Patrick Carfizzi News

BWW Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at San Diego Civic Center

by Ron Bierman — October 18, 2017

The Pirates of Penzance--opera or operetta? The answer to that question seems important to some opera lovers who believe a 'serious' opera company doesn't do operettas.

BWW Interview: Patrick Carfizzi of PIRATES OF PENZANCE at San Diego Civic Theatre

by Ron Bierman — October 6, 2017

Bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi will be appearing in the San Diego Opera's production of Pirates of Penzance later this month.

Central City Opera presents COSI FAN TUTTI Today

by BWW News Desk — July 15, 2017

Central City Opera continues its 2017 summer festival with the opening of a new production of Cosi fan tutte, Mozart's comedic opera about love, deceit, and fidelity, which runs in repertory in the Central City Opera House from July 15 through August 4.

Central City Opera Announces 2017 Summer Festival, 7/8-8/6

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 2017

Central City Opera's 2017 Summer Festival, which runs from July 8 through August 6, features Bizet's Carmen and Mozart's Così fan tutte performed in repertory in the historic Central City Opera House, and three one-act operas with limited runs—Britten's The Burning Fiery Furnace, Douglas M

Central City Opera presents COSI FAN TUTTI 7/15

by A.A. Cristi — June 27, 2017

Central City Opera continues its 2017 summer festival with the opening of a new production of Cosi fan tutte, Mozart's comedic opera about love, deceit, and fidelity, which runs in repertory in the Central City Opera House from July 15 through August 4.

BWW Previews: San Diego Opera Announces 2017-18 Season

by Erica Miner — May 2, 2017

General Director David Bennett's first complete season

Opera Philadelphia Concludes Season With New Co-Production of THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO

by Christina Mancuso — April 17, 2017

Opera Philadelphia continues to combine cutting-edge new commissions with fresh takes on the classics.

Opera Philadelphia Presents THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO

by Christina Mancuso — April 4, 2017

Opera Philadelphia's celebrated 2016-2017 Season comes to a humorous conclusion with a new production of one of the greatest operas ever written, Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, with five performances at the historic Academy of Music from April 28-May 7.

Central City Opera Announces 2017 Summer Festival, 7/8-8/6

by Christina Mancuso — March 21, 2017

Central City Opera's 2017 Summer Festival, which runs from July 8 through August 6, features Bizet's Carmen and Mozart's Così fan tutte performed in repertory in the historic Central City Opera House, and three one-act operas with limited runs—Britten's The Burning Fiery Furnace, Douglas M

Utah Symphony Announces 2017-2018

by Molly Tracy — February 17, 2017

Music Director Thierry Fischer and President & CEO Paul Meecham today announced the Utah Symphony's 2017-18 season, which includes a Saint-Saens symphony cycle recorded live for the Hyperion label, marking the first recording of the composer's complete symphonies by an American orchestra.

Houston Grand Opera Announces Winter Repertory, NIXON IN CHINA, VIVALDI

by Molly Tracy — December 26, 2016

In the fall of 1987, Houston Grand Opera's world premiere of Nixon in China made political headlines and galvanized the opera world.

Houston Grand Opera Marks NIXON IN CHINA 30th Anniversary

by A.A. Cristi — December 21, 2016

In the fall of 1987, Houston Grand Opera's world premiere of Nixon in China made political headlines and galvanized the opera world.

BWW Review: Stars Align in Met's BOHEME with Opolais, Beczala, Kele and Cavalletti

by Richard Sasanow — November 28, 2016

Take Puccini's LA BOHEME for granted at your peril.

Central City Opera Features CARMEN, COSI FAN TUTTE and More

by Christina Mancuso — October 28, 2016

Central City Opera's 2017 Summer Festival, which runs from July 8 to August 6, 2017, features Bizet's Carmen and Mozart's Così fan tutte in repertory, along with Benjamin Britten's The Burning Fiery Furnace, Douglas Moore's Gallantry, and Amy Beach's Cabildo in shorter runs.

BWW Review: ELIXIR OF LOVE at Houston Grand Opera

by Gary Laird — October 26, 2016

BWW Review: Houston Grand Opera opens the season with an eye-popping ELIXIR OF LOVE

Houston Grand Opera Opens 2016–17 Season with THE ELIXIR OF LOVE and FAUST

by A.A. Cristi — October 10, 2016

Donizetti's ebullient comedy The Elixir of Love sets a celebratory tone as Houston Grand Opera's (HGO) 62nd season opener on October 21.

Houston Grand Opens 2016–17 Season

by A.A. Cristi — October 3, 2016

Donizetti's ebullient comedy The Elixir of Love sets a celebratory tone as Houston Grand Opera's (HGO) 62nd season opener on October 21.

Houston Grand Opera Celebrates the Life of Rudy Avelar with ¡VIVA RUDY!

by A.A. Cristi — August 2, 2016

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will host ¡Viva Rudy!, honoring HGO's late director of patron services, Rudy Avelar, who served the company for almost 40 years until his passing in June.

Monty Python Meets Opera in Seattle Opera's COUNT ORY

by Rebecca Russo — July 13, 2016

SEATTLE – Seattleites, you've been warned: There's a cheeky bad boy causing a ruckus this summer, and he's headed straight for McCaw Hall! Seattle Opera presents The Wicked Adventures of Count Ory—a brand-new production that packs the punch of a Broadway musical with a nod to the humor and visu

Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Update for MANON LESCAUT

by Tyler Peterson — July 1, 2016

In order to conserve her vocal energies in a season that has included numerous performances of demanding repertory, Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from three of her eight scheduled performances of the title role in Puccini's Manon Lescaut at the Met next season.