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BWW Review: My Desert Island (and 92nd St. Y) All-Time Dream Team – Brownlee, Spyre

BWW Review: My Desert Island (and 92nd St. Y) All-Time Dream Team – Brownlee, Spyres and Rossini

by Richard Sasanow — October 30, 2021
Oh, sure, give us Missy Mazzoli, Nico Muhly, Laura Kaminsky, Kevin Puts, Terence Blanchard, Paul Moravec, Huang Ruo and all the other fabulous composers at work today.
VIDEO: Janai Brugger Sings 'Summertime' in Rehearsal For The Metropolitan Opera's POR

VIDEO: Janai Brugger Sings 'Summertime' in Rehearsal For The Metropolitan Opera's PORGY AND BESS

by BWW News Desk — October 29, 2021
The Metropolitan Opera has posted a video from the final dress rehearsal of their production of Porgy and Bess.
Student Rush Tickets Announced for Opera Orlando's LA TRAVIATA

Student Rush Tickets Announced for Opera Orlando's LA TRAVIATA

by BWW News Desk — October 28, 2021
Opera Orlando will present Giuseppe Verdi’s classic La Traviata this weekend at the Walt Disney Theater at Dr.
Connecticut Lyric Opera to Present LA LIBERAZIONE DI RUGGIERO DALL'ISOLA D'ALCINA in

Connecticut Lyric Opera to Present LA LIBERAZIONE DI RUGGIERO DALL'ISOLA D'ALCINA in November

by BWW News Desk — October 28, 2021
Connecticut Lyric Opera, in association with its partner, Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, will present Italian Baroque composer Francesca Caccini's 'La liberazione di Ruggiero dalla'isola d'Alcina'' on November 5 and 7.
The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS Will Return to The Met

The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS Will Return to The Met

by BWW News Desk — October 28, 2021
The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess will return to the Met for 13 performances, October 31–December 12, 2021.
Pittsburgh Opera Presents A Special Recital By Rolando Villazón

Pittsburgh Opera Presents A Special Recital By Rolando Villazón

by BWW News Desk — October 27, 2021
World-renowned tenor and Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist alumnus Rolando Villazón returns to Pittsburgh for a recital to benefit Pittsburgh Opera's acclaimed Resident Artist Program.
The Atlanta Opera Announces 2021-22 Glynn Studio Artists

The Atlanta Opera Announces 2021-22 Glynn Studio Artists

by BWW News Desk — October 27, 2021
Each of the Studio Artists is an early career professional with significant stage experience, some with lead performances and major concert appearances on their resume.
Reimagined Virtual Opera OTELLO to be Presented by The Town Hall and PREformances Cha

Reimagined Virtual Opera OTELLO to be Presented by The Town Hall and PREformances Chamber Music Collaborative

by BWW News Desk — October 27, 2021
The Town Hall and the PREformances Chamber Music Collaborative have teamed up to bring Verdi’s Otello, virtually, to audiences at home as part of The Town Hall’s new Opera at Home series.

The Legendary Ballet Icons Gala comes to Dubai Opera this January

by BWW News Desk — October 27, 2021
The highlight of the international dance calendar, the Ballet Icons Gala, comes to Dubai Opera from 20-21 January 2022.
BWW Review: The San Diego Opera Presents STEPHANIE BLYTHE IN RECITAL at the Balboa Th

BWW Review: The San Diego Opera Presents STEPHANIE BLYTHE IN RECITAL at the Balboa Theatre

by Ron Bierman — October 26, 2021
The imposing mezzo soprano Stephanie Blythe is known for her roles in Wagner, Verdi and Stravinsky.
Dubai Opera Presents THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY This November

Dubai Opera Presents THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY This November

by BWW News Desk — October 26, 2021
A stunning celebration remembering one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time, this energetic, vibrant musical journey brings to life 35 years of hits from George Michael's glittering career.
Bellissima Opera Announces 2022 Season

Bellissima Opera Announces 2022 Season

by BWW News Desk — October 26, 2021
Working In Concert's Bellissima Opera presents in 2021-22: a virtual opera, a celebration of women artists, and a full-length live opera premiere.
VIDEO: Act III Quintet From DIE MEISTERSINGER VON NÜRNBERG at the Metropolitan Opera

VIDEO: Act III Quintet From DIE MEISTERSINGER VON NÜRNBERG at the Metropolitan Opera

by Alan Henry — October 25, 2021
Watch as Lise Davidsen, Claudia Mahnke, Klaus Florian Vogt, Paul Appleby, and Michael Volle sing an excerpt from the Act III quintet in the final dress rehearsal.
VIDEO: The Metropolitan Opera Celebrates World Opera Day

VIDEO: The Metropolitan Opera Celebrates World Opera Day

by Alan Henry — October 25, 2021
In celebration of World Opera Day, the Met thanks the many opera lovers who gathered to experience Terence Blanchard's Fire Shut Up in My Bones, as well as the company's long-awaited reopening, on September 27, 2021.
BWW Review: DER FREISCHÜTZ at Opera Wroclaw

BWW Review: DER FREISCHÜTZ at Opera Wroclaw

by Natalia Jarczynska — October 25, 2021
What a romantic night! Well, this show is considered the first German Romantic opera after all.
VIDEO: First Look at Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg at the Metropolitan Ope

VIDEO: First Look at Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg at the Metropolitan Opera

by BWW News Desk — October 23, 2021
Take a sneak peek at the final dress rehearsal for Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg playing at the Metropolitan Opera from October 26-November 14
Wagner's Epic Comedy DIE MEISTERSINGER VON NÜRNBERG Returns To The Met, October 26

Wagner's Epic Comedy DIE MEISTERSINGER VON NÜRNBERG Returns To The Met, October 26

by BWW News Desk — October 22, 2021
In his highly anticipated return to the Met after 25 years, maestro Antonio Pappano, music director of London's Royal Opera, will lead six performances of Wagner's epic comedy Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, October 26–November 14.
The Levitt Pavilion Orlando Bandwagon Concert Series to Continue with Verdi's LA TRAV

The Levitt Pavilion Orlando Bandwagon Concert Series to Continue with Verdi's LA TRAVIATA

by Gigi Gervais — October 21, 2021
The Levitt Pavilion Orlando (LPO) Bandwagon Concert Series is a mobile stage for free community and pop-up concerts across Orlando and Orange County featuring a diverse array of professional musical artists.
BMOP and Odyssey Opera Announce New, Five-Year Series of Performances/Recordings of O

BMOP and Odyssey Opera Announce New, Five-Year Series of Performances/Recordings of Operas By Black Composers

by BWW News Desk — October 20, 2021
Yesterday, at a press conference hosted at Roxbury Community College, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) and Odyssey Opera, two of today's leading innovators on the classical musical scene, unveiled a new five-year initiative to elevate opera by Black composers.
The Atlanta Opera's 96-Hour Opera Project is Seeking BIPOC Composers and Librettists

The Atlanta Opera's 96-Hour Opera Project is Seeking BIPOC Composers and Librettists

by BWW News Desk — October 19, 2021
The Atlanta Opera unveiled the 96-Hour Opera Project, a composition competition in which teams of composers and librettists have four days to write, cast, direct and stage completely new and compelling 10-minute operas.
Pittsburgh Opera Announces New Board Member Alice Gelormino

Pittsburgh Opera Announces New Board Member Alice Gelormino

by BWW News Desk — October 18, 2021
Pittsburgh Opera announces that Alice Gelormino has joined its Board of Directors.
Royal Opera House Announces Black History Month Programming

Royal Opera House Announces Black History Month Programming

by BWW News Desk — October 18, 2021
Throughout the month of October The Royal Opera House will present live-streamed performances featuring artists from both The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, alongside a range of archival content and dedicated social media takeovers from our global community of Black creatives and performers.
Works & Process at the Guggenheim Continues Fall 2021 Season with The Met, Alvin Aile

Works & Process at the Guggenheim Continues Fall 2021 Season with The Met, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater & More

by BWW News Desk — October 18, 2021
Works & Process will continue its fall 2021 Season with more evening performances in the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Peter B.
DIAL M FOR MURDER Returns To Dubai Opera This November

DIAL M FOR MURDER Returns To Dubai Opera This November

by BWW News Desk — October 18, 2021
A brand-new production for the first modern thriller, Dial M for Murder, is back at the Dubai Opera from the 22-23 November.
BWW Review: Season's First TURANDOT Adds a Fourth Question - Is It Time to Retire Zef

BWW Review: Season's First TURANDOT Adds a Fourth Question - Is It Time to Retire Zeffirelli's Popular Production?

by Richard Sasanow — October 15, 2021
Nobody goes to see the Met’s TURANDOT for subtlety and, from that standpoint, the audience got what it paid for at the opera’s first performance of the season.

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