Gene Scheer
Gene Scheer is a libretto whose BroadwayWorld credits include It's a Wonderful Life - English National Opera.
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Video: Mason Bates’s THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY In Rehearsal
by Joshua Wright - 2025-09-04 15:52:16
Video: Jack Swanson Sings 'Si Ritrovarla io Giuro' from Rossini's CINDERELLA
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-02-03 15:12:16
Video: Conductor Yi-Chen Lin Discusses the Enduring Magic of Rossini's CINDERELLA
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-01-28 12:17:14
VIDEO: Washington National Opera Presents The 11th Season Of American Opera Initiative Featuring Three World Premieres
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-16 16:22:46
News
NEAVE TRIO to Make Debut at Music at Kohl Mansion
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2026
The Grammy-nominated NEAVE TRIO will perform works by Dora Pejačević, Schumann, and Brahms at Kohl Mansion in Burlingame. The program also includes a Baroque Holiday performance with PHILHARMONIA BAROQUE CHAMBER PLAYERS.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2026
The Grammy-nominated NEAVE TRIO will perform works by Dora Pejačević, Schumann, and Brahms at Kohl Mansion in Burlingame. The program also includes a Baroque Holiday performance with PHILHARMONIA BAROQUE CHAMBER PLAYERS.
IT'S NOW OR NEVER: SONGS OF HOPE AND RESILIENCE to Premiere at The Goldrich Cultural Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026
The Goldrich Cultural Center will present the world premiere of a musical tribute to Holocaust survivor Renée Firestone, featuring a newly commissioned song cycle by composer Michael Schachter and Grammy-winning librettist Gene Scheer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026
The Goldrich Cultural Center will present the world premiere of a musical tribute to Holocaust survivor Renée Firestone, featuring a newly commissioned song cycle by composer Michael Schachter and Grammy-winning librettist Gene Scheer.
San Francisco Conservatory to Expand Creative Incubator Model
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2026
SFCM's 2026–27 season integrates artist residencies, professional internships, and side-by-side performances through its Global Creative Alliance, which includes Askonas Holt and Pentatone.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2026
SFCM's 2026–27 season integrates artist residencies, professional internships, and side-by-side performances through its Global Creative Alliance, which includes Askonas Holt and Pentatone.
OPERA DAY IN THE BAY to Present Free Concert with 13 Bay Area Companies
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026
OPERA DAY IN THE BAY will unite 13 Bay Area opera organizations for a free outdoor concert at Transamerica Pyramid Center Redwood Park, featuring repertoire spanning Baroque to contemporary works and four new compositions.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026
OPERA DAY IN THE BAY will unite 13 Bay Area opera organizations for a free outdoor concert at Transamerica Pyramid Center Redwood Park, featuring repertoire spanning Baroque to contemporary works and four new compositions.
MIRÓ QUARTET to Return to Carnegie Hall for 2026-2027 Season
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026
The Austin-based string quartet will perform at The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall, collaborate with the Isidore String Quartet at Yale University and Music Mondays in New York City, and appear with clarinetist David Shifrin in Virginia and Michigan.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026
The Austin-based string quartet will perform at The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall, collaborate with the Isidore String Quartet at Yale University and Music Mondays in New York City, and appear with clarinetist David Shifrin in Virginia and Michigan.
BREAKING THE WAVES Album From Houston Grand Opera Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026
Houston Grand Opera has released the first-ever recording of Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek's BREAKING THE WAVES, led by Lauren Snouffer and Ryan McKinny under Patrick Summers.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026
Houston Grand Opera has released the first-ever recording of Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek's BREAKING THE WAVES, led by Lauren Snouffer and Ryan McKinny under Patrick Summers.
BREAKING THE WAVES Recording From Houston Grand Opera Out Now
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026
Houston Grand Opera released the first-ever recording of Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek's opera BREAKING THE WAVES, led by Lauren Snouffer, Ryan McKinny, and conductor Patrick Summers.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026
Houston Grand Opera released the first-ever recording of Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek's opera BREAKING THE WAVES, led by Lauren Snouffer, Ryan McKinny, and conductor Patrick Summers.
ILLUMINATIONS Season to Bring World Premieres to Music of Remembrance
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2026
Music of Remembrance will present its 2026/27 season, Illuminations: Music for Our Shared Humanity, featuring world premieres by Lori Laitman and Milad Yousufi alongside works marking Steve Reich's 90th birthday.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2026
Music of Remembrance will present its 2026/27 season, Illuminations: Music for Our Shared Humanity, featuring world premieres by Lori Laitman and Milad Yousufi alongside works marking Steve Reich's 90th birthday.
Cast Set For Opera Parallèle's 2026-27 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
Opera Parallèle announced casting and creative teams for three contemporary operas, including the world premiere of SALT & SPIRIT and West Coast debuts of two other works, in San Francisco.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
Opera Parallèle announced casting and creative teams for three contemporary operas, including the world premiere of SALT & SPIRIT and West Coast debuts of two other works, in San Francisco.
Piedmont Opera to Reveal Casts for 50th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Piedmont Opera revealed the casts and creative teams for its milestone anniversary season, featuring Renée Fleming and North Carolina premieres of works by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Piedmont Opera revealed the casts and creative teams for its milestone anniversary season, featuring Renée Fleming and North Carolina premieres of works by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer.
THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS Opera by Jake Heggie to Make World Premiere at Festival Napa Valley
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026
Festival Napa Valley's 20th anniversary season will feature three world premieres, including THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS, a new opera by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer, plus new works by John Corigliano and Michael Thurber.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026
Festival Napa Valley's 20th anniversary season will feature three world premieres, including THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS, a new opera by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer, plus new works by John Corigliano and Michael Thurber.
Richard Strauss' ELEKTRA with Eun Sun Kim Will Come to San Francisco Opera
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present Richard Strauss' ELEKTRA, led by Music Director Eun Sun Kim, in Keith Warner's contemporary museum staging featuring a cast including Elena Pankratova and Elza van den Heever.
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present Richard Strauss' ELEKTRA, led by Music Director Eun Sun Kim, in Keith Warner's contemporary museum staging featuring a cast including Elena Pankratova and Elza van den Heever.
San Francisco Opera Will Perform THE BARBER OF SEVILLE This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE with two international casts led by conductor Benjamin Manis, featuring baritones Joshua Hopkins and Justin Austin sharing the title role.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE with two international casts led by conductor Benjamin Manis, featuring baritones Joshua Hopkins and Justin Austin sharing the title role.
The Dallas Opera Offers Free Streaming of Recent Productions This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The Dallas Opera (TDO) will release select operas from past seasons for free, on-demand viewing via its YouTube channel. Productions were recorded live at the Winspear Opera House, and each will be available for one month from May through August 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The Dallas Opera (TDO) will release select operas from past seasons for free, on-demand viewing via its YouTube channel. Productions were recorded live at the Winspear Opera House, and each will be available for one month from May through August 2026.
Festival Napa Valley Reveals 20th Anniversary Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
Festival Napa Valley announced its 20th anniversary summer season, featuring Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Chen, and the world premiere of THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS, a new opera by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
Festival Napa Valley announced its 20th anniversary summer season, featuring Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Chen, and the world premiere of THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS, a new opera by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer.
Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, and More Set for Festival Napa Valley 20th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026
Festival Napa Valley has announced its 20th anniversary summer season featuring Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, and the world premiere of THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS. The festival will run July 4 through July 19 across Napa Valley.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026
Festival Napa Valley has announced its 20th anniversary summer season featuring Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, and the world premiere of THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS. The festival will run July 4 through July 19 across Napa Valley.
Ian Derrer to Step Down as General Director and CEO of The Dallas Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
The Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO Ian Derrer will not renew his contract when it concludes at the end of this fiscal year. Ian Derrer’s tenure at TDO spans ten years.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
The Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO Ian Derrer will not renew his contract when it concludes at the end of this fiscal year. Ian Derrer’s tenure at TDO spans ten years.
Laufey, Lady Gaga, & More Win 2026 GRAMMY Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026
It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026
It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.
Festival Napa Valley Unveils 20th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2025
Festival Napa Valley will celebrate its 20th anniversary July 4–19, 2026, with a lineup featuring international stars and emerging talent. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2025
Festival Napa Valley will celebrate its 20th anniversary July 4–19, 2026, with a lineup featuring international stars and emerging talent. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2026 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025
Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025
Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!
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