In honor of Black History Month, City Opera co-presents a three-part series, Black History at New York City Opera, with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. The first program, 'I'm on My Way': Black History at City Opera on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, commemorates the rich African-American contributions to City Opera's heritage and the great African-American works and artists who have graced City Opera's stage. Continuing with 'One Fine Day': A Tribute to Camilla Williams on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 and 'Troubled Island': 60th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, the programs feature discussion, live performance, special guests, historic slides and audio and video clips. All three events take place at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, located at 15 Malcolm X Boulevard in New York City.
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This once in a lifetime celebration of the most exciting presidential torch pass in a generation is being rung in by some of New York's most exciting and hilarious performers. The show pays tribute to the administration's most memorable moments through song, comedy, cabaret, and banter. Lea DeLaria hosts an unforgettable party featuring the talents of Justin Bond, Jessie Kirson, Holcombe Waller, Avenue Q's Stephanie D'Abruzzo, and cast members of Hair. Special appearances by John Cameron Mitchell and Ugly Betty's Michael Urie.
The Board of Directors of New York City Opera has announced the appointment of George Steel as the company's new General Manager and Artistic Director. Mr. Steel is expected to assume his responsibilities as of February 1, 2009.
New York City Opera is proud to present the company premiere of Samuel Barber's Antony and Cleopatra in concert on January 15 and 16, 2009 at 8 PM in Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium. Soprano Lauren Flanigan sings the role of Cleopatra opposite baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes, in his New York City Opera debut, as Antony. The cast includes rising tenor Simon O'Neill as Caesar and City Opera favorites David Pittsinger as Enobarbus, Sandra Piques Eddy as Charmian and Laura Vlasak Nolen as Iras. City Opera Music Director George Manahan will conduct. The company's celebration of Samuel Barber's upcoming centennial will also include a Symposium on Antony and Cleopatra on Saturday, January 10, co-presented by and taking place at Miller Theatre at Columbia University, which will feature City Opera soprano Elizabeth Futral in a unique recital of musical depictions and evocations of Cleopatra.
This once in a lifetime celebration of the most exciting presidential torch pass in a generation is being rung in by some of New York's most exciting and hilarious performers. The show pays tribute to the administration's most memorable moments through song, comedy, cabaret, and banter. Lea DeLaria hosts an unforgettable party featuring the talents of Justin Bond, Jessie Kirson, Holcombe Waller, Avenue Q's Stephanie D'Abruzzo, and cast members of Hair. Special appearances by John Cameron Mitchell and Ugly Betty's Michael Urie.
Grammy-nominated soprano Caroline Worra takes over singing duties in Estonian composer Arvo P?rt's L'abb? Agathon - the world premiere operatic version this weekend at the Guggenheim Museum's Peter B. Lewis Theatre on Sunday, January 11 and Monday, January 12, 2009 at 7:30 PM. L'Abb? Agathon will be re-imagined by French visual artist Sophie Calle, with a film installation by Ms. Calle.
Grammy-nominated soprano Caroline Worra takes over singing duties in Estonian composer Arvo P?rt's L'abb? Agathon - the world premiere operatic version this weekend at the Guggenheim Museum's Peter B. Lewis Theatre on Sunday, January 11 and Monday, January 12, 2009 at 7:30 PM. L'Abb? Agathon will be re-imagined by French visual artist Sophie Calle, with a film installation by Ms. Calle.
In honor of Black History Month, City Opera co-presents a three-part series, Black History at New York City Opera, with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. The first program, 'I'm on My Way': Black History at City Opera on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, commemorates the rich African-American contributions to City Opera's heritage and the great African-American works and artists who have graced City Opera's stage. Continuing with 'One Fine Day': A Tribute to Camilla Williams on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 and 'Troubled Island': 60th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, the programs feature discussion, live performance, special guests, historic slides and audio and video clips. All three events take place at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, located at 15 Malcolm X Boulevard in New York City.
While performing arts centers around the country struggle to stage high-budget standard productions, American Opera Projects (AOP), the Brooklyn-based company 'known for bringing cutting-edge vocal productions to the masses' (New York), and Works & Process at the Guggenheim Museum co-present three stream-lined music-theatre works featuring celebrated composers Arvo P?rt and Tarik O'Regan.
New York City Opera is proud to present the company premiere of Samuel Barber's Antony and Cleopatra in concert on January 15 and 16, 2009 at 8 PM in Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium. Soprano Lauren Flanigan sings the role of Cleopatra opposite baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes, in his New York City Opera debut, as Antony. The cast includes rising tenor Simon O'Neill as Caesar and City Opera favorites David Pittsinger as Enobarbus, Sandra Piques Eddy as Charmian and Laura Vlasak Nolen as Iras. City Opera Music Director George Manahan will conduct. The company's celebration of Samuel Barber's upcoming centennial will also include a Symposium on Antony and Cleopatra on Saturday, January 10, co-presented by and taking place at Miller Theatre at Columbia University, which will feature City Opera soprano Elizabeth Futral in a unique recital of musical depictions and evocations of Cleopatra.
The New York arts community gather for broadway beyond borders: A CONCERT FOR HOPE: Benefiting Metro Area Refugee Survivors of Torture.
New Yorkers will get an early listen of the first opera by Stephen Schwartz, Seance on a Wet Afternoon when American Opera Projects hosts a New York workshop on November 21 & 22. Opera Santa Barbara will present the world premiere in 2009.
New York arts community gather for broadway beyond borders: A CONCERT FOR HOPE Benefiting Metro Area Refugee Survivors of Torture Stars Scheduled to appear include Mike Birbiglia, Lauren Flanigan, Alison Fraser, Jonathan Freeman, Malcolm Gets, Marie Howe, Sara Kahn, Judy Kuhn, Terrence Mann, Theresa McCarthy, Faith Prince, & Mary Testa with host Martin Morgan and musical direction by David Brunetti.
New Yorkers get early listen of first opera by Stephen Schwartz, Séance on a Wet Afternoon American Opera Projects hosts New York workshop November 21 & 22. Opera Santa Barbara to present world premiere in 2009.
American Opera Projects, the Brooklyn-based company 'known for bringing cutting-edge vocal productions to the masses' (New York Magazine), presents the final New York workshop of Stephen Schwartz's new opera Séance on a Wet Afternoon at the end of November in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The Manhattan performance (The Angel Orensanz Center, 172 Norfolk St.)
American Opera Projects, the Brooklyn-based company 'known for bringing cutting-edge vocal productions to the masses' (New York Magazine), presents the final New York workshop of Stephen Schwartz's new opera Séance on a Wet Afternoon at the end of November in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The Manhattan performance (The Angel Orensanz Center, 172 Norfolk St.)
Following a meeting of New York City Opera's Board of Directors, Gerard Mortier, General Manager Designate today announced that City Opera is commissioning Philip Glass to compose a new opera, The Perfect American which imaginatively explores the life and career of Walt Disney
In anticipation of the beginning of Gerard Mortier's tenure as General Manager and Artistic Director in 2009-10, New York City Opera will present Looking Forward, a celebration of twentieth-century music, as part of a unique series of concerts and events planned for 2008-09.
New York City Opera will present a series of concerts, showcases, discussions, screenings, and master classes in 2008-09, designed to bring the company's unique brand of music-making and cultural conversation to all five boroughs of New York City while renovations take place at its home, the New York State Theater.
Metropolitan Opera Star Lauren Flanigan Added to David Yazbek's May 22nd Benefit Concert for Riverspace and Riverkeeper
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