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Chorus Of Dutch National Opera Presents Brahms' EIN DEUTSCHES REQUIEM
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2021
On 22 April, Dutch National Opera says farewell to Ching-Lien Wu, Chorus master of Dutch National Opera, with a live stream from the Great Hall of the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, for which DNO and the Concertgebouw join forces for the first time. 'An opera chorus - and certainly one as richly coloured as ours - can give a wonderful and distinctive interpretation to Ein deutsches Requiem,” Wu says.
PBS Will Present Great Performances at the Met: Jonas Kaufmann in Concert
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2021
PBS has announced that it will air Great Performances at the Met: Jonas Kaufmann in Concert this spring.
Houston Grand Opera Announces Next Season's 2021–22 HGO Studio Artists
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2021
Houston Grand Opera has announced the three new singers and nine returning artists who will train with the HGO Studio for 2021–22. The HGO Studio provides comprehensive career development to young singers and pianist/coaches who have demonstrated potential to make major contributions to the artform. 
BWW Review: SUOR ANGELICA Opens at Winter Opera Saint Louis
by Steve Callahan - March 23, 2021
Winter Opera Saint Louis rises from its pandemic slumber with a very lovely production of one of Puccini’s more rarely performed works—Suor Angelica.
Des Moines Metro Opera Announces Passing Of Founder Robert L. Larsen
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2021
Des Moines Metro Opera's General & Artistic Director, Michael Egel, today announced the passing of the company's beloved Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus, Robert L. Larsen. He passed away peacefully in Indianola on Sunday, March 21, 2021.  The entire DMMO community mourns the loss of Dr. Larsen, and our hearts go out to his family, friends and former students at this time of immense sorrow.
Royal Opera House Announces New Friday Premiere Stream: THE ROYAL BALLET'S CONCERTO
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2021
The Royal Opera House will continue its #OurHouseToYourHouse programme, featuring online broadcasts that can be accessed by audiences around the world for just £3.  
Raylynmor Opera Releases Film Adaptation Of Mozart's BASTIEN UND BASTIENNE
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2021
Raylynmor Opera will release an original film production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's delightful comic opera, Bastien and Bastienne, on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. The film features the premiere of a new English libretto and adaptation by Raylynmor Artistic Director Ben Robinson, which sets the action in the social media-obsessed present.
Salzburger Landestheater Presents THE MAGIC FLUTE
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2021
Salzburger Landestheater presents The Magic Flute, running through June 13, 2021.
Emily Fons of San Diego Opera's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at Pechanga Arena Drive-in.
by Maria Nockin - March 19, 2021
Emily Fons received a Grammy nomination for her work on the recording of Jennifer Higdon’s opera Cold Mountain. Fons has been lauded for her virtuosic abilities in the Baroque and Bel Canto repertoires and for the dramatic commitment and musicality she brings to modern works. She has performed with Santa Fe Opera, Seattle Opera, and many others.
CARMEN Announced at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2021
Opera Orlando welcomes an incredible cast representative of the rich culture of Haiti in the 1960s, as Georges Bizet's fiery masterwork Carmen takes the stage at Dr. Phillips Center on April 1 and 3.
Toni Marie Palmertree and Ellen Rissinger Present Virtual Concert THE HEART OF A WOMAN
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2021
Rising Opera star Toni Marie Palmertree is joining forces with pianist Ellen Rissinger to present a digital concert entitled 'The Heart of a Woman'. Inspired by the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, this concert presents a rich collection of songs by Argentinian, French, German, and American women composers.
Gulfshore Opera Announces 7th Annual Fundraising Event, the CARMEN GALA
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2021
This year, Gulfshore Opera's entire fundraising event, including concert and gala dinner, will take place on the campus of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. The evening begins at 5:00 with a pre-concert wine reception and first peek at the auction items in the fireside room. The open-air concert highlighting the dramatic story of Carmen follows.
Former Met Opera Conductor James Levine Has Passed Away At 77
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2021
Conductor James Levine has passed away at age 77 in Palm Springs, California. His distinguished tenure was in recent years overshadowed by allegations of sexual abuse and harassment which effectively ended his career and resulted in litigation between him and The Met.
The Met Announces Two-Week Schedule for Nightly Met Opera Streams, Featuring DON GIOVANNI and More
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2021
The Met has announced themed lineups for two weeks of its Nightly Met Opera Streams, the company’s ongoing series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on the its website during the coronavirus closure. The schedule includes a Myths and Legends week and a Love Triangles week.
BWW Review: A CHILD OF OUR TIME: ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2021 at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - March 17, 2021
It begins with the mezzo-soprano, the wonderful Elizabeth Campbell.
Pittsburgh Opera To Perform Charlie Parker's YARDBIRD For Live, Socially-Distant Audiences, April 10-22
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2021
Pittsburgh Opera will present the first-ever Pittsburgh performances of Charlie Parker's Yardbird, based on the life of legendary jazz musician, at its headquarters in the Strip District from April 10th through 22nd.
DMMO Unveils RUSALKA: THE LITTLEST MERMAID With Free Opera Curriculum For Schools And Families
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2021
Beginning March 15, teachers, parents, and schools across the country will gain access to Des Moines Metro Opera's Virtual Opera Curriculum, an online music education series offered as part of the organization's OPERA Iowa programming.
Utah Opera Announces 2021-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2021
Utah Opera Artistic Director Christopher McBeth today announced Utah Opera’s 2021-22 season, sponsored by the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation. In its upcoming season, Utah Opera presents four full-scale opera productions with live performances at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre.
Photo Flash: Pittsburgh Opera to Present WOMEN'S MARCH Concert
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2021
Pittsburgh Opera will be broadcasting a free concert celebrating works by women composers on its YouTube Channel, on Friday, March 26th at 7:00PM. Called “Women’s March”, the 55-minute concert spans 900 years of classical music composed by women.
BWW Review: Houston Opera's Jack Swanson Recital
by Maria Nockin - March 15, 2021
On Friday evening March 12, 2021, Houston Grand Opera presented Live from The Cullen: Jack Swanson and Richard Bado in a wide-ranging recital of music by Robert Schumann, Leonard Bernstein, Roger Quilter, Kurt Weill, Franz Liszt, and Gioachino Rossini. Swanson can hold his audience spellbound with the magic coming from his voice and his eyes.
BWW Review: Santa Fe Opera Online Benefit Concert
by Maria Nockin - March 12, 2021
On March 11, 2021, Santa Fe Opera presented an online benefit concert for its renowned apprentice programs. Singing the concert were former apprentices mezzo-soprano Emily Fons, tenor Jack Swanson, and baritone Will Liverman. Fons sings an aria from The Haunted Manor, Liverman sings an aria from Pagliacci and Swanson sings 'What a Wonderful World.'
Opera Santa Barbara Presents DON PASQUALE, A Live Drive-In Opera
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2021
Opera Santa Barbara is excited to return to live productions with Don Pasquale, A Live Drive-In Opera, as the season opener for Concerts In Your Car at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. The only performance will be Saturday, April 10, at 7:30PM. This production marks the company's second live stage performance after the successful live drive-in opera for Carmen in December. Come prepared to laugh, sing along, and keep that toe-tapping foot away from the gas pedal!
Peter Coyote, Karin Wolverton and More to Star in RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE: THE MAKING OF A WESTERN OPERA
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2021
The Actors Fund announced today that Quantum Leap Productions will present “Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera,” a documentary film that celebrates the artistry of live theatre, as an online benefit to support creative professionals out of work due to the pandemic.
Arizona Opera Announces ARIZONA ARIAS Series
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2021
As part of its Reimagined 2020/21 Season, Arizona Opera has announced details of its upcoming spring program, Arizona Arias.
New Opera West Presents Streaming Animated Dog Opera PEPITO
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2021
New Opera West  has released streaming animated dog opera, Pepito. Pepito tells the story of a couple who go to an animal shelter hoping to adopt a puppy, but are met with surprise and uncertainty. 

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