Sasha Cooke to Replace Jamie Barton as Eduige in The Met's RODELINDA
Sasha Cooke will sing Eduige in all performances of Handel's Rodelinda this season, replacing Jamie Barton, who is now singing Eboli in the Met's new production of Verdi's Don Carlos, as previously announced.
First-Ever Met Performances of Verdi's DON CARLOS to be Presented in its Original French Version
For the first time in company history, the Metropolitan Opera will present the original five-act French version of Verdi’s Don Carlos, with eight performances February 28–March 26.
Michel van der Aa's UPLOAD to Make North American Debut at Park Avenue Armory
This spring, Park Avenue Armory will present the North American premiere of Dutch composer, film and stage director, and librettist Michel van der Aa’s groundbreaking new opera Upload, following its acclaimed run at the Dutch National Opera in fall 2021.
National Opera Association Awards Four Inaugural Dominick and Carolyn Bailey Argento Fellowships at Annual Conference
The National Opera Association (NOA) awarded the first ever Argento Fellowships to four recipients at the closing awards ceremony of the NOA 2022 Conference which took place recently in St.
BWW Review: An INTIMATE Look at the New Gordon-Nottage Opera at Lincoln Center Theater
INTIMATE APPAREL appeared this week at LCT’s Mitzi Newhouse Theater, directed adroitly by Bartlett Sher, with a thoughtful libretto by Lynn Nottage based on her award-winning play and a ragtime-inflected score by composer Ricky Ian Gordon.
Francesco Demuro to Take Over as the Duke of Mantua in RIGOLETTO
Mexican tenor Javier Camarena has withdrawn from all Rigoletto performances.
Opera Memphis Presents PYGMALION 2.0 At Playhouse On The Square
Opera Memphis will make its long-awaited return to Playhouse on the Square this March with a titilating double bill entitled Pygmalion 2.
BWW Review: Costanzo and Bond Join Prokofiev and van Zweden at the Philharmonic
It took longer to read the notes for Joan Tower’s “Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No.
BWW Review: GARDEN OF FINZI-CONTINIS at City Opera-NYTF Is Too Much of a Good Thing
Ricky Ian Gordon and Michael Korie, in their new opera for New York City Opera and National Yiddish Theatre-Folksbiene, weren’t the only ones to be inspired by the famed 1962 novel THE GARDEN OF THE FINZI-CONTINIS (IL GIARDINO DEI FINZI CONTINI) by Italian Giorgio Bassani.
Tenor Randolph Locke Dies at 67
The tenor's recent seasons have included Don José in Carmen with San Francisco Opera, Calaf in Turandot at the Savonlinna Opera Festival in Finland, Turiddu in Cavalleria rusticana, opposite Agnes Baltsa in Thessaloniki, Greece, Orin Mannon in the Lyric Opera of Chicago production of Mourning Beco
Opera North Commissions Sitarist Roopa Panesar For New Music Biennial 2022
Opera North has announced a new commission from sitarist Roopa Panesar for PRS Foundation and Southbank Centre's New Music Biennial 2022.
BWW Review: Audra McDonald and Dr. Phillips Center Make History with Duke Ellington's BLACK, BROWN & BEIGE
It's not every day that Audra McDonald stands twenty feet in front of you and says, 'Tonight, we are all a part of history.
Jamie Barton to Sing Eboli in The Met's DON CARLOS
Jamie Barton will sing Eboli in this season’s new production of the original five-act French version of Verdi’s Don Carlos, replacing Elīna Garanča, who has withdrawn.
On Site Opera Announces Two New Board Members
On Site Opera, New York's pioneer opera company rooted in site-specific storytelling and the immersive experience, announced today the appointment of 2 new trustees to the company's Board of Directors: Christine Duque and Eric Li Cheung.
OPERA America Awards Opera Grants For Women Stage Directors And Conductors
OPERA America has announced the recipients of the 2022 Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors.
New Opera At Interlochen To Salute The Life Of 19th-Century Sculptor Edmonia Lewis
In the spring of 2024, Interlochen Arts Academy will present the staged premiere of the opera Edmonia by award-winning composer William Banfield.
Greek National Opera To Present Umberto Giordano's ANDREA CHENIER
The Greek National Opera will open 2022 with four performances of Umberto Giordano's Andrea Chénier from January 29 to February 13 in Stavros Niarchos Hall at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.
Turn the Spotlight Announces 2020-21 Fellows
Turn the Spotlight has announced the 2020/21 Fellows, consisting of creators, activators, and change-makers.
Lucas Meachem Steps In To Make Debut At Teatro Alla Scala In THAÏS, February 10 - March 2
It was just announced that American baritone Lucas Meachem will step in to perform Athanaël in a new Olivier Py production of Jules Massenet's Thaïs at Teatro alla Scala, marking his house debut.
New Amsterdam Opera to Present LA DAME BLANCHE
This One-Night-Only performance will be presented on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM, at The Center at West Park (165 W.
Waterperry Opera Festival Announces 2022 Lineup
The 2022 Waterperry Opera Festival will run Friday 12th - Saturday 20th August.
Opera Memphis Welcomes 2022 Ensemble Of Handorf Company Artists
The Opera Memphis Handorf Company Artist program will welcome three exciting new talents to Memphis this February.
Houston Grand Opera Announces 2022 Concert Of Arias Winners
Houston Grand Opera has announced the winners for this year's Concert of Arias, the 34th Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers, held last evening at the Wortham Theater Center and livestreamed for audiences at home on HGO Digital and HGO's Facebook and YouTube channels.
Bronx Arts Ensemble to Present Markel Reed in Concert
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
The Leopard, by Michael Dellaira and J.
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