass-baritone Justino Díaz, Motown founder, songwriter, producer, and director Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, legendary stage and screen icon Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.
VIDEO: Elena Stikhina and Freddie De Tommaso Perform the Act I Love Duet in TOSCA at The Royal Opera
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2021
The Royal Opera House has released a new video, featuring Elena Stikhina, as Floria Tosca and Freddie De Tommaso, as Cavaradossi performing the Act I Love Duet from Puccini’s great opera of passion and politics.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2021
The Royal Opera House has released a new video, featuring Elena Stikhina, as Floria Tosca and Freddie De Tommaso, as Cavaradossi performing the Act I Love Duet from Puccini’s great opera of passion and politics.
UK Comedian Jack Dee will Perform at the Dubai Opera
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2021
GME Events, in conjunction with Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Calendar and Dubai Opera, have announced that UK Comedian Jack Dee will perform a headline show at the Dubai Opera in January as part of his ‘Off The Telly’ International Tour.
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2021
GME Events, in conjunction with Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Calendar and Dubai Opera, have announced that UK Comedian Jack Dee will perform a headline show at the Dubai Opera in January as part of his ‘Off The Telly’ International Tour.
BWW Review: Radvanovsky's TOSCA a Winner for the Met
by Richard Sasanow - December 18, 2021
What is there to say about Puccini’s TOSCA that hasn’t been said in the last hundred-plus years since its premiere in Rome (to echo the locations in the opera)? It is a marvel of brevity, with librettists Illica and Giacosa shaving locations, characters and action from the original play, written by the French dramatist Victorien Sardou for the legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt, without sacrificing its impact. It has a gorgeous score, but for a grand opera, it is also quite intimate, with the action mainly revolving around three characters who carry their emotions on their sleeves and interact like their lives depend on it.
by Richard Sasanow - December 18, 2021
What is there to say about Puccini’s TOSCA that hasn’t been said in the last hundred-plus years since its premiere in Rome (to echo the locations in the opera)? It is a marvel of brevity, with librettists Illica and Giacosa shaving locations, characters and action from the original play, written by the French dramatist Victorien Sardou for the legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt, without sacrificing its impact. It has a gorgeous score, but for a grand opera, it is also quite intimate, with the action mainly revolving around three characters who carry their emotions on their sleeves and interact like their lives depend on it.
Germán E. Alcántara to Replace Davide Luciano in THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO at the Royal Opera House
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2021
Italian baritone Davide Luciano is indisposed and has withdrawn from performing the role of Count Almaviva in all performances of The Marriage of Figaro. Argentinean baritone and former Jette Parker Young Artist Germán E. Alcántara will replace him.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2021
Italian baritone Davide Luciano is indisposed and has withdrawn from performing the role of Count Almaviva in all performances of The Marriage of Figaro. Argentinean baritone and former Jette Parker Young Artist Germán E. Alcántara will replace him.
Portland Opera Presents The U.S. Premiere Of WHEN THE SUN COMES OUT
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2021
Portland Opera will begin 2022 with performances of the 2013 opera When the Sun Comes Out, composed by Leslie Uyeda with a libretto by the poet Rachel Rose. This piece, originally commissioned by the Vancouver Queer Arts Festival, is set in a place and time where gender expression is oppressed by the state and being gay is a death sentence. It is here that Solana finds her lost love Lilah, who is now a wife and mother.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2021
Portland Opera will begin 2022 with performances of the 2013 opera When the Sun Comes Out, composed by Leslie Uyeda with a libretto by the poet Rachel Rose. This piece, originally commissioned by the Vancouver Queer Arts Festival, is set in a place and time where gender expression is oppressed by the state and being gay is a death sentence. It is here that Solana finds her lost love Lilah, who is now a wife and mother.
The American Opera Project Awarded New York State Council On The Arts Grants
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2021
The American Opera Project announced today grant awards totaling $75,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Following New York State's $105 million investment in the arts for FY2022, NYSCA has awarded more than $80 million since June 2021.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2021
The American Opera Project announced today grant awards totaling $75,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Following New York State's $105 million investment in the arts for FY2022, NYSCA has awarded more than $80 million since June 2021.
Opera Ithaca Announces World Film Premiere Of HANSEL AND GRETEL
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2021
Opera Ithaca has announced the premiere of its original film production of Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel. The film can be streamed on demand starting Sunday, December 19.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2021
Opera Ithaca has announced the premiere of its original film production of Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel. The film can be streamed on demand starting Sunday, December 19.
The Royal Opera House Announces Opera And Ballet Cultural Highlights For 2022
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
The Royal Opera House will continue its first full Season since 2019 with a selection of world class productions throughout 2022, showcasing the very best of opera and ballet. In anticipation of the new year, here are a selection of upcoming world premieres and classic revivals from The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
The Royal Opera House will continue its first full Season since 2019 with a selection of world class productions throughout 2022, showcasing the very best of opera and ballet. In anticipation of the new year, here are a selection of upcoming world premieres and classic revivals from The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet.
Renée Fleming to Lead SongStudio Workshop Celebrating the Art of the Vocal Recital
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
From January 17–22, 2022, renowned soprano Renée Fleming will mentor 10 aspiring young singers and 10 collaborative pianists from around the world in the fourth year of SongStudio, an innovative program exploring the future of the vocal recital.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
From January 17–22, 2022, renowned soprano Renée Fleming will mentor 10 aspiring young singers and 10 collaborative pianists from around the world in the fourth year of SongStudio, an innovative program exploring the future of the vocal recital.
Teatro Grattacielo Opens Co-Production of Mozart's IDOMENEO In Greece
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
Teatro Grattacielo's artistic directors Stefanos Koroneos, the Board of Directors, in collaboration with Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy, have announced their very first international co-production of W.A.Mozart Idomeneo with the Cultural and Conference Center of Heraklion.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
Teatro Grattacielo's artistic directors Stefanos Koroneos, the Board of Directors, in collaboration with Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy, have announced their very first international co-production of W.A.Mozart Idomeneo with the Cultural and Conference Center of Heraklion.
VIDEO: Watch the Act Four Finale in the Royal Opera's Production of MACBETH
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
For Verdi, Shakespeare was a long-standing passion and Macbeth (the first of his three Shakespearean masterpieces) is widely seen as a major step forward in his artistic development. First seen in 2002, Phyllida Lloyd’s production encapsulates the sinister quality of the piece, with striking designs by Anthony Ward.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
For Verdi, Shakespeare was a long-standing passion and Macbeth (the first of his three Shakespearean masterpieces) is widely seen as a major step forward in his artistic development. First seen in 2002, Phyllida Lloyd’s production encapsulates the sinister quality of the piece, with striking designs by Anthony Ward.
VIDEO: Sondra Radvanovsky Performs 'Vissi d'arte' From TOSCA at the Metropolitan Opera
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
A trio of commanding sopranos share the role of opera’s quintessential diva. Sondra Radvanovsky, Elena Stikhina, and Aleksandra Kurzak star in David McVicar’s thrilling production, sharing the stage with tenors Brian Jagde, Joseph Calleja, and Roberto Alagna as the painter-revolutionary Cavaradossi and baritones George Gagnidze and Željko Lučić as the vile police chief Scarpia. Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Carlo Rizzi share conducting duties.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
A trio of commanding sopranos share the role of opera’s quintessential diva. Sondra Radvanovsky, Elena Stikhina, and Aleksandra Kurzak star in David McVicar’s thrilling production, sharing the stage with tenors Brian Jagde, Joseph Calleja, and Roberto Alagna as the painter-revolutionary Cavaradossi and baritones George Gagnidze and Željko Lučić as the vile police chief Scarpia. Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Carlo Rizzi share conducting duties.
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