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The Bohemians Come to Dubai Opera
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2020
The world's premiere Queen tribute band, The Bohemians, will make a highly-anticipated stop at Dubai Opera on 19 November.
Portland Opera Announces 20/21 Resident Artists
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2020
Portland Opera has announced the five artists joining the company's Resident Artist program for the 2020/21 season: soprano Lynnesha Crump, mezzo-soprano Jasmine Johnson, tenor David Morgans Sanchez, baritone Michael Parham, and bass Edwin Jhamal Davis.
Opera Ithaca's Original Film Production Of GIANNI SCHICCHI Premieres Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2020
Opera Ithaca has produced a 'backstabbingly socially distant' orchestrated film version of Puccini's one-act comic opera Gianni Schicchi, to be released for streaming on Friday, October 9, 2020, through Cinemapolis, Ithaca's premiere independent movie theater, and available to stream for two weeks exclusively.
SANTA BABY Comes To Dubai Opera
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2020
Dubai Opera will continue its revered tradition of celebrating the holiday season in style with “Santa Baby!” a festive Jazz Concert, performed by NSO Big Band.
On Site Opera Announces Opera-by-Mail Experience This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2020
On Site Opera, New York's pioneering opera company rooted in site-specific storytelling and the immersive experience, is taking music to the mail with The Beauty That Still Remains: Diaries in Song beginning this November and available for purchase through February.
Amendments Made to Wexford Festival Opera
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2020
The 69th Wexford Festival Opera will run from Sunday, 11 October - Sunday, 18 October. Audiences are invited to experience the magic at home as the festival goes online for this year only. Ahead of the festival commencing some amendments to the programme have been made following recent Government restrictions.
Live From The Hampton Opera Center Virtual Recital Series
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2020
Portland Opera will host a brand-new virtual recital series this fall featuring opera artists who call Portland and the PNW 'home.'
San Diego Symphony's Rafael Payare and Soprano Ana Maria Martinez Join San Diego Opera's Drive-In LA BOHEME
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2020
San Diego Opera has announced cast changes for its ground-breaking live, drive-in performances of La bohème at the Pechanga Arena San Diego parking lot.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces New Revised 2020 Fall Programming and Postponement of 2021 Spring Season
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2020
Lyric Opera of Kansas City today announced updates for the company's 2020-2021 season. The two remaining mainstage season productions of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs and Carmen, originally announced as part of the 2020-2021 season in March 2020, are now postponed until the productions can be performed safely.
Carnegie Hall To Stream Free Master Class Video Series As Part of LEARN WITH CARNEGIE HALL
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2020
This fall, online audiences have the opportunity to hear musical insights directly from some of the world's leading artists through a new weekly video series drawn from the rich catalogue of master classes for emerging artists presented by Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute (WMI).
Opera Orlando Announces ON THE TOWN Series
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2020
As a complement to Opera Orlando's 2020-21 'On the Mainstage' series that includes Die Fledermaus: The Revenge of the Bat, Hansel & Gretel, and Carmen, the Opera announces its 'On the Town' series, featuring original productions throughout the City Beautiful.
The Music Center at Strathmore Enters Labor Dispute After Laying Off Ticketing Staff
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2020
The Music Center at Strathmore has entered a labor dispute after The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees has unfair labor practices when the former laid off all part-time ticket sellers and half of their full-time sellers.
EIGHT SONGS FROM ISOLATION, an Opera Written Specifically for Streaming, is Now Available to Watch
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2020
Conductor Oliver Zeffman has commissioned the very first opera for a socially distanced world, which is now available to watch exclusively on Apple Music.
Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Opera Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2020
This year the BroadwayWorld Opera Awards are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Eligibility is for productions which opened between 2011 and September 30th, 2020. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites!
TV Vets Lead A Team Of Playwrights For A New Streaming Opera Miniseries DESERT IN
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2020
For DESERT IN, a new series commissioned for the soon-to-launch streaming service operabox.tv, two established TV writer/producer/directors will lead a team of early-career playwrights to bring crisp storytelling and a TV-informed approach to opera for the first time.
Omar Khairat Comes to the Cairo Opera House
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2020
Composer and pianist Omar Khairat will perform at the Cairo Opera House on Tuesday, October 20 at 8:30 pm.
Abridged Version Of LE NOZZE DE FIGARO Announced At Dutch National Opera & Ballet
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
Today, the Dutch National Opera announced that, despite the coronavirus measures in place, Mozart's opera Le nozze di Figaro will still be performed live at Dutch National Opera & Ballet. The performance will be based on the version directed by David Bösch and will not have an intermission. Director Bösch and conductor Riccardo Minasi have created an abridged two-hour version for the occasion. Mozart specialist Riccardo Minasi will be directing the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra.
Miah Im Joins Aspen Opera Program As Head Coach
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
The Aspen Music Festival and School has announced the appointment of Miah Im as AMFS artist-faculty member for its new Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS Program, joining co-artistic directors Renée Fleming and Patrick Summers. Im is a leading opera pedagogue and professional opera coach, and she returns to Aspen as the new opera program's head coach. She has a deep connection with the AMFS, having attended as a fellowship student; she later served on faculty as an opera coach.
In Response to the Ongoing Pandemic, the Met's HD LIVE IN SCHOOLS Series Launches 2020–21 Virtual Programming
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
In response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Metropolitan Opera's HD Live in Schools program has launched a new, all-online series for the 2020-21 school year, creating cross-disciplinary educational opportunities for students across the country.
The Bolshoi Theatre Begins 245th Season With DON CARLO
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
The Bolshoi Theatre has begun performances for their 245th season! The theatre on facebook shared: On September 6, after a long break, the doors of The Bolshoi theatre opened again for the audience, and the 245th season started on the Historic stage with 'Don Carlo' opera. We suggest you look behind the scenes!
Czech Government Calls State of Emergency, Bans Musicals and Opera Amid Surge in Virus
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
U.S. News & World Report has reported that the Czech government has called a state of emergency due to the surge in coronavirus cases, banning musicals and opera in order to help slow the spread of the virus.
Brazil's Teatro Amazonas Reopens With Limited Capacity
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
Brazil's famous Amazon Theatre in Manaus has reopened amid the pandemic, once again bringing performances back to the stage.
Opera Buffs Presents THE ENCHANTED TAIL
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
Opera Buffs will broadcast “The Enchanted Tail” on Oct. 2, 7, and 16, 2020.
VIDEO: Davóne Tines Pays Tribute to Breonna Taylor With VIGIL
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
 A work of art and a call to action, the world premiere of VIGIL pays tribute to Breonna Taylor, the EMT and aspiring nurse who was shot and killed by police in her home, and whose tragic death has fueled an international outcry.
Joseph Calleja's Album 'The Magic of Mantovani' Tops the Amazon UK Album Charts
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
Joseph Calleja has recently released a new album called “The Magic of Mantovani” and it has topped Amazon UK’s opera charts

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