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With the November 2021 premiere of his operatic film Goodbye, Mr. Chips, composer Gordon Getty adds a fourth opera to his list of compositions, which also includes works for orchestra, chorus, vocal and instrumental soloists, and chamber ensembles. His staged works have been mounted by Leipzig Opera, Welsh National Opera, San Francisco Opera, Los Angeles Opera, and Bolshoi Ballet, while his orchestral repertoire has been recorded and performed by the likes of the San Francisco Symphony under Michael Tilson Thomas, Mikhail Pletnev leading the Russian National Orchestra, and Sir Neville Marriner with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Getty’s life in music is the subject of Peter Rosen’s 2016 documentary There Will Be Music. Recent honors include the European Culture Prize and an inaugural induction into Opera America’s Hall of Fame. Gordon Getty is a Pentatone artist and his music is published by Rork Music. For more information, visit www.gordongetty.com.

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Berkeley Symphony Will Continue its Chamber Series with Play On Words This Month


Berkeley Symphony will continue its Chamber Series with Play On Words on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 4 p.m. at the Piedmont Center for the Arts.

Crowden Music Center Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Hertz Hall Concert in May


The Bay Area’s homegrown classical music luminaries will take the stage at Hertz Hall on Saturday, May 25, 2024, for Crowden’s 40th Anniversary Concert.

San Francisco Opera Presents Gordon Getty With The Spirit Of The Opera Award


At the conclusion of San Francisco Opera's December 9 fall season final performance of The Elixir of Love, the Company honored composer and philanthropist Gordon Getty in an onstage ceremony.

Support West Coast Regional Theaters on Giving Tuesday


In the vibrant spirit of generosity that defines Giving Tuesday, BroadwayWorld is proud to shine a spotlight on the remarkable campaigns launched by theaters across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Check out campaigns from the West Coast.

Young People's Chorus Of New York City to Present Annual Holiday Concert At Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall


The Young People’s Chorus of New York City presents their annual holiday concert at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall on Sunday, December 10 at 5 p.m. Don't miss this festive event!

San Francisco Opera Guild Hosts AN EVENING ON THE STAGE Benefit


San Francisco Opera Guild's An Evening on the Stage gala dinner honors Karen J. Kubin and Mary and Bill Poland on Tuesday, November 28 at the War Memorial Opera House.

Berkeley Symphony Reveals 2023-24 Season


Berkeley Symphony has announced its 2023-24 Season, led by Music Director Joseph Young, who is now in his fifth season with the historic organization. With four Symphonic Series performances and five Chamber Series performances, Berkeley Symphony will present a range of impactful programming that spans the expansive catalog of orchestral music.

Berkeley Symphony Receives $1.5 Million Gift From Gordon Getty


Berkeley Symphony has received a $1.5 million gift from Gordon Getty. The transformative donation will support Berkeley Symphony in its future growth as it heads into its 52nd season under the leadership of Music Director Joseph Young and Executive Director Kate Kammeyer.

Michael Arden & Tinashe Kajese-Bolden to Direct THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere at The Alliance Theatre


The Alliance Theatre has announced the stage directors for its 55th season. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Young People's Chorus Of NYC's New Art Installation Opens On Select Dates In June


 In New York City where mental health issues among young people are on the rise, a new multimedia art installation from the Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC) offers healing and hope.

Opera Parallele Reveals Season of Premieres for 2023-24


Opera Parallèle has announced the repertoire for the company’s 2023-24 season, a new year of exciting debuts beginning October 27 and 28 with the world premiere of composer Kenji Oh and librettist Kelley Rourke’s family opera, The Emissary, based on Yoko Tawada’s award-winning novel.

Festival Napa Valley Announces 2023 Summer Season


California wine country's flagship festival, Festival Napa Valley, returns for its 17th season with a rich lineup of music, food and wine events for every taste and budget, July 8-23, at venues throughout Napa Valley.

Opera Parallele Announces Cast Changes in THE SHINING


Opera Parallèle announced baritone singer Robert Wesley Mason will now sing the role of Jack Torrance and bass-baritone Kevin Deas will sing the role of Dick Hallorann in the company's upcoming West Coast premiere of The Shining, the critically acclaimed opera by Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning team of composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell. Opera Parallèle welcomes both acclaimed singers in their company debut.

Opera Parallèle Announces Tickets On Sale For EVEREST: AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE


Opera Parallèle (OP), the Bay Area's leading producer of contemporary opera, has announced tickets for the company's upcoming Everest: An Immersive Experience, are now on sale beginning with an initial allotment of nine performances spanning February 3 – 12.

San Diego Opera Announces Winning Proposals For OPERA HACK 3.0


San Diego Opera has announced the winning proposals of Opera Hack 3.0 have been awarded.

The Museum Of Performance + Design Announces The 2022 San Francisco Arts Medallion Honoring Alonzo King


The Board of the Museum of Performance + Design takes great pleasure in announcing that Alonzo King will be presented with the 2022 San Francisco Arts Medallion for his outstanding leadership in the arts on November 15, 2022, at Saint Joseph's Arts Society in San Francisco with American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Misty Copeland serving as Honorary Chair.

Opera Orlando's 2022-23 Opera Everlasting Season Opens With Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE


Opera Orlando’s 2022-23 Opera Everlasting season on the MainStage opens with Mozart’s The Magic Flute

International Contemporary Ensemble Joins The Rhythm Method For A PIN DROPS At Target Margin Theater, October 28


​​​​​​​International Contemporary Ensemble joins contemporary string quartet The Rhythm Method on a free program titled A Pin Drops premiering new works by composers Kevin Ramsay and Lewis Nielson at Target Margin Theater on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 7:30pm. 

Film Takes Center Stage at Festival O22


On the heels of a successful opening weekend and rave reviews for live productions of Rossini's Otello and Toshio Hosokawa's The Raven, Opera Philadelphia's Festival O continues this week with the first Opera on Film series, featuring more than 30 cinematic operas presented in 12 screenings at the Philadelphia Film Center.

San Francisco Opera Announces Casting Update For Gluck's ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE


San Francisco Opera announced a cast change for its upcoming new production of Christoph Willibald Gluck's Orpheus and Eurydice (Orfeo ed Euridice), opening November 15. Soprano Meigui Zhang will make her role debut as Eurydice, replacing Christina Gansch who is expecting her second child and has withdrawn from the production.

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