Houston Grand Opera Presents LIVE FROM THE CULLEN With Jack Swanson
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Houston Grand Opera presents the March installment of Live from The Cullen on March 12. Tune in to HGO Digital and be transported to the Wortham Theater Center's Cullen Theater for a performance by sensational tenor Jack Swanson. Swanson is best known for his interpretations of Rossini and Donizetti.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Houston Grand Opera presents the March installment of Live from The Cullen on March 12. Tune in to HGO Digital and be transported to the Wortham Theater Center's Cullen Theater for a performance by sensational tenor Jack Swanson. Swanson is best known for his interpretations of Rossini and Donizetti.
Classical Movements Announces 2021 Prague Summer Nights To Be LIVE & IN-PERSON
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Classical Movements' Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival has decided, like several other prestigious summer festivals, to plan to be live and in-person this summer. To make this more possible, the festival will be moved two weeks later and will now take place July 5 to August 2, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Classical Movements' Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival has decided, like several other prestigious summer festivals, to plan to be live and in-person this summer. To make this more possible, the festival will be moved two weeks later and will now take place July 5 to August 2, 2021.
Classical Movements' Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival to Take Place Live and In Person
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Classical Movements' Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival has decided, like several other prestigious summer festivals, to plan to be live and in-person this summer. To make this more possible, the festival will be moved two weeks later and will now take place July 5 to August 2, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Classical Movements' Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival has decided, like several other prestigious summer festivals, to plan to be live and in-person this summer. To make this more possible, the festival will be moved two weeks later and will now take place July 5 to August 2, 2021.
Decameron Opera Coalition's TALES FROM A SAFE DISTANCE Invited Into the Library of Congress' Performing Arts Covid-19 Response Collection.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
The most ambitious operatic commission to emerge from the global pandemic, the Decameron Opera Coalition's Tales from a Safe Distance has been invited into the Library of Congress' Performing Arts Covid-19 Response Collection.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
The most ambitious operatic commission to emerge from the global pandemic, the Decameron Opera Coalition's Tales from a Safe Distance has been invited into the Library of Congress' Performing Arts Covid-19 Response Collection.
The Metropolitan Opera Announces Two-Week Schedule For Nightly Met Opera Streams, Celebrating Women's History Month
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
The Met has announced themed lineups for two weeks of its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on the company's website during the coronavirus closure.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
The Met has announced themed lineups for two weeks of its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on the company's website during the coronavirus closure.
The National Kaohsiung Center For The Arts To Stage Verdi's LA TRAVIATA
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
Weiwuying presents its acclaimed production of Verdi's La Traviata as a beacon of live performance at a time when so many opera houses around the world remain sadly silent.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
Weiwuying presents its acclaimed production of Verdi's La Traviata as a beacon of live performance at a time when so many opera houses around the world remain sadly silent.
FEDORA Announces Opera Prize Shortlist
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
FEDORA, The European Circle of Philanthropists of Ballet and Opera, has announced its shortlist of projects selected for the 2021 FEDORA Opera Prize. Voting will run through February 26, and is open now to the public. FEDORA will announce the 2021 Prize winners in June.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
FEDORA, The European Circle of Philanthropists of Ballet and Opera, has announced its shortlist of projects selected for the 2021 FEDORA Opera Prize. Voting will run through February 26, and is open now to the public. FEDORA will announce the 2021 Prize winners in June.
2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
This evening, the first ever virtual American Traditions Vocal Competition ended an incredible week celebrating and preserving all styles of classic American music with the final round featuring five phenomenal performers competing for the gold.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
This evening, the first ever virtual American Traditions Vocal Competition ended an incredible week celebrating and preserving all styles of classic American music with the final round featuring five phenomenal performers competing for the gold.
Princeton University Students Participate In The Creation Of A Virtual Opera: Francesco Cavalli's LA CALISTO
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
The students who signed up to participate in the Department of Music's Fall 2020 course MPP/MTD 219: Opera Performance expected to perform a staged version of La Calisto, Francesco Cavalli's 17th-century opera, in Richardson Auditorium at the end of the term. The arrival of the pandemic quickly necessitated a change in plans as students returned home for a semester of virtual learning.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
The students who signed up to participate in the Department of Music's Fall 2020 course MPP/MTD 219: Opera Performance expected to perform a staged version of La Calisto, Francesco Cavalli's 17th-century opera, in Richardson Auditorium at the end of the term. The arrival of the pandemic quickly necessitated a change in plans as students returned home for a semester of virtual learning.
The American Opera Project Announces Applications for 11th Season Of Composers & The Voice Training Program
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
The American Opera Project announces the return of its Composers & the Voice program for its 2021-2023 seasons. Created and led by Composers & the Voice Artistic Director Steven Osgood, six composers and up to three librettists will be selected for two-year fellowships to explore the fundamentals of writing for the voice and lyric theater.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
The American Opera Project announces the return of its Composers & the Voice program for its 2021-2023 seasons. Created and led by Composers & the Voice Artistic Director Steven Osgood, six composers and up to three librettists will be selected for two-year fellowships to explore the fundamentals of writing for the voice and lyric theater.
Opera Philadelphia Announces Program Celebrating Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Love Of Opera
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
On Monday, March 15, a new operatic event will showcase U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's favorite arias on what would have been her 88th birthday.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
On Monday, March 15, a new operatic event will showcase U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's favorite arias on what would have been her 88th birthday.
San Diego Opera Announces Spring Drive-In Season Featuring THE BARBER OF SEVILLE and ONE AMAZING NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
Inspired by the success from their safe drive-in performances of La bohème in the Fall, which heralded the return of live, in-person, opera to San Diego County since the start of the pandemic, and provided over 300 jobs to many, San Diego Opera has announced a Spring season of safe, socially-distanced, drive-in performances.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
Inspired by the success from their safe drive-in performances of La bohème in the Fall, which heralded the return of live, in-person, opera to San Diego County since the start of the pandemic, and provided over 300 jobs to many, San Diego Opera has announced a Spring season of safe, socially-distanced, drive-in performances.
Frank Hilbrich Directs The New Hungarian State Opera Production Of Verdi's Don Carlo
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
Frank Hilbrich directs the new Hungarian State Opera production of Verdi's Don Carlo. The five-act, Modena version of Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece is the next premiere in the paid stream series of the Hungarian State Opera.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
Frank Hilbrich directs the new Hungarian State Opera production of Verdi's Don Carlo. The five-act, Modena version of Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece is the next premiere in the paid stream series of the Hungarian State Opera.
BWW Review: SOME ENCHANTED EVENING from Pittsburgh Festival Opera
by Maria Nockin - February 15, 2021
On February 14, 2021, Valentine’s Day, Pittsburgh Festival Opera presented seven singers in a romantic concert entitled Some Enchanted Evening. James Lesniak and Robert Frankenberg provided thoughtful and supportive piano accompaniment and Festival Opera Board members added charming love stories.
by Maria Nockin - February 15, 2021
On February 14, 2021, Valentine’s Day, Pittsburgh Festival Opera presented seven singers in a romantic concert entitled Some Enchanted Evening. James Lesniak and Robert Frankenberg provided thoughtful and supportive piano accompaniment and Festival Opera Board members added charming love stories.
Soprano Angela Brown Interviewed in New Marian Anderson PBS Documentary, Voice Of Freedom
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2021
Contralto Marian Anderson was hailed as a voice that 'comes around once in a hundred years,' yet she was barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race. It is a well known moment in her life story.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2021
Contralto Marian Anderson was hailed as a voice that 'comes around once in a hundred years,' yet she was barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race. It is a well known moment in her life story.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces Two Key Staff Appointments
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2021
Lyric Opera of Kansas City General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler today announced the appointments to the Company’s senior staff. Effective March 1, 2021, Edward Sien as the Chief Development Officer and effective Feb. 1, 2021, Gregory Campbell as the Director of Marketing and Communications will join Lyric Opera of Kansas City.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2021
Lyric Opera of Kansas City General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler today announced the appointments to the Company’s senior staff. Effective March 1, 2021, Edward Sien as the Chief Development Officer and effective Feb. 1, 2021, Gregory Campbell as the Director of Marketing and Communications will join Lyric Opera of Kansas City.
MET STARS LIVE IN CONCERT Presents Sonya Yoncheva
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2021
Soprano Sonya Yoncheva will perform a live concert from the Schussenried Cloister in southwest Germany as part of the Met Stars Live in Concert series. The program features a tour-de-force of arias from Verdi’s Aida and Il Trovatore; Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, La Bohème, and the rarely performed Le Villi; Dvořák’s Rusalka; and Handel’s Rinaldo.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2021
Soprano Sonya Yoncheva will perform a live concert from the Schussenried Cloister in southwest Germany as part of the Met Stars Live in Concert series. The program features a tour-de-force of arias from Verdi’s Aida and Il Trovatore; Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, La Bohème, and the rarely performed Le Villi; Dvořák’s Rusalka; and Handel’s Rinaldo.
Opera Orlando Launches 2020-21 Opera on the Town Series With World Premiere Production of DEATH OF IVAN ILYCH
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2021
On the heels of two successful and safe in-person MainStage productions this past December and January, Opera Orlando is launching its 2020-21 Opera on the Town series next week with a world premiere production of Death of Ivan Ilych.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2021
On the heels of two successful and safe in-person MainStage productions this past December and January, Opera Orlando is launching its 2020-21 Opera on the Town series next week with a world premiere production of Death of Ivan Ilych.
Opera Fuoco Releases Mini-Series FIGARO IN THE CITY On Marquee TV
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2021
Conceived by Opera Fuoco Artistic Director David Stern and presented in partnership with Marquee TV, Figaro in the City is a modern-day retelling of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. Conductor David Stern collaborated with videographer and stage-director Alexandre Camerlo to forge the artistic direction of this contemporary adaptation of the 18th-century classic.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2021
Conceived by Opera Fuoco Artistic Director David Stern and presented in partnership with Marquee TV, Figaro in the City is a modern-day retelling of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. Conductor David Stern collaborated with videographer and stage-director Alexandre Camerlo to forge the artistic direction of this contemporary adaptation of the 18th-century classic.
Opera America Launches Opera Grants For Female Stage Directors And Conductors
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2021
OPERA America has announced the launch of the Opera Grants for Female Stage Directors and Conductors program, a new initiative developed to advance gender parity in the field by incentivizing opera companies to hire women for key artistic leadership roles. The grants are generously funded by the Marineau Family Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2021
OPERA America has announced the launch of the Opera Grants for Female Stage Directors and Conductors program, a new initiative developed to advance gender parity in the field by incentivizing opera companies to hire women for key artistic leadership roles. The grants are generously funded by the Marineau Family Foundation.
Utah Opera's LIGHT ON THE HORIZON Streamed Concert Emphasizes Hope and Optimism
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2021
Utah Opera presents an evening of opera arias inspired by central themes of light and optimism in a virtual concert in two acts that is available for streaming On Demand from February 12 to March 14. For more information, visit https://utahopera.org/events/2021/9897/
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2021
Utah Opera presents an evening of opera arias inspired by central themes of light and optimism in a virtual concert in two acts that is available for streaming On Demand from February 12 to March 14. For more information, visit https://utahopera.org/events/2021/9897/
The Santa Fe Opera Presents Online Benefit SONGS FOR THE FUTURE
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2021
The Santa Fe Opera will present Songs for the Future, a special online program to benefit its singing and technical Apprentice Programs, on March 11 at 6:00 pm MT.
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2021
The Santa Fe Opera will present Songs for the Future, a special online program to benefit its singing and technical Apprentice Programs, on March 11 at 6:00 pm MT.
BWW Review: Met Concert Shows Netrebko's Got the Technique to Do Anything She Pleases
by Richard Sasanow - February 07, 2021
I couldn’t help but admire Anna Netrebko’s taking on many of the pieces that comprised her concert from Vienna’s historic Spanish Riding School on February 6, which was part of the Met Stars Live in Concert. They may not have fit her voice to a tee but she almost made you think they did.
by Richard Sasanow - February 07, 2021
I couldn’t help but admire Anna Netrebko’s taking on many of the pieces that comprised her concert from Vienna’s historic Spanish Riding School on February 6, which was part of the Met Stars Live in Concert. They may not have fit her voice to a tee but she almost made you think they did.
Florentine Opera Company To Receive Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2021
The Florentine Opera Company has been approved for a Grants for Arts Projects award to support its mainstage La Boheme production. Taking place in 1950s Bronzeville, Florentine's project is among 1,073 projects across America totaling nearly $25 million that were selected during this first round of fiscal year 2021 funding in the Grants for Arts Projects funding category.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2021
The Florentine Opera Company has been approved for a Grants for Arts Projects award to support its mainstage La Boheme production. Taking place in 1950s Bronzeville, Florentine's project is among 1,073 projects across America totaling nearly $25 million that were selected during this first round of fiscal year 2021 funding in the Grants for Arts Projects funding category.
Stage Access to Stream The Rossini Opera Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2021
The Rossini Opera Festival will now be available for streaming in North America exclusively on Stage Access.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2021
The Rossini Opera Festival will now be available for streaming in North America exclusively on Stage Access.
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