Patricia Racette News

Opera Philadelphia Channel Presents PASSION OF SCROOGE, Streams Through January 8

by A.A. Cristi — November 4, 2022

During Festival O22, Opera Philadelphia showcased films from opera companies and creators across the country in the inaugural Opera on Film series.

Opera Philadelphia Films Coming To Five Movie Theaters This Fall

by Stephi Wild — October 20, 2022

Following the success of September's Festival O22 presentation of live opera productions alongside opera films, “redefining opera on stage and screen” according to the Wall Street Journal, Opera Philadelphia will bring its renowned films to five regional movie theaters, offering audiences an

Dallas Opera's Fairytale Production Of HANSEL AND GRETEL Takes The Stage October 28

by A.A. Cristi — October 18, 2022

The Dallas Opera's stage transforms into a fantasyland for Humperdinck's magical Hansel and Gretel in a critically acclaimed, new-to-Dallas production.

San Francisco Opera to Present New Production of Verdi's LA TRAVIATA Beginning in November

by Blair Ingenthron — October 16, 2022

San Francisco Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata conducted by Caroline H.

Film Takes Center Stage at Festival O22

by Stephi Wild — September 27, 2022

On the heels of a successful opening weekend and rave reviews for live productions of Rossini's Otello and Toshio Hosokawa's The Raven, Opera Philadelphia's Festival O continues this week with the first Opera on Film series, featuring more than 30 cinematic operas presented in 12 screenings a

Conductor Donato Cabrera Announces 2022-23 Season

by Stephi Wild — September 22, 2022

Conductor Donato Cabrera's 2022-2023 season marks his tenth with the California Symphony and ninth with the Las Vegas Philharmonic.

Dallas Opera To Livestream 2022/2023 Mainstage Productions

by Stephi Wild — September 16, 2022

The Dallas Opera unveiled plans to livestream their 2022/2023 Mainstage Season, beginning with Verdi's Rigoletto starring George Gagnidze, René Barbera, and Madison Leonard on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 2:00pm.

Savannah VOICE Festival To Close 10th Season With Gala And Charles Gounod's FAUST

by A.A. Cristi — August 12, 2022

The Savannah VOICE Festival will close out its tenth season with a reception and special concert gala featuring 2022 Milnes VOICE Awardee, Frederica “Flicka” von Stade, at 6:30 p.

Opera On Film Series Brings 30 Cinematic Works To Festival O22

by Stephi Wild — July 26, 2022

When Opera Philadelphia's renowned Festival O returns this September for the first time since 2019, it will not only bring multiple live opera performances to several spaces in the city; it will also spawn a new film festival within the opera festival, composed of some 30 cinematic operas over 12 sc

Merola Opera Program Kicks Off 2022 Summer Festival With A Celebration Of American Song

by Grace Cutler — July 9, 2022

San Francisco’s acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, kicks off its historic 2022 Summer Festival with A Celebration of American Song, an exuberant recital curated by Grammy Award winner Craig Terry.

Review: CENTER STAGE at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis

by Steve Callahan — June 23, 2022

What did our critic think? Center Stage is a great smörgåsbord of opera- No, no, that's far too Swedish and Lutheran and heavy.

Merola Opera Program to Kick Off 2022 Season With A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN SONG

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 2, 2022

San Francisco’s acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, kicks off its historic 2022 Summer Festival with A Celebration of American Song, an exuberant recital curated by Grammy Award winner Craig Terry.

Harris Theater Announces 2022-23 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 12, 2022

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Merola Opera Program Unveils 2022 Season, Welcoming Largest Class In Company History

by A.A. Cristi — March 21, 2022

San Francisco's acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, has announced its 2022 season, welcoming the largest class of artists in company history.

Dallas Opera Announces 2022-23 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 17, 2022

Programming for The Dallas Opera’s 2022/2023 Season was announced today by Ian Derrer, The Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO, and Emmanuel Villaume, the Mrs.

BWW Review: Arizona Opera presents a captivating production of Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

by Tim Shawver — March 10, 2022

Last fall, when local companies were announcing their various seasons, one particular show made my eyes widen as I thought, 'WHO'S doing WHAT?' I'm talking about Arizona Opera bringing to Phoenix and Tucson a fully orchestrated presentation of the infrequently produced, head-shakeningly brilliant St