Jamie Barton News

Video: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CAROUSEL at Boston Lyric Opera

by Stephi Wild — April 4, 2025

A reimagined production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel is now playing at Boston Lyric Opera.

Photos: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CAROUSEL at Boston Lyric Opera

by Stephi Wild — April 4, 2025

A reimagined production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel is now playing at Boston Lyric Opera.

Conductor James Gaffigan to Return to the Chicago Symphony and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 27, 2025

American conductor James Gaffigan will embark on three upcoming U.

Aspen Music Festival's Summer Lineup Includes Patti LuPone Concert, World Premiere, & More

by Josh Sharpe — March 26, 2025

This summer, vocal music takes center stage at the Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS).

PORGY AND BESS, MESSIAH and More Set For Houston Grand Opera 2025-26 Season

by Stephi Wild — March 20, 2025

Throughout the 2025-26 season, HGO will be celebrating its beloved artistic and music director, Patrick Summers, who in May 2026 will transition to a new role.

PORGY AND BESS & More Set for Houston Grand Opera 2025-26 Season

by Josh Sharpe — March 19, 2025

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) has announced its 2025-26 season, featuring the American opera that launched HGO as a trailblazer, the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess.

Yo-Yo Ma and More Set for Minnesota Orchestra's 2025-26 Season

by Josh Sharpe — March 18, 2025

The Minnesota Orchestra and Music Director Thomas Søndergård have announced plans for the Orchestra’s 2025-26 season, a year which includes performances by star artists from cellist Yo-Yo Ma to violinist Leila Josefowicz.

Let's Hear It for the Five Winners of the Met's 2025 Laffont Competition!

by Richard Sasanow — March 18, 2025

Imagine being a rising young opera singer and getting to sing two solos from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera.

CINDERELLA, MADAMA BUTTERFLY, and More Set For Arizona Opera's 2025/26 Main Stage Season

by Stephi Wild — March 17, 2025

Arizona Opera has announced its 2025/26 Main Stage Season, in addition to the presentation of mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton in recital in 2026.

Aspen Music Festival & School Announces 2025 Season: Concerning the Spiritual in Art

by A.A. Cristi — February 19, 2025

The Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) will celebrate 76 years of performance and mentorship this summer with almost 200 public events.

Hollywood Bowl 2025 Summer Season: Cynthia Erivo, Hugh Jackman, and Diana Ross Among Headliners

by Stephi Wild — February 19, 2025

The 2025 Hollywood Bowl schedule spans June through September, featuring a diverse lineup of performances including classical music, pop, rock, jazz, and Broadway hits.

Boston Lyric Opera To Present CAROUSEL 80th Anniversary Production

by A.A. Cristi — February 18, 2025

Boston Lyric Opera will present an 80th anniversary production of “RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S ‘CAROUSEL,'” directed by BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart, conducted by BLO Music Director David Angus, and running April 4-13, 2025 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.

Long Beach Opera Presents Pauline Oliveros' EL RELICARIO DE LOS ANIMALES

by A.A. Cristi — January 31, 2025

Long Beach Opera will present two landmark performances of a new production of Pauline Oliveros' El Relicario de Los Animales, February 15th & 16th at the historic indoor-outdoor Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles.

Monét X Change, Jamie Barton, Nikola Printz, & More Set for San Francisco Opera Pride Concert

by Blair Ingenthron — November 16, 2024

San Francisco Opera announced the lineup for its June 27 Pride Concert, featuring renowned artists from the opera world, hosted by multi-hyphenate performer most well known for her appearances on RuPaul's Drag Race, Monét X Change.

Long Beach Opera Announces 2025 Season Of Works By Pauline Oliveros

by A.A. Cristi — November 15, 2024

Long Beach Opera announced its 2025 season featuring works by Pauline Oliveros, highlighting site-specific performances.

Review: Top Singing and Tap Dancing Highlight Richard Tucker Awards Gala

by Richard Sasanow — November 2, 2024

As usual, the gala concert of the Richard Tucker Music Foundation started off with an interloper from the golden age of opera: Richard Tucker himself, singing Mascagni’s “Addio alla Madre” from CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA.

Review: The Marx Brothers Found Life in TROVATORE that the Met Couldn’t Muster

by Richard Sasanow — November 1, 2024

I must admit that the Met’s current revival of IL TROVATORE--with RIGOLETTO and TRAVIATA, considered the great creations of Verdi’s middle period--made me think of another masterwork, “A Night at the Opera,” my favorite of the movies by those champions of silliness, the Marx Brothers.