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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.