Jay Hunter News

San Francisco Symphony To Celebrate Composer John Adam's Birthday With Three Weekend Celebration, 2/10-25

by Molly Tracy — January 6, 2017

The San Francisco Symphony (SFS) honors John Adams's 70th birthday in a special three-weekend celebration of his music, February 10-25.

Ash Lawn Opera To Become Charlottesville Opera, Celebrates 40th Season

by Molly Tracy — December 21, 2016

Ash Lawn Opera, Charlottesville, Virginia's premier opera company for 40 years, will become Charlottesville Opera in 2017.

Adele, Beyonce Among 59th GRAMMY AWARD Nominees; Full List!

by Caryn Robbins — December 6, 2016

This morning, The Recording Academy and 2016 GRAMMY Best New Artist, Meghan Trainor, kicked off this year's GRAMMY Awards nominations by revealing nominees in the four General Field categories (Best New Artist, Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Album Of The Year) live on 'CBS This Morning.

Ash Lawn Opera Launches its 40th Season this Saturday with Jay Hunter Morris

by Rebecca Russo — November 28, 2016

This Saturday, December 3 at 8 pm, Ash Lawn Opera launches its 40th Season as Charlottesville, Virginia's premier opera company with a special performance of by world-renowned tenor Jay Hunter Morrisat The Paramount Theater.

The Dallas Opera Presents MOBY-DICK, Today

by BWW News Desk — November 4, 2016

The Dallas Opera is very proud to present the eagerly anticipated revival of an historic Dallas Opera production: Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's critically acclaimed twenty-first century masterpiece: MOBY-DICK, starring world-renowned heldentenor Jay Hunter Morris as Captain Ahab.

Florida Grand Opera Announces New Music Staff

by Christina Mancuso — October 26, 2016

Florida Grand Opera (FGO) is pleased to announce the promotion and addition of new members to its music staff.

Ash Lawn Opera Launches 40th Season with An Evening with Jay Hunter Morris

by A.A. Cristi — October 19, 2016

Ash Lawn Opera launches its 40th Season as Charlottesville, Virginia's premier opera company with a special performance of by world-renowned tenor Jay Hunter Morris on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 8 pm.

The Dallas Opera Presents MOBY-DICK, 11/4

by Christina Mancuso — October 7, 2016

The Dallas Opera is very proud to present the eagerly anticipated revival of an historic Dallas Opera production: Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's critically acclaimed twenty-first century masterpiece: MOBY-DICK, starring world-renowned heldentenor Jay Hunter Morris as Captain Ahab.

Dallas Opera To Simulcast MOBY DICK In Dallas And Wichita Falls

by Molly Tracy — September 23, 2016

The Dallas Opera is thrilled to announce the fourteenth in a series of free public simulcasts, this time involving a game-changing Dallas Opera production: Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's critically acclaimed twenty-first century masterpiece: MOBY-DICK, starring world-renowned helden tenorJay Hunt

The Opera Launches Young Artist Program: The Atlanta Opera Studio

by A.A. Cristi — August 31, 2016

General and Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun announced today the launch of The Atlanta Opera's first ever young artist program, The Atlanta Opera Studio.

LA BOHEME, SWEENEY TODD, THE CRUCIBLE and More Set for 2016 at Glimmerglass Festival

by BWW News Desk — July 23, 2016

The Glimmerglass Festival, which presents four mainstage productions of opera and musical theater every summer, rounds out each season with a schedule of guest appearances, concerts, public master classes, youth opera performances and more.

Perspectives Series, Steve Reich, Mozart, La Serenissima and More Set for Carnegie Hall This Fall

by BWW News Desk — July 13, 2016

Carnegie Hall's 2016-2017 season is fast approaching, and the venue is looking forward to exciting new projects and outstanding concerts.

Summer Stages: No Rest for the Opera Crowd in the Northeast This Summer

by Richard Sasanow — June 21, 2016

Although the solstice doesn't officially appear for another week or so, the summer opera clock is already ticking.

Houston Grand Opera Announces Complete Schedule for Spring Season

by Matt Smith — March 30, 2016

Houston, March 28, 2016—Houston Grand Opera (HGO) opens its spring repertory with Siegfried, the much- anticipated third installment of Wagner's epic Ring cycle, on April 16.

San Francisco Symphony Sets 2016-17 Season

by BWW News Desk — February 29, 2016

Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) and the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) today announce their 2016-17 season.

Jarrett Ott Steps in for Nathan Gunn in Opera Philadelphia's COLD MOUNTAIN

by Tyler Peterson — January 27, 2016

Opera Philadelphia General Director & President David B.

The Dallas Opera Announces 2016-17 Season - MADAME BUTTERFLY, MOBY DICK and More!

by Christina Mancuso — January 22, 2016

The Dallas Opera is proud to announce its spectacular 2016-2017 Season, consisting of five brilliant mainstage productions, including two repertoire classics never before performed by this company.

Houston Grand Opera Opens Season with THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Tonight

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2016

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) opens its 2016 winter repertory on January 22with an inventive staging by multiple-award-winning theater director Michael Grandage of Mozart's genial farce, The Marriage of Figaro.

Houston Grand Opera to Open Season with THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, 1/22

by Matt Smith — January 7, 2016

Houston, January 6, 2016— Houston Grand Opera (HGO) opens its 2016 winter repertory on January 22with an inventive staging by multiple-award-winning theater director Michael Grandage of Mozart's genial farce, The Marriage of Figaro.

Opera Philadelphia to Present East Coast Premiere of COLD MOUNTAIN, 2/5

by Matt Smith — January 6, 2016

It is almost Mountain time in Philadelphia! Cold Mountain, the first opera by Philadelphia-based, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon, makes its East Coast Premiere with five performances at the Academy of Music, February 5-14, 2016.