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Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces World Premiere of AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2020
Lyric Opera of Kansas City today announced an ALL NEW PRODUCTION, Amahl and the Night Visitors, as part of New Visions, Lyric Opera's revised innovative fall programming. Just in time for the holidays, these family-friendly performances will be held Dec. 3 through 6 at the Michael and Ginger Frost Production Arts Building
MET STARS LIVE IN CONCERT Presents Sonya Yoncheva
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2020
Soprano Sonya Yoncheva will perform a live concert on Saturday, November 28 at 7:00pm CET/1:00pm ET, from the Schussenried Cloister in southwest Germany as part of the Met Stars Live in Concert series.
Wiener Staatsoper Announces Virtual Programming for November 6-16
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2020
Wiener Staatsoper has announced further dates of their streaming schedule. They have brought together their very current productions including Eugen Onegin or Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci with highlights from their archive.
Van Wezel's 2020/2021 Broadway, Classical and Dance Season Postponed
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2020
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has provided an update to patrons on the status of the 2020-2021 subscription season shows. The upcoming season's Broadway, Classical and Dance shows are moving to a future season, with many Subscriber Specials moving as well.
The American Opera Project Presents MUSIC AS THE MESSAGE
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2020
This Sunday, November 8th at 4pm EST, The American Opera Project will offer the first episode of Music as the Message: Of Thee I DREAM, conceived and hosted by soprano Adrienne Danrich, an online musical celebration for EVERYONE to lift up their voices toward healing, laughter, joy, inspiration and most importantly, community.
Asturias Closes Cultural Activities For 15 Days; Causes Cancellation of Ópera de Oviedo's MADAMA BUTTERFLY
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2020
The Asturian government has announced the closure of cultural activities for 15 days due to the health crisis.
Houston Grand Opera Announces Cancellation Of Remaining 2020–21 Mainstage Operas
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2020
After carefully weighing options, in accordance with recommendations from global health leaders, Houston Grand Opera has made the difficult decision to cancel the remaining mainstage productions for the 2020–21 season. The company now plans to resume live, in-person performance in the fall of 2021.
Pittsburgh Festival Opera Presents Tribute to Mildred Miller Posvar During 10th Annual International Voice Competition
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2020
Premiering online Saturday, November 7 at 7:00pm EST, Pittsburgh Festival Opera will present a tribute to its founder, Mildred Miller Posvar, to celebrate her lifetime achievement and continuing contributions to the world of opera.
Florentine Opera Named Finalist in 2020 BizTimes Nonprofit Excellence Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2020
Florentine Opera has been named a finalist in BizTimes Media LLC's Nonprofit Excellence Awards.
Renowned Mezzo-Soprano Denyce Graves To Join Juilliard As Distinguished Visiting Faculty
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2020
Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves will join Juilliard's Marcus Institute for Vocal Arts as distinguished visiting faculty beginning this month. Recognized worldwide as one of today's most exciting vocal artists, Graves continues to garner acclaim for her work on the world's opera and concert stages.
Wiener Staatsoper Opens Digital Archive
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2020
For the period of the temporary closure (3 to 30 November 2020 inclusive), the Vienna State Opera will offer video recordings from the digital archive as a stream free of charge.
The Norwegian National Opera Presents HANS OG GRETE
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2020
The Norwegian National Opera is presenting Hans og Grete through November 9 on the Main Stage. The production is currently running through November 9.
Glyndebourne Announces Cancellation of Performances Between Thursday November 5 and Wednesday December 2
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2020
Glyndebourne has announced via Twitter, that due to England entering its second national lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus, they will be cancelling performances between November 5 and December 2. 
Pittsburgh Opera Continues In-Person Performances With SOLDIER SONGS
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2020
Pittsburgh Opera to continue performing for live, in-person audiences with dramatic opera Soldier Songs
Pittsburgh Festival Opera Presents Mildred Miller International Voice Competition
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2020
This season, Pittsburgh Festival Opera will be presenting a Special Mezzo-Soprano Edition in a digital-only format in response to COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings.
Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Opera Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
This is your LAST CHANCE to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Opera Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
Houston Grand Opera Presents BON APPETIT! and THE IMPRESARIO On HGO Digital
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2020
On Friday, November 27, Houston Grand Opera will present a double billing of Bon Appétit! and The Impresario.
Heartbeat Opera Announces BREATHING FREE
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2020
HEARTBEAT OPERA—the radical indie opera company 'leading the charge in online opera' (Parterre) with 'groundbreaking' virtual content (Operawire) that is 'hacking the corporate contours of Zoom into a postmodern proscenium” (Washington Post)—announces BREATHING FREE, an ambitious six-part virtual series from December 4-12, dedicated to the celebration of Black artistic voices.
The Met Announces Postponements and Changes to Upcoming Schedule
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2020
The Metropolitan Opera has announced changes and postponements to their upcoming streaming schedule. 
BWW Review: SAN DIEGO OPERA'S LA BOHEME at Pechanga Arena Parking Lot
by Ron Bierman - October 28, 2020
A connoisseur's bravos replaced by honkin' horns and flashin' headlights? Puccini's La bohème staged in a parking lot? Such is opera performance in an age of COVID-19. A sold-out fleet of 450 cars contained opera-starved San Diegans who showed their appreciation of the performance in ways never imagined by the composer or previously casts. The intrepid automotive adventurers were rewarded with warm, sometimes thrilling voices thanks to the daring initiative that salvaged a production originally planned for the San Diego Civic Center stage. Quite a feat given the challenge of new outdoor staging and libretto revisions required for social distancing among the performers.
Portland Opera Announces Reimagined 2020/21 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2020
Portland Opera has announced a reimagined 2020/21 season, featuring a series of virtual recitals from the company's artistic home in Southeast Portland, an outdoor opera experience, and productions broadcast via the company's new digital channel, Portland Opera Onscreen.
BWW Review: Damrau Goes for Broke, Calleja Plays It Safer in 'Met Stars Live in Concert' from Italy
by Richard Sasanow - October 27, 2020
In the latest installment of the Met Stars in Concert Series, soprano Diana Damrau and tenor Joseph Calleja took center stage in the Royal Palace of Caserta, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy, with the grand assistance of pianist Roberto Moresco. The performing space—the palace’s spectacular Palatine Chapel—is neoclassically elegant. So much for the architecture: What about the music? The performing space—the palace’s spectacular Palatine Chapel—is neoclassically elegant. So much for the architecture: What about the music?
Opera America Announces Ten Inductees To The Newly Formed Opera Hall Of Fame 
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2020
OPERA America has announced the inaugural group of inductees to the Opera Hall of Fame. The Opera Hall of Fame recognizes the achievements of outstanding living American artists, administrators, and advocates who have strengthened the art form and the field. It was established in 2020 on the occasion of OPERA America's 50th anniversary, a celebration of the progress of the industry over the past half-century.
Central City Opera's L'ESPRIT DE NOEL Home Tour Goes Virtual
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2020
After 43 years as a signature holiday event in Denver, the L'Esprit de Noël Home Tour goes virtual for the first time ever in 2020.
HGOco And League Of Women Voters Of Houston Partner On KATIE: STRONGEST OF THE STRONG
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2020
Houston Grand Opera's HGOco and League of Women Voters of Houston are partnering to present a special live stream airing of Faye Chiao and Anton Dudley's Katie: Strongest of the Strong.

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