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BWW Review: Like Fine Wine, DiDonato Keeps Getting Better, as her Unusual 'Met Stars Live in Concert' from Germany Shows Aplenty
by Richard Sasanow - September 20, 2020
Mezzo Joyce DiDonato set a new standard for the Met’s Live concert series (hosted by Christine Goerke) with a gorgeous recital from the Jahrhunderthalle in Germany that was broadcast live on September 12 and will be available on demand through the Met’s website, now extended through October 23.
The Met Announces Week 28 Schedule for Nightly Met Opera Streams
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2020
The Met has announced a specially-curated a?oeAll Puccinia?? week for its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on the company website during the coronavirus closure.
Anna Netrebko Hospitalized With COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2020
Opera star Anna Netrebko has shared via social media that she has tested positive for COVID-19, and is currently in the hospital undergoing treatment.
Cincinnati Opera Announces 2021 SUMMER FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2020
Evans Mirageas, The Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director of Cincinnati Opera, today announced details of the company's 2021 Summer Festival, which is currently scheduled to open June 13 and continue through July 25. The season marks a return to the stage following the cancellation of the company's 100th Anniversary Season due to the pandemic.
Mercury Opera Announces Fall By The Fireside Series
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2020
Mercury Opera will  bring outdoor opera to Edmonton once more with its newly announced “Fall by the Fireside” series.
Ingenuity And Innovation Headline On Site Opera's Ninth Season Despite Continued COVID Closures
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
On Site Opera, New York's pioneering opera company rooted in site-specific storytelling and the immersive experience, announces its unconventional and inventive
Metropolitan Opera Releases LEONTYNE PRICE AT THE MET
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
The Metropolitan Opera presents Leontyne Price at the Met, a 2-CD collection that features 34 live recordings highlighting soprano Leontyne Price's great Met performances. The collection is available for purchase beginning September 18, 2020,
David Hertzberg's Dark Chamber Opera THE ROSE ELF Set for Release on Halloween
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
Just months after the critically acclaimed release of David Hertzberg's 2017 opera THE WAKE WORLD on Tzadik, Swan Studios has announced the debut recording of the young LA-based composer's darkly alluring chamber opera THE ROSE ELF, available worldwide on Halloween 2020. Pre-order THE ROSE ELF  HERE. 
Orlando Opera Presents Fifth Anniversary Party: A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING Online
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
This Sunday, September 20 at 2 p.m., Opera Orlando pulls out all the stops in celebration of five seasons with its online Fifth Anniversary Party: A Grand Night for Singing. Audiences can access the live broadcast from Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum via the Company's YouTube channel.
Either/Or Ensemble and Jessie Cox Team Up to Present A SONG OF A WORLD
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
Either/Or ensemble, known for their adventurous programming (CMA/ASCAP), will join forces with Jessie Cox to present his new and innovative opera that crosses genre boundaries of New Classical Music, Free Jazz, Electronics and more; and could be related to the works of Sun Ra, Lachenmann, or the Art Ensemble of Chicago.
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Go Virtual
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
Join seven principal performers of the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) for a one-of-a-kind virtual concert experience on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 7pm. Celebrating the repertoire of prolific theatrical team, Gilbert and Sullivan, the company's Wand'ring Minstrels offer a personal, at-home concert in I Have a Song to Sing, O!
Opera Ithaca's Original Film Production Of GIANNI SCHICCHI to Be Released in October
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 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.
Kentucky Opera Announces 20/21 Season AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
Kentucky Opera is launching a bold new initiative to amplify the voice of Kentuckians as they explore together the meaning and expression of Faith, Justice and Family through opera.
New Camerata Opera Announces Fall 2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
New Camerata Opera has announced their Fall 2020 Season. This marks the beginning of the fifth season of immersive programming for New Camerata Opera's three branches: mainstage productions, online operatic films via CamerataWorks, and children's operas through Camerata Piccola.
LA Opera Announces Online Events For This Week
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
While LA Opera awaits its cue to return to live performances onstage, the company has turned to creating an array of online content through the LA Opera At Home initiative, which will soon expand to include a series of exciting new Digital Shorts commissions.
Baruch Performing Arts Center & Opera Omaha Present the Virtual Premiere of 'dwb (driving while black)'
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 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.
The Met Announces Week 27 Schedule for Nightly Met Opera Streams
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
The Met has announced a specially-curated 'Bel Canto Favorites' week for its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on the company website during the coronavirus closure.
Opera Orlando to Present Concert Featuring Baritone Gabriel Preisser
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
Fans of Opera Orlando will want to tune in this Sunday, September 13, at 2 p.m., as Opera Orlando in Concert presents executive director and acclaimed baritone Gabriel Preisser celebrating his recent Grammy win.
La Monnaie's 2020-21 Opera Season Kicks Off With IS THIS THE END?
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
La Monnaie's 2020-21 opera season starts with a unique creation, shaped during these past months in quarantine.
Portland Opera Presents An Evening With Portland Opera: A Free & Virtual Concert From Rose City
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
Next month, Portland Opera will present An Evening with Portland Opera: A Free & Virtual Concert from Rose City. The online benefit concert will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 7:30PM, and will be available for free on Portland Opera's Vimeo and YouTube channels.
Houston Grand Opera Presents 2020-2021 Studio Showcase
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
The Houston Grand Opera Studio presents its annual Studio Showcase on September 25 on HGO Digital.
Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre Presents ITALIAN ARIAS With Janara Kellerman
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre will present an online event called ITALIAN ARIAS with Janara Kellerman.
Dubai Opera Announces New Season
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
Dubai Opera has announced the first shows of its new season, with an array of performances, from a highly anticipated comedy night with renowned Lebanese comedian Nemr, leading up to a December concert featuring acclaimed Palestinian artiste Omar Kamal.
Tenor Štefan Margita Reveals He Has Tested Positive For COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2020
Slovakian tenor Štefan Margita and his wife Hanka have revealed that they both tested positive for COVID-19, OperaWire reports. Hanka is currently in the hospital with a high fever.
VIDEOS: Juilliard Releases Renée Fleming Master Class Series
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2020
The Juilliard School has released a six-part video series from soprano Renee Fleming’s recent master class.

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