Enigma Chamber Opera Presents A New Version Of Mozart's THE IMPRESARIO
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2021
Enigma Chamber Opera has announced their second production - 'a lockdown opera for the Covid age'!
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2021
Enigma Chamber Opera has announced their second production - 'a lockdown opera for the Covid age'!
BWW Review: Jamie Barton Stars as the French Chef in BON APPETIT! A SWEET SOIREE
by Maria Nockin - January 09, 2021
On January 8, 2021, Opera Philadelphia presented BON APPETIT! A SWEET SOIREE. Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton portrayed Julia Child and Jonathan Easter accompanied her with Lee Hoiby’s sparkling, decorative piano score. Keep the Music Going Directors Ryan and Tonya McKinny provided the superb audio and video production.
by Maria Nockin - January 09, 2021
On January 8, 2021, Opera Philadelphia presented BON APPETIT! A SWEET SOIREE. Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton portrayed Julia Child and Jonathan Easter accompanied her with Lee Hoiby’s sparkling, decorative piano score. Keep the Music Going Directors Ryan and Tonya McKinny provided the superb audio and video production.
OperaVision to Stream Royal Swedish Opera's LA PASSION DE SIMONE
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2021
How many lives can a person live in just 34 years? Before her early death, the French-Jewish philosopher and mystic Simone Weil took part in the Spanish Civil War, worked in a refugee camp, in a factory and as a teacher. Forever on the move in search of new truths.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2021
How many lives can a person live in just 34 years? Before her early death, the French-Jewish philosopher and mystic Simone Weil took part in the Spanish Civil War, worked in a refugee camp, in a factory and as a teacher. Forever on the move in search of new truths.
BWW Review: Happy New Year, Dear Metropolitan, Happy New Year to You
by Richard Sasanow - January 08, 2021
Looks can be deceiving, as the New Year’s Eve edition of the Met’s “Live in Concert” series proved in abundance. But could even the talent of four wonderful singers--sopranos, Angel Blue and Pretty Yende and a matching pair of tenors, Javier Camarena and Matthew Polenzani-- breathe new life in a program filled with warhorses, from “Che gelida manina” from BOHEME to that Neopolitan classic, “O sole mio”? In a word: Yes.
by Richard Sasanow - January 08, 2021
Looks can be deceiving, as the New Year’s Eve edition of the Met’s “Live in Concert” series proved in abundance. But could even the talent of four wonderful singers--sopranos, Angel Blue and Pretty Yende and a matching pair of tenors, Javier Camarena and Matthew Polenzani-- breathe new life in a program filled with warhorses, from “Che gelida manina” from BOHEME to that Neopolitan classic, “O sole mio”? In a word: Yes.
MET STARS LIVE IN CONCERT Presents Sondra Radvanovsky and Piotr Beczała
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2021
Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky and tenor Piotr Beczała will perform a live concert on Saturday, January 23, at 7:00pm CET/1:00pm ET, from the historic Stadthalle in Wuppertal, Germany, as part of the Met Stars Live in Concert series.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2021
Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky and tenor Piotr Beczała will perform a live concert on Saturday, January 23, at 7:00pm CET/1:00pm ET, from the historic Stadthalle in Wuppertal, Germany, as part of the Met Stars Live in Concert series.
Opera America Awards First-Ever Idea Opera Residencies for The Development Of New-to-Opera BIPOC Creators
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 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.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 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.
VIDEO: Watch Pablo, a Once-Stray Dog From Italy, Sing Opera
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2021
Andrea Peters found Pablo, a starving and flea-ridden dog, in Italy in 2012. Now, videos of Pablo are circulating on the internet because of his love for opera.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2021
Andrea Peters found Pablo, a starving and flea-ridden dog, in Italy in 2012. Now, videos of Pablo are circulating on the internet because of his love for opera.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin Will Match Your Gifts To The MET Orchestra Musicians And The Met Chorus Artists
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2021
Thanks to a generous contribution from Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and his life partner Pierre Tourville, any donations from January 4-27, 2021 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $50,000 - $25,000 each to the orchestra and the chorus.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2021
Thanks to a generous contribution from Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and his life partner Pierre Tourville, any donations from January 4-27, 2021 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $50,000 - $25,000 each to the orchestra and the chorus.
Portland Opera Announces Resident Artist Virtual Recital Series
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2021
Portland Opera is continuing the resident artist program this season, including recitals featuring the 20/21 Portland Opera Resident Artists. Traditionally held at Portland Art Museum, the series this year will be broadcast live on YouTube and Vimeo from the Hampton Opera Center.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2021
Portland Opera is continuing the resident artist program this season, including recitals featuring the 20/21 Portland Opera Resident Artists. Traditionally held at Portland Art Museum, the series this year will be broadcast live on YouTube and Vimeo from the Hampton Opera Center.
AFM Local 802 Releases Statement On The Outsourcing Of Musicians For The Metropolitan Opera Gala
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2021
AFM Local 802 has released a statement on the outsourcing of musicians for last night's Metropolitan Opera Gala.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2021
AFM Local 802 has released a statement on the outsourcing of musicians for last night's Metropolitan Opera Gala.
The Met Announces Two-Week Schedule for Nightly Met Opera Streams, Featuring LE NOZZE DI FIGARO, RUSALKA and More
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2020
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 schedule includes a week of Epic Rivalries and an all-Renée Fleming week.
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2020
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 schedule includes a week of Epic Rivalries and an all-Renée Fleming week.
Cairo Opera House Christmas Concerts Will Continue as Scheduled
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2020
The Cairo Opera House's Christmas concerts will continue as scheduled. A spokesperson for the Egyptian Culture Ministry, Mohamed Mounir, said that the concerts will go on despite the surge in infections with COVID-19.
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2020
The Cairo Opera House's Christmas concerts will continue as scheduled. A spokesperson for the Egyptian Culture Ministry, Mohamed Mounir, said that the concerts will go on despite the surge in infections with COVID-19.
Greek National Opera to Stream 3RD GNO Online Festival
THE LADY IN THE MOONLIGHT
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
A dramatic monologue for mezzo-soprano, narrator, clarinet, viola and guitar, The Lady in the Moonlight (1977) is, from both the technical and the expressive point of view, one of the greatest achievements in the invaluable oeuvre of Yorgo Sicilianos(1920-2005), undoubtedly one of the most serious representatives of the Greek post-war musical avant-garde.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
A dramatic monologue for mezzo-soprano, narrator, clarinet, viola and guitar, The Lady in the Moonlight (1977) is, from both the technical and the expressive point of view, one of the greatest achievements in the invaluable oeuvre of Yorgo Sicilianos(1920-2005), undoubtedly one of the most serious representatives of the Greek post-war musical avant-garde.
Christman Opera Company Presents Premiere Of THE IMPRESARIO AND THE DUELING DIVAS
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
Christman Opera Company has announced the premiere of The Impresario and the Dueling Divas - a one act opera to be presented on the Zoom streaming platform. The opera will be performed on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 7:30 PM EST.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
Christman Opera Company has announced the premiere of The Impresario and the Dueling Divas - a one act opera to be presented on the Zoom streaming platform. The opera will be performed on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 7:30 PM EST.
Finnish National Opera and Ballet Presents CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA & PAGLIACCI
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
Finnish National Opera and Ballet will present Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci 26.3.2021 – 8.5.2021. The operas will run for 9 performances, for a duration of 3 hours 10 minutes per performance.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
Finnish National Opera and Ballet will present Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci 26.3.2021 – 8.5.2021. The operas will run for 9 performances, for a duration of 3 hours 10 minutes per performance.
VIDEO: Anna Caterina Antonacci, Martina Arroyo, Jon Burton, and More Take Part in UN ZOOMO IN MASCHERA Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
As the year 2020 draws to a close, stars past and present of New York City Opera (NYCO) have come to the aid of “The People’s Opera” by participating in Un Zoomo in Maschera, a word from the artists of New York City Opera, a special year-end fundraiser which was be released today.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
As the year 2020 draws to a close, stars past and present of New York City Opera (NYCO) have come to the aid of “The People’s Opera” by participating in Un Zoomo in Maschera, a word from the artists of New York City Opera, a special year-end fundraiser which was be released today.
Opera Orlando Presents Encore Presentation of DIE FLEDERMAUS: THE REVENGE OF THE BAT
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
It was quite a musical extravaganza as Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus: The Revenge of the Bat landed in the Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center with appropriately socially-distant and audience-safe performances on December 17 and 19.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
It was quite a musical extravaganza as Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus: The Revenge of the Bat landed in the Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center with appropriately socially-distant and audience-safe performances on December 17 and 19.
VIDEO: New York City Opera Creates UN ZOOMO IN MASCHERA
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
As the year 2020 draws to a close, stars past and present of New York City Opera (NYCO) have come to the aid of “The People’s Opera” by participating in Un Zoomo in Maschera, a word from the artists of New York City Opera, a special year-end fundraiser which will be released on social media today.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
As the year 2020 draws to a close, stars past and present of New York City Opera (NYCO) have come to the aid of “The People’s Opera” by participating in Un Zoomo in Maschera, a word from the artists of New York City Opera, a special year-end fundraiser which will be released on social media today.
New Album Featuring Tenor Isaí Jess Muñoz & Pianist Oksana Glouchko Slated For Release
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2020
Bridge Records has announced a new recording of Visca L'Amor: Catalan Art Songs of the 20th and 21st Centuries, featuring tenor Isaí Jess Muñoz and pianist Oksana Glouchko.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2020
Bridge Records has announced a new recording of Visca L'Amor: Catalan Art Songs of the 20th and 21st Centuries, featuring tenor Isaí Jess Muñoz and pianist Oksana Glouchko.
BWW Review: Arizona Opera Presents STUDIO SPOTLIGHT CONCERT
by Maria Nockin - December 21, 2020
On Saturday evening, December 19, 2020, Arizona Opera premiered its third Studio Spotlight Series Concert online at no charge. The first part of the program featured tenor Bille Bruley, soprano Kaitlyn Johnson, and bass-baritone Brandon Morales singing opera arias. The second part was a performance of César Franck's Violin Sonata in A Major.
by Maria Nockin - December 21, 2020
On Saturday evening, December 19, 2020, Arizona Opera premiered its third Studio Spotlight Series Concert online at no charge. The first part of the program featured tenor Bille Bruley, soprano Kaitlyn Johnson, and bass-baritone Brandon Morales singing opera arias. The second part was a performance of César Franck's Violin Sonata in A Major.
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Cancels Live In-Person Events Through February 2021 Due to Continued Venue Closure
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2020
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera announced today it will not hold live performances during the first two months of 2021 after Salt Lake County extended its closures of Salt Lake County Arts & Culture facilities to live audiences.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2020
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera announced today it will not hold live performances during the first two months of 2021 after Salt Lake County extended its closures of Salt Lake County Arts & Culture facilities to live audiences.
Opera Singer Charged With Assaulting a Federal Officer at Mar-a-Lago Will Use Insanity Defense
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2020
Connecticut opera singer Hannah Roemhild, who was charged with driving an SUV toward a barrier at Mar-a-Lago and assaulting a federal officer, will use the insanity defense.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2020
Connecticut opera singer Hannah Roemhild, who was charged with driving an SUV toward a barrier at Mar-a-Lago and assaulting a federal officer, will use the insanity defense.
OPERA America Seeking Applications for Campbell Opera Librettist Prize
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2020
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce the official launch of its newest grant program: the Campbell Opera Librettist Prize (COLP). Conceived and funded by acclaimed librettist and lyricist Mark Campbell, the Prize is the first award in the history of American opera that specifically recognizes the work of the opera librettist. Applications are now open.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2020
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce the official launch of its newest grant program: the Campbell Opera Librettist Prize (COLP). Conceived and funded by acclaimed librettist and lyricist Mark Campbell, the Prize is the first award in the history of American opera that specifically recognizes the work of the opera librettist. Applications are now open.
OPERA America Next Stage Grants 2020
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2020
OPERA America announce the eight Professional Company Members receiving a total of $250,000 as part of the newly reestablished Next Stage Grants program.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2020
OPERA America announce the eight Professional Company Members receiving a total of $250,000 as part of the newly reestablished Next Stage Grants program.
The Grand 1894 Opera House Presents THE CHOIR OF MAN Direct From London
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2020
The Grand 1894 Opera House presents THE CHOIR OF MAN: DIRECT FROM LONDON for one incredible virtual performance on Saturday, December 19.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2020
The Grand 1894 Opera House presents THE CHOIR OF MAN: DIRECT FROM LONDON for one incredible virtual performance on Saturday, December 19.
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