John Holiday News

It's not always easy to relate personally to the storylines of classic operas—a prince is given a magic flute to protect him on a journey through a mythical land, a Roman diva must give herself to her captor or sentence her true love to death, a cursed clown's daughter sacrifices her own life to save her father.

Opera Parallèle today announced details for the company’s upcoming Benefit Celebration Over the Rainbow, scheduled for Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society, 1401 Howard Street. Special to the evening will be the San Francisco debut performance of critically acclaimed opera singer and crossover artist, countertenor John Holiday in a varied program spanning opera to pop, including the artist’s heartfelt interpretation of Harold Arlen’s immortal “Over the Rainbow.” Opera Parallèle Resident Pianist Keisuke Nakagoshi will be Holiday’s musical collaborator.

Rising opera star, countertenor and recent finalist on NBC's The Voice John Holiday — currently making his debut with the Metropolitan Opera in Matthew Aucoin's Eurydice (December 16) and the New York Philharmonic in Handel's Messiah at The Riverside Church (December 14 to 18) — stars in After/Glow by award-winning director Ryan McKinny.

New Directions, a series of three digital collaborations from artists new to opera created by Music Theatre Wales, will stream on the Opera Philadelphia Channel beginning Wednesday, Dec. 1 through May 31, 2022.

On November 23, the Metropolitan Opera will present the company premiere of Eurydice, a new Met-commissioned opera by Matthew Aucoin—at 31, the youngest composer to have a Met premiere since 1938.

Des Moines Metro Opera's General and Artistic Director Michael Egel announced today the repertory for the company's 50th Anniversary Season alongside the launch of the public phase of a $15 million fundraising campaign, 50 Next: Giving Voice to the Future.

Featuring contrasting interpretations of the Herculean myth by both Bach and Handel, the concert marks the homecoming for the ensemble to the Hobby Center on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Headlining the program is a pantheon of remarkable singers including countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, mezzo-soprano Leia Lensing, tenor Steven Brennfleck, baritone Jason Zacher, and soprano Nola Richardson, who is making her debut with Ars Lyrica.

Gustavo leads favorites by George Gershwin, joined by the extraordinary John Holiday and Jean-Yves Thibaudet.

Two lucky readers will win two tickets to the LA Philharmonic's performance of Dudamel Conducts Gershwin, under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel, featuring the vocals of John Holiday and piano from Jean-Yves Thibaudet, live at the Hollywood Bowl on August 10. The contest closes on Thursday, August 5 at 11:59pm ET. Winners will be notified the following day.

Learn more about the lineup and how to attend!

The New York Philharmonic has announced its 2021–22 season, marking the Orchestra’s long-awaited return to subscription performances following an 18-month period of cancellations due to the pandemic. For the first time in modern history the Philharmonic will be performing outside its home for an entire season. 

The Apollo today announced a full lineup of artists and performances at the non-profit’s annual spring fundraiser, taking place virtually on the Apollo Theater’s Digital Stage on Monday, June 7 at 7:30pm ET. This year’s benefit, APOLLO RESOUNDING, will feature performances by Grammy nominated singer MAJOR; jazz vocalists Alita Moses and more.

Des Moines Metro Opera today announced a $1 million leadership gift commitment from long-time patron, opera lover, and friend Frank R. Brownell III to secure the future of one of the Company's flagship programs – the Apprentice Artist Program for young singers.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts today announced new artistic commissions, creative community, and civic collaborations, and more this coming June at Restart Stages—the new outdoor performing arts center constructed on the Lincoln Center campus.

Washington National Opera today announced its 2021–2022 season featuring a triumphant return to the Opera House stage, four world premiere commissions celebrating the Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary, debuts from acclaimed and rising opera stars, the return to the pit for Principal Conductor Evan Rogister and the WNO Orchestra & Chorus, and more.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced its 2021 summer season at the Hollywood Bowl, marking its long-awaited return to the iconic venue following the cancellation of its 2020 summer season. Following the latest public health and reopening guidelines from Los Angeles County, the LA Phil will offer more than 50 performances.

The Florentine Opera Company recently announced their 2021-22 Season. Named the “RE-Season,” three of the four mainstage performances previously planned for 2020-21, but cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, have been reframed.

Available starting today, the website brings together TDO’s full catalogue of existing video content—which ranges from full opera productions for audiences of all ages to musical conversations and original opera-themed sit-com style episodes to artist-hosted series that spotlight their interests and careers, educational series, and more—with new original opera films created specifically for a virtual audience.

Des Moines Metro Opera has unveiled the repertory for its 2021 Summer Festival Season alongside detailed health and safety protocols the organization has implemented to ensure a safe return to the stage this summer for artists, audiences, and all who interact with DMMO.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts today announced the official public opening of Restart Stages—a new outdoor performing arts center constructed on the Lincoln Center campus—welcoming audiences to reimagined community spaces and new outdoor venues, with dozens of free events and surprise Pop-Up performances in music, dance, drama, and more.