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Beth Morrison of "The PROTOTYPE FESTIVAL Opera-Theatre-NOW"
by Erica Miner - February 04, 2021
One of the world’s foremost, most adventurous, female producers of contemporary opera, and a tireless champion of diverse voices, Beth Morrison unequivocally embraces her seemingly limitless drive.
MET Orchestra Spotlights International Opera Star Soprano Angela Gheorghiu
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2021
On February 21, 2021 at 3pm EST, the MET Orchestra Musicians will present soprano Angela Gheorghiu in concert from Bucharest's stunning Romanian Athenaeum. This opera star, since her Metropolitan Opera debut in 1993, is one of the most beloved sopranos on the planet and was slated to return to the Met in the 2020/21 season.
Metropolitan Opera's Peter Gelb Reveals Upcoming Productions Including MADAMA BUTTERFLY, MEDEA, and More
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2021
Metropolitan Opera’s General Manager Peter Gelb has spoken with several artists via a Zoom series, and revealed many future productions the company will take on.
Springer Opera House To Produce Outdoor Theatre Festival This Spring
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2021
Citizens will see an outdoor theatre going up on the corner of Tenth Street and Second Avenue downtown over the next six weeks as the Springer Opera House creates an innovative way to protect their audiences and artists this spring.
Stream DIE FLEDERMAUS ZU HAUS An International Opera For The Lockdown Age
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2021
From Cyprus to Singapore, Vienna to California, over 35 people have joined from 7 different time zones to rehearse and record an opera for the lockdown generation. 
The Hungarian National Ballet Presents Its First Online Premiere: THE FLAMES OF PARIS
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2021
The Hungarian National Ballet presents its first online premiere in the new stream series of the Hungarian State Opera. After a hiatus of forty years, The Flames of Paris returns to the repertoire on 6 February 2021, reconceived by international ballet master and choreographer Michael Messerer.
Opera Orlando Launches ENCORE! Series Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2021
Opera Orlando launches a new platform to better engage with its audience during this socially distant time.
American Lyric Theater Announces Opera Writers Diversity and Representation Initiative
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2021
Today American Lyric Theater has announced the Opera Writers Diversity and Representation Initiative as part of an ongoing commitment to mentoring the next generation of operatic writers. First steps include the appointment of conductor Kelly Kuo as ALT’s new Associate Artistic Director and the creation of a free, virtual Opera Writers Symposium.
Opera America Announces Spring Webinar Series
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2021
OPERA America invites you to a webinar series on the fundamentals of opera company governance.
OPERA America Awards First-Ever IDEA Opera Residencies
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2021
OPERA America has announced the inaugural participants of the IDEA Opera Residencies (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) program, a new initiative that provides New York City-based composers and librettists of color an opportunity to explore opera as an expressive medium. The program is supported by the Katherine S. and Axel G. Rosin Fund of The Scherman Foundation.
Opera Performer Cara O'Sullivan Dies at 58
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2021
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that opera performer Cara O'Sullivan has died at age 58.
Pittsburgh Festival Opera Presents Digital Valentine's Day Concert
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2021
Pittsburgh Festival Opera has announced Some Enchanted Evening in response to the continued COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
The American Opera Project Announces Artistic Advisory Council
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2021
​​​​​​​The American Opera Project announces the creation of the AOP Artistic Advisory Council, composed of artists and innovators from the world of opera and beyond who contribute their time and wise counsel to advance the mission of The American Opera Project. Council members offer their unique ideas and personal insight to the AOP Staff and Board of Directors, mentor creative teams in the development stage, and serve on panels selecting AOP works and artists. 
Angela Brown Teams Up With Opera Companies To Spotlight Rising Black Voices in OPERA...FROM A SISTAH'S POINT OF VIEW
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2021
Throughout her career, opera soprano Angela Brown has been on a mission to dispel outdated myths about opera, including what to wear, how to act, and who belongs in the audience and on the stage. Her one-woman show Opera...from a Sistah's Point of View has been presented across the country to do just that.
Stratagem Artists Announces Venture into Canada's Operatic Scene
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2021
Stratagem Artists has announced its bold venture into Canada’s energetic operatic scene. Building on its robust history of artist-driven representation, Stratagem welcomes seven new Canadians to its roster: Soprano Lucia Cesaroni, soprano Aviva Fortunata, mezzo-soprano Reilly Nelson, baritone Phillip Addis, composer Cecilia Livingston, and more.
Australian Opera Director Cameron Menzies Has Plans For His Northern Ireland Opera Company
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2021
Australian opera director Cameron Menzies recently took to Northern Ireland to run an opera company.
The Atlanta Opera Presents Jamie Barton, Kevin Burdette and Morris Robinson in LOVE LETTERS TO ATLANTA
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2021
The Atlanta Opera has now released the first three Love Letters to Atlanta. Hailed as “a series of affecting short films” (Wall Street Journal), this new video series gives individual members of the Atlanta Opera Company Players – twelve world-class singers hired for the duration of the season, all of whom are resident in Atlanta and the southeast – the chance to celebrate the Georgia capital and its inhabitants by singing a song of personal significance at an iconic Atlanta venue.
Ryan Speedo Green Receives Met's Beverly Sills Artist Award
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2021
Bass baritone Ryan Speedo Green was named as a winner of the 2021 Beverly Sills Artist Award by the Metropolitan Opera. Given in honor of the famed American soprano, this annual award is given to artists of exceptional ability with rising operatic careers at the Met.
Opera Star Quinn Kelsey and Ukelele Virtuoso Taimane Come Together for OPERA KANIKAPILA
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2021
This year has been a challenging one to say the least; particularly in the arts. Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre, like other performing arts organi-ations, has been facing a changing landscape, not only due to the pandemic (which forced HOT to postpone the 20-21 season) but also in the way people consume entertainment.
Opera North Launches New Online Activities
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2021
Opera North continues its commitment to bring music and performance into the lives of people across the country with the launch of a suite of digital initiatives designed to promote wellbeing and aid learning during the current lockdown and beyond.
NY Philharmonic Announces Lunar New Year Celebration
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2021
The New York Philharmonic announces its annual Lunar New Year celebration, the first in a virtual format, on February 16 at 7:00 p.m. EST. The free concert broadcast will air on the Philharmonic’s Facebook and YouTube channels and at nyphil.org/lny, and will remain available on demand for two weeks.
MET STARS LIVE IN CONCERT Presents Anna Netrebko
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2021
Russian soprano Anna Netrebko will perform a live concert on Saturday, February 6, at 7:00pm CET/1:00pm ET, from the historic Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria, as part of the Met Stars Live in Concert series.
San Diego Opera Announces OPERA HACK 2.0
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2021
San Diego Opera is excited to announce Opera Hack 2.0, an online interdisciplinary event for music/theater and technology experts to explore how technology can be applied to the production, presentation, and consumption of opera.
Houston Grand Opera Presents SONGS FOR MURDERED SISTERS on HGO Digital
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2021
On Friday, February 19, Houston Grand Opera will present the digital world premiere of Songs for Murdered Sisters. Five years ago, Joshua Hopkins’s life changed forever when his sister Nathalie and two other women were murdered by her ex-boyfriend in a spree that is now considered one of the worst cases of domestic violence in Canadian history.
The Gipsy Kings By Andre Reyes Returns To Dubai Opera This February
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2021
After two sell-out concerts in 2019 and 2020, the Kings of Catalan rumba, The Gipsy Kings by Andre Reyes, will return to Dubai Opera this February! Fans can look forward to embarking on a one-of-a-kind musical journey as The Gipsy Kings by Andre Reyes will take the Dubai Opera stage for two shows- one on Thursday 18th February at 8pm and another on Friday 19th February, also at 8pm.

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