Quantum Theatre, in collaboration with Chatham Baroque and supported by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, will present Idaspe by Riccardo Broschi at the Byham Theater October 7–15, 2022 in its first full production since 1730.
Quantum Theatre, in collaboration with Chatham Baroque and supported by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, will present Idaspe by Riccardo Broschi at the Byham Theater October 7–15, 2022 in its first full production since 1730.
Special to the evening will be the San Francisco debut performance of critically acclaimed opera singer and finalist on NBC television’s hit show The Voice, countertenor John Holiday, in a spectacular musical program spanning opera to pop, including the artist’s heartfelt interpretation of Harold Arlen’s immortal “Over the Rainbow.” Kevin Korth will be Holiday’s musical collaborator.
The Dallas Opera’s premiere production of Jonathan Dove’s Flight beautifully captures these happenstance experiences in all their simplicity, magic, humor, and heartbreak, reminding us that we are at our most human when we find ourselves at our most vulnerable.
The Dallas Opera has secured the cabin and announced takeoff for Flight, the opera based on the real-life story that also inspired Steven Spielberg's The Terminal. The Dallas premiere of Jonathan Dove and April De Angelis' contemporary masterpiece opens at the Winspear Opera House on Friday, March 4, 2022.
The highly anticipated West Coast premiere of composer Lembit Beecher and librettist Hannah Moscovitch's critically acclaimed opera, Sophia's Forest, will be given four performances Thursday, February 24 through Saturday, February 26 at Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street.
Opera Parallèle today announced the company's upcoming benefit celebration, Over the Rainbow, previously announced for Thursday, February 2, has been postponed and rescheduled to Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Saint Joseph's Arts Society, 1401 Howard Street.
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.
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