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Classical Movements' Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival to Take Place

Classical Movements' Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival to Take Place Live and In Person

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2021
Classical Movements' Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival has decided, like several other prestigious summer festivals, to plan to be live and in-person this summer.
Decameron Opera Coalition's TALES FROM A SAFE DISTANCE Invited Into the Library of

Decameron Opera Coalition's TALES FROM A SAFE DISTANCE Invited Into the Library of Congress' Performing Arts Covid-19 Response Collection.

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2021
The most ambitious operatic commission to emerge from the global pandemic, the Decameron Opera Coalition's Tales from a Safe Distance has been invited into the Library of Congress' Performing Arts Covid-19 Response Collection.
The Metropolitan Opera Announces Two-Week Schedule For Nightly Met Opera Streams, Cel

The Metropolitan Opera Announces Two-Week Schedule For Nightly Met Opera Streams, Celebrating Women's History Month

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2021
The Met has announced themed lineups for 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 National Kaohsiung Center For The Arts To Stage Verdi's LA TRAVIATA

The National Kaohsiung Center For The Arts To Stage Verdi's LA TRAVIATA

by BWW News Desk — February 23, 2021
Weiwuying presents its acclaimed production of Verdi's La Traviata as a beacon of live performance at a time when so many opera houses around the world remain sadly silent.
FEDORA Announces Opera Prize Shortlist

FEDORA Announces Opera Prize Shortlist

by BWW News Desk — February 22, 2021
FEDORA, The European Circle of Philanthropists of Ballet and Opera, has announced its shortlist of projects selected for the 2021 FEDORA Opera Prize.
2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Winners Announced 

2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Winners Announced 

by BWW News Desk — February 19, 2021
This evening, the first ever virtual American Traditions Vocal Competition ended an incredible week celebrating and preserving all styles of classic American music with the final round featuring five phenomenal performers competing for the gold.
Princeton University Students Participate In The Creation Of A Virtual Opera: Frances

Princeton University Students Participate In The Creation Of A Virtual Opera: Francesco Cavalli's LA CALISTO

by BWW News Desk — February 19, 2021
The students who signed up to participate in the Department of Music's Fall 2020 course MPP/MTD 219: Opera Performance expected to perform a staged version of La Calisto, Francesco Cavalli's 17th-century opera, in Richardson Auditorium at the end of the term.
The American Opera Project Announces Applications for 11th Season Of Composers & The

The American Opera Project Announces Applications for 11th Season Of Composers & The Voice Training Program

by BWW News Desk — February 19, 2021
The American Opera Project announces the return of its Composers & the Voice program for its 2021-2023 seasons.
Opera Philadelphia Announces Program Celebrating Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Love Of Opera

Opera Philadelphia Announces Program Celebrating Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Love Of Opera

by BWW News Desk — February 19, 2021
On Monday, March 15, a new operatic event will showcase U.
San Diego Opera Announces Spring Drive-In Season Featuring THE BARBER OF SEVILLE and

San Diego Opera Announces Spring Drive-In Season Featuring THE BARBER OF SEVILLE and ONE AMAZING NIGHT

by BWW News Desk — February 17, 2021
Inspired by the success from their safe drive-in performances of La bohème in the Fall, which heralded the return of live, in-person, opera to San Diego County since the start of the pandemic, and provided over 300 jobs to many, San Diego Opera has announced a Spring season of safe, socially-dis
Frank Hilbrich Directs The New Hungarian State Opera Production Of Verdi's Don Carlo

Frank Hilbrich Directs The New Hungarian State Opera Production Of Verdi's Don Carlo

by BWW News Desk — February 17, 2021
Frank Hilbrich directs the new Hungarian State Opera production of Verdi's Don Carlo.
BWW Review: SOME ENCHANTED EVENING from Pittsburgh Festival Opera

BWW Review: SOME ENCHANTED EVENING from Pittsburgh Festival Opera

by Maria Nockin — February 15, 2021
On February 14, 2021, Valentine’s Day, Pittsburgh Festival Opera presented seven singers in a romantic concert entitled Some Enchanted Evening.
Soprano Angela Brown Interviewed in New Marian Anderson PBS Documentary, Voice Of Fre

Soprano Angela Brown Interviewed in New Marian Anderson PBS Documentary, Voice Of Freedom

by BWW News Desk — February 15, 2021
Contralto Marian Anderson was hailed as a voice that 'comes around once in a hundred years,' yet she was barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces Two Key Staff Appointments

Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces Two Key Staff Appointments

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2021
Lyric Opera of Kansas City General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler today announced the appointments to the Company’s senior staff.
MET STARS LIVE IN CONCERT Presents Sonya Yoncheva

MET STARS LIVE IN CONCERT Presents Sonya Yoncheva

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2021
Soprano Sonya Yoncheva will perform a live concert from the Schussenried Cloister in southwest Germany as part of the Met Stars Live in Concert series.
Opera Orlando Launches 2020-21 Opera on the Town Series With World Premiere Productio

Opera Orlando Launches 2020-21 Opera on the Town Series With World Premiere Production of DEATH OF IVAN ILYCH

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2021
On the heels of two successful and safe in-person MainStage productions this past December and January, Opera Orlando is launching its 2020-21 Opera on the Town series next week with a world premiere production of Death of Ivan Ilych.
Opera Fuoco Releases Mini-Series FIGARO IN THE CITY On Marquee TV

Opera Fuoco Releases Mini-Series FIGARO IN THE CITY On Marquee TV

by BWW News Desk — February 11, 2021
Conceived by Opera Fuoco Artistic Director David Stern and presented in partnership with Marquee TV, Figaro in the City is a modern-day retelling of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro.
Opera America Launches Opera Grants For Female Stage Directors And Conductors

Opera America Launches Opera Grants For Female Stage Directors And Conductors

by BWW News Desk — February 10, 2021
OPERA America has announced the launch of the Opera Grants  for Female Stage Directors and Conductors program, a new initiative developed to advance gender parity  in the field by incentivizing opera companies to hire women for key artistic leadership roles.
Utah Opera's LIGHT ON THE HORIZON Streamed Concert Emphasizes Hope and Optimism

Utah Opera's LIGHT ON THE HORIZON Streamed Concert Emphasizes Hope and Optimism

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2021
Utah Opera presents an evening of opera arias inspired by central themes of light and optimism in a virtual concert in two acts that is available for streaming On Demand from February 12 to March 14.
The Santa Fe Opera Presents Online Benefit SONGS FOR THE FUTURE

The Santa Fe Opera Presents Online Benefit SONGS FOR THE FUTURE

by BWW News Desk — February 8, 2021
The Santa Fe Opera will present Songs for the Future, a special online program to benefit its singing and technical Apprentice Programs, on March 11 at 6:00 pm MT.
BWW Review: Met Concert Shows Netrebko's Got the Technique to Do Anything She Pleases

BWW Review: Met Concert Shows Netrebko's Got the Technique to Do Anything She Pleases

by Richard Sasanow — February 7, 2021
I couldn’t help but admire Anna Netrebko’s taking on many of the pieces that comprised her concert from Vienna’s historic Spanish Riding School on February 6, which was part of the Met Stars Live in Concert.
Florentine Opera Company To Receive Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts

Florentine Opera Company To Receive Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2021
The Florentine Opera Company has been approved for a Grants for Arts Projects award to support its mainstage La Boheme production.
Stage Access to Stream The Rossini Opera Festival

Stage Access to Stream The Rossini Opera Festival

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2021
The Rossini Opera Festival will now be available for streaming in North America exclusively on Stage Access.
Beth Morrison of "The PROTOTYPE FESTIVAL Opera-Theatre-NOW"

Beth Morrison of "The PROTOTYPE FESTIVAL Opera-Theatre-NOW"

by Erica Miner — February 4, 2021
One of the world’s foremost, most adventurous, female producers of contemporary opera, and a tireless champion of diverse voices, Beth Morrison unequivocally embraces her seemingly limitless drive.
MET Orchestra Spotlights International Opera Star Soprano Angela Gheorghiu

MET Orchestra Spotlights International Opera Star Soprano Angela Gheorghiu

by BWW News Desk — February 4, 2021
On February 21, 2021 at 3pm EST, the MET Orchestra Musicians will present soprano Angela Gheorghiu in concert from Bucharest's stunning Romanian Athenaeum.

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