Music Director James Conlon To Depart LA Opera After 20 Years; 40th Anniversary Season Lineup Announced
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2025
LA Opera has announced details for the company's 40th anniversary season, which will launch on September 20, 2025. In his 20th season with the company—his final season as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate—James Conlon will conduct three of the five mainstage productions, with other mainstage performances led by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados and by guest conductor Dalia Stasevska.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2025
LA Opera has announced details for the company's 40th anniversary season, which will launch on September 20, 2025. In his 20th season with the company—his final season as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate—James Conlon will conduct three of the five mainstage productions, with other mainstage performances led by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados and by guest conductor Dalia Stasevska.
Opera Singer's Lawsuit Against University of Michigan Over Firing is Dismissed
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2025
Opera singer David Daniels sued the University of Michigan after being fired for sexual misconduct in 2020. Now, a judge has dismissed the lawsuit, stating that Daniels waited too long to sue the university.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2025
Opera singer David Daniels sued the University of Michigan after being fired for sexual misconduct in 2020. Now, a judge has dismissed the lawsuit, stating that Daniels waited too long to sue the university.
Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis: THIS HOUSE to be Presented at Works & Process
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2025
Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: This House by Ricky Ian Gordon, Lynn Nottage, and Ruby Aiyo Gerber. Learn more about the presentation and see how to attend.
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2025
Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: This House by Ricky Ian Gordon, Lynn Nottage, and Ruby Aiyo Gerber. Learn more about the presentation and see how to attend.
Review: Michael Hersch’s AND WE, EACH Challenges the Audience at Every Turn
by Richard Sasanow - February 09, 2025
Michael Hersch took no prisoners with his new opera, AND WE, EACH, a production of the Baltimore musical organization, Mind on Fire, which had its New York premiere on February 6 at National Sawdust in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
by Richard Sasanow - February 09, 2025
Michael Hersch took no prisoners with his new opera, AND WE, EACH, a production of the Baltimore musical organization, Mind on Fire, which had its New York premiere on February 6 at National Sawdust in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Video: CENDRILLON (CINDERELLA) at the Dr. Phillips Center
by Blair Ingenthron - February 08, 2025
Opera Orlando is presenting a fairy tale classic, Jules Massenet’s Cendrillon (Cinderella), based on the beloved French Cinderella story by Perrault. Check out video footage in the trailer here!
by Blair Ingenthron - February 08, 2025
Opera Orlando is presenting a fairy tale classic, Jules Massenet’s Cendrillon (Cinderella), based on the beloved French Cinderella story by Perrault. Check out video footage in the trailer here!
Review: Richards-Cote INJUSTICE Opera Gives Hope that Truth is Not BLIND
by Richard Sasanow - February 05, 2025
Anyone who’s spent enough time watching network TV knows an American criminal justice system that is built around simplistic stories of the good guys (hard-working prosecutors and police detectives) putting away the bad guys (“perps” of all stripes) with the help of brilliant DNA evidence that points the way to the truth. That’s not exactly the impression that we get from BLIND INJUSTICE—the opera by composer Scott Davenport Richards and librettist David Cote that had its New York debut this week.
by Richard Sasanow - February 05, 2025
Anyone who’s spent enough time watching network TV knows an American criminal justice system that is built around simplistic stories of the good guys (hard-working prosecutors and police detectives) putting away the bad guys (“perps” of all stripes) with the help of brilliant DNA evidence that points the way to the truth. That’s not exactly the impression that we get from BLIND INJUSTICE—the opera by composer Scott Davenport Richards and librettist David Cote that had its New York debut this week.
Experiments In Opera Presents A Double Bill Of World Premiere SOLOperas
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2025
Experiments In Opera has announced the world premiere of SOLOperas, two back-to-back operas written for and inspired by the self-accompanying solo performer.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2025
Experiments In Opera has announced the world premiere of SOLOperas, two back-to-back operas written for and inspired by the self-accompanying solo performer.
Opera On Tap Will Host Benefit Concert in Support of Education Programs
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2025
Opera on Tap has announced its upcoming Benefit Concert. This will serve as a vital fundraiser supporting Opera on Tap's Playground Opera and Opera Maker Lab education programs.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2025
Opera on Tap has announced its upcoming Benefit Concert. This will serve as a vital fundraiser supporting Opera on Tap's Playground Opera and Opera Maker Lab education programs.
The Kosciuszko Foundation And New York City Opera Present Interwoven Melodies: Mieczysław Weinberg's World In Music And Words
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2025
The Kosciuszko Foundation, in collaboration with the New York City Opera, the Polish Cultural Institute New York, and the National Institute of Music and Dance, cordially invites you to a recital and lecture about composer Mieczysław Weinberg.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2025
The Kosciuszko Foundation, in collaboration with the New York City Opera, the Polish Cultural Institute New York, and the National Institute of Music and Dance, cordially invites you to a recital and lecture about composer Mieczysław Weinberg.
Review: Will Philadelphia’s LOVER Stay Anonymous?
by Richard Sasanow - February 04, 2025
Even though there’s no shortage of contemporary opera around, we all still long for the rediscovery of a delightful operatic work from the archives, particularly a comedy, of which there is a short supply. Would Opera Philadelphia’s THE ANONYMOUS LOVER (L’AMANT ANONYME)--by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George, a contemporary of Mozart, with libretto by Francois-Georges Fouques Deshayes, Desfontaines--fit the bill? Hope sprang eternal, for me at least.
by Richard Sasanow - February 04, 2025
Even though there’s no shortage of contemporary opera around, we all still long for the rediscovery of a delightful operatic work from the archives, particularly a comedy, of which there is a short supply. Would Opera Philadelphia’s THE ANONYMOUS LOVER (L’AMANT ANONYME)--by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George, a contemporary of Mozart, with libretto by Francois-Georges Fouques Deshayes, Desfontaines--fit the bill? Hope sprang eternal, for me at least.
Renée Fleming & More Confirmed For 2025 Vancouver USA Arts And Music Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2025
The Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival has revealed that Renée Fleming, Mark and Maggie O'Connor, and Sharon Isbin will headline the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA performances at the 2025 Festival.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2025
The Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival has revealed that Renée Fleming, Mark and Maggie O'Connor, and Sharon Isbin will headline the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA performances at the 2025 Festival.
Winner: World Premiere Recording of Saariaho's ARIANA MATER under Salonen Wins Opera Grammy
by Richard Sasanow - February 03, 2025
ARIANA MATER, the opera by Kaija Saariaho, who died last summer at 70, won this year's Grammy for Best Opera Recording, for the Deutsche Grammophon recording issued last August. With its libretto by Amin Maalouf, the production by Peter Sellars features the San Francisco Symphony and Chorus under Esa-Pekka Salonen and mezzo Fleur Barron in the title role.
by Richard Sasanow - February 03, 2025
ARIANA MATER, the opera by Kaija Saariaho, who died last summer at 70, won this year's Grammy for Best Opera Recording, for the Deutsche Grammophon recording issued last August. With its libretto by Amin Maalouf, the production by Peter Sellars features the San Francisco Symphony and Chorus under Esa-Pekka Salonen and mezzo Fleur Barron in the title role.
Long Beach Opera Presents Pauline Oliveros' EL RELICARIO DE LOS ANIMALES
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
Long Beach Opera will present two landmark performances of a new production of Pauline Oliveros' El Relicario de Los Animales, February 15th & 16th at the historic indoor-outdoor Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
Long Beach Opera will present two landmark performances of a new production of Pauline Oliveros' El Relicario de Los Animales, February 15th & 16th at the historic indoor-outdoor Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles.
Anabella Lenzu To Celebrate New Book Release at Peridance Center In February
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
Anabella Lenzu will celebrate the release of her new book, Teaching and Learning Dance through Meaningful Gestures, in February. The event will take place on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 at 2PM at Peridance Center (126 East 13th Street, New York, NY, 10003), Studio 3.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2025
Anabella Lenzu will celebrate the release of her new book, Teaching and Learning Dance through Meaningful Gestures, in February. The event will take place on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 at 2PM at Peridance Center (126 East 13th Street, New York, NY, 10003), Studio 3.
Donizetti's THE ELIXIR OF LOVE Begins In February At Florida Grand Opera
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2025
Florida Grand Opera will present Gaetano Donizetti's The Elixir of Love (L'elisir d'amore), an iconic romantic comedy filled with humor, human emotion, and unforgettable bel canto melodies.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2025
Florida Grand Opera will present Gaetano Donizetti's The Elixir of Love (L'elisir d'amore), an iconic romantic comedy filled with humor, human emotion, and unforgettable bel canto melodies.
Review: AIDA, Royal Ballet and Opera
by Gary Naylor - January 29, 2025
Robert Carsen's vision is as uncompromising as ever, but the world has changed in three short years
by Gary Naylor - January 29, 2025
Robert Carsen's vision is as uncompromising as ever, but the world has changed in three short years
Soprano Karen Slack to Tour to AFRICAN QUEENS To Kennedy Center, 92NY And University Of Toronto
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2025
Karen Slack will continue the nationwide tour of her new program African Queens. This program celebrates the history and legacy of seven African queens, revered as rulers but not widely heralded in the Western world. Learn how to attend.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2025
Karen Slack will continue the nationwide tour of her new program African Queens. This program celebrates the history and legacy of seven African queens, revered as rulers but not widely heralded in the Western world. Learn how to attend.
Review: Going for Baroque with ENLIGHTENMENT and BULLOCK
by Richard Sasanow - January 27, 2025
The 17th and 18th centuries rode roughshod over the programming at the 92NY the other night, when that brilliant British baroque ensemble, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and superb guest soloist, soprano Julia Bullock, bathed the audience in the warmth of what itself acknowledged was a lineup of ‘chestnuts.’
by Richard Sasanow - January 27, 2025
The 17th and 18th centuries rode roughshod over the programming at the 92NY the other night, when that brilliant British baroque ensemble, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and superb guest soloist, soprano Julia Bullock, bathed the audience in the warmth of what itself acknowledged was a lineup of ‘chestnuts.’
Sarasota Opera Announces 2025 Mini Events
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
Sarasota Opera is once again offering its popular Mini Events, which take place throughout the year and are themed, intimate dining events hosted at a private home or venue.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
Sarasota Opera is once again offering its popular Mini Events, which take place throughout the year and are themed, intimate dining events hosted at a private home or venue.
OPERA America Selects Four Teams for the 2025 Robert L.B. Tobin Director-Designer Prize
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
OPERA America will award the Robert L.B. Tobin Director-Designer Prize to four teams of creative artists. The prize connects these rising artists with producers who can advance their careers.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
OPERA America will award the Robert L.B. Tobin Director-Designer Prize to four teams of creative artists. The prize connects these rising artists with producers who can advance their careers.
Musica Viva Performs Choral Music From The Baltic States
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2025
New York City's leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, will present CURSE UPON IRON, a one-night only concert at Manhattan's All Souls NYC in March. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2025
New York City's leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, will present CURSE UPON IRON, a one-night only concert at Manhattan's All Souls NYC in March. Learn more here!
Review: Prototype’s Gorgeous IN A GROVE by Cerrone and Fleischmann Arrives in New York
by Richard Sasanow - January 20, 2025
The New York premiere of the Christopher Cerrone/Stephanie Fleischmann opera IN A GROVE, in Mary Birnbaum’s simply beautiful—or beautifully simple—production triumphed at La Mama Experimental Theatre Club on Saturday as part of the Prototype Festival. It is inspired by Ryunosuke Akutagawa’s classic story (best known from its film version, “Rashomon”).
by Richard Sasanow - January 20, 2025
The New York premiere of the Christopher Cerrone/Stephanie Fleischmann opera IN A GROVE, in Mary Birnbaum’s simply beautiful—or beautifully simple—production triumphed at La Mama Experimental Theatre Club on Saturday as part of the Prototype Festival. It is inspired by Ryunosuke Akutagawa’s classic story (best known from its film version, “Rashomon”).
Video: Act III Quartet from RIGOLETTO at the Met Opera
by Joshua Wright - January 16, 2025
Watch Erin Morley, Rihab Chaieb, Pene Pati, and Luca Salsi sing an excerpt from the Act III quartet in a recent performance. Reigning Verdi baritone Quinn Kelsey reprises his devastating portrayal of the title court jester, and soprano Nadine Sierra, following her acclaimed performances as Juliette in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette last season, sings the role of his daughter, Gilda, as they lead the first of two casts beginning.
by Joshua Wright - January 16, 2025
Watch Erin Morley, Rihab Chaieb, Pene Pati, and Luca Salsi sing an excerpt from the Act III quartet in a recent performance. Reigning Verdi baritone Quinn Kelsey reprises his devastating portrayal of the title court jester, and soprano Nadine Sierra, following her acclaimed performances as Juliette in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette last season, sings the role of his daughter, Gilda, as they lead the first of two casts beginning.
Review: JENŮFA, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Alexander Cohen - January 16, 2025
It’s a mistake to dismiss Claus Guth’s production of Janacek’s Jenůfa as symbolically overwrought and interminably grey. Look closer and you’ll discover a duality to each beguiling appearance.
by Alexander Cohen - January 16, 2025
It’s a mistake to dismiss Claus Guth’s production of Janacek’s Jenůfa as symbolically overwrought and interminably grey. Look closer and you’ll discover a duality to each beguiling appearance.
Review: Prototype’s EAT THE DOCUMENT Brings Back the Activism of the ‘70s
by Richard Sasanow - January 14, 2025
The lobby of the HERE Theatre in SoHo was buzzing after Saturday’s performance of the new opera EAT THE DOCUMENT—not just for the performance we’d just watched but for the memories of the age that the piece evoked for many in the audience. Based on the novel of the same name by Dana Spiotta, DOCUMENT is a story of the ‘70s underground, with its activism, and a tale of sacrifice and living a secret.
by Richard Sasanow - January 14, 2025
The lobby of the HERE Theatre in SoHo was buzzing after Saturday’s performance of the new opera EAT THE DOCUMENT—not just for the performance we’d just watched but for the memories of the age that the piece evoked for many in the audience. Based on the novel of the same name by Dana Spiotta, DOCUMENT is a story of the ‘70s underground, with its activism, and a tale of sacrifice and living a secret.
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