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Sarah Kirkland Snider’s First Opera HILDEGARD Continues Rolling World Premiere At Prototype
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025

Sarah Kirkland Snider’s first opera, HILDEGARD, continues its rolling world premiere at the PROTOTYPE Festival in New York City. The production follows earlier performances presented by Los Angeles Opera.

Photos: Joyce DiDonato, Phillip Boykin and More in AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025

Rehearsals have begun for Lincoln Center Theater's brand-new production of the beloved family opera Amahl and the Night Visitors, the first seasonal family offering in LCT history. See rehearsal photos!

Full Cast and Creatives Set For AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater has announced the complete cast and creative team for the brand-new production of the beloved family opera Amahl and the Night Visitors, the first seasonal family offering in LCT history.

Sarah Kirkland Snider’s HILDEGARD Premieres at Los Angeles Opera
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2025

Snider’s first opera, HILDEGARD, for which she also wrote the libretto, will be presented in rolling world premieres by Los Angeles Opera (November 5-9, 2025) and PROTOTYPE Festival in New York (January 9-17, 2026), with subsequent performances at the Aspen Music Festival and School (Summer 2026, details TBA).

Sarasota Opera Reveals Casts for 2025�"2026 Season, Featuring LA BOHÈME, THE MERRY WIDOW & More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2025

Sarasota Opera has revealed casting for its 2025–2026 season, marking the company's 67th year and the centennial of the historic Sarasota Opera House.

The Cecilia Chorus of New York to Perform CHICHESTER PSALMS and Excerpts From MASS & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024

The Cecilia Chorus of New York will perform Bernstein's CHICHESTER PSALMS and excerpts from MASS, alongside Bach's CHRISTMAS CANTATA, BWV 63, at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Opera San José to Present Free Music and More at South First Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023

Opera San José adds to the excitement of South First Friday with a night of free music, including barbershop quartet performances. Don't miss this celebration of arts and culture at the historic California Theatre.

Oratorio Society Of New York Will Return For Holiday Tradition Of Handel's Messiah
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2021

The Oratorio Society of New York will present its annual holiday tradition, Handel's Messiah on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 8pm in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. OSNY Music Director Kent Tritle conducts the chorus and the Orchestra of the Society with featured soloists soprano Leslie Fagan, contralto Heather Petrie, and more.

Oratorio Society Of New York Opens 21-22 Season At The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2021

The Oratorio Society of New York, led by Music Director Kent Tritle, presents the opening concert of its 2021-2022 season on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 7:30pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, its first performance for a live audience since March 2020.

Oratorio Society Of New York to Present Works By Britten, Pärt And Gabrieli At The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2021

The Oratorio Society of New York, led by Music Director Kent Tritle, presents the opening concert of its 2021-2022 season on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 7:30pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, its first performance for a live audience since March 2020.

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine Announces Eleventh Season of Great Music in a Great Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2021

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112th Street), will present the eleventh season of Great Music in a Great Space under the direction of Kent Tritle, Director of Cathedral Music and Organist.

Oratorio Society of New York Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2021

The Oratorio Society of New York has announced its 2021-2022 season of concerts at Carnegie Hall and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. The season begins on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 7:30pm at the Cathedral of St. John Divine with a highly-anticipated concert featuring Britten’s Festival Te Deum and Rejoice in the Lamb.

Conductor And Organist Kent Tritle's Full 2021-22 Season Of Events Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2021

Kent Tritle's 2021-22 season schedule features a full slate of events: he leads five concerts at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine with the Cathedral Choir, four with Oratorio Society of New York, four with Musica Sacra, and three with groups at the Manhattan School of Music.

Eklund Opera Presents Timeless and Timely WEST SIDE STORY
by Julie Musbach - Oct 9, 2018

The University of Colorado Boulder's Eklund Opera Program will present Leonard Bernstein's iconic "West Side Story" in Macky Auditorium Oct. 26-28 as part of the CU Bernstein at 100 celebration.