DWB (DRIVING WHILE BLACK) Now Available for Streaming by BWW News Desk
- October 23, 2020 Baruch Performing Arts Center and Opera Omaha present the virtual, directed-for-video premiere of dwb (driving while black) from October 23, 2020 at 9:00am ET through October 29, 2020 at 9:00pm ET.
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Announces Fall 2020 Digital Streaming Schedule by BWW News Desk
- October 23, 2020 From the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre and Abravanel Hall stages to schools and living rooms throughout the state, Utah Symphony | Utah Opera rolls out streamed content that will bring performances from local, professional musicians to Utahns at home or in the classroom.
Opera Colorado 2020-21 Season Postponed and New Programming Initiative Announced by BWW News Desk
- October 22, 2020 In light of restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Opera Colorado will postpone its 2020-21 Season, previously programmed as Cavalleria Rusticana in February, Carmen in May, and The Shining in June.
The Santa Fe Opera Sets The Stage For A Bold New Season In 2021 by BWW News Desk
- October 21, 2020 The Santa Fe Opera’s General Director Robert K. Meya announced today the company’s exciting return to the stage in 2021 with the repertory, principal singers, conductors, directors and designers scheduled for its 64th Season.
The American Opera Project Announces FIRST GLIMPSE, A Video Album by BWW News Desk
- October 21, 2020 The American Opera Project announces First Glimpse, a video album of 20 songs created during the first year of AOP’s 2019-21 cycle of Composers & the Voice, the groundbreaking fellowship program that has been the starting point for many of today’s most recognized contemporary operas and artists.
Pittsburgh Festival Opera Presents Digital Wagner Weekend by BWW News Desk
- October 21, 2020 Pittsburgh Festival Opera has announced a Wicked Wagner Weekend in response to the continued COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
Houston Grand Opera Presents VINKENSPORT, OR THE FINCH OPERA on HGO Digital by BWW News Desk
- October 21, 2020 Houston Grand Opera (HGO) returns this Friday, Oct. 23 on HGO Digital with the release of Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera, a hilarious sendup of the little-known Belgian sport of professional finch-calling by composer David T. Little and librettist Royce Vavrek.
Opera Returns With RIVAL QUEENS By Divaria Productions by BWW News Desk
- October 20, 2020 Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the virtual world premiere of Divaria Productions' original biopic opera Rival Queens on Thursday, November 12, at 8 p.m. at baystreet.org.
Fisher Center At Bard Celebrates World Opera Day October 25 by BWW News Desk
- October 19, 2020 The Fisher Center at Bard, long known for its memorable productions of rarely performed operatic works programmed and conducted by Maestro Leon Botstein, commemorates World Opera Day on October 25 with two special releases, adding to an already robust selection of archival HD opera recordings and contextual materials available free of charge on UPSTREAMING, the Fisher Center's virtual stage.
Photo Flash: Pittsburgh Opera Presents Live Indoor Performances of COSI FAN TUTTE by BWW News Desk
- October 19, 2020 Pittsburgh Opera's first production of its modified 2020-21 season, Mozart's Così fan tutte, opened Saturday, October 17th for six performances in front of small, live, socially-distant audiences at its headquarters at 2425 Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
BWW Feature: Bring on the PAGLIACCI, as Tomer Zvulun and The Atlanta Opera Still Connect with Live Audiences, Starting Oct. 22 by Richard Sasanow
- October 19, 2020 When the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus folded its tent for the last time, I’m not sure whether they held on to its title of “the Greatest Show on Earth.” But Atlanta is showing that there’s still a big tent around with some great shows to be seen. It’s the Atlanta Opera, headed by General & Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun, which starts its six-opera season with I PAGLIACCI on October 22.
SWAN LAKE Comes To Dubai Opera This November by BWW News Desk
- October 19, 2020 From 26 – 28 November, Moscow City Ballet returns to Dubai with the spectacular Swan Lake, presented in the enchanting, classic Russian style at Dubai Opera. This timeless ballet, with its costumes, music, and fantastic story that has been choreographed so flawlessly, needs no introduction.
Learn How to Participate in World Opera Day on October 25 by BWW News Desk
- October 18, 2020 World Opera Day is an international collaboration between OPERA America, Opera Europa, and Ópera Latinoamérica to showcase the many ways that opera companies and artists enrich the livelihood and civic fabric of communities around the world.
Pacific Opera Project Presents Drive-in Production Of COVID FAN TUTTI by BWW News Desk
- October 14, 2020 Tickets are now on sale for Pacific Opera Project's (POP) revolutionary new drive-in production of Mozart's Cosi fan tutte, COVID fan tutte on Saturday, November 14; Sunday, November 15; and Sunday, November 22 at 5:30pm at Camarillo United Methodist Church.
Houston Grand Opera Presents LIVE FROM THE CULLEN With Arturo Chacón-Cruz by BWW News Desk
- October 14, 2020 Houston Grand Opera will present the November installment of Live from The Cullen on November 13. Viewers will be transported to the Wortham Theater Center's Cullen Theater for a performance by tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz, who has made exciting appearances in renowned theaters and concert halls across the globe.
The Met Announces Themed Lineups for Next Two Weeks of Nightly Met Opera Streams by BWW News Desk
- October 14, 2020 The Met has announced themed lineups for the next 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 an Operatic Comedies week, and a Politics in Opera week, the week before Election Day.
Marco Nisticò Named Artistic Administrator for Sarasota Opera by BWW News Desk
- October 13, 2020 Executive Director Richard Russell and Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi announced that Marco Nisticò will become the new Artistic Administrator of Sarasota Opera beginning December 1, 2020. Mr. Nisticò will fill the position held by the recently deceased Greg Trupiano, who had worked for Sarasota Opera since 1987.